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Greek PM seeks forgiveness ahead of more rallies for rail crash dead

The Greek prime minister on Sunday asked for forgiveness from the families of the 57 dead in the nation's worst rail disaster ahead of a major rally by students and rail workers in Athens.

Treaty ahoy! UN states agree 'historic' deal to protect high seas

UN member states finally agreed Saturday, following years of talks, to a text on the first international treaty to protect the high seas, a fragile and vital treasure that covers nearly half the planet.

China increases military spending in face of 'escalating' threats

China announced Sunday an increase in its military spending while warning of "escalating" threats from abroad, at a meeting of its rubber-stamp parliament that is set to hand Xi Jinping a third term as president.

Estonia goes to polls with parties split on Ukraine aid

Estonians go to the polls on Sunday to elect a new parliament in a vote that could bolster far-right nationalists, who have campaigned on opposing further arms deliveries to Ukraine.

UN development chief sounds alarm over debt distress

A top UN official has warned that "urgent" measures are needed to help 52 countries facing debt repayment problems that put some at risk of default.

China sets lowest growth target in years as parliament kicks off

China announced one of its lowest economic growth targets in years Sunday, kicking off meetings of its rubber-stamp parliament set to hand Xi Jinping a third term as president as well as approve an increase in defence spending.

Bolsonaro gets rock star reception from US conservatives

Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro won multiple standing ovations Saturday from US conservatives as he offered a glowing endorsement of his ally Donald Trump, sowed doubt over his own election defeat and attacked Covid vaccine mandates.

China's rubber-stamp parliament to begin meetings, hand Xi third term

China's rubber-stamp parliament kicks off nine days of meetings Sunday, with lawmakers set to hand Xi Jinping a third term as president as well as unveil fresh growth targets and an increase in defence spending.

Cameroon charges tycoon in reporter killing case

A prominent Cameroonian businessman was charged on Saturday with complicity in the torture of a journalist who was murdered in a high-profile case that has rocked the country, his lawyer told AFP.

Macron lauds DR Congo ceasefire as EU sets up air bridge

Brussels said Saturday it was setting up a "humanitarian air bridge" to deliver aid to conflict-hit eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, as the visiting French president said all sides had given support to a ceasefire next week.

Meloni denies govt responsibility on shipwreck

Under-fire Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Saturday rejected any responsibility of her government for a devastating shipwreck off Italy's southern coast last weekend which left at least 69 people dead.

Spanish police protest 'gag law' reform

Thousands of Spanish police took to the streets of Madrid on Saturday, angered by a bid to scrap a controversial law that bans unauthorised use of police images if it puts them in danger.

Russian minister inspects troops, US puts up new Ukraine aid

Russia's defence minister has inspected troops in frontline regions in east Ukraine, after the United States offered more support to Kyiv, whose forces are struggling in eastern Bakhmut.

Hundreds of migrants flown home from Tunisia after attacks

Almost 280 Malians and Ivorians left Tunisia Saturday on repatriation flights, fearful of a wave of violence since a controversial tirade against migrants by the president.

Macron lauds DR Congo ceasfire as EU sets up air bridge

Brussels said Saturday it was setting up a "humanitarian air bridge" to deliver aid to conflict-hit eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, as the visiting French president said all sides had given support to a ceasefire next week.

Russian defence minister inspects front, US puts up new Ukraine aid

Russia's defence minister has inspected the frontline in east Ukraine, after the United States offered more support to Kyiv, whose forces are struggling in eastern Bakhmut.

EU parliament chief urges Ukraine membership talks this year

The president of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola called on Saturday, during a visit to Ukraine, for the country to be allowed to begin EU membership negotiations this year.

Africa follows Asia in giving Russians green light for Paris Olympics

Africa's National Olympic Committees have followed their Asian counterparts in giving the green light on Saturday for Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

UN nuclear chief says Iran visit could produce 'important agreements'

The UN nuclear watchdog chief said Saturday he had "constructive" meetings with Iranian officials in Tehran after the discovery of uranium particles enriched to near weapons-grade level.

Russia defence chief inspects front line as Bakhmut battle rages

Russia's defence minister has inspected the front line in eastern Ukraine, the defence ministry said Saturday, with the battle for Bakhmut raging and the US offering to pump more money into Kyiv's survival.

Austria far-right eyes comeback under new hardline leader

Sunk by a corruption scandal four years ago, Austria's far-right is rapidly regaining lost ground under its new hardline leader and topping polls in the small Alpine nation.

Indigenous protesters in Colombia release police hostages

Indigenous and rural demonstrators holding scores of police and six employees of Emerald Energy to protest the oil company in southern Colombia have released their captives, President Gustavo Petro announced Friday.

Hundreds of fearful sub-Saharan migrants flee Tunisia

Around 300 nationals of Ivory Coast and Mali were to be flown home from Tunisia on Saturday, fearful of a wave of violence against sub-Saharan migrants since President Kais Saied delivered a controversial tirade against them last month.

Treaty ahoy? Talks to protect high seas near finish line

UN countries appeared Friday to be nearing an agreement on a long-awaited treaty to protect the high seas, a fragile and vital treasure that covers nearly half the planet.

US ignores Russia warning on arms as Biden meets Scholz

The United States responded Friday to a Russian warning against arming Ukraine by offering a further $400 million in security assistance, as President Joe Biden hosted German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in a show of unity against Moscow.

Colombia's Petro urges protesters to release police

Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Friday called on Indigenous and rural protesters to release scores of police held hostage in the south of the country.

US attorney general in surprise visit to Ukraine

US Attorney General Merrick Garland made a surprise visit to Ukraine on Friday to attend a conference on justice and war crimes, a Justice Department official said.

Anger boils in Greece over deadly rail disaster

Thousands of people demonstrated across Greece on Friday to demand justice for at least 57 people killed in the country's worst rail disaster, some protesters condemning the tragedy as "a crime".

UN rights chief slams Israeli minister's 'unfathomable' comments

The UN human rights chief on Friday denounced the "unfathomable" call by an Israeli minister for a flashpoint Palestinian town to be "wiped out", urging an end to the violence.

Russia border town on edge after Ukraine 'incursion'

Russians in the border region of Bryansk were on edge Friday after Moscow accused Ukrainian combatants of killing two civilians in a rare cross-border incursion.

France's Macron takes Africa push to Brazzaville ahead of Kinshasa

French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday carried his African tour aimed at renewing frayed ties to the Republic of Congo after inking an economic accord with Angola

Global equities advance on reassuring economic data

World stock markets rose on Friday with data showing the resilience of the US and Chinese economies, reassuring investors rather than sparking worries about interest rate hikes.

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