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US LGBTQ club shooting suspect pleads guilty

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A 23-year-old who shot and killed five people at an LGBTQ club in the US state of Colorado last year pleaded guilty on …

Wagner chief defends 'protest' as Russia claims return to normal

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Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin defended his aborted mutiny Monday as a bid to save his mercenary outfit and expose the …

East German anger boils over in far-right win

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Angry voters where Germany's far-right AfD party won its first district election over the weekend say they were out to …

Mitsotakis back as Greek premier after election landslide

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Conservative leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis embarked Monday on his second term as Greece's prime minister with a vow to …

Russia papers over cracks in Kremlin power after Wagner revolt

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Russia tried to present a return to business as usual Monday for both the Kremlin and the Wagner mercenary army that …

Huge crowds swarm from Mecca for hajj climax

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Hundreds of thousands of Muslim pilgrims walked or rode buses Monday to a giant tented city near Mecca for the climax of …

Putin: the beginning of the end?

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The revolt by the Wagner mercenary group has exposed glaring weaknesses in the position of Russian President Vladimir …

Russia mutiny raises questions on Wagner overseas operations

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Russian mercenary group Wagner has been seen for years as an armed extension of Moscow's influence in Syria and Africa …

Serbia releases three captured Kosovo police officers

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Belgrade on Monday freed three Kosovo police officers who had been taken into custody by Serbian security forces earlier …

UK health outcomes a 'serious concern': report

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The UK's performance on key health metrics is a "serious concern" and lags comparable countries, according to a report …

Beck and Phoenix: old friends unite for summer

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It feels so natural a collaboration that the only surprise is it didn't happen before: indie favourites Beck and Phoenix …

Russia tries to show return to order after Wagner mutiny

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Moscow made an effort on Monday to portray a return to business as usual after a weekend mutiny by mercenary troops …

Wagner mutiny in Russia raises questions on overseas influence

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Russian mercenary group Wagner has been seen for years as an armed extension of Moscow's influence in Syria and Africa …

Serbia frees three captured Kosovo police officers: Kosovo PM

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Serbia freed three Kosovo police officers taken into custody by its security forces earlier this month, Kosovo's Prime …

Russia bids to show return to order after Wagner mutiny

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Moscow was striving Monday to portray a return to business as usual after a weekend mutiny by mercenary troops …

Wagner ends revolt but Putin's grip questioned

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Wagner mercenaries headed back to their base on Sunday after Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to allow their …

'Emotional' Elton John closes out Glastonbury festival

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Elton John gave the final concert at Britain's legendary Glastonbury Festival on Sunday, bringing down the curtain on …

Mitsotakis's conservatives clinch landslide Greece election win

Jun 25 2023

Conservative leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis won Greece's national elections on Sunday with a clear majority, securing a …

Wagner halts its revolt but Putin's grip questioned

Jun 25 2023

Wagner mercenaries headed back to their base on Sunday after Russia's President Vladimir Putin agreed to allow their …

Elton John to close out Glastonbury with final UK gig

Jun 25 2023

Elton John was set to close out Britain's legendary Glastonbury Festival on Sunday, bringing down the curtain on the …

Mitsotakis's conservatives set for landslide Greece election win

Jun 25 2023

Conservative leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis is on course to win Greece's national elections on Sunday with a clear majority, …

Mitsotakis's conservatives well ahead in Greece election

Jun 25 2023

Conservative leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis is on course to win Greece's national elections on Sunday with a score that …

Greece votes again with conservatives eyeing majority

Jun 25 2023

Greek voters headed to the polls again Sunday in an election where conservative front-runner Kyriakos Mitsotakis is …

Belarus strongman sows future peril with Wagner PR success

Jun 25 2023

Belarus leader Alexander Lukashenko scored a propaganda victory by brokering the deal which staved off the threat of an …

Wagner halts revolt but Putin seen as weakened

Jun 25 2023

Wagner mercenaries were headed back to base on Sunday after Russia's President Vladimir Putin agreed to allow their …

Massive crowds circle Kaaba as hajj begins in Saudi heat

Jun 25 2023

Vast crowds of robed Muslim faithful walked solemn circles around the Kaaba, the black cube at Mecca's Grand Mosque on …

Relief and sympathy as rebels stand down in Russian city

Jun 25 2023

Residents of a Russian city at the heart of a brief rebellion against army top brass expressed relief on Sunday but also …

