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Fighting rages across Gaza as death toll tops 35,000

Israel struck Gaza on Sunday and troops were battling militants in several areas of the Hamas-run territory, where the health ministry said the death toll in the war had exceeded 35,000 people.

Spain PM's Socialists eye power grab as Catalonia votes

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's Socialists are hoping to show Catalonia has moved past its independence fixation by winning Sunday's regional vote and defeating separatist leader Carles Puigdemont.

Russia claims more advances in Ukraine's Kharkiv region

Russia said Sunday it had captured four more villages in Ukraine's Kharkiv region and thousands of residents were evacuated from the surprise ground offensive and a key border town came under intensive shelling.

Gender breakthrough in Swiss triumph at politically-charged Eurovision contest

Switzerland promised a joyous celebration Sunday for Nemo, the first non-binary performer to win the Eurovision Song Contest at the end of one of the most politically-charged competitions ever.

Fighting rages across Gaza as UN chief urges 'immediate ceasefire'

Israel struck Gaza on Sunday and troops were battling militants in several areas of the Palestinian territory after an Israeli evacuation order sent hundreds of thousands of Palestinians fleeing from Rafah.

Thousands evacuated as Russia pounds Ukraine border town

Thousands of people been evacuated from border areas in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, as Russia kept up constant strikes on a key town as part of a cross-border offensive, officials said Sunday.

Israel strikes Gaza after fresh Rafah evacuation order

Israel launched strikes on Gaza Sunday after it expanded an evacuation order for Rafah, with the United Nations warning an outright invasion of the crowded southern city risked an "epic" disaster.

Concern about Russia dominates as Lithuanians vote

Lithuania votes Sunday in a presidential election dominated by security concerns with the main candidates all agreed the NATO and EU member should boost defence spending to counter the perceived threat from neighbouring Russia.

Israeli fans slam Eurovision snub as 'political'

Music fans who gathered in Tel Aviv on Saturday to watch the Eurovision contest decried juries' snubs of Israel as "obviously political".

Tens of thousands rally in Tbilisi against 'foreign influence' bill

Tens of thousands of Georgians descended onto Tbilisi's Europe Square Saturday in the latest mass protest against a "foreign influence" bill likened to repressive Russian legislation that has sparked outrage.

Swedish police push back protesters outside Eurovision arena

Police were pushing back pro-Palestinian demonstrators around the Malmo Arena in southern Sweden on Saturday, where the Eurovision Song Contest final was taking place, AFP reporters saw.

Russia claims gains in Ukraine's Kharkiv region

Russia on Saturday said it had captured five villages in Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv region during a surprise ground offensive that prompted mass evacuations, as President Volodymyr Zelensky made an urgent call for military aid.

Thousands rally in Tbilisi against 'foreign influence' bill

Thousands of protesters marched through central Tbilisi on Saturday at a rally against a controversial "foreign influence" bill backed by the Georgian government and likened to Russian laws silencing dissent.

Thousands rally in Tbilisi against 'foreign influence' bill: AFP

Thousands of protesters marched through central Tbilisi on Saturday at a rally against a controversial "foreign influence" bill backed by the Georgian government and likened to Russian laws silencing dissent.

Russia claims gains in ground offensive in Ukraine's Kharkiv region

Russia on Saturday said it had captured six villages in Ukraine's east during a surprise ground offensive that prompted mass evacuations, as President Volodymyr Zelensky made an urgent call for military aid.

Russia claims more advances after Ukraine ground offensive

Russia on Saturday said it had captured six villages in Ukraine's east after launching a surprise ground offensive that prompted mass evacuations.

Israel strikes Gaza as more Rafah evacuations ordered

Israeli strikes on Saturday hit parts of Gaza including Rafah where Israel expanded an evacuation order and the UN warned of "epic" disaster if an outright invasion of the crowded city occurs.

Hundreds evacuated from Ukraine border after Russian offensive

Hundreds of people were evacuated from areas near the Russian border in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, the regional governor said Saturday, a day after Moscow launched a surprise ground offensive.

Israel strikes Gaza as US report criticises war conduct

Israeli strikes hit Gaza on Saturday after renewed US criticism over its conduct of the war and a UN warning of "epic" disaster if an outright invasion of crowded Rafah city occurs.

US slams Israel's use of American weapons in Gaza

The United States issued Friday a stunning criticism of Israel's use of American weapons in the Gaza war, after Israeli forces intensified operations around the southern city of Rafah, where more than a million displaced people are sheltering.

Pyongyang to deploy new multiple rocket launcher this year: KCNA

North Korea will equip its military with a new 240mm multiple rocket launcher starting this year, state media said Saturday, adding a "significant change" for the army's artillery combat capabilities was under way.

European stock markets hit records as Dow rises for 8th straight day

Wall Street stocks largely shrugged off lackluster US consumer data on Friday, concluding a winning week mostly higher amid increased hopes of an easing in monetary policy.

US giving Ukraine $400 mn in new military aid

The United States on Friday announced a new $400 million military aid package for Kyiv as Russia launched a ground offensive in northeast Ukraine.

UN chief warns of 'epic disaster' as Israel tightens vice on Rafah

UN chief Antonio Guterres warned Gaza risked an "epic humanitarian disaster" Friday as Israeli military operations around its far-southern city of Rafah effectively halted aid operations.

Peru police arrest president's brother in graft probe

Peruvian police on Friday arrested the brother of President Dina Boluarte over his alleged involvement in a graft scheme in which officials were appointed in exchange for bribes, the prosecution said.

UN votes symbolically in favor of Palestinian membership

The United Nations General Assembly voted overwhelmingly on Friday to grant the Palestinians some additional rights in the global body, after their drive for full membership was blocked by the United States.

Prince Harry, Meghan visit Nigeria for Invictus drive

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle visited Nigeria on Friday as part of his promotion of the Invictus Games, the sporting event he founded for wounded military veterans.

Pandemic agreement talks reaching end with deal elusive

Countries trying to strike a landmark global agreement on handling future pandemics began discussing how to keep the process alive as they ran out of time to seal a deal Friday.

Polish farmers protest 'harmful' EU environmental rules

Polish farmers on Friday rallied against EU environmental regulations they said were hurting the economy and called for a referendum on the issue.

Top opponent of India PM Modi leaves prison on bail

A top opponent of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi left jail on Friday warning that his country was facing "dictatorship" after a court ordered his release on bail to campaign in an ongoing national election.

Multiple arrests as US police clear MIT, UPenn Gaza protests

Police carried out pre-dawn swoops Friday on students protesting the war in Gaza at two prestigious US universities, in the latest unrest on campuses across the country.

Russia attacks Ukraine's northeast in new ground offensive

Russia launched a surprise ground offensive into Ukraine's northeast Kharkiv region on Friday, putting its forces on the attack in a border zone Moscow's troops were pushed back from nearly two years ago.

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