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Dozens of civilians killed, kidnapped as jihadists clash in Nigeria

Jihadists kidnapped and killed scores of people in an attack during Friday prayers in central Nigeria's Niger state, survivors and lawmakers told AFP Saturday, though some were able to escape during a clash with rival militants.

Ukraine strikes kill two children after Russia's deadly mall attack

A Ukrainian drone attack on Saturday hit a house in southern Russia, killing two children and injuring their parents, officials said, while at least nine people remained missing after a Russian attack on a Ukrainian shopping centre.

Former envoys urge joint French, UK action on Palestinian territories

Dozens of former senior French and UK diplomats on Saturday urged their governments to work together to uphold international law in the Palestinian territories, accusing Israel of seeking to "destroy" any prospect of a viable Palestinian state.

Trump tariffs heap up as Canada tries to curb US reliance

US President Donald Trump's 50-percent tariffs on certain Canadian goods which took effect Saturday delivered another blow to bilateral trade, renewing focus on Ottawa's efforts to reduce dependence on its southern neighbor.

South Korea to send first container ship through Arctic route

South Korea was set Saturday to send its first trial container through the Arctic, as the Middle East war rattles global shipping, while environmental groups warned the route could accelerate polar ice melt.

Ukraine says 'cynical' Russian strike on shopping centre killed 16

Russian drones slammed into a busy shopping centre in eastern Ukraine Friday, killing 16 people in an attack condemned as "cynical and despicable" by President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Mexican governor resumes job despite US drug charges

The governor of Mexico's violence-plagued Sinaloa state, who is wanted by the United States on drug trafficking charges announced Friday he had resumed office after a nearly four-month absence to fight the allegations.

US, Canada push to seal trade deal as deadline nears

The United States and Canada were back at the trade negotiating table Friday, with the clock ticking down to a midnight deadline when punishing new US tariffs kick in.

Guyana ex-minister leads in 2nd straw poll for UN chief

Guyanese ex-foreign minister Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett narrowly led the second round of the informal process to pick the next UN chief, a diplomatic source and specialist media said Friday.

Ukraine says 'cynical' Russian strike on shopping centre killed 15

Russian drones slammed into a busy shopping centre in eastern Ukraine Friday, killing 15 people in an attack condemned as "cynical and despicable" by President Volodymyr Zelensky.

US Supreme Court allows White House ballroom construction for now

The US Supreme Court on Friday allowed President Donald Trump to continue building his massive White House ballroom for now.

Mexican governor wanted on US drug charges returns to job

The governor of Mexico's violence-plagued Sinaloa state, who is wanted by the United States on drug trafficking charges announced Friday he had resumed office after a nearly four-month absence to fight the allegations.

Ukraine says 'cynical' Russian strike on shopping centre killed 14

Russian drones slammed into a busy shopping centre in eastern Ukraine Friday, killing 14 people in an attack condemned as "cynical and despicable" by President Volodymyr Zelensky.

UN holds second informal poll of secretary-general candidates

The UN's most powerful body, the Security Council, met Friday for another straw poll to gauge the popularity of a growing field of contenders to succeed Antonio Guterres as the embattled organization's next secretary-general.

The 'hedgehogs' leading Poland's defences on Russian border

Military trucks sped across winding roads through farmland and quiet villages to one of Europe's most strategic borders, separating Poland and the Russian exclave Kaliningrad.

UK, Canada, Australia slam Israel ending probe into aid worker killings

Britain, Canada, and Australia on Friday condemned as "shameful" Israel's decision to close an investigation into the death of seven aid workers killed in Gaza in 2024.

US, Canada try to wrap up trade deal before latest Trump deadline

The United States and Canada were headed back to the negotiating table on Friday seeking a deal to end months of trade tensions before punishing new tariffs kick in at midnight.

Bitcoin jumps, stocks bounce as traders weigh US Treasury action

Bitcoin bounced and global stocks clawed back some of their recent losses on Friday as investors assessed the US Treasury's efforts to push down long-term borrowing costs.

Romania holding suspected 'low-level agent' after pistols found near Berlin: Germany

Romania is holding a suspected "low-level agent" accused of preparing attacks, following the discovery of handguns and ammunition in a forest near Berlin, Germany's interior minister said Friday.

Iran president says time to end war while in position of strength

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Friday it was time to end the months-long Middle East war with the United States because Tehran appeared to be in a stronger position than Washington.

Ex-Pakistan PM Khan taken back to jail after hospital checks: govt

Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan was transferred back to jail early on Friday, hours after being taken to a hospital for court-ordered medical checks, the government said.

China, Indonesia hold talks on security, defence

China's foreign and defence ministers were in Jakarta Friday for talks with their Indonesian counterparts to seek greater political and military cooperation days after a joint navy drill Taiwan blasted as a "provocation".

Train to nowhere? South Korea's lonely push for peace with the North

Near the heavily fortified frontier dividing the Korean peninsula, the abandoned Woljeong-ri station is being recast as a symbol of South Korea's hopes to reconcile with the North.

Indian captain 'scapegoat' in Britain's Russia shadow fleet case, wife says

The Indian captain of an alleged Russian shadow fleet oil vessel seized by British commandos has been made a "scapegoat", his wife told AFP, as her husband awaits trial.

Asian markets extend rally as traders assess US Treasuries pledge

Asian stocks edged higher on Friday as investors assessed the US Treasury's move to push down long-term bond yields, while analysts warned that alone would not be enough to keep borrowing costs from spiking.

Hong Kong Tiananmen activists to receive national security verdict

A Hong Kong court will deliver a verdict in the national security trial of two pro-democracy Tiananmen activists on Friday, in a case widely criticised as exemplifying the erosion of freedom of expression in the Chinese city.

UN holds second informal poll for next leader

The UN's most powerful body, the Security Council, meets Friday to hold another straw poll to gauge the popularity of a growing field of contenders to lead the embattled organization.

Who are the candidates vying to lead the UN?

Five women and three men are in the running to succeed Antonio Guterres as leader of the United Nations, which faces unprecedented global instability, wars and its own crushing budget crisis.

University suspends academic behind Jason Arday plagiarism charges

A Belgian university on Thursday suspended a US academic who spearheaded accusations of plagiarism against Jason Arday, the black ex-Cambridge professor found dead last week after resigning over the scandal.

Key European leaders demand Israel halt West Bank settlement project

France, Italy, Britain and Germany on Thursday piled on mounting international condemnation of a major settlement project in the occupied West Bank, after Israeli authorities opened bidding for more than 1,200 homes in the area.

'I heard you missed me': Melania Trump jokes about month out of spotlight

US First Lady Melania Trump poked fun Thursday at media speculation over her month away from the public eye and scrutiny over one of President Donald Trump's close aides.

Panama Canal to reduce shipping over El Nino-fueled drought

The Panama Canal will reduce shipping volumes from next month because of a drought fueled by the El Nino phenomenon, the operator of the strategic waterway linking the Atlantic and Pacific oceans said Thursday.

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