Vote tally underway in Sierra Leone election

Jun 25 2023

Vote tallying was underway in Sierra Leone on Sunday, the electoral commission said, following fiercely fought elections …

Putin survives Wagner revolt but forced to cut deal

Jun 25 2023

Wagner mercenaries were returning to base on Sunday as their mutinous leader agreed to go into exile after President …

Huge crowds circle Kaaba as hajj begins in Saudi heat

Jun 25 2023

Vast crowds of robed Muslim pilgrims walked solemn circles around the Kaaba, the black cube at Mecca's Grand Mosque, on …

Greece votes with conservative premier favourite to win

Jun 25 2023

Greek voters head to the polls again Sunday in an election where conservative front-runner Kyriakos Mitsotakis is …

Wagner chief to leave Russia in deal to ease crisis

Jun 25 2023

The chief of the rebel Wagner mercenary force will go to Belarus and will not face charges after calling off his troops' …

US, allies consult but tread carefully as Russia crisis unfolds

Jun 24 2023

The United States and its allies held close consultations but publicly stayed on the sidelines Saturday as officials …

Wagner chief says his rebel troops 'turning back'

Jun 24 2023

The chief of the rebel Wagner mercenary force called off his troops' advance toward Moscow on Saturday, easing Russia …

Singapore holds first LGBTQ rally since gay sex decriminalised

Jun 24 2023

Hundreds of people wearing pink attended Singapore's annual "Pink Dot" LGBTQ rally on Saturday, the first to be held …

Skin on show at Paris menswear week

Jun 24 2023

Plunging necklines, short-shorts and bottoms peaking out -- this has been a menswear week in Paris with plenty of skin …

Ukrainians watch with delight as Wagner mutiny unfolds

Jun 24 2023

Kyiv residents told AFP on Saturday that they were "very happy" with the Wagner mercenary group's mutiny against Moscow …

Putin's 'monster' turns against former master

Jun 24 2023

President Vladimir Putin has long profited from the actions of the Wagner mercenary group, but the mutiny led by its …

Tanks and armed Wagner rebels deploy in southern Russia town

Jun 24 2023

The sound of ambulance and police sirens filled the air on Saturday in Rostov-on-Don -- a hub for Russia's Ukraine …

Big ideas, small steps at climate finance summit

Jun 23 2023

A global climate summit wrapped up Friday with leaders agreeing that the international financial system was woefully …

Man pleads guilty in UK over Vietnamese migrant deaths

Jun 23 2023

A Romanian man accused of being a ringleader of a people smuggling operation pleaded guilty on Friday to the …

Russia's 'squatter' diplomat sparks standoff in Australia

Jun 23 2023

A mystery Russian diplomat with a penchant for loungewear and cigarettes sparked a national security standoff between …

'We only have this planet': Barbados PM urges unified climate finance response

Jun 23 2023

Between brainstorming ways to fix the global financial system and appearing onstage at a Paris pop concert, Barbados …

Serbs gather again in northern Kosovo after clashes

May 30 2023

The situation in northern Kosovo remained tense Tuesday as ethnic Serbs continued to gather in front of a town hall in …

Russia fires missiles on Kyiv in rare daytime attack

May 30 2023

Russia fired a barrage of missiles at Kyiv on Monday, sending panicked residents running for shelter in an unusual …

Critics say pandemic treaty text is 'step backwards'

May 30 2023

As negotiations towards a new pandemic treaty pick up pace, observers warn of watered-down efforts to ensure equitable …

In race against time for US debt crisis, ball is in lawmakers' court

May 30 2023

The bill hammered out by US leaders to prevent the country from a catastrophic default on its debts will face one final …

North Korea confirms June launch of military spy satellite

May 30 2023

North Korea said Tuesday that it would launch a spy satellite in June, claiming it was necessary to monitor the …

China launches mission with first civilian to space station

May 30 2023

China sent three astronauts to its Tiangong space station on Tuesday, putting a civilian into orbit for the first time …

Lula hosts South American leaders' summit in Brazil

May 30 2023

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is hosting his fellow South American leaders Tuesday for a "retreat" aimed …

China's Shenzhou-16 mission takes off bound for space station

May 30 2023

China sent three astronauts to its Tiangong space station on Tuesday, putting a civilian scientist into space for the …

Venice's Grand Canal turns bright green due to fluorescein

May 30 2023

The spectacular transformation of a stretch of Venice's Grand Canal to fluorescent green was due to fluorescein, a …

