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Ukraine Reports 33 Dead in Russian Strike on Saporizhzhia Village

Ukrainian authorities report that at least 33 people were killed and more than 50 remain missing following a Russian airstrike on a village in the Saporizhzhia region. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated the attack targeted a site distributing humanitarian aid, describing it as one of the largest massacres committed by Russian forces since the war began.

Nearly 50 Figures Demand Housing Focus Over Police Response in Portugal

Nearly 50 prominent Portuguese figures have issued a manifesto demanding that the national debate focus on housing affordability rather than police conduct during recent demonstrations. The document, titled "This is still about homes to live in," argues that emphasizing law enforcement responses serves to distract from the government's failure to address the core crisis.

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UK suspect denies being 'Chinese spy' as Beijing slams claims

The UK government on Monday faced calls to get tougher with China, after police arrested a parliamentary researcher on suspicion of spying for Beijing.

'You look very young': Biden's age under scrutiny in Vietnam

"You haven't aged a day."

Stock markets mostly rise as US inflation data looms

Equity markets mostly advanced Monday as investors turned attention to a key US inflation report due this week, hoping for a reading that would ease concerns about a further interest-rate hike from the Federal Reserve.

Macron in Bangladesh to 'consolidate' France's Asia-Pacific push

President Emmanuel Macron was in Bangladesh on Monday in a bid to "consolidate" France's Asia-Pacific strategy and counterbalance a "new imperialism" in a region where China's influence is increasingly being extended.

Biden leads US tech push in Vietnam

President Joe Biden and senior executives from top US tech firms including Google and Intel met Vietnamese business leaders Monday after the two countries agreed to deepen cooperation as Washington seeks to counter China's growing clout.

US, Vietnam warn against 'threat or use of force' in South China Sea

The United States and Vietnam warned on Monday against the "threat or use of force" in the disputed South China Sea, days after the latest clash involving Chinese vessels.

Most Asian markets in retreat as US inflation data looms

Asian markets mostly fell Monday as investors turn their attention to a key US inflation report later in the week, hoping for a reading that will ease concerns about the Federal Reserve's interest rate plans.

Moscow claims Putin's party wins votes in annexed Ukraine regions

Russia claimed Sunday that the United Russia party, which staunchly backs President Vladimir Putin, had won local ballots in four Ukrainian regions occupied by Russia.

Moscow claims Putin's party leading votes in annexed Ukraine regions

Russia's Central Elections Commission claimed on Sunday that the United Russia party, which staunchly backs President Vladimir Putin, was leading local ballots in four Ukrainian regions occupied by Russian forces.

Prince Harry loses penalty shootout to German politican on TV

Prince Harry lost a penalty shootout with defence minister Boris Pistorius on German TV without scoring a goal on Saturday.

US, Vietnam agree to deepen ties as China worries grow

US President Joe Biden hailed closer ties with Vietnam on Sunday as the two countries struck a deal to deepen relations and cooperation on strategic supplies in the face of growing competition from China.

Modi seeks to cement India's global standing with G20 summit

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi used his G20 presidency to burnish his image at home and abroad as a steward of national power and prosperity, asserting India's place in the world ahead of general elections next year.

G20 summit ends with India, Brazil and Russia boasting success

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrapped up Sunday a G20 summit that played down deep divisions over the war in Ukraine and climate change, but gave him a moment in the diplomatic spotlight.

Biden arrives in Vietnam to expand ties as China worries grow

US President Joe Biden arrived in Vietnam Sunday to deepen cooperation between the two nations, with semiconductors and rare earth minerals expected to be a key focus for talks.

Kyiv fends off new wave of overnight drone attacks

Ukraine said it shot down most of the three dozen drones launched by Russia in an overnight attack mainly directed around the capital.

UK's Sunak tells China premier of 'interference' concerns after spying arrest

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Sunday told premier Li Qiang that he had "significant concerns" about China's "interference" in democracy following the arrest of a parliamentary researcher for spying.

Russia attacks Ukraine with 32 drones, 25 downed: Kyiv

Russia attacked Ukraine with 32 drones overnight into Sunday, Kyiv military chiefs said, most of them aimed around the capital.

Russia holds local polls marked by Ukraine campaign

There is little suspense around the results of Russian local elections ending on Sunday, with no real opposition and a vote in occupied Ukraine denounced as "fake" by Kyiv and the West.

US and Vietnam set to expand ties as China worries grow

US President Joe Biden arrives in Vietnam on Sunday to deepen cooperation between the two nations, in the face of China's growing ambitions in the region.

Niger military accuses France of deploying forces with eye to 'intervention'

Niger's coup leaders have accused France of gathering forces, war materials and equipment in several neighbouring West African countries with a view to "military intervention".

Biden to pay tribute to McCain in Hanoi to boost unifier image

US President Joe Biden will use a visit to Hanoi to boost his image as a unifier by saluting the memory of John McCain -- Vietnam War hero, Republican stalwart, and serial antagonist of Donald Trump.

Palestinian water woes highlight dashed hopes of Oslo Accords

Thirty years after the landmark Oslo Accords, Palestinian hopes for statehood seem as remote as ever and popular frustration is rife -- nowhere more than over access to water.

Ukraine steps up pressure on its allies for action against Russia

Ukraine stepped up the pressure on its Western allies Saturday, deploring the lack of progress on setting up an international tribunal to try Russia's leaders and on the transfer of frozen Russian assets.

Israelis protest ahead of court hearing on legal reforms

Thousands of Israelis protested on Saturday against the hardline government's judicial overhaul, ahead of a court hearing on a major element of the controversial reforms that have split the nation.

22 years later, two more 9/11 victims are ID'd via new DNA method

Twenty-two years after the September 11 jihadist attacks on the United States, the remains of two people who died in the collapse of the World Trade Center have been identified through DNA analysis, the authorities said ahead of the latest commemoration of the 2001 disaster.

Maldives set for second round to elect president

Maldives leader Ibrahim Mohamed Solih was trailing in Saturday's presidential vote, preliminary results showed, triggering a runoff election due later this month.

50 years later, wounds of Pinochet regime are still raw

In the basement of the presidential palace in Chile's capital, Patricia Herrera was detained and tortured for months before being sent into exile. It was early in a military dictatorship that would kill or cause the disappearance of thousands of people.

Climate activists block Dutch motorway in major protest

Thousands of climate change activists blocked a major motorway in The Hague Saturday in a protest against Dutch fossil fuel subsidies, the latest high-profile action by the Extinction Rebellion group.

Maldives leader praises 'most free' vote in tough re-election bid

Maldives leader Ibrahim Mohamed Solih described Saturday's presidential vote as the "most free and fair" in the Indian Ocean archipelago, as he sought a second term in a tough re-election bid.

'Historic' EU-Mid East-India trade plan launched

A broad alliance of states on Saturday unveiled ambitious plans to create a modern-day Spice Route linking Europe, the Middle East and India, boosting trade ties with potentially wide-ranging geopolitical implications.

G20 leaders paper over divisions on Ukraine, climate

G20 leaders papered over deep divisions on the war in Ukraine and tackling climate change Saturday, avoiding direct criticism of Moscow and any concrete pledge to phase out polluting fossil fuels.

EU-Mid East-India to launch 'historic' trade plan

Europe, the Middle East and India will on Saturday unveil plans to create a modern-day Spice Route, boosting trade ties with potentially wide-ranging geopolitical implications.

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