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'I'm OK,' Biden insists on return to campaign trail
US President Joe Biden returned to the campaign trail Friday seeking to reassure voters and Democrats alike about his fitness for office, after a major news conference failed to silence calls for him to quit.
The Bronx, a steaming symbol of climate inequality in US
As much of America baked in heat waves this week, the relatively poor New York borough of the Bronx suffered disproportionately.
US mobile giant AT&T suffers fresh massive data theft
US mobile operator AT&T reported Friday that hackers had stolen call and message data from virtually all of its customers for six months in 2022 -- around 90 million people.
Olympic opening rehearsal on fast-flowing Seine set for July 16
The postponed rehearsal for the innovative Olympics opening ceremony on the River Seine has been rescheduled for July 16, France's Ministry of Sport and the Olympic Games said on Friday
Dozens of bodies reported as battles rock Gaza City
Hamas-run Gaza's civil defence agency said it found around 60 bodies after Israeli troops withdrew from parts of Gaza City on Friday, as heavy fighting gripped the Palestinian territory.
Biden hits campaign trail as calls to quit pile up
US President Joe Biden returns to the campaign trail Friday, pushing ahead with his reelection bid after a mixed performance at a major news conference failed to silence calls for him to quit.
Dow hits record on rate cut hopes, Tokyo tanks as yen rebounds
Global stock markets mostly powered ahead on Friday, with the Dow breaking above 40,000 points to set a new record as traders increasingly expect the US Federal Reserve to cut interest rates.
Kenya police chief quits after deadly protests
Kenya's police chief has resigned following sharp criticism after anti-government protests left dozens of people dead, the presidency said Friday, the latest head to roll over the unrest.
France seeks govt as PM vows to guard against extremes
France's political parties scrambled Friday to break a parliamentary deadlock brought on by an inconclusive snap election, as the outgoing prime minister vowed to prevent any government with far-right or hard-left members.
France seeks government as PM vows to 'guard against' extremes
France's political parties scrambled Friday to break a parliamentary deadlock brought on by an inconclusive snap election, as the outgoing prime minister vowed to prevent any government with far-right or hard-left members.
Nepal's Maoist PM loses parliamentary confidence vote
Nepali Prime Minister and former Maoist guerrilla commander Pushpa Kamal Dahal lost a parliamentary vote of confidence on Friday barely 18 months after taking office, throwing open the Himalayan republic's revolving door leadership.
Battles rock Gaza City after mass evacuation order
Heavy combat and bombardment hit Gaza City and other parts of the Palestinian territory on Friday as mediators pushed on with efforts to halt the war raging into its tenth month.
France says four migrants drowned trying to cross Channel
Four migrants drowned in the Channel overnight off France's northern coast while trying to cross to Britain, French maritime police said Friday.
Japan warns on China, North Korea in annual defence report
China and Russia's joint military activities around Japan are of "grave concern" and North Korea poses a greater threat than ever, Tokyo's defence ministry said Friday.
Biden under pressure from Hollywood's wealthy donors
What if Hollywood, a key Democratic financial pillar, cut off Joe Biden's campaign funding? That possibility now looms large after actor George Clooney and other wealthy donors urged the US president to withdraw from the White House race.
Hungary's Orban meets Trump after NATO summit
Hungary's nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban jetted off to Florida on Thursday to meet with former US president Donald Trump after the end of the NATO summit in Washington.
60 bodies found after Israeli operation in Gaza City
Around 60 bodies were found under the rubble of a Gaza City neighbourhood, officials in the Hamas-run territory said Thursday, after Israel's military declared an end to its operation there.
Philippines to 'stand our ground' in South China Sea dispute
The Philippines will "stand our ground" in a dispute with Beijing over the South China Sea, a top security official said Friday, eight years after an international ruling against China in the territorial contest.
Father of the groom: Asia's richest man Mukesh Ambani
Asia's richest man, Mukesh Ambani, spent the last two decades transforming the stodgy petrochemicals giant he inherited into a global empire spanning telecoms, retail, cricket and luxury fashion.
Australia charges married couple with spying for Russia
Australian police have charged a married Russian-born couple of spying for Moscow, top officials said Friday, accusing them of accessing national security-related material from the military.
'Common language': divided Cyprus brought together by art
In Nicosia's old town, Alexis Sunder prepares for a concert with six other young Greek and Turkish Cypriot members of a band that aims to connect the residents of the divided island.
Biden says 'disappointed' with troubled Gaza aid pier
US President Joe Biden said Thursday he is "disappointed" with the problem-plagued effort to deliver aid to Gaza via a temporary pier, which American officials say will soon permanently end.
Turkey's Erdogan warns against NATO-Russia conflict
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned Thursday against conflict between NATO and Russia, telling an alliance summit aimed at bolstering Ukraine that diplomacy must also be an option.
Syrians prepare for 'predetermined' election
Campaign posters have sprung up across Damascus as Syria prepares to hold a parliamentary election in government-held areas on Monday that is designed to renew the ruling Baath party's grip on power.
Australia charges couple over Russian spying
Australian police have charged a married couple with spying for Russia, top officials said Friday, accusing them of accessing defence-related documents for Moscow.
'Time to end the war': Biden sees progress on Gaza deal
President Joe Biden said Thursday that US mediators were making progress in reaching a Gaza ceasefire deal as he called for an end to the Israel-Hamas war.
NATO leaders vow to stand by Ukraine as doubts hang over Biden
NATO leaders pledged enduring support for Ukraine and commitment to their alliance as they wrapped up a three-day summit overshadowed by doubts over President Joe Biden's fitness to run crucial power the United States.
At NATO summit, allies delicately lend hand to gaffing Biden
All was going according to plan. President Joe Biden was projecting himself as the leader of the free world as he hosted a NATO summit and then, in a moment, an embarrassing slip of the tongue.
Biden digs in as gaffes highlight election concerns
US President Joe Biden defiantly insisted Thursday that he will run for another term and win, as a series of verbal gaffes while leading a major summit threw a harsh new spotlight on his fitness.
Colombia calls for creditor help to underpin peace, end cocaine trade
Colombia's president on Thursday called for international help to slash the cost of servicing the country's debt in order to support its fledgling peace process, which he claimed would help "put an end to cocaine" globally.
Biden in 'Putin' blunder ahead of high-stakes press conference
US President Joe Biden mistakenly introduced Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky as his Russian foe Vladimir Putin at a NATO summit Thursday in a blunder just hours before a press conference that could decide the fate of his reelection bid.
US says it will soon end Gaza aid pier operation
The United States will soon permanently end its problem-plagued effort to deliver aid to Gaza via a temporary pier, US officials said on Thursday.