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US envoys have 'more effective proposals': Ukraine official

Washington's envoys have brought new, "more effective" proposals on ending the war with Russia to Kyiv, and President Volodymyr Zelensky is meeting them again in a trio format, a senior Ukrainian presidential official told AFP Sunday.

Toll from Yemen clashes passes 300 as civilians flee homes

The toll from days of fighting between government forces and Iran-backed Houthi rebels in southwest Yemen climbed past 300 on Sunday, as hundreds of families fled their homes to escape the violence.

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Pause, hike, cut: Central banks diverge over regional challenges

In Washington they paused; in Frankfurt they hiked; and in Beijing, they cut.

Pentagon leaks suspect gets additional charges

Jack Teixeira, the US airman accused of leaking top-secret Pentagon documents in an online chat forum, was slapped with additional federal charges on Thursday.

With future PM Orpo, Finland trades charisma for cool-headedness

Finland's next prime minister Petteri Orpo presents a stark contrast to his charismatic predecessor Sanna Marin, with his cool-headed demeanour and focus on reining in spending.

Finland to get right-wing govt with far right

Finland's conservative leader and Prime Minister designate Petteri Orpo said Thursday a four-party coalition including the far-right Finns Party had agreed to form a government more than two months after elections.

UK's Truss admits to 'mistakes' -- but blames enemies

British former prime minister Liz Truss on Thursday conceded to "mistakes" over her disastrous short-lived tenure last year -- but blamed the economic "establishment" for torpedoing her policies.

Donors stump up $6.1 bn for Syrians, as EU stays anti-Assad

International donors led by the EU on Thursday pledged 5.6 billion euros ($6.1 billion) for Syrian refugees, but Brussels stressed it will not ease its stance on President Bashar al-Assad's government.

UN chief slams 'pitiful' world response to climate change

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Thursday the world is racing toward a climate change disaster, dismissing the current global response as woefully inadequate.

UN nuclear chief says situation 'serious' at Ukraine plant

UN nuclear chief Rafael Grossi on Thursday said the situation at the Moscow-occupied Zaporizhzhia atomic power plant in Ukraine was "serious" but being stabilised as Kyiv reported progress in its counteroffensive.

In drag, Stockholm's vice mayor fights far-right 'intolerance'

Stockholm's deputy mayor donned red lipstick and bouffant hair as he glammed up in drag for a children's story hour, part of a campaign against "intolerance and populism" launched this week.

North Korea fires two short-range ballistic missiles

North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles, South Korea's military said Thursday, shortly after Pyongyang warned of an "inevitable" response to ongoing US-South Korea joint military drills.

Ukraine claims gains despite Russia 'powerful resistance'

Kyiv on Thursday reported progress in its counteroffensive on the eastern and southern fronts, despite contending with strong resistance from Russian troops.

Greece scours sea for survivors of 'horrific' migrant boat sinking

Greek rescuers on Thursday scoured the Ionian Sea for survivors a day after a fishing boat overloaded with migrants capsized and sank, killing at least 78 people, with fears that the toll could eventually reach into the hundreds.

Nigeria unifies currency exchange rates, floats naira

Nigeria's central bank has abolished the country's multiple exchange rate system and effectively floated the naira currency, the bank said, as new President Bola Ahmed Tinubu revamps the country's monetary policies.

Oscar-winning UK actress turned MP Glenda Jackson dies at 87: agent

British actress Glenda Jackson, the two-time Oscar-winning actress who went on to become an MP, died on Thursday at the age of 87, her agent said.

Glenda Jackson: 'fearless' actress turned politician

Oscar-winning British actress Glenda Jackson, who died on Thursday aged 87, played powerful female roles before abandoning stage and screen for a career in politics where she was unafraid to speak truth to power.

Boris Johnson lied to MPs over Covid parties: committee

Boris Johnson deliberately lied to MPs about lockdown-breaking parties during the Covid pandemic that would have seen him face a 90-day suspension had he not quit as a lawmaker, a parliament committee ruled Thursday.

Charges follow India wrestlers' protests against sporting chief

Five months after India's top women wrestlers accused their politically powerful federation chief of sexual harassment and sparked a nationwide protest movement, police filed charges.

Kenya government to unveil budget amid tax hike anger

Kenyan President William Ruto's government is set to present its budget to parliament Thursday in the face of widespread anger over a range of proposed tax hikes to shore up depleted public finances.

US military wins 'unimpeded' access to Papua New Guinea bases

The US military can develop and operate out of bases in Papua New Guinea, according to a landmark security pact underpinning Washington's efforts to outflank China in the Pacific.

Greece pursues survivor search after migrant boat sinking

Greece on Thursday maintained a search for survivors a day after a fishing boat overloaded with migrants capsized and sank in the Ionian Sea, with the number of victims feared to reach into the hundreds.

Amid melting glaciers, Swiss to vote on new climate law

The Swiss, feeling the impact of global warming on their rapidly melting glaciers, are expected Sunday to approve a new climate bill aimed at swiftly steering the country towards carbon neutrality.

Far-right backlash as Ireland struggles to house asylum seekers

Unzipping a tent in a damp alleyway behind Ireland's International Protection Office, Salman Akahel reveals a sleeping bag, a pillow and a thin, white blanket to protect him from the hard concrete.

Key issues straining China-Canada relations

Canada has said it is freezing its participation in the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, after a former executive alleged that Beijing wields "undue" influence over the multilateral organisation.

'Voiceless', destitute: Lebanon's Syrian refugees lose hope for return

Syrian refugees languishing in camps in eastern Lebanon's Bekaa Valley for years say their hopes for the future are evaporating as their host country loses patience and international support dwindles.

Australia blocks new Russian embassy near parliament

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Thursday the government would block the construction of a new Russian embassy near the country's parliament, citing threats to national security.

US media split on Trump reflects divided nation

Americans tuning into the Donald Trump drama faced alternate TV realities: a candidate persecuted by a "wannabe dictator," according to Fox News -- or a man so "dangerous" that he didn't deserve airtime over at CNN.

Pakistan pressed over charges against journalists

Reporters Without Borders on Wednesday demanded that Pakistani prosecutors dismiss accusations against two journalists that could theoretically carry the death penalty, adding to US criticism of a crackdown.

Dozens of migrants dead, fears for hundreds missing in Greece shipwreck

At least 79 migrants died after their boat sank off the Peloponnese, Greece's coastguard said Wednesday, as concern mounted that the death toll could rise much higher.

No respite for Sudan civilians two months into brutal war

Army warplanes bombed the Sudanese city of El Obeid Wednesday, as the country prepared to mark two months since a power struggle between rival generals plunged the country into devastating conflict.

Germany takes aim at China in first national security blueprint

Germany on Wednesday called China a "partner, competitor and systemic rival" in its first national security strategy, accusing Beijing of repeatedly acting against the European giant's interests in a bid to reshape the global order.

Italy bids farewell to Berlusconi with state funeral

Devotees of former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi bid him farewell in Milan on Wednesday at a state funeral for the controversial billionaire, which closes a 30-year chapter in the country's history.

Saudi's MBS heads to France, Macron seeks shift on Ukraine

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was on Wednesday heading to France where he will meet President Emmanuel Macron, with Paris seeking intensified support from the oil-rich kingdom for Ukraine against Russia's invasion.

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