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Trump hails Russia deal to release diesel as midterms loom

US President Donald Trump said Friday that he had secured Russia's agreement for a major release of diesel, as he eased war sanctions on Moscow in a push to lower energy costs ahead of midterm elections.

Outrage over plan to livestream US military firing squad execution

Condemnation of the Pentagon's plan to livestream the firing squad execution of a convicted military base mass shooter escalated Friday, with the UN saying it would amount to torture and US lawmakers from both parties slamming the move.

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Scholz, Biden warn on Ukraine aid amid US impasse

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and President Joe Biden urged US lawmakers Friday to approve a long-delayed military aid package for Ukraine, warning that Kyiv could not hold off Russia's invasion without it.

Pakistan coalition talks loom after strong vote showing for jailed Khan

Pakistan faces days of political horse-trading after the final few election results released early Saturday showed no clear majority, but a strong performance by independent candidates loyal to jailed former prime minister Imran Khan.

Argentina relaxes use of firearms by police

Argentine President Javier Milei's government on Friday relaxed the rules around the use of firearms by security forces, allowing them to shoot someone to prevent a serious crime, or in self-defense.

White House attacks 'politically motivated' Biden probe age comments

The White House launched a fierce fightback Friday against a devastating special counsel report that criticized Joe Biden's failing memory, describing it as a political hit-job on the president in an election year.

Senegal security forces disperse rally amid election crisis

Senegalese security forces on Friday used tear gas to disperse protesters in the capital amidst mounting anger over the postponement of a presidential election.

W.Africa bloc urges 'reconciliation' with coup-hit states

West Africa's regional bloc called for "reconciliation" with Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger on Friday after emergency talks on the coup-hit countries' withdrawal from the group.

Colombia to hold peace talks with ex-FARC guerilla holdouts

The Colombian government will hold fresh peace talks with one of the main dissident FARC guerrilla groups still active in the country, according to a document released Friday.

Scholz, Biden to hold Ukraine aid talks amid Senate impasse

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz urged the US Congress to approve a long-delayed, multi-billion-dollar aid package for Ukraine's military ahead of a White House meeting with President Joe Biden on Friday.

Senegal security forces disperse rally after protest call

Senegalese security forces on Friday used tear gas to disperse people attempting to gather in the capital after being urged to mobilise against a last-minute delay of presidential elections.

Meloni restores tax breaks after farmer protests reach Colosseum

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met with Italian farmers associations Friday after weeks of demonstrations across the country and promised to reinstate a limited tax break.

Ukrainians praise ousted army chief, voice fears over successor

The dismissal of Ukraine's popular army chief Valery Zaluzhny spread anger and dismay across the war-torn country on Friday -- from the streets of Kyiv to the frontline.

Two killed in Pakistan election protest as Khan allies lead in vote count

Candidates loyal to jailed former prime minister Imran Khan were ahead in Pakistan's election Friday, in front of the two dynastic parties believed favoured by the military, as the vote count entered its final leg.

Chile bids farewell to ex-president Pinera in state funeral

Chile on Friday held a state funeral for former president Sebastian Pinera, who died this week when the helicopter he was piloting plummeted into a lake.

Israel PM orders army to prepare to evacuate civilians from Gaza's Rafah

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the army to prepare to "evacuate" hundreds of thousands of Palestinians from Gaza's Rafah, his office said Friday, after Washington warned it would not support any ground assault on the city.

Allies of jailed ex-PM Khan lead in last leg of Pakistan vote count

Candidates loyal to jailed former prime minister Imran Khan edged ahead in Pakistan's election Friday, in front of the two dynastic parties believed favoured by the military, as the vote count entered its final leg.

Allies of jailed ex-PM Khan take half-way lead in Pakistan vote count

Candidates loyal to jailed former prime minister Imran Khan edged ahead in Pakistan's election Friday, in front of the two dynastic parties believed favoured by the military with just over half the count completed.

Senegalese urged to turn out to oppose presidential election delay

Senegalese were urged on Friday to turn out and show their opposition to a last-minute delay of presidential polls, in a test of the balance of power between President Macky Sall and opponents.

Ukraine must change 'methods' of war, new army chief says

The Ukrainian army needs to change its "methods" to win the war against Russia, Kyiv's new commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrsky said Friday in his first comments in the role.

Strikes on Gaza's Rafah as Biden calls Israel actions excessive

Israel launched new air strikes Friday on the city of Rafah in Gaza's far south, after US President Joe Biden said its response to Hamas's October 7 attack has been "over the top".

Jailed Khan's allies surprise in early Pakistan poll results

Candidates loyal to jailed former prime minister Imran Khan were edging ahead in Pakistan's election, in front of the two dynastic parties believed to be favoured by the military, as delayed results trickled in.

Strikes on Gaza's Rafah as US warns of potential 'disaster'

Israel conducted fresh strikes on southern Gaza's overcrowded border town of Rafah on Friday, where more than a million displaced Palestinians have sought shelter, with key backer the United States warning of a looming "disaster".

Jailed Khan's allies running close race in Pakistan poll

Candidates linked to jailed former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan were running a close race with the party of three-time premier Nawaz Sharif on Friday as election results trickled in after a long delay that added to accusations of poll rigging.

Crisis Group president fears 'major miscalculation' in Middle East

The risk of a "major miscalculation" in the Middle East is growing by the day as the war between Israel and Hamas rages on, Comfort Ero, president of the Crisis Group NGO, told AFP.

Jailed Khan's allies in early strong show in Pakistan poll

Independent candidates linked to jailed former prime minister Imran Khan were outperforming expectations Friday in early tallies from Pakistan's election, after a long delay in results added to accusations of poll rigging.

Two decades on, Sudan's Darfuris fear world has abandoned them

More than two decades after the outbreak of war in Darfur, fears are growing that the world has abandoned its people as a new conflict ravages Sudan and the perpetrators of atrocities act with impunity.

Jailed ex-PM Khan's allies outperform in Pakistan poll: local TV

Independent candidates linked to jailed former prime minister Imran Khan were outperforming expectations Friday in Pakistan's election, local TV tallies showed, as a slow trickle of official results sparked fears of a fix.

Putin tells West: Russia cannot be defeated in Ukraine

President Vladimir Putin said in an interview released Thursday with controversial right-wing US journalist Tucker Carlson that the West should understand it is "impossible" to defeat Russia in Ukraine.

First seats go to ex-PM Khan candidates after Pakistan vote count delay

Independent candidates linked to jailed former prime minister Imran Khan appeared Friday to be heading to victory in Pakistan's election, local media tallies said, as a long delay in official results sparked fears of a fix.

US warns Israel of 'disaster' if it sends troops into Gaza's Rafah

The United States warned Israel Thursday that it risks "disaster" if it sends troops into Gaza's far-southern city of Rafah, where more than one million Palestinians have sought refuge.

Ecuador mulls sending Russian military 'scrap' to Ukraine

Ecuador is weighing up sending its old Russian military equipment to the United States so that it can be transferred to Ukraine, a US official said in Quito Thursday.

Bolsonaro surrenders passport in Brazil 'coup' probe

Brazil's ex-president Jair Bolsonaro surrendered his passport Thursday as police raids targeted him and his inner circle over allegations of orchestrating an invasion of government buildings last year.

UN chief warns Palestinian aid agency cannot be replaced

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday warned that his organization's Palestinian refugee agency cannot be replaced, even as it faces criticism after 12 staffers were implicated in Hamas's attack on Israel.

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