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Two ships set sail from Greece to join Gaza aid flotilla

Two ships set sail Sunday evening from the Greek island of Syros to join the Global Sumud Flotilla, an international mission aiming to break the Israeli blockade of Gaza and deliver humanitarian aid, AFP journalists saw.

Bolsonaro conviction 'not a witch hunt,' Lula tells Trump in NYT op-ed

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva pushed back Sunday against harsh US criticism of the conviction this week of his far-right predecessor Jair Bolsonaro on coup charges.

Tens of thousands join Ankara protest ahead of court showdown

At least 50,000 people joined a protest by Turkey's main opposition CHP in Ankara Sunday ahead of a key court hearing that could oust the party's leadership, the organisers and AFP correspondents said.

Romania summons Russian ambassador over drone 'threat'

Romania on Sunday strongly condemned the entry of a Russian drone into its airspace during an attack on neighbouring Ukraine, with the foreign ministry summoning Moscow's ambassador over the incident.

'Palestine wins the Vuelta': Gaza demo halts cycling finale in Madrid

Waves of pro-Palestinian protesters washed over Madrid on Sunday for the Vuelta's final stage, bringing to a crescendo three weeks of upheaval over the Israeli-Premier Tech team's participation in clouds of smoke and tear gas.

India limit Pakistan to 127-9 in key Asia Cup T20 clash

Kuldeep Yadav led the charge as India restricted Pakistan to 127-9 in a key Asia Cup clash on Sunday as the two countries met on the pitch for the first time since a military conflict between them in May.

Fans set aside boycott calls to watch India-Pakistan cricket clash

Die-hard India and Pakistan cricket fans thronged the stadium in Dubai despite stifling heat on Sunday to watch the high-profile Asia Cup encounter, saying politics must take a back seat.

Netanyahu says US alliance 'has never been stronger' as Rubio visits

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that a visit to Israel by top US diplomat Marco Rubio underscored the strength of ties between the allies, days after an unprecedented Israeli strike targeting Hamas leaders in Qatar drew broad criticism.

Starmer says UK won't tolerate racial intimidation after far-right rally

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Sunday Britain would not tolerate people feeling intimidated "because of their background or the colour of their skin" after a large far-right protest was marked by battles with police.

Netanyahu says US an 'extraordinary friend' during Rubio visit

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that a visit to Israel by top US diplomat Marco Rubio underscored the strength of ties between the allies, days after an unprecedented Israeli strike targeting Hamas leaders in Qatar drew broad criticism.

Spain PM 'proud' of pro-Palestinian protests at Vuelta

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Sunday said pro-Palestinian protests that have rocked the Vuelta a Espana filled him with "pride" as large demonstrations await the race's final stage in Madrid.

Rubio visits Israel in aftermath of Qatar strike

Top US diplomat Marco Rubio began a visit to Israel on Sunday, after expressing the Trump administration's unwavering support for its ally in the war with Hamas despite a strike in Qatar that drew broad criticism of Israel.

New Nepal PM vows to follow protesters' demands to 'end corruption'

Nepal's new leader vowed Sunday to follow protesters' demands to "end corruption" as she began work as interim prime minister, after "Gen Z" youth demonstrations ousted her predecessor.

Rubio begins Israel visit in aftermath of Qatar strike

Top US diplomat Marco Rubio began a visit to Israel on Sunday, after expressing the Trump administration's unwavering support for its ally in the war with Hamas despite a strike in Qatar that drew broad criticism of Israel.

UK's largest lake 'dying' as algae blooms worsen

For the third year running toxic blue-green algae blooms that look like pea soup and smell like rotten eggs have covered much of Lough Neagh, the largest lake in the UK and Ireland.

Indonesia leader in damage control, installs loyalists after protests

In removing Indonesia's finance minister and U-turning on protester demands, the leader of Southeast Asia's biggest economy is scrambling to restore public trust while seizing a chance to install loyalists after deadly riots last month, experts say.

Rubio to begin Israel visit in aftermath of Qatar strike

Top US diplomat Marco Rubio begins a visit to Israel on Sunday, after expressing the Trump administration's unwavering support for its ally in the war with Hamas following a strike in Qatar that drew broad criticism of Israel.

US Fed poised for first rate cut of 2025 as political tension mounts

The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to make its first interest rate cut of the year at its policy meeting this week, spurred by a weakening jobs market -- but political tension looms over the gathering.

Clashes with police after up to 150,000 gather at far-right UK rally

Clashes erupted in London Saturday and police made 25 arrests after up to 150,000 people massed for one of the largest-ever far-right protests in Britain, organised by activist Tommy Robinson.

Romania, Poland, scramble aircraft as drones strike Ukraine

Romania became the latest NATO member state to report a drone incursion into its airspace Saturday, as Poland scrambled aircraft in response to fresh Russian drone strikes just over the border in Ukraine.

Netanayhu says killing Hamas leaders is route to ending Gaza war

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said eliminating Hamas leaders would end the war in Gaza, as top US diplomat Marco Rubio said hours ahead of his visit to Israel that its strike against Hamas in Qatar would not derail their alliance.

Belgium PM attends concert of Israeli conductor axed by festival

Belgium's Prime Minister Bart De Wever said Saturday he attended a concert by a German orchestra that was disinvited from a Belgian festival to show support for its Israeli conductor.

Rubio says Qatar strike 'not going to change' US-Israel ties

The United States is "not happy" about Israeli strikes targeting Hamas in Qatar, but the attack will not change Washington's allied status with Israel, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Saturday as he departed for the region.

Nepal returns to calm as first woman PM takes charge, visits wounded

Nepal's newly appointed interim prime minister began work on Saturday by visiting young protesters wounded in the deadly anti-corruption rallies that ousted her predecessor.

Nepal returns to calm as first woman PM takes charge

Nepal's capital on Saturday took a step back towards normality after deadly anti-corruption protests, as daily life returned with a curfew eased and an interim prime minister sworn into office.

Kicillof, the Argentine governor on a mission to stop Milei

An economist who champions the welfare state and nationalizations has emerged as libertarian, budget-slashing President Javier Milei's political nemesis in Argentina.

Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing caught, widow vows to carry on fight

The widow of prominent right-wing activist Charlie Kirk pledged Friday to carry on her husband's work, after US authorities announced his alleged assassin had finally been captured.

Russia says Ukraine peace talks frozen as NATO bolsters defences

Russia said Friday that peace talks with Kyiv were on "pause" as President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin still wanted to capture the whole of Ukraine.

Fitch downgrades France's credit rating in new debt battle blow

The Fitch agency downgraded France's credit rating on Friday, as President Emmanuel Macron struggles with political instability and disagreements on how to put the country's strained public finances in order.

Fifty reported dead in Gaza as Israel steps up attacks on main city

Israeli military operations killed 50 people in Gaza on Friday, the territory's civil defence agency said, as the army stepped up its attacks on Gaza City.

Pope Leo thanks Lampedusans for welcoming migrants

Pope Leo XIV sent a message of thanks Friday to people on the Italian Mediterranean island of Lampedusa for the welcome they extend to the migrants regularly arriving there.

Moscow says Ukraine peace talks frozen as NATO bolsters defences

Russia said Friday that peace talks with Ukraine were on "pause" as President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin still wanted to capture the whole of Ukraine.

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