Newgarden takes record $3.6 mn top prize for Indy 500 win

May 30 2023

Josef Newgarden took a record top prize of $3.666 million from a record purse of $17,021,500 for winning the …

Over 30 peacekeepers injured in clashes in northern Kosovo

May 30 2023

Over 30 peacekeepers deployed in a NATO-led mission in Kosovo were injured Monday in clashes with Serb protesters who …

North Korea confirms June launch of military spy satellite: KCNA

May 29 2023

North Korea has confirmed it will launch a reconnaissance satellite in June, saying it is needed to monitor military …

China to send first civilian astronaut to space station

May 29 2023

China will send three astronauts to its Tiangong space station on Tuesday, putting a civilian scientist into space for …

Outcry as Uganda's anti-gay bill signed into law

May 29 2023

Uganda announced Monday that President Yoweri Museveni had signed into law draconian new measures against homosexuality …

Race against time for US debt crisis bill in Congress

May 29 2023

The bill hammered out by US leaders to prevent the country from a catastrophic default on its debts will face one last …

Around 25 peacekeepers injured in clashes in northern Kosovo

May 29 2023

Around 25 peacekeepers deployed in a NATO-led mission in Kosovo were injured Monday in clashes with Serb protesters who …

Erdogan confronts polarised Turkey after historic win

May 29 2023

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday confronted the tough task of uniting his deeply divided country after …

Plastic pollution: Treaty talks get into the nitty-gritty

May 29 2023

Countries grappling with the "immense" task of ending plastic pollution began a new round of talks in Paris on Monday, …

Spain PM calls snap election after local poll drubbing

May 29 2023

In a surprise move, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called Monday for a snap election on July 23, a day after his …

Djokovic battles into French Open second round, Alcaraz through

May 29 2023

Novak Djokovic started his bid for a men's record 23rd Grand Slam singles title with a straight-sets victory over …

Bola Tinubu vows to unite and secure Africa's troubled giant

May 29 2023

Nigeria's new president Bola Tinubu, sworn in on Monday, has promised to unite Africa's most populous nation and tackle …

Djokovic battles into French Open second round, Alcaraz waits

May 29 2023

Novak Djokovic started his bid for a men's record 23rd Grand Slam singles title with a straight-sets victory over …

Bola Tinubu takes helm in Nigeria, Africa's troubled giant

May 29 2023

Long-time political kingmaker Bola Tinubu was sworn in as president of Nigeria on Monday, succeeding Muhammadu Buhari, a …

Uganda's president signs anti-gay bill into law

May 29 2023

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on Monday signed into law a controversial anti-gay bill, his office and the country's …

Kanchha Sherpa: The last of the first on Everest

May 29 2023

Nonagenarian Kanchha Sherpa is the last surviving member of the 1953 expedition that saw Edmund Hillary and Tenzing …

Spanish right surges in local polls, dealing blow to PM

May 29 2023

With six months left until Spain's general elections, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's Socialists suffered a major setback …

No glory for bullies: South Korea's school violence epidemic

May 29 2023

Pins hidden in her shoes, head forced down a toilet, kicked in the stomach: Korean hairdresser Pyo Ye-rim suffered a …

AI political fakery sparks fears for US 2024 race

May 29 2023

A fake image of Donald Trump's arrest. A dystopian video of a dark future in the event of Joe Biden's reelection. An …

Undefeated Erdogan extends two-decade rule in Turkey runoff

May 29 2023

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan appealed for national unity Monday after winning a historic runoff election that …

Biden and McCarthy finalize US debt deal, say confident it will pass

May 29 2023

President Joe Biden and Republican leader McCarthy said Sunday that a final bipartisan deal to raise the US debt ceiling …

Leicester, Leeds relegated from Premier League as Everton survive

May 28 2023

Leicester were relegated from the Premier League just seven years after a spectacular title triumph as Everton prolonged …

Undefeated Erdogan wins historic Turkey runoff

May 28 2023

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declared victory Sunday in a historic runoff vote that posed the biggest …

Biden, McCarthy confident debt deal will pass Congress skeptics

May 28 2023

US President Joe Biden and Republican leader Kevin McCarthy said they were confident Sunday of pushing a debt crisis …

Modi inaugurates grand new Indian parliament

May 28 2023

Flanked by priests, Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a new Indian parliament on Sunday in a …

