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UK PM Starmer wants football governance bill passed amid Super League talk

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called for the Football Governance Bill to be passed into English law as soon as possible amid the renewed threat of a breakaway European Super League.

France counts cyclone cost as aid reaches Mayotte

French authorities Wednesday searched for survivors and raced to supply aid as they sought to work out the full scale of the devastation wrought by Cyclone Chido on the Indian Ocean archipelago of Mayotte.

UniCredit ups pressure on Commerzbank, fuelling German anger

Italian bank UniCredit said Wednesday it had boosted its stake in Germany's Commerzbank, intensifying takeover speculation and sparking condemnation from Berlin of an "unfriendly" move at a time the country is in political limbo.

Sarkozy must wear electronic tag after losing graft case appeal

France's highest appeals court ordered former president Nicolas Sarkozy to wear an electronic tag for a year Wednesday -- a first for a former head of state -- after confirming his convictions for corruption and influence peddling.

Spanish PM's wife denies wrongdoing in graft probe hearing

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's wife Begona Gomez denied wrongdoing in court testimony Wednesday to an investigation into alleged corruption, one of several legal cases connected to the minority left-wing government.

Activist tells Saudi-hosted UN forum of 'silencing' of dissent

A Saudi human rights activist appeared via a video link Wednesday at a UN forum in the kingdom to denounce the "silencing" of dissent under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

France's Sarkozy must wear electronic tag after losing graft case appeal

France's highest appeals court on Wednesday confirmed a verdict against former president Nicolas Sarkozy for corruption and influence peddling, ordering him to wear an electronic tag for a year, a first for a former head of state.

UN calls for 'free and fair' elections in Syria

The UN envoy to Syria called on Wednesday for "free and fair" elections after the ouster of president Bashar al-Assad, as he voiced hope for a political solution for Kurdish-held areas.

UK's Farage says in 'negotiations' with Musk over funding

Tech billionaire Elon Musk is in talks with UK anti-immigration firebrand Nigel Farage about donating to his hard-right party, the British lawmaker has said.

France assesses scale of Mayotte 'disaster' as aid arrives

French authorities Wednesday searched for survivors and raced to supply aid as they sought to assess the full scale of devastation wrought by Cyclone Chido on the Indian Ocean archipelago of Mayotte, after the French overseas territory emerged from a first night under curfew.

US, Chinese ships at Cambodia bases as Washington navigates diplomatic currents

When a US warship docked in Cambodia this week, it moored just a few kilometres from a base where China has built an extended new pier and two of Beijing's own vessels have been berthed for about a year.

Xi hails Macau 'success' in visit for 25th anniversary of Chinese rule

Chinese President Xi Jinping hailed Macau's "world-recognised success" as he arrived in the city on Wednesday, kickstarting a three-day trip as the casino hub prepares to celebrate 25 years of Beijing rule.

Economic woes mount for Russia's war machine

Stubborn inflation, exorbitant borrowing costs, bankruptcy risks and a growth slowdown: the Russian economy is facing a slew of negative headlines, as the costs of the Ukraine war and Western sanctions mount.

Zelensky huddles with European leaders as Trump looms

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meets Wednesday with NATO chief Mark Rutte and key European leaders in Brussels to discuss "next steps" on Russia's war as Donald Trump prepares to take office in the United States.

Macau's civil society 'falls silent' after 25 years of Chinese rule

A decade ago, the elegant cobblestone streets of Macau's Tap Seac Square were jam-packed with people clamouring for change and government accountability -- the high-water mark for the former Portuguese colony's political awakening.

Ex-Taiwan leader says China visit to foster cross-strait peace

Former Taiwanese president Ma Ying-jeou headed to China on Wednesday for a trip he said was aimed at building "a bridge for peace", after Beijing last week intensified military drills around the island.

One billion users, but controversies mount up for TikTok

TikTok's breakneck rise from niche video-sharing app to global social media behemoth has drawn intense scrutiny, particularly over its links to China.

Syrian conflict 'has not ended': UN

Syria's conflict "has not ended" even after the departure of former president Bashar al-Assad, the UN's envoy to the country warned Tuesday, highlighting clashes between Turkish-backed and Kurdish groups in the north.

Canada's Trudeau battles to hold on after deputy PM resigns

The bombshell resignation of Canada's deputy prime minister is spurring new calls for the resignation of Justin Trudeau, whose rock-bottom popularity is plummeting further amid opposition attacks and US President-elect Donald Trump's tariff threats.

Assad's fall clears way for expanded US strikes on IS jihadists

Bashar al-Assad's overthrow has cleared the way for US strikes against the Islamic State group in areas previously shielded by Syrian and Russian air defenses -- but the jihadists may also try to exploit the vacuum left by his fall.

No 'credible civilian' purpose for Iran uranium: UK, France, Germany

Britain, France and Germany accused Iran on Tuesday of growing its stockpile of high enriched uranium to "unprecedented levels" without "any credible civilian justification."

Russia's chemical weapons chief killed in Moscow blast

The head of the Russian army's chemical weapons division was killed Tuesday in a brazen Moscow attack claimed by Kyiv, the most senior military figure assassinated in Russia yet as the Kremlin's campaign in Ukraine drags on.

'Game of nerves': Georgians vow to outlast govt in pro-EU protests

Thousands of Georgians renewed pro-EU protests Tuesday, vowing to win a "game of nerves" with the government, which faces a legitimacy crisis and mounting international outcry over human rights violations.

UN envoy warns Syria conflict not over yet

A UN envoy warned on Tuesday that Syria's protracted conflict "has not ended yet", even as the country's victorious Islamist-led rebels stepped up contacts with governments that deemed ousted president Bashar al-Assad a pariah.

UN envoy to Syria warns conflict not over

Syria's conflict "has not ended" even after the departure of former president Bashar al-Assad, the UN's envoy to the country warned Tuesday, highlighting clashes between Turkish-backed and Kurdish groups in the north.

UN says one million Syrians may return in first half of 2025

The United Nations said Tuesday it expects around one million people to return to Syria in the first half of 2025, following the collapse of president Bashar al-Assad's rule.

EU launches probe into TikTok over Romania vote 'interference'

The EU said on Tuesday it had opened a formal investigation into TikTok following allegations the platform was used by Russia to sway the result of Romania's later annulled presidential election.

Syria's new rulers step up engagement with the world

Syria's new rulers stepped up engagement on Tuesday with countries that deemed ousted president Bashar al-Assad a pariah, with the French flag raised at the embassy for the first time in over a decade.

China says spying claims involving UK's Prince Andrew 'preposterous'

China on Tuesday said claims that a businessman had used his links with Britain's Prince Andrew to spy for Beijing were "preposterous", after the UK government voiced mounting concerns over the allegations.

Russian military's chemical weapons chief killed in Moscow blast

The head of the Russian army's chemical weapons division died on Tuesday when an explosive device attached to a scooter went off outside an apartment building in Moscow, officials said.

Yoon lawyer says to fight insurrection charge in court: Yonhap

South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol did not commit insurrection by declaring martial law and will fight the charge in court, his defence team said Tuesday, according to Yonhap news agency.

Bolivia prosecutor seeks Morales arrest over 'trafficking' of minor

An arrest warrant has been issued for Bolivian ex-president Evo Morales with calls for an initial detention period of six months on suspicion of "trafficking" a 15-year-old girl while in office, authorities said Monday.

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