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Exiled Russians mourn Navalny, blame Putin for 'murder'
Prominent Kremlin critics and ordinary Russians in self-exile blamed President Vladimir Putin for the "murder" of opposition leader Alexei Navalny Friday.
Zelensky set for French security deal after 'historic' German pact
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Paris on Friday to sign a security pact with France, having earlier secured a deal with Germany hailed by Chancellor Olaf Scholz as a "historic step" anchoring support for Kyiv in its raging battle against Russia.
Biden says Putin and 'his thugs' responsible for Navalny death
US President Joe Biden directly blamed Russian leader Vladimir Putin on Friday for the reported death of Alexei Navalny in prison, describing the Kremlin critic as a "powerful voice for the truth."
Rodgers says Israel striker Abada could leave Celtic as pressure mounts
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers says Israel international Liel Abada could leave the Scottish champions on loan following pro-Palestinian demonstrations by some of the club's fans.
S.African opposition leader vows to evict ruling ANC
South Africa's main opposition leader on Friday denounced the idea of a coalition with the ruling African National Congress (ANC), the party poised to lose its outright majority this year in an historic election battle.
Egypt building 'enclosure' for displaced Gazans in Sinai: report, NGO
Egypt is constructing a walled camp in the Sinai Peninsula to receive displaced Palestinian civilians from the Gaza Strip, a US media report and an Egyptian human rights monitor said on Friday.
Ukraine says withdraws from position south of embattled Avdiivka
Ukraine said Friday it was pulling back from a position on the southern outskirts of frontline city Avdiivka, a main target for Moscow ahead of the second anniversary of the Russian invasion.
Top Kremlin critic Navalny dies in prison
The Kremlin's most prominent critic Alexei Navalny died Friday in an Arctic prison, said Russian authorities, announcing his death a month before an election poised to extend Vladimir Putin's hold on power.
Blinken to pay first trips to Brazil, Argentina as Lula leads G20
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken next week pays his first official visits to Brazil and Argentina, the State Department said Friday, as he looks for common ground with the Latin American powers' independent-minded leaders.
In Israel's northern hills, all eyes look to Lebanon
On a clear day, the view south from Safed, high in the mountains of northern Israel, stretches uninterrupted across orange groves and orchards to the Sea of Galilee.
Egypt building 'enclosure' for displaced Gazans in Sinai: report
Egypt is building a walled camp in the Sinai Peninsula to receive Palestinians displaced from the besieged and bombarded Gaza Strip, according to a US media report on Thursday.
Alexei Navalny: daring opposition leader who died behind bars
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who died in an Arctic prison on Friday, leveraged social media and fatigue with the Kremlin to rise to prominence.
Zelensky signs 'historic' security pact with Germany
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a security deal with Germany on Friday in Berlin, hailed by Chancellor Olaf Scholz as a "historic step" amid Kyiv's raging battles against Russia.
In Gaza's shadow, sanctions target West Bank settlers
Israeli settler Ely Federman probably doesn't know it yet, but he is under international sanction.
Myanmar villagers pick through rubble of homes devastated by war
A towering golden Buddha watches over families sifting through the wreckage of their homes in a northern Myanmar village as they grieve for all they have lost in heavy artillery and air strikes.
Ukraine reinforces embattled Avdiivka amid 'fierce' fighting
Ukraine said Friday it was sending more reinforcements to the frontline city of Avdiivka, a main target for Moscow ahead of the second anniversary of the Russian invasion.
Thousands seek to quit Myanmar after military service announcement
More than 1,000 people lined up at the Thai embassy in Yangon on Friday as young people sought to leave Myanmar after the junta said it would impose military service.
Ukraine says 'fierce' fighting inside symbolic frontline town
Ukraine said Friday there was fierce fighting in the beleaguered frontline city of Avdiivka that has become a main Russian target ahead of the second anniversay of its invasion.
UK Conservatives suffer double election defeat to Labour
Britain's ruling Conservative Party on Friday lost two more parliamentary seats to Labour in by-elections, dealing an ominous new blow to embattled Prime Minister Rishi Sunak ahead of a full national vote.
Prabowo cruising to Indonesia presidency halfway through count
Indonesian Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto was on course to win the archipelago's presidential poll by a wide margin, official tallies showed Friday with more than half of votes counted.
EU must double Ukraine aid, as US turns off the taps: institute
The European Union will have to double its military support to Ukraine to fill a gap left by the United States after months of blockage of new aid by Congress, a research institute that monitors assistance said on Friday.
99 journalists killed in 2023, 77 in Gaza war: report
Seventy-seven of the 99 journalists killed in 2023 were killed in the Israel-Hamas war, making the last 12 months the deadliest for the media in almost a decade, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Thursday.
Prabowo leads Indonesia race by wide margin with half votes counted
Indonesian Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto was on course to win the archipelago's presidential election by a wide margin, election commission results showed Friday, with 50 percent of votes counted.
Senegal constitutional body overturns presidential vote delay
Senegal's Constitutional Council on Thursday overturned the postponement of this month's presidential election, a historic decision that opens up a realm of uncertainty for the traditionally stable West African nation.
Russia developing 'troubling' anti-satellite weapon: White House
Russia is developing an anti-satellite weapon that is a cause for concern for the United States but poses no direct threat to people on Earth, the White House said on Thursday.
China urges firms not to be 'blinded by lies' over Xinjiang rights record
China on Thursday urged companies not to be "blinded by lies" about its rights record in Xinjiang, after German automaker Volkswagen said it was discussing the future of its activities in the troubled region.
Biden to host feuding Polish leaders as Ukraine concerns mount
US President Joe Biden will host Poland's squabbling premier and president next month, the White House said Thursday, to shore up solidarity for Ukraine's fight against the Russian invasion.
Farmers head to Rome's Circus Maximus in latest protest
More than 1,000 farmers staged a fresh protest in Rome on Thursday, including driving tractors onto the city's ancient chariot-racing stadium as part of a weeks-long campaign echoed across European capitals.
White House to brief lawmakers after Russia nuclear space reports
US President Joe Biden's national security chief will brief top lawmakers Thursday after they warned of a "serious" threat reportedly involving a Russian bid to build a space-based nuclear capability.
Trump threats spark new nuclear arms debate in Germany
Two years after its about-turn on defence policy in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Germany is starting to rethink another national taboo: nuclear weapons.
Trump faces critical hearings ahead of criminal trials
Donald Trump returned to court in Manhattan on Thursday where he is seeking to dismiss charges of covering up hush money payments that lie at the heart of what could be the first criminal trial of a former US president.
Ukraine reinforces 'critical' frontline town
Ukraine has rushed soldiers to the embattled eastern town of Avdiivka, surrounded on three sides by Russian forces, where the military said the situation was "extremely critical".