Ukraine's Kostyuk booed at French Open as Tsitsipas, Rublev move on

May 28 2023

Aryna Sabalenka won a politically-charged French Open duel against Marta Kostyuk on Sunday as jeers and boos rained down …

Agony, ecstasy as Erdogan wins historic Turkey runoff

May 28 2023

The dreams of Turkey's opposition gave way to crushing disappointment on Sunday as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan …

Erdogan: Turkey's undisputed titan enters third decade of rule

May 28 2023

Recep Tayyip Erdogan has cemented his status as the most important figure in modern Turkish history, after victory in …

Erdogan declares victory in historic Turkey runoff

May 28 2023

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declared victory Sunday in a historic runoff vote that posed the biggest …

Zelensky thanks air defence after 'most powerful' attack on Kyiv

May 28 2023

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday praised his country's air defence forces, after the capital Kyiv saw …

Erdogan closes in on victory in historic Turkey runoff

May 28 2023

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan closed in on victory Sunday in a historic runoff that posed the biggest challenge …

Somalia to introduce direct universal suffrage in 2024

May 28 2023

Somalia's government and federal member states said Sunday that direct universal suffrage would be introduced with local …

Ukraine's Kostyuk jeered at French Open as Tsitsipas moves on

May 28 2023

Aryna Sabalenka won a politically-charged French Open duel against Marta Kostyuk on Sunday as jeers and boos rained down …

US debt deal faces tough sell in Congress to avoid default

May 28 2023

A day after securing a tentative deal to prevent a cataclysmic US debt default, Republican and Democrat leaders began …

Erdogan takes early lead in historic Turkish vote

May 28 2023

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan took an early lead Sunday in a historic runoff election that could extend two …

US debt ceiling deal: the key takeaways

May 28 2023

President Joe Biden and House Republicans have reached a deal in principle to raise the government's debt ceiling and …

Zelensky thanks air defence after largest drone attack on Kyiv in the invasion

May 28 2023

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday praised his country's air defence forces, after the capital Kyiv saw …

Turkey polls close with Erdogan favourite to extend 20-year rule

May 28 2023

Turkish polling stations closed Sunday in a historic runoff election that could extend President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's …

Venice's Grand Canal turns phosphorescent green

May 28 2023

A stretch of Venice's Grand Canal turned bright green Sunday, prompting police to investigate amid speculation about a …

Turkey voters divided in Erdogan's Istanbul birthplace

May 28 2023

In a working-class Istanbul harbour where Recep Tayyip Erdogan grew up playing football, Hasan Karakaya had only one …

Erdogan favourite to extend two decades of rule in Turkish runoff

May 28 2023

Turkey voted on Sunday in a historic runoff election that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan entered as the firm favourite …

Jeers rain down as Kostyuk refuses to shake hands with Sabalenka at French Open

May 28 2023

Aryna Sabalenka kept her cool to win a politically-charged French Open duel against Marta Kostyuk on Sunday as jeers …

Erdogan seeks to extend two decades of rule in Turkish runoff

May 28 2023

Turks headed to the polls Sunday for a historic runoff vote that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan entered as the firm …

Ukraine reports 'most important' drone attack on Kyiv since invasion

May 28 2023

Russia unleashed the "most important" assault by drones on Kyiv overnight Saturday-Sunday since the start of the …

Erdogan seeks third decade of rule in Turkish runoff

May 28 2023

Turkey voted Sunday in a historic runoff that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan entered as the firm favourite to extend two …

Republicans, Biden reach debt ceiling deal

May 28 2023

President Joe Biden and Republican leader Kevin McCarthy announced a deal Saturday to raise the debt ceiling, dragging …

Republicans, Biden reach debt ceiling deal, Congress to vote Wednesday

May 28 2023

Top Republican leader Kevin McCarthy and President Joe Biden announced a deal Saturday to raise the debt ceiling, …

Biden cuts deal in principle with Republicans to avert catastrophic US default

May 28 2023

US President Joe Biden and Republican lawmakers struck a deal in principle to raise the country's debt ceiling Saturday, …

Race for US debt deal as talks go to the wire

May 27 2023

Democrats and Republicans seemed within grasping distance Saturday of a deal to end the US debt ceiling standoff, with …

'Anatomy of a Fall' wins top prize as women dominate Cannes

May 27 2023

A tense courtroom drama about a writer accused of her husband's murder took the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival …