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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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Two killed in third deadly Kabul explosion in less than a week

Two people were killed and 12 wounded in an explosion in western Kabul on Thursday, police said, in the third deadly blast to hit the Afghan capital in less than a week.

2023 'formidable' year for rights suppression globally, HRW warns

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

Attacks on Red Sea shipping mount, but confronting Huthis carries risks

A spate of attacks by Yemeni rebels on Red Sea shipping has disrupted the vital trade route, but experts say stopping them appears difficult at best -- and risky at worst.

Zelensky warns conflict 'pauses' would help Russia re-arm

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday warned that any "pauses" in Ukraine's defence against the Russian invasion would only help Moscow to re-arm and allow it to "run us over".

Israel bombs Gaza as Blinken ends regional tour

Israel bombarded the southern Gaza Strip Thursday as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken ended a days-long regional tour aimed at preventing the Israel-Hamas war from spreading.

Turkey, Bulgaria, Romania join forces to hunt Black Sea mines

NATO members Turkey, Bulgaria and Romania signed an agreement Thursday on demining the Black Sea to ensure safe passage after Russia's war in Ukraine.

Zelensky says 'pauses' in conflict would help Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned Thursday that any "pauses" in Ukraine's defence against the Russian invasion would only help Moscow to re-arm and allow it to "run us over".

Israel accused at UN court of Gaza 'genocide'

South Africa on Thursday accused Israel of breaching the UN Genocide Convention, arguing that even the deadly October 7 Hamas attack could not justify such alleged actions, as it launched a landmark case at the top UN court.

Israel strikes southern Gaza as Blinken in Egypt for talks

Israel bombarded the southern Gaza Strip Thursday as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken landed in Egypt on the final leg of regional talks aimed at preventing the Israel-Hamas war from spreading.

Papua New Guinea declares state of emergency after deadly riots

Papua New Guinea's prime minister declared a 14-day state of emergency in the capital on Thursday, after 15 people were killed in riots as crowds looted and burned shops.

13 wounded in Russian strike on hotel in Ukraine

Two Russian missiles struck a hotel in Ukraine's second city Kharkiv, injuring 13 people including foreign journalists, local authorities said Thursday.

Markets track Wall St gains ahead of key inflation data

Stock markets rose Thursday as investors gear up for the release of major US inflation data that could have a huge bearing on the Federal Reserve's timetable for cutting interest rates.

Taiwan prepares for cyber D-Day in China invasion scenarios

Millions of people offline, banks knocked out and the world's most advanced semiconductor industry paralysed -- Taiwan's doomsday scenario includes not just invading Chinese troops but also a wave of attacks against its cyber infrastructure.

China calls Taiwan poll frontrunner a 'severe danger' days from crucial vote

China warned Taiwan's voters Thursday to make the correct choice in the island's weekend elections, describing the presidential frontrunner as a "severe danger" who would threaten peace by following the "evil path" of independence.

UK unveils plans for 'biggest nuclear power expansion in 70 years'

The UK government on Thursday announced plans for what it said was the country's "biggest expansion of nuclear power for 70 years to bolster its energy independence and meet carbon emission targets.

White House hopefuls flub chance to hit Trump in pre-Iowa debate

Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis pitched Republicans Wednesday on their bids to be the 2024 presidential candidate in the final debate before nominating begins -- but spurned repeated chances to make the case for abandoning front-runner Donald Trump.

Israel strikes southern Gaza as Blinken heads to Egypt for talks

Israel bombarded the southern Gaza Strip overnight, as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken prepared to travel to Egypt on Thursday for more talks aimed at containing Israel's war against Hamas.

'Our way of life': Taiwan to vote in election dominated by China

Taiwan will vote for a new president on Saturday in an election closely watched across the world, as the new leader will set the course for the democratic island facing growing aggression from China.

Papua New Guinea vows crackdown after 15 killed in riots

Papua New Guinea's prime minister pledged to crack down on "lawlessness" Thursday, after 15 people died in riots across the country's two largest cities.

Frederik, from party prince to respected king of Denmark

A rebellious teen turned respected family man, Crown Prince Frederik becomes king of Denmark on Sunday, embodying the country's relaxed, liberal monarchy.

After Hasina, who? The heirs to Bangladesh's 'iron grip' PM

Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina takes her fifth oath of office on Thursday, solidifying her dominance of national politics and underscoring her lack of a clear successor.

With Taiwan vote, US believes tensions won't go past simmer

Taiwan's election had long loomed for US policymakers who feared a showdown with China. Ahead of the vote Saturday, Washington now largely expects to avoid near-term escalation -- but is taking no chances in the longer term.

UN Security Council demands immediate end to Huthi Red Sea attacks

The United Nations Security Council demanded on Wednesday an "immediate" end to attacks by Yemen's Huthi rebels on shipping in the Red Sea.

Polish ex-minister on hunger strike as populists denounce 'political' arrests

Polish President Andrzej Duda on Wednesday said he was shocked over the arrest of a former interior minister and his aide in a high-profile case that saw one of the detained men launch a hunger strike.

After re-election, a parliamentary setback for Spain's PM

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Wednesday suffered a setback in the first key parliamentary vote of the new legislature, highlighting the extreme fragility of the parliamentary alliances that returned him to office in November.

Stock markets hesitant ahead of inflation data, earnings

Global stock markets drifted on Wednesday, the eve of the release of key US inflation data and the start of the latest earnings season.

Greece to legalise same-sex marriage, adoption: prime minister

Greece will legalise marriage and adoption by same-sex couples, the prime minister said on Wednesday, but gave no timeframe on the sensitive issue in the staunchly Orthodox Christian state.

Blinken says Abbas 'committed' to reform as Gaza war rages

US top diplomat Antony Blinken on Wednesday said Mahmud Abbas was committed to reforming the Palestinian Authority to potentially reunite war-torn Gaza and the occupied West Bank under its leadership.

Huthi attacks idle Suez Canal, deepen Egypt's economic woes

Attacks by Yemen's Huthi rebels in the Red Sea have caused shipping companies to avoid the Suez Canal -- a key source of revenue for Egypt as it battles a deep economic crisis.

Turkey, Bulgaria, Romania to sign Black Sea demining deal

NATO members Turkey, Bulgaria and Romania will sign this week a preliminary agreement on demining the Black Sea, officials said on Wednesday.

Stock markets hesitant as they await inflation data, earnings

Global stock markets drifted on Wednesday, the eve of key US inflation data and the start of the latest earnings season.

'Nowhere is safe': Russian city evacuates hundreds of children

Authorities in the Russian border city of Belgorod began evacuating hundreds of children Wednesday after weeks of deadly shelling from Ukrainian forces.

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