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Trump wants to turn Florida golf course into presidential retreat

Donald Trump wants to turn his luxury Florida golf course into retreat for future US presidents modeled on the historic Camp David getaway, the White House said Wednesday.

Russia warns of 'false' information as second plague case reported

Russia warned Wednesday against "false" information as reports emerged of a second suspected case of plague in Siberia, with Washington and Brussels calling for transparency and neighbouring Mongolia tightening health surveillance.

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Gandhi to Stalin: India's disparate opposition

India's opposition faces huge challenges as their loose coalition of more than two dozen parties take on the juggernaut of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling party.

Digital 'sleuths' fuel misinformation after Iran strikes

Terrified onlookers crouch behind a wall as lights streak across the night sky in what self-proclaimed digital investigators claimed was footage of Iranian drones over Israel. But the video is months old, repurposed to sow misinformation.

Panama presidential frontrunner vows to shut jungle migrant route

The frontrunner in Panama's presidential election vowed Tuesday to block US-bound migrants from crossing the lawless jungle straddling his country's border with Colombia and to begin deportations.

Venezuela shuts Ecuador diplomatic missions over raid

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro said Tuesday he had ordered the closure of his country's diplomatic missions in Ecuador after a raid on the Mexican embassy in Quito.

Solomon Islands voters go to polls with China's influence in focus

Solomon Islanders began voting Wednesday in an election that could reshape regional security, with citizens effectively choosing if their Pacific nation will deepen ties with China.

Biden blasts Trump on trip to childhood home

Joe Biden made a campaign trip to his beloved birthplace Tuesday in Scranton, Pennsylvania, where he unleashed a blistering condemnation of Donald Trump as the tycoon languished in court.

Trial judge warns Trump over intimidation, seven jurors picked

The judge in Donald Trump's historic criminal trial on Tuesday warned the Republican presidential hopeful against intimidating jurors as seven panelists were chosen with unexpected speed following questioning by both sides.

Canada budget woos young voters, asks rich to pay more

The government of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday unveiled a federal budget that seeks to woo young voters while asking the wealthy to pay higher taxes.

US House leader faces backlash over Ukraine, Israel aid proposal

The fate of US aid to Ukraine hung in the balance Tuesday as House Speaker Mike Johnson faced potential revolt from within his Republican party over his complex plan to renew the long-delayed funding along with fresh assistance for Israel.

Anxiety over Middle East hits stocks in Europe, Asia

European equities tumbled Tuesday after Israel's army chief vowed a response to Iran's attack on his country, while Wall Street stocks meandered before finishing virtually flat.

Peru defends release of ex-president Fujimori

Peru has defended its decision before a human rights court to free ex-president Alberto Fujimori from prison after he only served part of a 25-year sentence for crimes against humanity.

Thousands rally in Georgia as parliament debates 'foreign influence' law

Georgian lawmakers on Tuesday agreed an early draft of a controversial "foreign influence" bill, sparking fresh street protests against the legislation criticised for mirroring a repressive Russian law.

Canada budget forecasts 'soft landing' in 2024, avoiding recession

Canada is expecting a "soft landing" this year and will avoid a recession due to slightly improved growth despite relatively high interest rates weighing on the economy, the government's federal budget said Tuesday.

Biden returns to his roots in contrast with on-trial Trump

Joe Biden drew a stark contrast between himself and Donald Trump Tuesday, taking his reelection bid to his beloved Pennsylvania birthplace as the tycoon languishes in court and off the campaign trail.

'Disgrace' of a trial: Trump strains on New York courtroom leash

Donald Trump could not have made his stance clearer: he would rather be anywhere else than in a New York courtroom Tuesday, on trial for business fraud.

Will Israel have to choose between Iran retaliation and Gaza assault?

Israel has vowed to respond to Iran's unprecedented attack and to send troops into Gaza's overcrowded Rafah area in its war against Hamas, but experts say it cannot achieve both goals simultaneously.

Split among Colombia guerrillas strikes blow to peace talks

A top rebel commander has pulled out of Colombia's peace negotiations amid a split in one of the most powerful guerrilla groups in the country, the government said Tuesday.

Donor nations pledge over $610 mn for crisis-hit Ethiopia

Countries on Tuesday pledged more than $610 million to address the "critical" humanitarian situation in Ethiopia, where more than 21 million people need aid and a dire food crisis is deepening.

Macron recalls dark side of French WWII history in resistance tribute

President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday hailed the heroism of members of the World War II Resistance based on a remote Alpine plateau, but also remembered the "errors" of French collaborationist forces who sided with the Germans against them.

Row erupts as Brussels orders shutdown of right-wing meet

Brussels authorities set off a political firestorm Tuesday by ordering the shutdown of a controversial gathering of hard-right European politicians, in a move denounced by the Belgian prime minister as "unacceptable".

Historic Trump trial shifts to grilling of potential jurors

Prosecutors began grilling prospective jurors in Donald Trump's historic criminal trial Tuesday, kicking off a grueling process in which both sides will look to weed out biased panelists.

UN says $1bn in aid urgently needed for crisis-hit Ethiopia

The UN appealed Tuesday for pledges to address the "critical" humanitarian situation in Ethiopia, where more than 21 million people need aid and a dire food crisis is deepening.

Middle East on edge after Israel vows 'response' to Iran attack

Israel and Iran traded threats on Tuesday after Tehran's first ever direct attack on its arch foe sharply heightened regional tensions as the Gaza war ground on with no truce in sight.

'Scranton Joe:' Biden campaign returns to blue-collar roots

Joe Biden loves nothing more than peppering speeches with references to his blue-collar roots in Scranton, Pennsylvania. On Tuesday, his reelection campaign is taking him right to the heart of that political mythology with a hometown visit.

Israel artist shuts Biennale show until ceasefire, hostages freed

The artist representing Israel at the Venice Biennale called Tuesday for a ceasefire in the war with Hamas and said her exhibit would remain closed until the hostages were released.

US, China defense chiefs hold first talks in nearly 18 months

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with his Chinese counterpart Dong Jun via video teleconference Tuesday, the Pentagon said, in the first substantive talks between the superpowers' defense chiefs in nearly 18 months.

Anxiety over Middle East hits global stocks

Global markets mostly sank Tuesday after Israel's army chief vowed a response to Iran's attack on his country.

Brussels orders shutdown of right-wing meet targeted by protests

Brussels authorities on Tuesday ordered the shutdown of a controversial gathering of hard-right European politicians, after it was targeted by online protesters and bumped from its first two choices of venue.

UN says $1 billion aid urgently needed for crisis-hit Ethiopia

The UN appealed Tuesday for pledges to address the "critical" humanitarian situation in Ethiopia, where more than 21 million people need aid, and a dire food crisis is deepening.

Scholz urges China to use Russia 'influence' to end Ukraine war

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Tuesday he had urged Xi Jinping to press ally Russia to end its "senseless" war in Ukraine and that the Chinese President had agreed to back a peace conference in Switzerland.

Middle East on edge after Israel vows 'response' to Iran strikes

Israel and Iran traded threats after Tehran's first ever direct attack on its arch foe sharply heightened Middle East tensions and as the Gaza war ground on with no truce in sight.

Olympics ceremony on Seine 'very probable' option

The Paris Olympics' chief organiser Tony Estanguet said on Monday an opening ceremony on the river Seine was the "very probable" option, after French President Emmanuel Macron said it could be moved to a stadium.

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