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Emmanuel Macron began Sunday the first state visit to Germany by a French president in a quarter-century, bringing a plea to defend democracy against nationalism at coming European Parliament elections.
South African opposition targets ANC majority as vote looms
South Africa's opposition parties mounted an 11th-hour assault Sunday on the ruling ANC's 30-year-old grip on power, staging large-scale rallies three days before what promises to be a historic general election.
Toll from Russian strike on Kharkiv hardware store rises to 16
The death toll from Russian strikes on a hardware store in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv rose to 16 Sunday, the regional governor said as rescuers searched the charred debris for bodies.
Israel war cabinet to discuss new push for Gaza hostage deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was to convene his war cabinet Sunday to discuss the latest efforts towards a Gaza truce and hostage release deal, a senior official told AFP.
China, Japan premiers in Seoul for rare summit
South Korean and Chinese leaders agreed Sunday to start diplomatic and security dialogue and push a trade deal, when they met in Seoul ahead of a key trilateral summit with Japan.
Toll from Russian strike on Kharkiv hardware store rises to 14
The death toll from Russian strikes on a hardware store in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv rose to 14 Sunday, the regional governor said as rescuers searched the charred debris for bodies.
South African opposition puts ANC majority in its sights
South Africa's opposition parties mount an 11th-hour assault Sunday on the ruling ANC's 30-year-old grip on power, staging set-piece rallies three days before the general election.
Taiwan's president says wants to work with China after drills
Taiwan's new president said Sunday he was still ready to work with China, despite this week's military drills around the self-ruled island.
China, Japan premiers in Seoul for talks, rare summit
The premiers of China and Japan arrived in Seoul Sunday for their first trilateral summit in five years, which is expected to focus on economic issues rather than sensitive geopolitics.
Toll from Russian strike on Kharkiv hardware store rises to 12: minister
The death toll from a Russian strike on a hardware superstore in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv rose to 12 Sunday, the interior minister said, with President Volodymyr Zelensky condemning the attack as "vile".
Taiwan's president says wants to work with China
Taiwan's new president said Sunday he was still ready to work with China, despite this week's military drills around the self-ruled island.
China, Japan premiers arrive in Seoul for summit
The premiers of China and Japan arrived in Seoul Sunday for their first trilateral summit in five years, which is expected to focus on economic issues rather than sensitive geopolitics.
'Reborn from the ashes': Russian military widows try to rebuild lives
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Lithuanians vote in presidential runoff amid Russia fears
Lithuania's heads of state and government face off on Sunday in round two of the presidential election, as the Baltic nation prioritises defence and security amid fears over neighbouring Russia.
Taiwan's president says open to working with China on 'peace'
Taiwan's president said Sunday he was still open to working with China on building "mutual understanding and reconciliation", days after Beijing launched military drills around the self-ruled island in response to his inauguration speech.
Toll from Russian strike on Kharkiv hardware store rises to 11: governor
The death toll from a Russian strike on a hardware superstore in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv rose to 11 Sunday, the regional governor said, with President Volodymyr Zelensky condemning the attack as "vile".
Trump vows to free Silk Road drug kingpin
Donald Trump appealed for support from the fringe Libertarian Party on Saturday, telling a rowdy crowd that if elected he would free from prison an American man who ran a website that sold millions of dollars in drugs.
Colombia will not shut key migrant crossing to Panama: foreign minister
Colombia will not close its border with Panama along the Darien Gap -- the dense, dangerous jungle that has become a major route for migration toward the United States -- Foreign Minister Luis Gilberto Murillo told AFP Saturday.
Macron visits Germany to soothe ties, warn of far-right peril
Emmanuel Macron on Sunday embarks on the first state visit to Germany by a French president in a quarter century, seeking to ease recent tensions and also warn of the dangers of the far right ahead of EU elections.
