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French newspapers target Google over AI summaries

A federation of nearly 300 French dailies said Tuesday that it filed a complaint with the country's competition authority over Google's new AI-generated summaries of search results, fearing the feature will erode traffic to their own websites.

Syria sentences Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia over atrocities

A Syrian court on Tuesday sentenced former ruler Bashar al-Assad to death after a trial in absentia, convicting him of atrocities committed during the country's nearly 14-year civil war.

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Libya border guards rescue migrants in desert near Tunisia

Libyan border guards have rescued dozens of migrants who have been left in the desert by Tunisian authorities without water and food, and their numbers are "rising", an officer said Sunday.

Swamp soccer world cup sees teams clash in knee-deep bog

The annual swamp soccer world cup saw players this weekend fight for the ball in deep quagmires, with more than 100 teams gathered in the wetlands of central Finland.

Philippines top court orders re-arrest of suspect in activist killing

The Philippines' top court has ordered the re-arrest of a former politician accused of killing a prominent environmentalist more than a decade ago, court documents published Sunday showed.

Heavy rains, flooding leave 26 dead in South Korea

At least 26 people are dead and 10 missing after heavy rains caused flooding and landslides in South Korea, officials said Sunday, as rescue workers continued to fight to reach people trapped in a flooded tunnel.

Canada wildfires have burned over 10 mn hectares this year

Canadian wildfires have burned more than 10 million hectares (24.7 million acres) this year, a record-breaking figure that has surpassed scientists' most pessimistic predictions, government data showed Saturday.

Rahul Gandhi appeals to India's top court over conviction

Top Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi appealed to the country's highest court on Saturday over his conviction for defamation, days after a lower court refused to intervene, media reports said.

All aboard: grocery bus caters to isolated German villages

In the western German village of Lohne, where the only grocery store closed its doors earlier this year, residents now do their food shopping on board a red-and-green supermarket bus that rolls into the main square once a week.

Colombian kids rescued after 40 days in jungle leave hospital

Four Indigenous children who survived 40 days in the Colombian Amazon have been released from a military hospital after a monthlong stay, authorities said Friday, adding that the siblings were doing "very well."

Tunisia rights groups urge aid, shelter for stranded migrants

Tunisian rights groups called on Friday for emergency aid and shelters for migrants expelled from Sfax last week, as dozens of people protested in Tunis in support of their plight.

US takes custody of Russian agent from Estonia

The United States took custody Friday of an alleged Russian intelligence agent extradited from Estonia, as the Biden administration pursues possible prisoner exchanges for US detainees in Russia.

Footballer Benjamin Mendy breaks down as acquitted of sex offences

Former Manchester City and France footballer Benjamin Mendy broke down in tears on Friday, as a UK jury cleared him of sex offences.

Actor Kevin Spacey calls sex assault case against him 'weak'

Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey on Friday spent a second day in the witness box at a London court, denying sexual assault charges and claiming the prosecution case against him was weak.

Athens Acropolis to close at hottest hours amid Greece heatwave

The Athens Acropolis, Greece's top tourist attraction, will close during the hottest hours on Friday as the country wilts under a heatwave, the culture minister announced.

Guatemala high court temporarily blocks latest election challenge

Guatemala's highest court issued a temporary injunction Thursday blocking the controversial suspension of presidential runoff candidate Bernardo Arevalo's political party.

India announces new French fighter jet deal as Modi visits Paris

India announced a new multi-billion-dollar deal for French fighter jets on Thursday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Paris for a two-day trip that will see him feted as guest of honour during France's national day celebrations.

S.Africa's top court upholds ruling that Zuma returns to jail

South Africa's top court on Thursday upheld an earlier ruling that former president Jacob Zuma should return to prison to complete his 15-month term for contempt of court, dismissing an appeal seeking to keep him out of jail.

Modi visits France as EU parliament urges India to protect minorities

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi began a two-day visit to France on Thursday focused on defence ties as the EU parliament urged his country to do more to protect ethnic and religious minorities.

Pakistani, Indian lovers defy all to be together

A love-struck couple from arch-rivals India and Pakistan, who met in a gaming chatroom before sneaking across borders to be together, say their passion trumped national rivalries or fear of religious backlash.

Military ties to take centre stage as Modi visits France

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins a two-day visit to France on Thursday where he will attend the traditional Bastille Day military parade as guest of honour and discuss major new defence deals.

Guatemala court moves to clear way for runoff vote, but doubts remain

Guatemala's top electoral court on Wednesday cleared the way for a runoff presidential election next month, seeking to end a stretch of legal maneuvering after an inconclusive first round.

Guatemala court clears way for runoff presidential vote

Guatemala's top electoral court on Wednesday cleared the way for a runoff presidential election next month, ending a stretch of legal maneuvering after an inconclusive first round.

Six dead in explosives attack on Mexican police

An explosives attack on a police patrol left six people dead and a dozen wounded in one of the regions of Mexico worst hit by drug cartel-related violence, authorities said Wednesday.

Black women face 'systemic racism' in health care across Americas: UN

Black women throughout the Americas -- and in particular the United States -- face health care mistreatment due to "systemic racism," leading to high death rates during childbirth, the United Nations warned Wednesday.

Semenya says rights court ruling is 'only the beginning'

Double Olympic 800m champion Caster Semenya said on Wednesday the ruling of the European Court of Human Rights that her human rights were violated by courts in Switzerland is "only the beginning" of a new chapter in her legal fight.

Why American communities are suing Big Oil for climate damages

Attorney Jeffrey B. Simon helped families affected by the opioid crisis obtain settlements worth more than $2.7 billion against leading pharmaceutical companies.

Canada watchdog probes Nike over Uyghur forced labor claims

Sporting giant Nike and mining company Dynasty Gold are being investigated in Canada over allegations they used forced labor from China's Uyghur minority, a Canadian watchdog announced Tuesday.

Manson disciple Leslie Van Houten released from prison

Leslie Van Houten, a disciple of notorious serial killer Charles Manson, was released from prison Tuesday after more than five decades, California prison authorities said.

UN rights council split after debate called over Koran burnings

The UN Human Rights Council is heading towards a divisive vote on Wednesday on religious hatred following recent Koran burnings, with some Western nations reluctantly feeling the draft resolution encroaches too far on free speech.

Uncle investigated in missing Vatican teen case: report

Rome prosecutors investigating the disappearance of a teenager 40 years ago are looking afresh at the possible involvement of her uncle following information supplied by the Vatican, Italian media reported Tuesday -- a move relatives rejected as a diversionary tactic.

Six dead in Nepal tourist helicopter crash

All six people aboard a tourist helicopter in Nepal were killed when it crashed soon after take-off in the Everest region on Tuesday, aviation authorities said.

Bank of America ordered to pay $250 mn for consumer violations

US regulators ordered Bank of America to pay $250 million in fines and restitution for unfair fees and other banking violations that harmed consumers, authorities said Tuesday.

Europe's largest casino opens in Cyprus

The largest casino resort in Europe opened on the east Mediterranean island of Cyprus on Tuesday, with the authorities hoping it will attract an extra high-spending 300,000 tourists annually.

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