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Germany arrests two over military base attack plot for Russia
Two German-Russian men have been arrested on suspicion of spying for Russia and planning attacks in Germany -- including on US army targets -- to undermine military support for Ukraine, prosecutors said Thursday.
Stock markets rise as traders consider US rate outlook
Major stock markets in Asia and Europe mostly rose Thursday with traders mulling the outlook for US interest rates as Federal Reserve officials questioned the need for a cut anytime soon.
Beach offers rare respite for war-weary Gazans
Hundreds of Gazans found rare respite at the beach this week from more than six months of traumatising Israeli bombardments in the Palestinian territory.
Act fast or fall behind China, US for good, EU leaders told
The European Union must act fast or risk falling perilously behind the economies of China and the United States, EU leaders heard Thursday as they headed into summit talks on how to leverage the bloc's huge market to stem its decline.
Russian missile barrage on Ukraine city kills 18
Rescuers were removing mountains of rubble on Thursday from the site of a lethal Russian missile strike on Ukraine's historic city of Chernigiv, where at least 18 people were killed in an attack that has prompted fresh pleas for allies to boost Kyiv's overstretched air defence systems.
Trump due back in court as jury takes shape
Donald Trump's unprecedented criminal trial resumes Thursday in New York with the judge seeking to complete jury selection and kick off arguments in the politically explosive case early next week.
Taiwan's next president among Time 'Most Influential'
Taiwan's incoming president Lai Ching-te has made Time Magazine's list of the "100 Most Influential People of 2024", which the island hailed Thursday as a recognition of its "democratic achievements".
Markets rise as traders consider US rate outlook
Asian markets rose Thursday with traders mulling the outlook for US interest rates as Federal Reserve officials questioned the need for a cut anytime soon.
Solomons' PM contender vows to abolish China security pact
A leading contender to become the Solomon Islands' next prime minister has vowed to rip up a security pact with China, as the Pacific nation began counting votes Thursday in a pivotal general election.
Vote counting starts in Solomon Islands as China, US trade barbs
Vote counting was under way Thursday in the South Pacific's Solomon Islands, a contest keenly watched from afar as China's efforts to stamp its mark on the region are tested.
Trump, in shadow diplomacy, seeks to be anti-Biden
Receiving dignitaries at his Florida estate and courting leaders shunned elsewhere as autocratic, Donald Trump is increasingly leading a shadow diplomacy diametrically opposed to US President Joe Biden.
Ruling conservatives win most seats in Croatia election, but no majority
Croatia's ruling conservative party won the most seats in a parliamentary election Wednesday but not enough to form a government, according to almost complete official results, with tough talks ahead to gather a majority.
House Republicans tee up vote for $61 bn in Ukraine aid
The Republican leader of the US House of Representatives on Wednesday announced a weekend vote on massive new military aid including some $61 billion in long-delayed support for Ukraine, as well as billions for Israel and Taiwan.
US to reimpose oil sanctions on Venezuela
The United States said Wednesday it will snap back sanctions on Venezuela's crucial oil industry after President Nicolas Maduro's government continued its repression of opponents.
World Bank aiming to connect 250 mn Africans to energy grid by 2030
The World Bank has significantly scaled up its ambition to connect Africans to the electricity grid by 2030, from 100 million to more than 250 million, the Bank's president said Wednesday.
EU weighs response to Russian 'interference' in election runup
EU leaders were Wednesday weighing the bloc's response to suspicions of Russian meddling ahead of June elections in the bloc, with calls for new sanctions to target "malign activities" by Moscow.
20,000 rally in Georgia as MPs advance controversial 'foreign influence' law
Some 20,000 protesters rallied in Georgia on Wednesday after lawmakers advanced a controversial "foreign influence" law that opponents say will undermine Tbilisi's longstanding European aspirations.
Going 'backwards'? Whistleblowers slam Boeing safety culture
Witnesses at a US Senate hearing on Boeing drew a disturbing picture Wednesday of an aviation giant that blows off safety questions and sidelines critics as it chases faster production and bigger profits.
Slimmer draft pandemic agreement released ahead of fresh talks
The new draft of the global pandemic agreement has been released to countries ahead of Thursday's deadline, with a more streamlined take on how the world should handle future pandemics.
Columbia president grilled over anti-Semitism on campus
Leaders of Columbia University defended the prestigious New York school's efforts to combat anti-Semitism on campus at a fiery congressional hearing on Wednesday.
Belgium, Czech Republic seek EU sanctions targeting Russian 'interference'
Belgium and the Czech Republic on Thursday urged a summit of EU leaders to consider new sanctions targeting "malign activities" by Moscow, in response to suspicions of Russian interference ahead of June elections in the bloc.
Croatia ruling conservatives win most seats, but not majority: exit poll
Croatia's ruling conservative party won the most seats in a parliamentary election on Wednesday, but not enough to form a government alone and less than in the previous vote four years ago, an exit poll showed.
Divisions among Colombia's FARC dissidents complicate peace talks
One of Colombia's most powerful guerrilla groups has suffered an internal rupture expected to further complicate the country's troubled peace process.
Meta shouldn't force users to pay for data protection: EU watchdog
Facebook owner Meta and other online platforms must not force users to pay for the right to data protection enshrined in EU law when offering ad-free subscriptions, the European data regulator said Wednesday.
Hamas chief Haniyeh to visit Turkey this weekend: Erdogan
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Wednesday he would host a leader of Palestinian militant group Hamas, Ismail Haniyeh, in Turkey this weekend.
House Republicans finally announce vote for $61 bn in Ukraine aid
The Republican leader in the House of Representatives announced Wednesday a vote on a massive new military aid package that includes some $61 billion in long-delayed support for Ukraine, as well as billions for Israel and Taiwan.
Croatia votes in high numbers after bitter PM-president fight
Croatians voted in high numbers in a parliamentary election on Wednesday after a bitter campaign between the incumbent and a populist president who wants the job despite a court warning.
Sweden passes disputed gender reassignment law
Sweden's parliament on Wednesday passed a controversial law lowering the minimum age to legally change gender from 18 to 16 and making it easier to get access to surgical interventions.
Oil prices slide, stocks diverge
Oil prices fell further Wednesday but stocks diverged as traders tracked fallout from Iran's attack on Israel and assessed the outlook for interest rates.
Republican leader finally announces Ukraine, Israel war aid vote
The Republican leader in the House of Representatives announced Wednesday a vote on renewing long-delayed US military aid to Ukraine, as well as to Israel.
'No trade war,' says Biden, pushing to triple tariffs on Chinese steel
US President Joe Biden said Wednesday there was no trade war with Beijing, despite calling for a tripling on tariffs for Chinese steel and aluminum.
British Olympic chief voices 'concerns' about Paris 2024 opening ceremony
British Olympic Association chief executive Andy Anson has expressed "concerns" over the opening ceremony for the 2024 Paris Games on the river Seine after French President Emmanuel Macron said it could be moved to a stadium in the event of a security threat.