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Netanyahu, rivals trade attacks over Iran as clock counts down to Israel vote

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wrapped up his campaign to remain in power on Monday with a claim that Israel faced potential annihilation at the hands of Iran should his election rivals prevail.

Nations far from a deal as UN nature talks enter final stretch

Crucial negotiations to rescue a historic pact to protect nature entered the home stretch in Armenia on Monday with talks stuck and nations far from agreement as time counts down.

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Deadly strikes hit Gaza as US envoy visits Israel

An Israeli strike killed 31 people in central Gaza Sunday, the Palestinian territory's civil defence agency said, as US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan visited for talks on the conflict.

Strikes kills 11 in Ukraine region under Russian offensive

Russian attacks on Ukraine's Kharkiv region on Sunday killed at least 11 people, said authorities in the border area facing a new offensive by Moscow's forces.

Argentina's Milei stars in global far-right rally in Spain

Argentina's President Javier Milei threw his weight behind Europe's far right Sunday at a Madrid rally that also featured leading stars of the movement like Italy's Giorgia Meloni and France's Marine Le Pen.

Iran presidential helicopter in 'accident', search underway: state media

A helicopter carrying Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi was involved in "an accident" amid poor weather conditions on Sunday, state media reported, with a search underway and no news yet on his condition.

Shelling kills ten in Ukraine region under Russian offensive

Repeated Russian shelling on Ukraine's Kharkiv region on Sunday killed at least 10 civilians, said authorities in the border area facing a new Russian offensive.

DR Congo thwarts Kinshasa 'coup attempt' : army

The DR Congo military on Sunday thwarted an attempted coup near the offices of President Felix Tshisekedi in Kinshasa involving "foreigners and Congolese", the army spokesperson said.

Dominican Republic votes for president in poll overshadowed by Haiti crisis

Polls opened in the Dominican Republic on Sunday, where President Luis Abinader is poised for comfortable reelection on the back of widespread support for his tough stance on migration from troubled neighbor Haiti.

Deadly bombs hit Gaza as US security envoy visits Israel

An Israeli strike in Gaza killed 31 people Sunday, the Palestinian civil defence agency said, as US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan was visiting for talks on the brutal conflict and post-war scenarios.

Hundreds protest Taiwan's ruling party on eve of inauguration

Hundreds in Taipei rallied to protest four more years under a Democratic Progressive Party administration on Sunday, the eve of Taiwan's inauguration of president-elect Lai Ching-te.

French forces smash roadblocks in bid to clear key New Caledonia road

French forces smashed through about 60 road blocks to clear the way from conflict-stricken New Caledonia's capital to the airport but have still not reopened the route, a top government official said Sunday.

Russian exiles in Georgia inspired by protests but scared

Stood in the middle of a Tblisi demonstration, Russian emigre Ivan looked on with a tinge of nostalgia as thousands of Georgians protested against a highly-controversial law targeting NGOs and the media.

France mounts 'major operation' to open route to New Caledonia's restive capital

French forces launched a "major operation" on Sunday to regain control of a key road linking New Caledonia's capital Noumea to the main international airport, after a sixth night of violent unrest.

Taiwan's next president goes shrimp fishing with foreign guests

They might have bigger fish to fry, but Taiwan's next president and vice president spent the eve of their inauguration on Sunday dangling rods over a murky pond at a shrimp fishing farm.

Taiwan coast guard ramps up island patrols ahead of inauguration

Taipei's coast guard ramped up patrols over the weekend around its outlying islands that have seen increased presence of Chinese vessels, the agency said Sunday, the eve of Lai Ching-te's inauguration as Taiwan's new president.

French forces look to open route to New Caledonia's restive capital

French forces launched a "major operation" on Sunday to regain control of a road linking New Caledonia's capital Noumea to the main international airport, after a sixth night of violent unrest.

Dominican Republic's vote is dominated by Haiti crisis

Dominican President Luis Abinader is poised for comfortable reelection Sunday on the back of widespread support for his tough stance on migration from troubled neighbor Haiti.

Zelensky expects Russia offensive in northeast Ukraine to intensify

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told AFP in an exclusive interview he expects Russia to step up its offensive in the northeast and warned Kyiv only has a quarter of the air defences it needs to hold the front line.

UN says 800,000 have fled fierce fighting in Rafah

Heavy clashes and bombardment rocked the southern Gaza city of Rafah on Saturday, as the United Nations said 800,000 people had been "forced to flee" an Israeli assault on Hamas militants.

S.Africa's Zuma stages rally despite candidacy doubts

Graft-tainted former South African president Jacob Zuma staged a huge election rally Saturday, vowing to return to power despite a legal challenge to his candidacy.

Fierce fighting on streets of Gaza's Rafah

Heavy clashes and bombardment rocked Rafah on Saturday, as Israel pressed an assault against Hamas militants that has led hundreds of thousands of Palestinians to flee the southern Gaza city.

New Caledonia 'under siege' as French troops bid to restore order

French Pacific territory New Caledonia was "under siege" Saturday, the mayor of its capital Noumea said, with another person killed in rioting that has left six dead over six days.

Threats and bullets: Mexico's candidates risk lives to compete

The warning left Margarita Galan with no choice but to abandon her mayoral bid in a Mexican town where three candidates have already been murdered ahead of June elections.

Pope leads forum for peace in Italy's Verona

Pope Francis presided over a forum for peace Saturday during a visit to Verona, home to the warring Montague and Capulet families in Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet".

Israeli leaders split over post-war Gaza governance

New divisions have emerged among Israel's leaders over post-war Gaza's governance, with an unexpected Hamas fightback in parts of the Palestinian territory piling pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Fighting rages in Gaza's Rafah after first aid delivery via pier

Heavy clashes and bombardment Saturday rocked Gaza's southern city of Rafah, witnesses said, as the Israeli military announced the first 310 pallets of humanitarian aid had entered the besieged territory via a US-built pier.

Sri Lanka Tamils mark 15 years since end of civil war

Sri Lanka's minority Tamil community marked 15 years since the end of the island nation's civil war on Saturday in an emotional ceremony that proceeded despite fears authorities would attempt to prevent its staging.

One more killed in French archipelago as troops try and restore order

One more person was killed Saturday and two injured in France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia as security personnel tried to restore order after a fifth night of riots and looting that has now claimed six lives.

Ukraine's young soldiers voice support for mobilisation law

For "Mammoth", a military drone pilot on the Ukrainian front, a new mobilisation law aiming to increase troop numbers that comes into force on Saturday cannot come soon enough.

French troops try to restore order in crisis-hit New Caledonia

Hundreds of French security personnel tried to restore order in the Pacific island territory of New Caledonia on Saturday, after a fifth night of riots, looting and unrest.

Ineos drives towards hydrogen car future

At a sprawling vehicle test centre in the English countryside, a hydrogen-powered Grenadier 4x4 made by Ineos Automotive grips steep and rugged tracks, showcasing its off-road capabilities.

Slovakia reels from PM's shooting as suspect goes to court

The suspect charged with the attempted murder of Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is expected on Saturday before a penal court that will decide whether to hold him in pre-trial detention.

Zelensky expects Russian offensive in northeast Ukraine to intensify

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an exclusive interview with AFP on Friday he expects Russia to step up its offensive in the northeast and warned Kyiv only has a quarter of the air defences it needs to hold the front line.

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