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ADL warns of global surge in anti-Semitism
The Anti-Defamation League on Sunday warned that "the future of Jewish life in the West" was under threat, detailing a sharp rise in anti-Semitism since the start of the war between Hamas militants and Israel.
Hamas, Israel, entrench positions at Gaza truce talks
Talks to reach a Gaza truce were expected to resume Sunday after officials from the Hamas Islamist organisation and Israel publicly disagreed over demands to end their seven-month war.
Latest round of Gaza truce talks expected in Egypt
Talks to strike a Gaza truce were expected to resume Sunday after Hamas rejected any deal that failed to end the war in the Palestinian territory and accused Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu of "personally hindering" an agreement.
Hamas official says group will not accept truce that does not end Gaza war
A senior Hamas official on Saturday said the group would not accept a truce that did not completely end the Gaza war, accusing Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu of "personally hindering" a deal.
Scholz says attacks on deputies 'threaten' democracy
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Saturday condemned an attack on one of his party's European Parliament deputies as a "threat" to democracy after investigators said a political motive was suspected.
Spain and Argentina at loggerheads in diplomatic spat
Spain and Argentina were at diplomatic daggers drawn on Saturday as the two countries traded barbs over drug taking and economic decline.
London mayor Khan wins historic third term as Tories routed in local polls
London's Labour mayor Sadiq Khan on Saturday secured a record third term, dealing the Conservatives another damaging defeat in their worst local election results in recent memory months before an expected general election.
History maker Sadiq Khan: a mayor with global renown
Sadiq Khan, who was Saturday re-elected for a record third term as London mayor, rose from humble roots to spar with world leaders and bring consequential change to the British capital.
Cyclone bears down on flood-hit Kenya, Tanzania
Beaches were deserted and many shops closed on Saturday as heavy rains and winds from a tropical cyclone buffeted coastal areas of Tanzania and Kenya.
Gaza truce talks resume in Egypt, without Israel for now
Talks resumed in Egypt Saturday aimed at halting months of war in Gaza between Hamas militants and Israel that have triggered protests around the world.
US blames Rwanda for deadly attack on displaced camp in DR Congo
The United States has accused Rwanda of involvement in a deadly attack on a camp for displaced people in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a claim dismissed as "absurd" by Kigali on Saturday.
Russia adds Zelensky to criminal 'wanted' list
Russia has added Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to its list of wanted criminals, a government database showed on Saturday.
UK's ruling Conservatives brace for more losses in local elections
Britain's ruling Conservatives braced Saturday for further losses in local elections, their worst results in recent memory and a key test before a general election to be held by January.
Gaza truce talks expected to resume in Egypt
Talks were expected to resume Saturday in Egypt aimed at halting months of war in Gaza between Hamas militants and Israel that have triggered widening protests around the world.
Ceasefire should be 'no-brainer' for Hamas, Blinken says
Accepting a ceasefire deal with Israel should be a "no-brainer" for Hamas, but the motivations of the militants' elusive Gaza-based leadership remain unclear, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.
Hamas delegation heads to Cairo for truce talks
Hamas said its delegation was heading to Cairo on Saturday to resume Gaza truce talks, as the United Nations warned that Israel's threatened assault on the city of Rafah could produce a "bloodbath".
Hamas says delegation heading to Cairo for truce talks
Hamas said its delegation will travel to Cairo on Saturday to resume Gaza ceasefire talks with a "positive spirit" in the latest effort to halt almost seven months of war with Israel.
Rights group concerned over El Salvador constitutional reform
Amnesty International on Friday expressed concern for rights guarantees under a constitutional reform in El Salvador, whose president has been waging a brutal war on criminal gangs.
'Star Wars' legend Hamill gives Biden The Force for elections
Joe Biden faces a tough reelection battle this November, but for one day at least The Force was with him.
'Get this done', WHO chief urges pandemic accord talks
The WHO chief on Friday begged countries negotiating a global agreement on handling future pandemics to "get this done", as they prepare for one final week of last-ditch talks.
Labour demands UK election after routing Tories in local polls
Britain's Labour party on Friday urged beleaguered Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to call a general election, after making huge gains in English polls that included a seat in parliament.
Israel trade freeze aimed at forcing Gaza truce: Erdogan
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday said Turkey's move to halt trade with Israel was designed to force the country to a ceasefire in Gaza.
The main candidates vying to be Panama president
A former president from a prestigious family, a strong-willed political veteran, a rocker ex-consul and a tattooed ex-foreign minister are among the candidates competing to become Panama's next president.
Hamas says Israeli PM trying to derail Gaza truce deal
A top Hamas official accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday of trying to derail a proposed Gaza truce and hostage release deal with his threats to keep fighting the Palestinian militant group.
Former Trump adviser Hope Hicks testifies at his trial
Trump's former campaign press secretary Hope Hicks became the first former member of Donald Trump's inner circle to take the witness stand in his criminal trial on Friday.
ICC warns against 'retaliation threats'
International Criminal Court prosecutors warned on Friday against "individuals who threaten to retaliate" against the tribunal or its staff, saying such actions might constitute an "offence against its administration of justice".
Panama court okays frontrunner's run 2 days before presidential vote
Just two days before presidential elections, Panama's Supreme Court approved the candidacy of the front-running candidate in the small hours of Friday.
High Court rules latest UK targets on climate unlawfully 'vague'
The High Court ruled Friday that the UK government had acted unlawfully when it approved elements of its plans to meet net-zero targets based on "vague and unquantified" information.
Germany, Czech Republic accuse Russia of cyberattacks
Germany and the Czech Republic on Friday blamed Russia for a series of recent cyberattacks, prompting the European Union to warn that Moscow would face consequences for its "malicious behaviour in cyberspace".
Little hope of Ukraine breakthrough during Xi France visit: observers
French President Emmanuel Macron will next week make a new push to try and dissuade China's Xi Jinping from supporting Russian President Vladimir Putin's war against Ukraine but is unlikely to make a breakthrough on ending the conflict during the visit, observers say.
Hamas weighs Gaza truce proposal
Hamas said it was considering in a "positive spirit" a proposed truce and hostage release deal with Israel as the bloodiest ever Gaza war claimed more lives on Friday.
Campus protests over Gaza war hit Australia
Hundreds of supporters of Israel and Gaza faced off at a Sydney university Friday, bringing echoes of US college protests and Middle East tumult to a campus and continent on the other side of the world.