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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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Brisk polling in keenly contested Maldives presidential vote

Voters went to polls in the Maldives on Saturday with incumbent Ibrahim Mohamed Solih facing a tough re-election bid in the Indian Ocean nation of coral atolls.

Mangosuthu Buthelezi, South Africa's Zulu hawk, dies aged 95

Mangosuthu Buthelezi, the once-feared Zulu nationalist and historic leader of Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) which presided over South Africa's deadliest violence ahead of the first all-race elections, died Saturday aged 95, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced.

Group of 20 expands as African Union joins bloc

The African Union joined the Group of 20 leading economies at its summit on Saturday, giving the continent more of a voice on the global stage, with host Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying it turned the often divided bloc into the "people's G20".

G20 members to back EU-Mid East-India trade plan

Major G20 partners will unveil ambitious plans Saturday to bolster trade between India, the Middle East and Europe, the United States said -- a modern-day Spice Route that could more closely bind three regions that account for about a third of the global economy.

Keenly contested Maldives presidential vote begins

Polling began Saturday in the Maldives' presidential vote, officials said, with incumbent Ibrahim Mohamed Solih facing a tough re-election bid.

Russians, Chinese officials attend N. Korea anniversary parade

North Korea marked its founding anniversary with a parade attended by leader Kim Jong Un as well as Russian diplomats and a high-ranking Chinese delegation, state media said Saturday, as Pyongyang deepens ties with Moscow and Beijing.

Elon Musk's X sues over having to post moderation policies

Elon Musk's X Corp.on Friday sued the state of California over a law requiring social media companies to publicly post their policies regarding hate speech, disinformation, harassment and extremism.

European, US stocks finish week on positive note

European and US stock markets advanced Friday despite lingering concerns about further aggressive central bank actions as natural gas prices jumped on news of a strike in Australia.

Divided G20 in India to confront a sea of troubles

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeks to forge consensus Saturday on a host of contentious issues from Ukraine to climate change, as G20 leaders hold their annual summit in New Delhi.

Father held in France for making death threats over abaya ban

French police said they were holding a man on Friday for threatening a school principal who turned away his daughter for wearing a traditional Muslim abaya robe.

What to know about pivotal Chile coup, 50 years later

Half a century ago, Chile's La Moneda presidential palace went up in flames after being bombed by air force jets. Inside, socialist president Salvador Allende committed suicide as a coup d'etat unfolded.

US confirms April seizure of Iran oil shipment

The United States confirmed Friday that it seized a tanker load of Iranian oil in April, just before Iran seized two vessels in the Gulf region, in the Justice Department's first official statement on the incident.

Burkina arrests three soldiers over 'plot' against regime

Three soldiers in Burkina Faso have been arrested and charged with plotting against the ruling junta, the country's military prosecutor said on Friday.

World falling dangerously short of climate goals: UN

A world facing catastrophic climate change is perilously off course in meeting goals for slashing carbon pollution and boosting finance for the developing world, according to the UN's first official progress report out Friday.

Musk says blocked Ukraine attack on Russian warships

US tech billionaire Elon Musk says he prevented Ukraine from wiping out Russia's Black Sea navy fleet last year by denying Starlink internet access -- a revelation that prompted a furious response from Kyiv on Friday.

Zelensky says 'slower' Western supplies threaten counteroffensive

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned Friday that "slower" arms supplies from Western countries were threatening his counteroffensive, calling for more "powerful and long-range" weapons to push back Russian forces.

G20 gathers in India, without China's Xi

US President Joe Biden and other G20 leaders gathered in New Delhi on Friday for their annual summit, as deep divisions between heavyweight members and a no-show by China's Xi Jinping called the bloc's relevance into question.

Debt-ridden Zambia's leader to visit top creditor China

Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema will begin an official visit to China on Sunday, as the heavily indebted African nation works to secure financial relief after a restructuring agreement reached in June.

Paris mayor strips Palestinian leader of honour over Holocaust outburst

Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo has stripped Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas of the French capital's highest honour after he made remarks about the Holocaust that echoed anti-Semitic tropes, her office said on Friday.

Ukraine slams 'fake elections' as Russia launches deadly strikes

Ukraine denounced what it called "fake elections" being held by Moscow on its occupied territory Friday, while Russian air strikes across the country killed four people and wounded dozens more.

UK police probe 'inside job' theory for terror suspect escape

Britain's top police officer on Friday said an investigation into how a terror suspect escaped from prison would look at whether he had help.

Suicide attack on Mali army base day after deadly strikes

A suicide attack targeted a military base in northern Mali on Friday, the army said, a day after deadly strikes on an army camp and a passenger boat by suspected jihadists killed 64 people.

Russian strikes kill four, injure dozens in Ukraine

Ukraine on Friday said four people were killed and dozens injured as Russia launched a new wave of air strikes in the centre and east of the country.

Stock markets drop as traders eye further US rate hike

Stock markets slid Friday as traders increasingly bet on the Federal Reserve sticking to its policy of raising US interest rates as the world's biggest economy shows resilience despite inflation staying high.

Venezuelan President Maduro arrives in China for finance talks

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro arrived in China on Friday, he posted on social media, as the oil-rich socialist country seeks to shore up its ailing finances.

China's Uyghur villages hide their secrets after Xinjiang crackdown

Homes of people who went missing in China's crackdown on its Muslim minorities stand locked and silent in Xinjiang's rural heartland.

EU's Michel says Russian blockade of Ukraine ports 'must stop'

Russia "must stop" its blockade of Ukrainian seaports after pulling out of a United Nations and Turkey-mediated deal to ensure grain shipments, European Council president Charles Michel said Friday.

Philippines, Australia sign strategic partnership deal

The Philippines and Australia shored up their security and economic alliance Friday with the signing of a strategic partnership, as they seek to counter China's growing regional influence.

Climate gridlock feared at G20 summit

G20 leaders meet this weekend during what is likely the hottest year in human history, but hopes are slim that the divided grouping can agree ambitious action on the crisis.

North Korea launches new 'tactical nuclear attack submarine'

North Korea has launched its first "tactical nuclear attack submarine" as part of its effort to strengthen its naval force, state media said Friday.

Venezuelan President Maduro to visit China

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro will visit China from Friday, the foreign ministry in Beijing said, as the oil-rich socialist country seeks to shore up its ailing finances.

Asian markets extend losses as US rate hike fears build

Stocks sank again Friday after another report pointing to a resilient US jobs market added to the misery for investors who fear the Federal Reserve is not finished with its campaign of monetary tightening.

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