Russian strike on Kharkiv DIY store kills six: governor
Russia bombed a hardware superstore in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv on Saturday, killing at least six people and wounding 40, Ukraine officials said, in an attack condemned as "vile" by President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Burkina Faso military rule extended for five years
Burkina Faso's military regime, in power since a 2022 coup, will extend its rule for five years under an accord adopted during national consultations on Saturday, the talks' chairman said.
Macron condemns fan violence ahead of French football final
French President Emmanuel Macron condemned violence that broke out Saturday between fans on their way to the French football cup final -- a match the head of state will attend.
Russian strike on Kharkiv DIY store kills 4, dozens wounded
Russia on Saturday bombed a hardware superstore in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, killing at least four people and wounding 38, Ukraine officials said, in an attack condemned as "vile" by President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Israel strikes Rafah after UN court orders halt to offensive
Israeli warplanes and artillery pounded Rafah on Saturday, as the government dismissed an order by the top UN court to halt its military offensive in the southern Gaza city.
Russian strike on Kharkiv DIY store kills 2, dozens wounded
Russia on Saturday bombed a hardware superstore in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, killing two people and wounding more than 30, Ukraine officials said, in an attack condemned as "vile" by President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Mexican youth voters dream of end to crime, pollution
An end to corruption, drug-related violence and pollution are some of the hopes and dreams of millions of young Mexicans preparing to vote in their first presidential election.
Lots of yellow, little fever for disenchanted ANC supporters
Tens of thousands of people wearing yellow T-shirts crowded Africa's biggest stadium Saturday, as the ruling but troubled African National Congress threw its last campaign bash before South Africa's tightest election in decades.
South Africa's ruling ANC holds final rally to defend solo rule
South Africa's ruling African National Congress staged its last major stadium rally Saturday ahead of next week's general election as it fights to protect its unbeaten streak of post-apartheid victories.
South Africa's ruling ANC stages rally to defend solo rule
South Africa's ruling African National Congress staged its last major stadium rally Saturday ahead of next week's general election, fighting to protect its unbeaten streak of post-apartheid victories.
G7 ministers cite 'progress' but no done deal on Russian assets for Ukraine
G7 finance ministers cited "progress" on Saturday in finding ways to use profits from frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine, envisioning a concrete proposal to present to a leaders' summit next month.
South Africa's ruling ANC rallies to defend solo rule
South Africa's ruling African National Congress was betting on its last major stadium rally Saturday ahead of next week's election to restore its glory and protect its unbeaten streak of post-apartheid victories.
Parties bus voters across South Africa to pack stadiums
If there's one thing the parties competing in next week's South African general election don't want to talk about, it's bussing in supporters to fill out huge stadium rallies.
Modi's struggling rivals vote as India election resumes
Two top rivals of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi who accuse his government of targeting them in unjustified criminal probes cast their votes in New Delhi on Saturday as the country's six-week election resumed.
China ends military drills around Taiwan
China has ended two days of military drills around Taiwan that saw jets loaded with live munitions and warships practise seizing and isolating the self-ruled island.
Modi's struggling rival Gandhi votes as India election resumes
Key Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi voted Saturday as the country's six-week election resumed, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rivals accusing his government of unjustly targeting them in criminal probes.
G7 ministers move closer to Russian assets deal to help Ukraine
G7 finance ministers are expected Saturday to agree a broad plan to use interest from frozen Russian assets for Ukraine, paving the way for a potential agreement among leaders next month.
Politically charged Cannes heads to awards night
The 77th Cannes Film Festival draws to a close Saturday after a politically charged edition full of blood and feminism.
Israel strikes Rafah after top UN court orders it to halt offensive
Israel bombed the Gaza Strip, including Rafah, on Saturday, a day after the top UN court ordered it to halt military operations in the southern city as efforts get underway in Paris to seek a ceasefire in the war sparked by Hamas's October 7 attack.
Can New York hit cricket for 6? These guys think so
In the shadow of New York skyscrapers a field of dreams emerges, but it is not a baseball diamond. It's for another bat-and-ball sport -- cricket -- that supporters are betting will finally bowl Americans over.