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Palestinian Mahmoud Abu Hamda wins top photography prize at Bayeux

Palestinian freelancer Mahmoud Abu Hamda on Saturday won the photography category in the prestigious Bayeux award for war correspondents for his work from Gaza.

India 'cockroach' movement says thousands detained in Delhi protest

Indian police detained the head of the popular youth-led "cockroach" movement along with thousands of protesters trying to take part in a major demonstration in New Delhi against the country's election commissioner, the group said Saturday.

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Salvini claims 'useful service' for Italy at migrant trial

A defiant Matteo Salvini, Italy's far-right deputy prime minister, defended his hard line against illegal migration in court on Friday, saying he had done a "useful service" in blocking migrants from disembarking at an Italian port in 2019.

IS under pressure after Hamas attack on Israel

The deadly Hamas attack on Israel may have taken the limelight from the Islamic State group, but the jihadists are seeking to capitalise on anger over the bombardment of Gaza to rally followers, analysts say.

Bernardo Arevalo: from obscurity to nightmare for Guatemala's corrupt elite

Bernardo Arevalo swept from obscurity to become president of Guatemala, his anti-corruption crusade winning the hearts of voters while sowing panic among a corrupt elite who waged a fierce campaign to prevent him from taking office on Sunday.

Macron demands 'revolutionary' government but few new faces

French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday asked ministers to be "revolutionaries", after a government reshuffle that left many of the same faces in place and raised doubts over gender equity and policy priorities.

Saudi in 'tight spot' as US, UK take on Huthi rebels

Overnight strikes in Yemen have set off alarm bells in Saudi Arabia, which craves de-escalation in its war-torn neighbour so it can focus on domestic reforms, analysts said.

Ukraine army spy chief pledges more attacks on Crimea

Ukraine's military spy chief Kyrylo Budanov said in an interview published Friday that Kyiv's attacks in Russian-annexed Crimea were set to intensify, adding that Moscow's economy was proving surprisingly resilient despite sanctions.

Sunak pledges extra $3.2 bn for Ukraine on Kyiv visit

Visiting British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Friday announced £2.5 billion ($3.2 billion) in new military aid for Ukraine, saying it sent a "strong signal" of UK support for the war-torn nation.

Taiwan parties mass for rallies on eve of pivotal vote

Tens of thousands of supporters flocked to noisy, colourful rallies for Taiwan's three main political parties on Friday, as the candidates made a last push for votes in an election that China has warned could take the island closer to war.

Dozens die in Israeli bombardment of central and southern Gaza

Israeli strikes killed dozens in Gaza overnight Thursday-Friday, sources on both sides said on the 98th day of the war between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas.

Israel hits back at 'distorted' genocide case

Israel said Friday it was not seeking to destroy the Palestinian people, as it hit back at what it called a "profoundly distorted" and "malevolent" genocide case against it at the UN's top court.

US, UK strikes pound Yemen rebels, adding to fears of wider war

US and British forces struck rebel-held Yemen early on Friday after weeks of disruptive attacks on Red Sea shipping by the Iran-backed Huthis who say they act in solidarity with Gaza.

Sunak to visit Kyiv Friday to set out new 'support package'

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will visit Kyiv on Friday to launch "a major new package of support" for Ukraine and increase military funding for this financial year to £2.5 billion ($3.2 billion), his office said.

'No consent at 14': French actor fuels #MeToo movement

A French actor has accused a director 25 years her senior of manipulating her into a relationship as a teenager, contributing to criticism that the arts have provided cover for abuse.

US, UK air strikes pound Yemen as Mideast conflict spreads

Heavy US and British air strikes pounded targets in rebel-held Yemen early on Friday after weeks of disruptive attacks on Red Sea shipping by Iran-backed Huthi forces acting in solidarity with Hamas.

Wars to cast pall over meeting of global VIPs in Davos

The world's political and business elites will convene in Davos next week, with wars in Gaza and Ukraine set to dominate the annual gabfest in the Swiss Alps.

Troops restore order after riots in Papua New Guinea

Troops patrolled the streets of Papua New Guinea's capital on Friday, under a state of emergency following riots that killed 16 across the country's two largest cities.

Biden warns Huthis of further steps after US, UK strikes

President Joe Biden said Thursday that US and British air strikes against Yemen's Huthis were "defensive" and warned of further measures if the Iran-backed rebels keep attacking ships in the Red Sea.

US, UK air strikes pound Yemen after weeks of Red Sea attacks

Heavy US and British air strikes pounded targets in rebel-held Yemen early on Friday after weeks of disruptive attacks on Red Sea shipping by Iran-backed Huthi forces.

Blinken to meet senior Chinese official on eve of Taiwan vote

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet a senior Chinese official in Washington on Friday on the eve of Taiwan's elections, as the United States seeks to discourage Beijing from taking action against Taipei.

India flexes maritime muscles by boosting Arabian Sea force

Dramatic drone footage showing Indian commandos hunting pirates after an attack in the Arabian Sea illustrates New Delhi's "significant" expansion of a muscular maritime force reflecting global ambitions, analysts say.

Presidency beckons for Guatemala's Arevalo despite judicial onslaught

Bernardo Arevalo has survived months of judicial machinations to stop his inauguration Sunday as Guatemala's new president -- the target, according to himself and observers, of a corrupt elite desperate to cling to power.

Biden sells economic strength, but voters aren't buying yet

US President Joe Biden has good news to sell on the economy as he seeks reelection in November -- but voters don't seem to be buying it.

Biden says US, UK struck Yemen's Huthis in 'defensive action'

President Joe Biden said Thursday that US and British forces had launched air strikes against Iran-backed Huthi rebels in Yemen in "defensive action" after attacks on shipping in the Red Sea.

Ahead of inauguration, Guatemala court shields VP-elect from arrest

Guatemala's highest court issued an order Thursday shielding vice president-elect Karin Herrera from arrest amid rumors she could be detained in a move that would derail her inauguration and that of president-elect Bernardo Arevalo this weekend.

Zelensky urges fresh support in trip to Baltic states

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on partners to provide decisive political and military support during a visit Thursday to his staunch Baltic allies, as other backers waver on aid.

2023 -- a year of hypocrisy and rights suppression, says HRW

The past 12 months marked a grim year of suppression of human rights, with world leaders ignoring violations in Sudan and Gaza, and against marginalized groups like the Uyghurs, a monitor said Thursday.

Macron tilts French cabinet to right in reshuffle

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday replaced his foreign minister but maintained other key figures in their posts, in a reshuffle that tilted his cabinet to the right and leaves all the top ministries in the hands of men.

Macron replaces foreign minister in reshuffle: presidency

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday replaced his foreign minister but maintained other key figures in their posts in a reshuffle that tilted his cabinet to the right and left all top ministries in the hands of men.

'They aroused our ire': Ecuador vows to crush gangs

Ecuador's armed forces were engaged in a brutal standoff with organized crime Thursday, deploying more than 22,400 soldiers to put down a campaign of terror waged by gangs that has claimed 16 lives.

Pentagon inspector to probe US defense chief's hospitalization

The Pentagon's independent inspector general will investigate US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's failure to report his hospitalization to the rest of the government, a memo released Thursday said.

Zelensky urges 'new European arsenal' as he seeks fresh support

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday called for more European weapons production and warned that any pause in the conflict would only benefit Russia.

Israel bombs Gaza as Blinken says no regional escalation

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Thursday the Israel-Hamas conflict was not "escalating" across the Middle East, while Israel pounded southern Gaza more than three months into the war.

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