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Lula, Bolsonaro both snub final debate before Brazil election

Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro on Thursday bowed out of the final debate ahead of elections pitting him against leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who also declined to attend.

Saudi coalition accuses Houthis of drone attack on Medina

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis struck an electricity distribution station in the holy city of Medina in Saudi Arabia, the Saudi-led coalition said Thursday, sparking strong condemnation from the Muslim world.

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Vietnam, Spain pledge to upgrade ties after tariff shock

The leaders of Spain and Vietnam pledged on Wednesday to upgrade ties to the highest level, as the two countries attempt to manage the fallout from enormous tariffs imposed by Washington.

Taiwan exporters count the cost of Trump's 'ridiculous' tariffs

Taiwanese exporters are crunching numbers and talking to American clients as they scramble to figure out how to respond to US President Donald Trump's tariff blitz that threatens to derail their businesses.

Kim Jong Un's sister says North Korea denuclearisation is a 'daydream'

Kim Jong Un's powerful sister slammed US-led efforts to take away North Korea's nuclear weapons, saying the idea of denuclearising the country was a "daydream".

EU plan to end Russian fertiliser imports unsettles farmers

The EU's plans to impose tariffs on fertiliser imports from Russia in a bid to increase pressure on Moscow over the Ukraine war have alarmed European farmers worried about possible price hikes.

Equities resume selloff as Trump cranks up trade war

Equities and oil plunged again Wednesday after Donald Trump ramped up his trade war by hitting China with tariffs of more than 100 percent as sweeping measures against the United States' dozens of partners are set to come into effect.

Indonesia president says ready to temporarily shelter Gazans

Indonesia President Prabowo Subianto on Wednesday said he was prepared to grant temporary shelter to Palestinians affected by the war in Gaza between the Israeli military and the territory's rulers Hamas.

Author of explosive Meta memoir to star at US Senate hearing

The former Facebook employee behind a scathing book about parent company Meta will testify Wednesday before US senators keen to establish whether the social networking giant ever collaborated with the Chinese government.

UK to host Europe's first Universal theme park

Universal will build its first European theme park in Britain, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Wednesday, unveiling a mega deal which could create thousands of jobs and attract millions of tourists.

Argentine Congress backs inquiry into Milei crypto scandal

Argentina's Congress on Tuesday backed the creation of a commission of inquiry into a cryptocurrency promoted by President Javier Milei that soared then crashed, losing investors hundreds of millions of dollars.

US will not let China disrupt Panama Canal: Pentagon chief

The United States will not allow China to jeopardize the operations of the Panama Canal, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned during a visit to the Central American nation on Tuesday.

US stocks fall again as global rally fizzles

Wall Street stocks sank again Tuesday while US oil prices hit a multi-year low as worries about President Donald Trump's escalating trade wars erased rebound hopes following gains in Europe and Asia.

Judge orders White House to lift restrictions on AP access

A US federal judge ordered the White House on Tuesday to restore the Associated Press's access to President Donald Trump's official events, saying it had no right to bar media for their "viewpoints."

US, China clash as Trump set to unleash more tariffs

The United States and China hurtled towards an all-out trade war Tuesday, locked in a high stakes game of brinkmanship as President Donald Trump prepared to unleash a wave of tariffs against dozens of partners.

French parliament restricts birthright citizenship in Mayotte

France's parliament on Tuesday definitively adopted a bill to restrict citizenship rights for children born in its Indian Ocean overseas territory of Mayotte.

Markets rise despite China-US tariff clash

Stock markets regained some ground Tuesday, even as trade tensions between the United States and China were strained by turmoil over President Donald Trump's tariffs offensive.

Ukraine says captured two Chinese nationals fighting for Russia

President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday that Ukrainian troops had captured two Chinese citizens fighting alongside Russian forces, adding Kyiv would demand an explanation from Beijing and a reaction from its allies.

UN chief says Gaza transformed into 'killing field'

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Tuesday that Gaza had become "a killing field," blaming Israel for blocking aid and failing in its "unequivocal obligations" to meet the needs of the Palestinian territory's residents.

Talks with Trump a necessity for sanctions-hit Iran

US President Donald Trump appeared to catch Tehran off guard on Monday when he announced "direct talks" between the arch-foes over Iran's nuclear programme, having previously threatened to bomb the Islamic republic.

Abuse in French entertainment sector is 'endemic', inquiry finds

French MPs have criticised "endemic" abuse in the entertainment sector after a months-long inquiry into sexual violence that saw stars and other actors reveal instances of bullying and assault.

Kabul slams Pakistan's 'violence' against Afghans pressured to leave

The Taliban government accused Pakistan on Tuesday of violently expelling Afghans after Islamabad cancelled hundreds of thousands of residence permits, pressuring families across the border.

French MPs slam 'endemic' abuse in entertainment sector

French MPs have criticised "endemic" abuse in the entertainment sector after a months-long inquiry into sexual violence that saw stars and other actors reveal instances of bullying and assault.

Major trade wars since the 19th century

As the world reels from US President Donald Trump's tariffs onslaught, here is a look back at some major trade wars since the 19th century:

Stocks, oil bounce after tariffs-fuelled rout

Stock markets and oil prices bounced higher on Tuesday following a huge sell-off, but analysts warned of more turmoil as US President Donald Trump charges ahead in his escalating trade war.

France detains man after death threat against judge who convicted Le Pen

French authorities on Tuesday detained a 76-year-old man over a death threat against the judge who presided over the panel that sentenced far-right leader Marine Le Pen to an election ban, prosecutors said.

Pentagon chief fires US military representative to NATO

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired a senior US officer assigned to NATO, the Pentagon announced Tuesday, saying her removal was due to a loss of confidence in her ability to lead.

Zelensky says Ukraine captured two Chinese nationals fighting for Russia

President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday that Ukrainian troops had captured two Chinese citizens fighting alongside Russian forces, adding that Kyiv would demand an explanation from Beijing and a reaction from its allies.

Iran says deal can be reached if US shows goodwill

Iran's top diplomat said Tuesday he believed a new nuclear deal could be agreed with the United States provided Tehran's longtime foe shows sufficient goodwill in talks to begin in Oman on Saturday.

'Spectacle', 'seismic shock': Economists on Trump's tariffs

A wide range of economists are voicing alarm over US President Donald Trump's tariffs blitz, which has sparked a trade war that experts say could lead to a global recession.

France allowed 'major failures' in finances of 2023 Rugby World Cup: watchdog

"Major failures" in the French government's oversight of the 2023 Rugby World Cup led to heavy financial losses and left the French Rugby Federation in difficulty, the state's financial watchdog said on Tuesday.

Australian PM tells voters he's ready for Trump tariffs

Australia is ready for the impact of Donald Trump's trade tariffs, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Tuesday in a first television debate before the tightly contested May 3 elections.

S Korea opposition leader frontrunner in snap presidential election

He lost the last presidential election by the narrowest margin in South Korean history, but now Lee Jae-myung is the front-runner in snap polls triggered by the ex-leader's impeachment over martial law.

'Malignant stupidity', 'weak': Economists on Trump's tariffs