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Saudi coalition tells Sanaa residents to flee site before operation

The Saudi-led coalition signalled an imminent attack on an oil facility in Yemen's Houthi-controlled capital on Tuesday, warning civilians in the surrounding area to get out.

France budget debate faces rocky start as Socialists vow to fight

Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu of France sought Tuesday to dissuade the Socialist Party from derailing the 2027 budget debate in parliament, as the government tries to reassure anxious debt markets while containing public anger over spending cuts.

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Mike Who? Little-known conservative two steps from US presidency

A virtual unknown beyond the shaded verandas and air-conditioned municipal halls of the Deep South, Louisiana congressman Mike Johnson is emblematic of the broader ideological and partisan divides that shape US politics.

Republicans end weeks of gridlock as US House elects new speaker

Republicans finally rallied behind a new standard-bearer Wednesday as the US House of Representatives elected its 56th speaker -- ending weeks of turmoil and bitter infighting that has paralyzed Congress in a period of international and domestic crisis.

US forces in Iraq, Syria face spike in attacks

American and allied forces deployed in Iraq and Syria as part of an international anti-jihadist coalition have been repeatedly targeted by drone and missile attacks this month.

Sudan rival generals to resume US and Saudi-led talks on ending war

The Sudanese army and paramilitaries -- at war with each other for six months -- said Wednesday they had accepted an invitation to resume US- and Saudi-brokered negotiations.

Biden, Australian PM hail stand against Hamas, Putin

US President Joe Biden welcomed Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to the White House for a lavish state visit Wednesday with the two leaders hailing their shared stand on the Israel-Hamas conflict, Ukraine and China.

Exhausted Republicans eye breakthrough in quest for US speaker

After weeks of chaos and vicious infighting, US Republicans were hopeful Wednesday that the party can finally rally round its latest nominee for House speaker -- a staunch Donald Trump ally who spearheaded legal efforts to overturn the 2020 election.

UN chief says 'shocked' by 'misrepresentations' of Mideast remarks

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday rejected the "misrepresentations" of his remarks a day earlier on Palestinian grievances that infuriated Israel.

Global stocks slid but China stimulus lifts Asia

Global stock markets edged down in subdued trade Wednesday, but Asia rallied after China unveiled plans for $137 billion (129 billion euro) in extra debt to boost infrastructure spending.

Sudan army says to resume US and Saudi-led talks on ending war

The Sudanese army said Wednesday it has accepted an invitation to resume US- and Saudi-brokered talks aimed at ending more than six months of conflict with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.

Verdict due in French helicopter jailbreak trial

French judges were expected on Wednesday to deliver their verdict in the trial of a notorious armed criminal who escaped prison in a hijacked helicopter in a Hollywood-style getaway that stunned the country.

Erdogan says cancelling plans to visit Israel

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Wednesday he was cancelling plans to visit Israel because of its "inhumane" war against Hamas militants in Gaza.

Israel-Hamas war already hitting regional economies: IMF chief

The raging war between Israel and Hamas is already battering the economies of nearby countries, the managing director of the International Monetary Fund told a Saudi investor forum on Wednesday.

UN warns Gaza fuel shortage will stop aid work by end of day

The main UN aid agency in besieged Gaza warned it will have to stop operations by the end of Wednesday because it is running out of fuel, as Hamas said overnight Israeli strikes killed at least 80 people.

Russia's Shoigu says Moscow exhausting Ukrainian army

Russia claimed Wednesday it was exhausting Ukraine's army, 20 months into a campaign where neither side has made signficant gains.

Biden hosts Australian PM for gala visit amid crises

US President Joe Biden hosts Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for a lavish state visit Wednesday where their focus on China risks being overshadowed by the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Japan court says gender change sterilisation rule unconstitutional

Japan's top court said on Wednesday that requiring transgender people to be sterilised in order to change their legal gender was unconstitutional.

Asia stocks helped by China spending plan, oil down on Israel hope

Most markets rose Wednesday after China unveiled plans for $137 billion in extra debt to boost infrastructure spending, while oil extended losses on hopes that Israel will scale back its plans for a Gaza ground invasion.

Myanmar nationals ask Philippines to probe alleged war crimes

Five Myanmar nationals asked the Philippines on Wednesday to investigate alleged war crimes committed by 10 serving or former members of Myanmar's military against the mainly Christian Chin minority.

Israel-Hamas war already affecting regional economies: IMF head

The raging war between Israel and Hamas is already battering the economies of nearby countries, the managing director of the International Monetary Fund told a Saudi investor forum on Wednesday.

Indonesia's three-way presidential race set as deadline nears

The candidates for next year's Indonesian presidential election were set Wednesday, with septuagenarian former special forces general Prabowo Subianto and his running mate, the president's son, seen as the frontrunners.

'Severely punished': Vietnam environmental activists face crackdown

Hoang Thi Minh Hong had worried for months she could become the next environmental activist swept up in Vietnam's crackdown, so she closed her NGO and began keeping a low profile.

UN agency warns of 'halt' to Gaza aid operations

A UN agency warned it could be forced to stop aid operations in war-riven Gaza on Wednesday due to dwindling fuel supplies, as calls mounted for a humanitarian "pause" in fighting.

US Republicans try, try again with fourth speaker nominee

Republicans on Tuesday made their fourth pick in just two weeks to replace the ousted speaker of the US House of Representatives, underlining the chaos engulfing the fragmented party after three previous nominees failed to win the gavel.

Argentina's Milei repels women voters, fires up disgruntled men

In Argentina, where women have made some recent gains but are still fighting for full equal rights, anti-establishment presidential candidate Javier Milei has divided the electorate with an unashamedly machismo stance.

With Mideast crisis, Russia and China hope to turn tables on US

Since Russia invaded Ukraine, the United States has sought to isolate Moscow and pressure China to keep its distance. With war in the Middle East, Russia and China are seeking to turn the tables.

In US heartland, activists press Native Americans to vote

With an eye on the 2024 presidential election, Codie Horse-Topetchy is feeling jubilant. She just registered 50 people to vote at the Comanche Nation Fair in Lawton, Oklahoma -- a resounding success.

Biden treads tightrope on Israel-Hamas ceasefire

US President Joe Biden’s administration is treading a tightrope on Israel, with Washington firmly backing its ally while urging caution and calling for pauses in the fighting to get aid into Gaza.

Trump would 'arbitrarily' inflate his net worth: former lawyer

Donald Trump's onetime lawyer turned bitter foe Michael Cohen took the witness stand on Tuesday in the business fraud case against the former US president, accusing his ex-boss of "arbitrarily" inflating his net worth.

UN chief alleges law violations in Gaza, angering Israel

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday alleged violations of international law in Gaza and urged an immediate ceasefire as Israel pounds the Palestinian territory in response to Hamas attacks, with the crisis deeply dividing the Security Council.

Scepticism over Macron idea of anti-IS 'coalition' to fight Hamas

French President Emmanuel Macron evoked an international coalition along the lines of the one that defeated Islamic State (IS) extremists in Iraq and Syria to fight Palestinian militant group Hamas but such an idea will struggle to even get off the ground, experts say.

California suspends tests of GM's Cruise self-driving car

California authorities on Tuesday suspended testing of Cruise self-driving cars being developed by General Motors, citing safety concerns following a series of accidents and other problems.

'We want him home': US reporter Evan Gershkovich's sister

The sister of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who has been detained in Russia since March on spying charges, appealed for his release on Tuesday ahead of his upcoming 32nd birthday.

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