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'I'm leaving': Maduro victory sparks fears of new exodus of Venezuelans
A despondent Jose Vasquez, 31, has decided to join a mass exodus of Venezuelans seeking a better life elsewhere, having lost all hope in his future with the contested reelection of President Nicolas Maduro.
Iran, allies ready Israel response as funerals held for militant leaders
Iran and its regional allies vowed retaliation on Thursday for the deaths of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders, raising regional tensions as mourners filled Tehran's city centre calling for revenge.
Democrats vote to nominate Harris amid Trump race remark outrage
Kamala Harris will be confirmed as the Democratic US presidential nominee in an electronic vote that started Thursday, replacing the fanfare of in-person balloting that usually kicks off the party's national convention.
Russia frees US reporter in major prisoner swap with West
US journalist Evan Gershkovich and a Russian intelligence colonel jailed for a Berlin killing were among 24 prisoners and two minors freed Thursday in the biggest East-West prisoner swap since the Cold War, officials said.
Stocks flash red as economic worries weigh on markets
A US stocks rally fizzled out Thursday as economic data strengthening the case for a September US rate cut sparked worries about the economy slowing too much, while European stocks slumped on disappointing bank earnings.
Starmer backs police after unrest as teen in court over UK stabbings
A teenager appeared in court Thursday charged with murdering three girls in a stabbing attack, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer met police chiefs to discuss how to tackle the violent protests that followed the killings.
Nigeria police fire shots, tear gas to break up hardship protests
Nigerian security forces on Thursday fired shots in the air and tear gas to break up protesters in the northern city of Kano and the capital Abuja as thousands joined rallies across the country against the high cost of living.
Vacationing Macron takes back seat during Games
French President Emmanuel Macron has opted to take a back seat during the Olympic Games after weeks of domestic political turmoil, heading to his Mediterranean holiday residence and leaving Prime Minister Gabriel Attal to oversee proceedings in Paris.
Russia frees US reporter in major prisoner swap with West: Turkey
US journalist Evan Gershkovich and former US marine Paul Whelan were released Thursday, the Turkish government announced, in one of the biggest East-West prisoner swaps since the Cold War.
Russia to free US reporter in major prisoner swap with West: US media
US journalist Evan Gershkovich and former US marine Paul Whelan are expected to be released by Russia as part of one of the biggest East-West prisoner swaps since the Cold War, according to US media Thursday.
Blinken hails closer ties with Mongolia in rare visit
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken departed Mongolia on Thursday at the end of a 10-day tour of Asia, hailing growing ties with the landlocked democracy sandwiched between authoritarian powers China and Russia.
Nigeria police fire tear gas on hardship protests
Nigerian police fired tear gas on Thursday to break up several hundred protesters in the northern city of Kano and in the capital Abuja where demonstrators had joined in nationwide rallies against the high cost of living.
Stocks dip before UK interest rate call, amid earnings barrage
Europe's main stock markets retreated Thursday as dealers continued to digest hotter-than-expected eurozone inflation, although London losses were capped by bright earnings and a possible looming interest rate cut from the Bank of England.
Teen in court over UK stabbings as Starmer seeks to quell unrest
A teenager appeared in court Thursday charged with murdering three girls in a mass stabbing at a Taylor Swift-themed dance party as violent protests over the attack erupted in several English cities.
Drone geeks help Ukraine hang on in the ruins of Chasiv Yar
Once a vibrant industrial hub, Chasiv Yar in Ukraine's east has been transformed into a smouldering wreck of mostly deserted streets and empty buildings.
In world first, EU's sweeping AI law enters into force
The European Union's landmark law on artificial intelligence came into force on Thursday, which Brussels vows will drive innovation while protecting citizens' rights.
Bangladesh police release student leaders after unrest
Bangladesh police on Thursday freed six student leaders whose campaign against civil service job quotas sparked deadly nationwide unrest, as the government looked to calm tensions and forestall fresh demonstrations.
Equities mixed after Fed rate cut hope, strong yen hits Tokyo
Stocks were mixed Thursday after the Federal Reserve flagged a possible interest rate cut next month, but Tokyo's Nikkei tumbled on a stronger yen following a hike by the Bank of Japan.
Most stocks rise on Fed rate cut hope but strong yen hits Tokyo
Most equity markets rose Thursday after the Federal Reserve flagged a possible interest rate cut next month, but Tokyo's Nikkei tumbled on a stronger yen following a hike by the Bank of Japan.
Calls for revenge at Iran funeral for Hamas chief Haniyeh
Iran held funeral processions on Thursday with calls for revenge after the killing in Tehran of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh in a strike blamed on Israel.
Iran holds funeral for Hamas chief Haniyeh
Iran held funeral processions on Thursday for Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh after he was killed in a strike in Tehran blamed on Israel.
Opposition calls Venezuelans to 'mobilize' as Maduro asserts victory
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado called Wednesday for supporters to "mobilize" after President Nicolas Maduro vowed to hold onto power following a widely disputed election.
Harris unchallenged as Democrats vote for White House nominee
Kamala Harris will be confirmed as the Democratic US presidential nominee in an electronic vote starting Thursday that replaces the fanfare of in-person balloting that usually kicks off the party's national convention.
Most stocks rise on Fed rate cut hope but strong yen batters Tokyo
Most equity markets rose Thursday after the Federal Reserve flagged a possible interest rate cut next month, but Tokyo's Nikkei tumbled on a stronger yen following a hike by the Bank of Japan.
Venezuela's Maduro says opponents should be locked up
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, facing mounting pressure to offer evidence his election victory was valid, said Wednesday that opposition leaders Maria Corina Machado and Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia should be imprisoned following deadly protests across the country.
Iran to hold funeral for Hamas chief Haniyeh
Iran was set to hold funeral processions on Thursday for Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh ahead of his burial in Doha after he was killed in a strike in Tehran blamed on Israel.
17-year-old charged with murder of 3 girls in UK knife attack
A 17-year-old male was charged on Thursday with the murder of three girls and the attempted murder of 10 more people in a knife attack at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class, UK prosecutors said.
Turkey's Erdogan condemns 'perfidious assassination' of Hamas chief
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday condemned the "perfidious assassination" in Tehran of his close ally and "brother" Haniyeh, the political leader of Islamist Palestinian movement Hamas.
Trump attacks Harris's racial identity, says she opted to 'turn Black'
Donald Trump suggested Wednesday that Vice President Kamala Harris had decided to "turn Black" for political gain, as he attacked his Democratic White House rival during a combative and inflammatory interaction with African American journalists in Chicago.
US stocks rise after Fed decision as yen, oil prices gain
Wall Street stocks rose Wednesday after the US Federal Reserve signaled it could cut interest rates as soon as September, while strong results from a key chip maker lifted semiconductor shares.
Venezuela's Maduro, Elon Musk battle it out online
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, whose claim to victory at the polls has been widely contested, is no friend of billionaire Elon Musk, and the feeling is clearly mutual, with their war of words escalating amid the political crisis in Caracas.
Under pressure, Venezuela's Maduro says willing to present poll results
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said Wednesday he was willing to share evidence of his election win, with international pressure mounting for him to back up a disputed victory that has sparked deadly protests.