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EU parliament roiled by graft probe linked to China's Huawei
A new graft scandal rocked the European Parliament after police carried out raids Thursday in Belgium and Portugal, detaining multiple suspects in a probe into suspicions of corruption under the guise of lobbying, for the benefit of Chinese tech giant Huawei.
Syria leader signs constitutional declaration, hailing 'new history'
Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa on Thursday hailed the start of a "new history" for his country, signing into force a constitutional declaration regulating its five-year transitional period and laying out rights for women and freedom of expression.
UK police extend North Sea crash captain's detention
The captain of a cargo ship that struck a tanker and sparked a massive blaze in the North Sea will be held in custody for a further 36 hours, UK police said Thursday.
Trump threatens huge tariffs on European wine, other alcohol
US President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to impose 200 percent tariffs on wine, champagne and other alcoholic products from European Union countries, in retaliation against the bloc's planned levies on US-produced whiskey.
New corruption scandal roils EU parliament
A new graft scandal rocked the European Parliament on Thursday after police carried out several raids in Belgium and Portugal, detaining multiple suspects as part of a probe into corruption masqueraded as lobbying.
Israel attack on Gaza IVF clinic a 'genocidal act': UN probe
A United Nations investigation concluded Thursday that Israel carried out "genocidal acts" in Gaza through the destruction of its main IVF clinic, maternity facilities and other reproductive healthcare facilities.
Trump threatens 200% tariff on wine, champagne from France, other EU countries
US President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to impose 200-percent tariffs on wine, champagne and other alcoholic products from France and other European Union countries in retaliation against the bloc's planned levies on US-produced whiskey.
Pope marks 12 years in job in hospital and with future uncertain
Pope Francis marked 12 years as head of the Catholic Church on Thursday, seemingly out of danger after a month in hospital but with his health casting a shadow over his future.
Trump slammed for using 'Palestinian' as slur against top Democrat
US President Donald Trump has been condemned by Jewish and Muslim groups for using the term "Palestinian" as a slur in an attack on the country's highest-ranking elected Jewish official.
Belgium carries out raids in EU parliament corruption probe
Belgian police on Thursday raided several addresses in the country as part of a probe into alleged corruption "under the guise of commercial lobbying", prosecutors said.
Hospitalised pope marks 12 years in job with future uncertain
Pope Francis marks 12 years as head of the Catholic Church on Thursday, seemingly out of danger after a month in hospital but with his health casting a shadow over his future.
Cocaine Canyon: Inside Colombia's guerrilla-run micro-state
Drug-running guerrillas have repelled military efforts to retake a slice of southwest Colombia -- a virtual microstate where the rifle rules.
Games industry still a hostile environment for many women
Five years on from a first wave of harassment scandals that rocked the world of gaming, multiple women working in the industry tell AFP they have seen or experienced sexism in the workplace, fearing economic hardship in the sector will lead to backsliding.
Parents of murdered UK-Pakistani girl appeal life terms
A UK court on Thursday will hear the appeals of the father and stepmother of a murdered British-Pakistani girl, who were jailed for life after killing the child following years of torture.
Argentine football fans clash with police at pensions march
Argentine police fought running battles on Wednesday with hundreds of football fans and anti-austerity marchers, during a weekly protest by pensioners in Buenos Aires.
One of Guatemala's most wanted drug suspects caught in Mexico
One of Guatemala's most wanted drug fugitives was captured in Mexico and handed over to his country to face likely extradition to the United States, authorities said Wednesday.
Duterte says he is 'responsible' as ICC takes him into custody
Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte said he was "responsible" as the International Criminal Court took him into custody Wednesday to face charges of crimes against humanity over his war on drugs.
Harvey Weinstein's lawyer calls for 'fresh eye' at sex crimes retrial
A lawyer for disgraced Hollywood movie producer Harvey Weinstein called Wednesday for him to be given a "fresh eye" when he is retried for rape and sexual assault.
Duterte lands in the Netherlands to face ICC charges
A spokesman for the International Criminal Court confirmed that former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte had arrived Wednesday in the Netherlands to face charges of crimes against humanity over his war on drugs.
Plane thought to transport Duterte to ICC arrives in Netherlands
A plane believed to be carrying Rodrigo Duterte landed in The Netherlands Wednesday, as the former Philippines president prepared to face International Criminal Court charges over his deadly war on drugs.
Captain of cargo ship in North Sea crash is Russian
The detained captain of a cargo ship which struck a tanker chartered by the US military is a Russian national, the owners of the container vessel said Wednesday, as questions lingered over the cause of the rare North Sea crash.
'Humiliated': Palestinian victims of Israel sexual abuse testify at UN
Palestinians who say they suffered brutal beatings and sexual abuse in Israeli detention and at the hands of Israeli settlers testified about their ordeals at the United Nations this week.
Captain of cargo ship in North Sea crash is Russian: vessel owner
The arrested captain of a cargo ship that hit a stationary tanker in the North Sea causing a huge blaze is a Russian national, the ship's owner told AFP Wednesday.
AI chatbot helps victims of digital sexual violence in Latin America
Two women from Mexico and Ecuador who spent years fighting to be recognized as victims of online sexual violence have inspired an artificial intelligence chatbot that helps others facing abuse.
Pope 'stable', out of imminent danger as talk turns to return home
Pope Francis remains stable after almost four weeks in hospital with pneumonia, the Vatican said on Tuesday, declining to speculate on when he might go home, the day after doctors indicated he was no longer in danger.
Far-right Romania politician loses appeal against presidential vote ban
Romanian far-right politician Calin Georgescu on Tuesday lost an appeal against a decision barring him from standing in the country's presidential election re-run, as hundreds protested outside the court.
Ex-Philippine president Duterte bound for Hague after ICC arrest over drug war
A plane carrying former Philippines leader Rodrigo Duterte left Manila bound for The Hague on Tuesday night following his arrest on an International Criminal Court warrant tied to his deadly war on drugs, President Ferdinand Marcos said.
Pope out of danger, talk turns to return home
Pope Francis was reported to be in good spirits Tuesday after the Vatican declared he was out of danger and could even be discharged in the near future after almost one month in hospital with pneumonia.
Spain near end of four-year drought: weather agency
A drought that has parched fields and prompted water restrictions in Spain since 2021 could be over soon thanks to recent abundant rainfall, national weather agency AEMET said on Tuesday.
Nigeria moves gingerly to tame Africa's biggest crypto market
Nigerian authorities are warily moving to regulate Africa's largest cryptocurrency market in long-delayed efforts to create legal certainty in a field still fraught with fraud and volatility.
Catching the world's most wanted: the ICC's impossible task
The arrest on Tuesday of former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte, by police acting on an International Criminal Court warrant tied to his deadly war on drugs, marks a success for the ICC, which has been struggling for almost 23 years against a lack of recognition and enforcement power.
Hong Kong pro-democracy social worker convicted over 2019 clash
A Hong Kong social worker was found guilty of rioting during the city's 2019 democracy protests, with the court on Tuesday rejecting her claim of being a mediator and ruling that she encouraged people to resist police.