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Israel says Lebanon strikes thwarted large-scale Hezbollah attack
Israel launched air strikes into Lebanon on Sunday, saying it had thwarted a large-scale Hezbollah attack while the Lebanese group said it had carried out its own raid to avenge a top commander's killing.
German police say Syrian suspect confesses to knife rampage
German police said Sunday that a Syrian man has given himself up and confessed to killing three people and wounding eight others in a knife rampage at a street festival.
Israel striking Lebanon to prevent 'large-scale' Hezbollah attack
The Israeli military launched pre-emptive strikes in Lebanon on Sunday after detecting preparations for "large-scale" attacks by the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah.
Israel says striking Lebanon to prevent 'large-scale' Hezbollah attack
The Israeli military announced early Sunday that it was conducting pre-emptive strikes in Lebanon after detecting preparations for "large-scale" attacks by the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah.
Putin played on Trump's ego, top adviser says in new book
Donald Trump was determined during his presidency to cozy up to Vladimir Putin despite Russia's interference in US democracy and objections by advisers, a former top aide claims in a new book, according to an excerpt published Saturday.
Zelensky vows more 'retribution' for Russia, POWs exchanged
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed more "retribution" against Russia on Saturday as he celebrated Independence Day near where his forces launched a surprise offensive into Russian territory two weeks ago.
Can Harris win back Michigan's crucial Muslim vote?
In key US swing state Michigan, Democratic voters of Arab and Middle Eastern heritage say Kamala Harris is going to have to win them back, after they were alienated by President Joe Biden's handling of Israel's military offensive in Gaza.
German police arrest suspected festival killer as IS claims attack
German police on Saturday arrested the suspected killer behind a knife rampage that left three people dead at a street festival, an attack claimed by the Islamic State group.
Venezuela opposition candidate issued summons over vote dispute
Venezuelan prosecutors have summoned opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia for questioning Monday as part of a criminal investigation following the country's disputed presidential election claimed by strongman Nicolas Maduro.
Venezuela prosecutors summon opposition candidate amid vote dispute
Venezuelan prosecutors have summoned opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia for questioning Monday as part of a criminal investigation following the country's disputed presidential election claimed by strongman Nicolas Maduro.
German police hunt festival knife attack suspect
German police on Saturday hunted a man who stabbed three people to death and wounded eight others at a street festival in the city of Solingen, with a terror motive for the attack "not excluded".
Tent demos turn West Bank eviction into rallying cry
Flanked by smartphone-wielding peace activists, members of an evicted Palestinian family marched onto land seized by armed Israeli settlers, shouting "Out! Out!" as they livestreamed the confrontation on Instagram.
Tent rallies turn West Bank eviction into rallying cry
Flanked by smartphone-wielding peace activists, members of an evicted Palestinian family marched onto land seized by armed Israeli settlers, shouting "Out! Out!" as they livestreamed the confrontation on Instagram.
North Korea condemns new US nuclear strategic plan report
North Korea vowed Saturday to advance its nuclear capabilities, reacting to a report that the United States had revised its own nuclear strategic plan.
As threats rise, Israelis turn to home bomb shelters
Israeli couple Aviva Pertzov and Jeff Lederer put off building a bomb shelter for years. But now, with rockets falling and threats rising, they are finally fortifying their home.
Philippines says China fired flares at its South China Sea plane
The Philippine government accused China on Saturday of firing flares at one of its aircraft as it flew patrols over the South China Sea this month.
Gaza doctors left in the dark as fuel shortages hit hospitals
In the dim corridors of Kamal Adwan Hospital in the northern Gaza Strip, mobile phone torches are now as essential as stethoscopes for doctors doing rounds without functioning generators.
Protesters' mass arrests leave Venezuelans in fear
Edward Ocariz was cooking lunch at his home in a Caracas slum when police stormed in.
Meta blocks Iran-linked hackers on WhatsApp, warns US campaigns
Meta said Friday it had warned US presidential campaigns to be wary after it discovered an Iran-linked hacking attempt using the WhatsApp messaging service.
