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Taiwan receives its first US-made F-16V fighter jets

Taiwan received on Friday its first F-16V fighter jets made by the United States, as the island democracy upgrades its military capabilities to deter a potential Chinese attack.

Lula, Bolsonaro trade scandal fire in final scramble for votes

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his election rival Flavio Bolsonaro are leaving no controversy unturned in their last-ditch efforts to discredit each other and win over voters ahead of Sunday's nail-biter election.

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'Under my wing': mums and daughters serving together in Ukraine

As snow falls in a park in the Donetsk region in eastern Ukraine, Natalia fixes Veronika's military hood. They are both Ukrainian soldiers, but a mother is always a mother.

European leaders look to boost support for Ukraine at London summit

More than a dozen European leaders gather in London Sunday for crisis talks, looking to boost security cooperation and support for Ukraine after an astonishing blowout between Kyiv and Washington.

UK pie 'n' mash fans seek protected status for Cockney classic

"One and one please love," a regular said, leaning on the counter at a pie and mash shop in London's East End.

Israel endorses plan to extend Gaza truce as first phase draws to close

Israel said Sunday it endorsed a proposal to temporarily extend the truce in Gaza as a bridging measure after the first phase of its ceasefire with Hamas drew to a close.

'Steadfast' Gazans begin second Ramadan amongst rubble

A red-covered table stretching several hundred metres carved a path through mounds of rubble in southern Gaza on Saturday, as families gathered to break their fast during the first day of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

Hockey icon Wayne Gretzky faces backlash in Canada over Trump support

Canadian hockey legend Wayne Gretzky is facing backlash at home over his support for US President Donald Trump, who has threatened to use economic force to make Canada the 51st state.

Ukraine's Zelensky gets warm welcome from UK's Starmer

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Saturday gave Volodymyr Zelensky a warm welcome in London, a day after the Ukrainian leader's clash with US President Donald Trump.

UN chief warns against return to war as Gaza truce first stage due to end

The head of the United Nations made a fresh appeal for the Gaza ceasefire to be extended, warning against a "catastrophic" return to war as the first phase of the Israel-Hamas truce was to expire on Saturday.

US, Guyana denounce Venezuelan naval incursion

The United States on Saturday denounced what it said were Venezuelan naval vessels "threatening" an ExxonMobil unit in maritime territory claimed by Guyana.

Ukrainian soldiers put hopes in Europe after Trump clash

A few kilometres from the front line in eastern Ukraine, Nadija, an army lieutenant, told AFP she felt "empty" after watching the clash between President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump.

Ukraine's Zelensky says Trump backing still 'crucial' after row

Volodymyr Zelensky insisted on Saturday that Donald Trump's support was still "crucial" for Ukraine despite an undiplomatic row with the US president that left Kyiv's European allies scrambling for new responses to Russia's invasion.

Trump-Zelensky shouting match stuns world leaders as Europe backs Ukraine

European leaders backed Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky after a White House showdown with US President Donald Trump that has cast doubts on efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war.

Delhi bans old cars from refuelling to help tackle city's pollution

Cars more than 15 years old will soon be barred from refuelling in New Delhi, the city's government said Saturday, as part of measures to reduce the Indian capital's hazardous pollution levels.

Uncertainty looms as first phase of Gaza truce due to expire

The first phase of the Israel-Hamas truce is drawing to a close on Saturday, but negotiations on the next stage, which should secure a permanent ceasefire, have so far been inconclusive.

PKK declares ceasefire with Turkey after 40 years of armed struggle

Outlawed Kurdish militants on Saturday declared a ceasefire with Turkey following a landmark call by jailed PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan asking the group to disband.

European allies rally behind Ukraine after White House row

Ukraine's European allies, set to gather in London on Sunday, rallied behind President Volodymyr Zelensky after Donald Trump threw him out of the White House and accused him of not being "ready" for peace with Russia.

Phase one of Israel-Hamas truce due to expire

The first phase of the Israel-Hamas truce is due to expire on Saturday, but negotiations on the next stage, which should secure a permanent ceasefire, have so far been inconclusive.

After fiery Trump-Zelensky spat, what next for Ukraine?

The fiery altercation between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House on Friday was shocking but not entirely unexpected, analysts say, with the way forward for Kyiv looking increasingly uncertain.

In Zelensky duel, Vance throws fuel to advance 'America First'

In lighting the match that set off an extraordinary public clash with Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelensky, US Vice President JD Vance has again shown his steely determination in pushing his "America First" worldview.

Zelensky says Trump relationship can be repaired after White House row

Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday that his relations with the United States can still be repaired after President Donald Trump shouted at him in an angry White House meltdown accusing the Ukrainian leader of refusing to make peace with Russia.

Outraged by Trump, Ukrainians praise Zelensky

Ordinary Ukrainians were dumbfounded by Friday's raised-voice confrontation between President Volodymyr Zelensky and his US counterpart Donald Trump at the White House.

Trump kicks Zelensky out of White House after shouting match

US President Donald Trump erupted at Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday, angrily sending the Ukrainian leader out of the White House after an extraordinary Oval Office meltdown because he was "not ready" for peace with Russia.

From handshake to meltdown as Trump and Zelensky clash

It all seemed to be going so well. Then things between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky went jaw-droppingly wrong, jaw-droppingly fast.

Trump-Zelensky shouting match takes world leaders aback as Europe backs Ukraine

European leaders threw their support behind Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after a raised-voice spat on Friday with Donald Trump sent shockwaves across the world, casting doubts over efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war.

Groups say millions already hit as US guts aid

Donald Trump's aid freeze was announced as a review that would last 90 days. Instead, the US president has unleashed sweeping cuts that relief groups say have already hurt millions around the world.

Trump-Zelensky shouting match takes world leaders aback

A raised-voice spat on Friday between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky sent shockwaves across the world, with the undiplomatic shouting match casting doubts over efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war.

'Disgraceful' -- Trump-Zelensky row sparks US political firestorm

Democrats accused US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance of doing Russian leader Vladimir Putin's "dirty work" Friday after they berated Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky to his face in front of the world's media.

UK minister resigns over overseas aid cut

UK international development minister Anneliese Dodds said on Friday she was resigning from the Labour government over cuts to overseas aid ordered by Prime Minister Keir Starmer to boost defence spending.

Trump cuts short Zelensky meeting after Oval Office shouting match

US President Donald Trump cut short a meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday and said the Ukrainian leader is "not ready" for peace with Russia in an extraordinary meltdown in the Oval Office that threw question marks over chances for a truce.

Trump and Zelensky clash in Oval Office shouting match

US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky clashed in an extraordinary shouting match in the Oval Office Friday, leaving efforts to end the war with Russia hanging in the balance.

Trump, Zelensky row in Oval Office after dispute on compromise with Russia

US President Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky openly argued in the White House on Friday as they clashed on the need for compromising with what the Ukrainian president called Russia's "killer" leader.

Trump crackdown leaves Panama facing chaotic reverse migration wave

Boatloads of migrants have returned to South America this week from a new departure point in Panama -- part of an increasing and chaotic reverse migratory flow triggered by US President Donald Trump's hardline policies.

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