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France says overnight protest violence falls sharply

Overnight violence in French cities has halved in 24 hours, the interior ministry said Tuesday, a week after riots erupted over the police killing of a teenager at a traffic stop.

Israel in 2nd day of major raid that kills 10 in West Bank

Israel's biggest military operation for years in the occupied West Bank continued for a second day Tuesday, leaving at least 10 Palestinians dead and forcing thousands to flee their homes as the government said it struck "with great strength" the militant stronghold.

Wanted activists should surrender or 'spend days in fear': Hong Kong leader

Hong Kong's leader has called on eight overseas activists to turn themselves in a day after police put out bounties on them for violating the city's national security law.

Major Israel army raid kills 9 Palestinians in West Bank

Israeli forces killed nine Palestinians in a large-scale operation Monday in the occupied West Bank that the army labelled an "extensive counterterrorism effort," involving air strikes and hundreds of troops.

Mercosur calls for update to EU trade agreement

The South American trade bloc Mercosur opened a two-day summit on Monday with host Argentina calling for an update to a long-paused trade deal with the European Union which it said was the product of an asymmetrical relationship.

Major Israel army raid kills 8 Palestinians in West Bank

Israeli forces killed eight Palestinians in a large-scale operation Monday in the occupied West Bank that the army labelled an "extensive counterterrorism effort" involving air strikes and hundreds of troops.

EU wants deal on migrant policy by year-end: Spain

The EU wants an accord by the end of 2023 on how to handle the thousands of migrants heading for the continent, despite fierce opposition by Hungary and Poland, Spain's prime minister said Monday.

Large-scale Israeli army raid kills 8 in West Bank

Israeli forces killed eight Palestinians in a large-scale operation Monday in the occupied West Bank in what the army labelled an "extensive counterterrorism effort" involving drone strikes and hundreds of troops.

COP28 host UAE pledges to triple renewables

The oil-rich United Arab Emirates said it would triple renewable energy production as part of a raft of environmental initiatives announced on Monday, months before it hosts UN climate talks.

Give Orkney back to Oslo? Out of the question says UK

The UK on Monday rejected a possible bid by Orkney to break away and join Norway, after the leader of the remote islands off Scotland's northeast coast complained of neglect by both London and Edinburgh.

Large-scale Israeli army operation kills eight in West Bank

Israeli forces killed eight Palestinians in a large-scale operation Monday in the occupied West Bank in what the army labelled an "extensive counterterrorism effort" involving drone strikes and hundreds of troops.

Activists protest over ship pollution at maritime meet

Environmental campaigners protested Monday outside the London-based International Maritime Organization, which is meeting to discuss curbing carbon dioxide emissions from the high-polluting shipping sector.

Thai King opens parliament after shock election result

Thailand's king opened parliament Monday following a shock election result in which the pro-democracy opposition trounced army-backed parties that have ruled the kingdom for nearly a decade.

Last remaining French D-day veteran dies at 100

The last surviving Frenchman to participate in the Allied invasion of Normandy in 1944 died Monday aged 100, local authorities said.

Tension in Senegal as president set to announce election plan

Senegal braced for a potential showdown on Monday as President Macky Sall prepared to make a long-awaited announcement on whether he plans to seek a controversial third term.

Ukraine claims limited gains after 'difficult' combat

Ukraine on Monday reported making gains in the south and east over the past week in difficult fighting to dislodge Moscow's heavily entrenched forces.

International office probing Russia over Ukraine war opens

An international office to probe Russia for the war crime of aggression opened in The Hague on Monday in what Ukraine called a "truly historic" first step towards a tribunal for Moscow's leadership.

Major Israeli military operation kills eight in West Bank

Israel on Monday began a large-scale military raid including drone strikes and hundreds of troops in the northern occupied West Bank, killing eight Palestinians in what the army labelled an "extensive counterterrorism effort."

Ukraine claims limited gains, weeks into counteroffensive

Ukraine on Monday said its forces clawed back clutches of territory from Russia last week as part of its counteroffensive, as Russia's security service said it foiled an assassination attempt on the head of Moscow-annexed Crimea.

Bye bye 'Barbie': Vietnam bans new movie over South China Sea map

Vietnam has banned the upcoming "Barbie" movie from cinemas over scenes with a map showing China's claims to territory in the South China Sea, state media reported Monday.

Major Israeli military operation kills seven in West Bank

Israel on Monday began a large-scale military raid with drone strikes and hundreds of troops in the northern occupied West Bank, killing seven Palestinians in what the army labelled an "extensive counterterrorism effort."

Israeli army kills 5 Palestinians in West Bank air strikes: Palestinian health ministry

The Israeli army launched drone strikes in the occupied West Bank area of Jenin Monday as part of an "extensive counterterrorism effort" that the Palestinian health ministry said killed five residents.

Israeli army kills 4 Palestinians in West Bank air strikes: Palestinian health ministry

The Israeli army said it had launched drone strikes in the occupied West Bank area of Jenin Monday as part of an "extensive counterterrorism effort" that the Palestinian health ministry said killed four residents.

'Russian roulette': last residents brave shelling in east Ukraine

Viktor Grozdov was in a hole.

Couture week comes to Paris amid riot fears

The fashion world is on edge as haute couture week kicks off on Monday in Paris, which has seen nights of violent riots over the police killing of a teenager.

Sonko urges Senegalese to 'come out en masse' ahead of president's speech

Popular Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko called on the public on Sunday night to "come out en masse" ahead of a speech in which President Macky Sall is expected to announce whether he will seek a controversial third term.

Yellen to visit China, raising need to 'responsibly manage' ties

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is set to visit Beijing this week, the United States said Sunday, marking the second trip by a cabinet official to China since ties between the world's top two economies deteriorated earlier this year.

Climate activists block holes on Spanish golf courses over water use

Climate activists said Sunday they had plugged the holes on 10 golf courses across Spain to protest at the sport's excessive water usage as Europe lives through a severe drought.

Kenya's Ruto lifts six-year logging ban

Kenyan President William Ruto announced Sunday the lifting of a near six-year ban on logging, despite the concerns of environmental campaigners.

Biden to travel to UK, NATO summit, Finland

US President Joe Biden will head to Europe in a week's time for a visit to Britain, the NATO summit, and talks in Finland with other Nordic leaders, the White House said Sunday.

Biden to travel to UK, NATO summit, Finland: White House

US President Joe Biden has scheduled a diplomatic trip to Europe this month with stops in the United Kingdom, at the NATO summit in Lithuania and to attend meetings in Finland, the White House said Sunday.

Hamas lets Gaza residents pose with weapons for first time

The armed wing of Gaza's Islamist rulers Hamas has put its weapons on public display, in a first open event drawing hundreds of Palestinians including children brandishing rocket launchers for selfies.

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