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Suspected gunman in Oregon school shooting was 'withdrawn,' neighbors say

The teenager suspected of carrying out a murderous rampage at an Oregon elementary school came off as "withdrawn," according to neighbors who lived in the building where the young man resided with his mother.

All contenders for UN chief receive veto: diplomat

All seven candidates to lead the United Nations received a vote of "discourage," effectively a veto, from a permanent UN Security Council member in the latest informal poll, a diplomat said Friday.

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History-making Dutch PM Rutte quits politics

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte announced Monday he was quitting politics after nearly 13 years in power, in a shock end to his time as the longest-serving leader in the history of the Netherlands.

Turkey to back Sweden's NATO bid in return for EU membership: Erdogan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Monday he would back Sweden's NATO candidacy if the European Union resumes long-stalled membership talks with Ankara.

Wimbledon says no plans to issue statement after Azarenka booing

Wimbledon chiefs said Monday they have no plans to issue a statement after Belarusia's Victoria Azarenka was booed off court following her defeat by Ukraine's Elina Svitolina.

'Teflon' Dutch PM finally comes unstuck

The Dutch dubbed him "Teflon Mark" because scandals always slid off him like pancakes from a non-stick pan.

Dutch PM Rutte says to quit politics

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said Monday he would quit politics after the fall of his coalition government, in a shock end to the career of the Netherlands' longest-serving leader.

New Zealand confident in UN advice on Fukushima, govt says

New Zealand said Monday it has "full confidence" in the UN nuclear watchdog's advice after it approved of Japan's plans to discharge treated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean.

Ukraine, Sweden and spending: what's coming up at NATO summit

NATO leaders meet in Lithuania on Tuesday for a summit set to be dominated by the alliance's response to Russia's war on Ukraine and Kyiv's push for membership.

Party of El Salvador leader backs his quest for re-election

El Salvador's ruling party on Sunday gave the green light to President Nayib Bukele in his quest to seek re-election next year, as critics question the legality of a second consecutive term.

North Korea threatens to down US spy planes violating its airspace

North Korea on Monday threatened to shoot down any US spy planes violating its airspace and condemned Washington's plans to deploy a nuclear missile submarine near the Korean peninsula.

Spain's LGBTQ community tense ahead of snap vote

"If I had known the elections would be brought forward, I would have started this process earlier," said 16-year-old Alicia Arruti who recently began the process of changing gender on her ID card.

Biden visits Britain ahead of NATO summit

US President Joe Biden was in Britain on Monday for a brief visit to his key ally during which he will meet King Charles III and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak before going on to a NATO summit in Lithuania.

West African bloc names Nigeria's Tinubu as new head

West African heads of state on Sunday chose Nigeria's new President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to lead their regional bloc for the next year, replacing Guinea-Bissau's leader Umaro Sissoco Embalo, AFP journalists reported.

Biden arrives in Britain ahead of NATO summit, Finland visit

President Joe Biden arrived in Britain Sunday where he will meet King Charles III and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak before continuing to Vilnius for a NATO summit, then a final stop in new NATO member Finland.

BRICS summit to be 'physical' despite Putin warrant: S.Africa

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said Sunday that next month's BRICS summit, which Vladimir Putin has been invited to attend, will be held in-person despite an arrest warrant on the Russian leader.

Uzbekistan president set to cement rule as voting ends

Uzbekistan held a presidential election on Sunday that looked set to hand incumbent Shavkat Mirziyoyev a third term as head of the gas-rich Central Asian state.

Gabon President Ali Bongo says will run for third term

Gabon's President Ali Bongo Ondimba said on Sunday that he would seek a third term as the oil-rich African nation's head of state.

Zelensky eyes 'best possible result' from NATO summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday voiced hope for the "best possible result" from an upcoming NATO summit where Kyiv is hoping for a clear signal that it could one day join the alliance.

Ukrainian partygoers help clear away ruins of war

To the sound of club beats, hundreds of young Ukrainians swarmed over the ruins of bombed-out homes in several villages in the north of the country this weekend.

Climate protesters tell Hamilton to drop fuel sponsor

Climate activists Just Stop Oil on Sunday welcomed seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton's support, but urged him to cut his ties with Mercedes' fuel supplier Petronas.

Brother of France man who died in police custody in hospital after arrest

A man arrested in Paris during a memorial rally for his brother, who had died in police custody seven years ago, has been hospitalised, a Paris prosecutor said Sunday, triggering calls for more protests.

UN warns Sudan faces 'full-scale civil war' as air raid kills 22

Conflict-torn Sudan is on the brink of a "full-scale civil war" that could destabilise the entire region, the United Nations warned Sunday, after an air strike on a residential area killed around two dozen civilians.

'Stronger together': Polish leader visits Ukraine ahead of NATO summit

Poland's president emphasised the need for unity with Ukraine on Sunday as he visited the country ahead of a NATO summit where Kyiv is hoping to get a clear signal that it could one day join the alliance.

After riots, France bans July 14 fireworks sales

France has banned the sale, possession and transport of fireworks during the July 14 national holiday weekend, following riots sparked by the police killing a teenager, the government said Sunday.

Yellen says visit helps put US-China ties on 'surer footing'

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Sunday that her talks with top Chinese officials have helped put ties on "surer footing", as she wrapped up a trip aimed at stabilising fraught relations between the two biggest economies.

Yellen says US-China ties on 'surer footing' as wraps up visit

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Sunday that her talks with top Chinese officials have put ties on "surer footing", as she wrapped up a trip aimed at stabilising fraught relations between the world's two biggest economies.

Uzbekistan holds vote set to cement president's rule

Uzbekistan holds a presidential election on Sunday that is set to hand the incumbent Shavkat Mirziyoyev a third term as head of the gas-rich Central Asian state.

France protesters defy bans to rally against police violence

More than 1,000 people defied a ban and on Saturday gathered in central Paris for a memorial rally, with dozens of marches planned throughout France to denounce police brutality and racial profiling.

Seven killed in Indian village election clashes

At least seven people were killed and dozens more injured in India Saturday after clashes over local polls in West Bengal, a state notorious for political violence during election campaigns.

Dutch PM meets king after government falls

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte will personally tender his resignation to the king on Saturday after his coalition government collapsed in a row over migration, triggering elections later this year.

Ukrainians see no end in sight after 500 days of war

On the 500th day since Russia's invasion and as the war grinds on, Ukrainian forces are advancing slowly without enough arms and ammunition and with its main cities under constant threat.

Zelensky hails 'brave' Ukraine on 500th day of war

President Volodymyr Zelensky hailed "brave" Ukraine on the 500th day of Russia's invasion on Saturday, as the war's toll mounted with six deaths reported in Russian rocket fire.

Japan marks one year since former leader Abe's killing

Japan on Saturday marked a year since the shock assassination of former prime minister Shinzo Abe, the country's longest-serving leader and a towering political figure.

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