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EU presents Mercosur deal for member states' approval

The EU put forward a huge trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur for approval by member countries Wednesday, reassuring chief critic France it came with "robust" safeguards to protect farmers.

Sax-playing pilot Anutin plots path to Thai premiership

Saxophonist, occasional pilot and heir to a construction fortune, Anutin Charnvirakul was once banned from politics but is now the leading candidate to become Thailand's next prime minister.

Pomp, pageantry, prowess at Beijing's military parade

Cheers and gasps could be heard around Beijing on Wednesday as China's capital lit up with pomp, pageantry and patriotism for a massive parade showcasing the country's latest military hardware.

Beijing shows off drones, missiles and lasers in military parade

Underwater drones, massive missiles and laser weapons dazzled crowds on Wednesday at a major military parade in Beijing, a show of strength for China as frictions with Washington simmer.

'I made it': Germans reflect on Merkel's 2015 migrant influx

The images have gone down in history: lines of exhausted men and women carrying their belongings on their backs, trudging through central Europe in early September 2015.

Bangladesh eyes end to treasure trove bank vault mystery

For more than a century, the fate of the dazzling Darya-e-Noor diamond has been sealed inside a bank vault -- a mystery that haunts Khawaja Naim Murad, great-grandson of the last prince, or Nawab, of Dhaka.

Pomp, pageantry and prowess at Beijing's military parade

Beijing lit up with pomp and pageantry on Wednesday at a massive parade showcasing China's latest military hardware, watched by world leaders including North Korea's Kim Jong Un and Russia's Vladimir Putin.

Acting Thai government moves to dissolve parliament

Thailand's acting prime minister has moved to dissolve parliament, his party said Wednesday, after the largest opposition party backed a rival candidate to lead the country.

China 'unstoppable', says Xi with Kim, Putin at his side

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russia's Vladimir Putin flanked Xi Jinping at a massive parade in Beijing on Wednesday, capping a week of diplomatic grandstanding by the Chinese president and his allies against the West.

Kim, Putin at Xi's side for massive China military parade

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russia's Vladimir Putin arrived Wednesday morning ahead of a massive parade in Beijing to cap a week of diplomatic grandstanding by President Xi Jinping and his allies against the West.

Kim and Putin join Xi for massive China military parade

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russia's Vladimir Putin are expected to flank President Xi Jinping at a massive parade in Beijing on Wednesday morning, in a historic moment capping a week of diplomatic grandstanding against the West.

US House committee releases batch of 'Epstein files'

A US House of Representatives committee released a first batch of documents on Tuesday from the investigation into notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Not my bag: Trump blames AI for viral video

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday blamed AI for a viral video that appeared to show a black bag being thrown out of a White House window.

Brazil court shrugs off US 'threats' as it mulls Bolsonaro fate

Brazil's Supreme Court vowed Tuesday not to bend to pressure from Washington in deciding the fate of far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro, a Donald Trump ally on trial for allegedly plotting a coup.

Kim and Putin join China's Xi for massive military parade in Beijing

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russia's Vladimir Putin are expected to flank President Xi Jinping at a massive parade in Beijing on Wednesday morning, in a historic moment capping a week of diplomatic grandstanding against the West.

At least 25 killed in Pakistan attacks, including 14 at political rally

At least 25 people were killed in three attacks in Pakistan on Tuesday, officials said, including 14 who died after a suicide bomber targeted a political rally in the southwestern province of Balochistan.

Trump says to ask Supreme Court for 'expedited ruling' in tariff appeal

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he plans to seek a swift ruling from the Supreme Court as his administration pushes to overturn a court decision that found many of his tariffs illegal.

Not dead. Trump dismisses health rumors as 'fake news'

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday dismissed social media rumors that have swirled about his health -- including that he had died -- as "fake news" during a press conference at the White House.

Trump announces US Space Command move to Alabama

President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced that the headquarters of the US Space Command will be moved from Colorado to Alabama, reversing a decision by his Democratic predecessor Joe Biden.

Trump dismisses health rumors as 'fake news'

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday dismissed social media rumors that have swirled about his health as "fake news" during press conference at the White House.

Trump expected to announce US Space Command move

President Donald Trump is set to make an announcement Tuesday on moving the headquarters of the US Space Command, reversing a decision by his predecessor Joe Biden.

Trump vows to end crime in 'most dangerous city' Chicago

US President Donald Trump vowed Tuesday to quickly and dramatically reduce crime in Chicago, hinting at sending federal troops into what he branded the "most dangerous city in the world."

Scrap nukes, urges director Bigelow in new thriller at Venice

The world needs to be "more informed" and reduce its nuclear stockpile, US director Kathryn Bigelow said on Tuesday before the premier of her latest film, about an imminent strike on the US.

Putin praises Slovak PM for 'independent' position

Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed Slovakia's Moscow-friendly prime minister on Tuesday for following an "independent" foreign policy, as the pair met in China.

Israel builds up forces ahead of Gaza City offensive

Israel intensified its military build-up on Tuesday as reservists began responding to call-up orders ahead of a planned offensive to capture Gaza City, nearly two years into a devastating war.

Brazil court deliberates Bolsonaro coup-plot verdict

Brazil's Supreme Court began verdict deliberations Tuesday in the trial of former president Jair Bolsonaro, the Donald Trump ally accused of plotting a coup to retain power after he lost the 2022 election.

North Korea leader Kim arrives in Beijing for rare visit

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrived in Beijing on Tuesday, the official Korean Central News Agency said, ahead of a massive military parade on Wednesday.

Five Thai PM candidates vie to fill power vacuum

With Thailand's prime minister sacked by court order, would-be successors are waging backroom campaigns to secure their rise to the kingdom's top office.

Putin calls on Slovakia to cut off Ukraine energy supplies

Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Slovakia's Moscow-friendly prime minister Tuesday for the country's "independent" position, and suggested Bratislava cuts off gas supplies to Ukraine during a meeting in China.

Israel builds up military ahead of Gaza City offensive