US, European, Latin American nations reject Maduro vote certification
The United States along with countries in Europe and Latin America on Friday rejected the certification by Venezuela's Supreme Court of strongman Nicolas Maduro's widely questioned presidential reelection.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr suspends fringe White House bid, endorses Trump
Robert F. Kennedy Jr, scion of America's storied political clan, suspended his long shot presidential bid on Friday and endorsed Donald Trump, injecting a new dose of uncertainty into the White House race.
Harris pitches muscular foreign policy, and nuance on Gaza
Kamala Harris is making her pitch to voters as a muscular defender of US interests while aiming for nuance on the painful issue of Gaza -- hoping to cover vulnerabilities and to paint Republican Donald Trump as the more risky candidate on national security.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr suspends fringe White House bid
Robert F. Kennedy Jr, scion of America's storied political clan, suspended his long shot presidential bid on Friday and endorsed Donald Trump, injecting a new dose of uncertainty into the White House race.
US unveils sweeping sanctions targeting Russia's wartime economy
The United States unveiled sweeping sanctions Friday against almost 400 individuals and companies tied to Russia's war in Ukraine, expanding existing measures to curb Moscow over the invasion of its neighbor.
Russians mark year since Prigozhin's death with flowers, tributes
At a curbside tribute to Russian paramilitary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin in Moscow, just a few hundred metres from the Kremlin, streams of his supporters came Friday to lay bouquets of flowers.
Sudan talks close with progress on two safe aid routes
Talks on the devastating war in Sudan ended Friday without a ceasefire but with progress on securing aid access on two key routes into a country facing one of the world's worst humanitarian crises.
US says progress made at Gaza truce talks in Cairo
The United States said Friday progress had been made at the latest round of Gaza truce talks, after the presence of Israeli troops on the Egyptian border emerged as a major sticking point.
NATO base in Germany briefly raises security level after 'potential threat'
NATO said Friday it had lowered its security level at an airbase in western Germany after briefly raising it over an unspecified "potential threat".
Modi says 'firmly for peace' on historic Ukraine visit
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi used his first visit to Kyiv on Friday to again call for a diplomatic solution to more than two years of war with Russia, saying he stood "firmly for peace" in talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Top Biden advisor Sullivan to visit China as US elections loom
Jake Sullivan, President Joe Biden's national security advisor, will visit China next week in a new bid to manage tensions months before US elections, the White House said Friday.
UK PM tells China's Xi he hopes for 'honest' discussions
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer told Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday he hoped they could have "honest" discussions about thorny issues as they held the first call between leaders of the countries in over two years.
NATO base in Germany raises security level over 'potential threat'
German police said Friday they were helping bolster security at a NATO airbase in the west of the country which has raised its security level over an unspecified "potential threat".
Hamas official slams Israeli 'refusal' of Gaza deal over border troops
A Hamas official on Friday accused Israel's prime minister of refusing to agree to a final truce accord for Gaza, where the presence of Israeli troops on the Egyptian border remained a major sticking point.
Bracing for war: Lebanese hospitals ready emergency plans
In Lebanon's biggest public hospital, nurses are busy honing their life-saving skills as the spectre of all-out war looms, 10 months into intensifying clashes between Hezbollah and Israel over the Gaza war.
Modi meets Zelensky on historic Ukraine visit
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelenksy on a historic visit to Kyiv on Friday, where he is pushing for a solution to end more than two years of war with Russia.
Harris and Trump race to US election photo finish
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump set out Friday on the final 10-week sprint to election day, with the Democrat surging after an electrifying speech accepting the Democratic Party nomination.
Macron kicks off tense talks on new French government
French President Emmanuel Macron was Friday to begin a round of thorny consultations with political leaders, hoping to cobble together a viable ruling coalition after last month's inconclusive election.
Indian PM Modi visits Ukraine to advocate peace
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Kyiv on Friday for talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky on a historic visit in which he is expected to push a settlement to end the war with Russia.
Harris vows 'new way forward' for America as she accepts nomination
Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic presidential nomination in Chicago on Thursday before a rapturous crowd, pledging a "new way forward" and warning that Donald Trump will take America backward if he wins November's blockbuster election.