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Iran's aviation woes compounded by latest EU sanctions
Iranian photographer Tannaz was on her way to Tehran's airport when European sanctions on flag carrier Iran Air forced her to return home, unable to make it to work in Paris.
Teacher, vet, lawyer vie for presidency of progressive Uruguay
Voters in Latin America's most stable democracy, Uruguay, go to the polls on Sunday in a presidential election pitting a left-wing history teacher against a conservative veterinarian and a bodybuilding lawyer.
It's the economy, say voters in swing state Nevada
Las Vegas may be America's playground but for those who live and work in Sin City, high costs make life difficult, and that single issue will be decisive when they vote for a new US president in November.
Split Gen Z: Gender divide grows in US youth vote
An unexpected schism among American youth could decide the US presidential election, with young women largely leaning left to back Kamala Harris, but many men turning right to rally behind Donald Trump, according to polls.
Harris joined by Obama, Springsteen at star-studded rally
Kamala Harris held a star-studded rally Thursday in swing state Georgia, where former US president Barack Obama and rock legend Bruce Springsteen joined her final push for voters ahead of November's nail-biter election.
Springsteen, at Harris rally, warns of 'American tyrant' Trump
Bruce Springsteen took the stage Thursday at Kamala Harris's star-studded campaign rally in swing state Georgia, with the rock legend warning that White House hopeful Donald Trump aims to be an "American tyrant."
'Freedom': Russian anti-war sisters find new home in exile
In a Russian forest, the Grigoryeva sisters had found a comforting refuge in their old wooden house, their "izba".
Commonwealth presses UK to atone for brutal past
Britain's King Charles faced calls to reckon with his country's colonial past Friday, as a supposedly friendly summit of Commonwealth leaders turned into a factious debate about the legacy of slavery and empire.
US court blocks Coach owner's $8.5 bn buyout of Versace parent
A US judge on Thursday blocked fashion group Tapestry's $8.5 billion deal to buy Capri, which owns luxury brands including Michael Kors and Versace, citing a potential loss of competition.
IMF official calls on international community to bring end to Lebanon conflict
The international community should work to end the conflict in the Middle East and address the "huge" humanitarian crisis that has engulfed countries in the region, the head of the IMF's Middle East and Central Asia department said Thursday.
Israel and Hamas signal openness to talks on Gaza war
Israel said Thursday its spy chief will attend Gaza ceasefire talks and Hamas vowed to stop fighting if a truce is reached, as long-stalled efforts to end the war appeared to gain momentum.
Harris deploys Springsteen in celeb-heavy push
Kamala Harris will stage a star-studded rally Thursday alongside Barack Obama and rock legend Bruce Springsteen, as she attacked her rival Donald Trump for being too "exhausted" to serve as US president.
Mozambique's ruling party re-elected, opposition holds protests
Mozambique's ruling party was declared to have won disputed presidential and parliamentary elections by a landslide on Thursday as opposition supporters held scattered protests in several cities that resulted in at least one death.
Machado and Gonzalez Urrutia: Venezuela's 'fearless' opposition duo
Maria Corina Machado, a fearless 57-year-old with rock-star appeal and Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, a soft-spoken 75-year-old retired diplomat, are the two faces of the opposition to Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's iron-fisted regime.
Ukraine says N. Korean troops arrived in Russian 'combat zone'
Ukraine said Thursday that North Korean troops have arrived in the "combat zone" in Russia's Kursk border region, where Moscow has struggled to push back Ukrainian forces for months.
Putin says ball in Washington's court on US-Russia ties
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday his relationship with the United States after the presidential elections would depend on what attitude Washington adopts, as he welcomed comments by Donald Trump on his desire to end the Ukraine conflict as "sincere".
UK govt changes budget rules to borrow more for investment
UK finance minister Rachel Reeves announced Thursday changes to fiscal rules to open up billions for investment in the centre-left government's maiden budget, but warned of tax rises and spending cuts.
Harris showcases Springsteen in star-studded swing state stop
Kamala Harris will stage a star-studded rally Thursday alongside Barack Obama and rock legend Bruce Springsteen, as she launches a series of battleground state concerts to juice support in the final days of a nail-biting US presidential election.
Austrian lawmakers elect first far-right parliament president
Austrian lawmakers on Thursday elected for the first time a far-right politician as parliament president despite the Jewish community criticising the nominee for having paid "hommage to Nazi criminals".
US, Qatar announce new Gaza talks as Blinken eyes new options
The United States and Qatar on Thursday announced a resumption of negotiations on a Gaza ceasefire, as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said mediators were exploring new options after months of failing to seal a US-led plan.
UN chief calls for 'just peace' in Ukraine at Putin-hosted summit
United Nations leader Antonio Guterres pleaded on Thursday for a "just peace" in Ukraine, calling in a speech in front of Russian President Vladimir Putin for an end to more than two years of fighting.
Venezuelan opposition figures win EU's top rights Sakharov prize
The EU parliament awarded the bloc's top rights Sakharov prize on Thursday to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado and her ally, former presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia.
European stock markets climb, oil jumps
Europe's main stock markets rose solidly Thursday thanks to well-received earnings updates and the prospect of more regional cuts to interest rates.
Blinken meets Qatari emir in Gaza mediation push
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held talks Thursday in Qatar, a key mediator in the Gaza war, as he seeks to build momentum for a ceasefire after Israel's killing of the leader of Hamas.
Commonwealth leaders to push for slavery reparation conversation: BBC
Commonwealth heads of government are to push for a "conversation" on reparations for the transatlantic slave trade when they meet for the association's first summit in two years, the BBC reported on Thursday.
Putin warns against 'illusory' attempts to defeat Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned on Thursday against "illusory" attempts to defeat Russia on the battlefield ahead of his first meeting with United Nations chief Antonio Guterres in more than two years for talks set to focus on the conflict in Ukraine.
Blinken in Qatar for Gaza mediation push
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Qatar for talks on Thursday with the key mediator on the war in Gaza, as he seeks momentum for a ceasefire after Israel's killing the leader of Hamas.
Israeli army says hit Hezbollah arms facilities
The Israeli military said Thursday it hit Hezbollah weapons production facilities in the group's south Beirut bastion, in some of the fiercest strikes on the area since the Lebanon war began.
Picky protection rules hamper Swiss mushrooming craze
After suffocating Covid-19 restrictions, many embraced the call of the wild and the joys of foraging, but tightening Swiss biodiversity protection measures are infuriating growing hordes of mushroom-picking enthusiasts.
East DR Congo grapples with Chinese gold mining firms
Italian priest Davide Marcheselli has been fighting for years against Chinese companies illegally mining gold in the town of Kitutu in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
Blinken heads to Hamas mediator Qatar on Gaza truce push
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken heads Thursday to key Hamas mediator Qatar as he seeks momentum to end the Gaza war following Israel's killing of the group's leader.
China sees little relief from trade tensions as US goes to the polls
While the outcome of next month's US presidential election remains on a knife-edge, analysts say that for many in China the consequence is the same whoever emerges victorious: more tariffs, more tensions and a trade war that shows no sign of easing.