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Daytime Russian attacks kill seven in Kyiv
Russian strikes on Kyiv during the day killed seven people on Friday, including a 14-year-old boy, local authorities said, as Ukraine's leader disclosed that Donald Trump had approved licences for Patriot air-defence systems.
Trump, Xi end summit long on pomp, but short on progress
US President Donald Trump took Chinese leader Xi Jinping to see the founding documents of American democracy on Friday, capping a state visit full of pomp and pageantry but with no major breakthroughs.
Russia not preparing for conflict with Europe, Putin says
Russia is not preparing for "any kind" of conflict with Europe, President Vladimir Putin said Friday, following warnings from some European NATO members of potential Russian attacks on the alliance's territory.
Trump, Xi inspect founding documents of US democracy to close summit
US President Donald Trump took Xi Jinping to see the founding documents of American democracy on Friday as the Chinese leader's state visit wrapped up with more pageantry but limited progress.
UN refugees chief warns conditions in W.Sahara 'deteriorating'
The United Nations' top official for refugees warned on Friday that conditions for long-displaced people in Western Sahara were getting worse and that their humanitarian needs were starkly underfunded.
Suspected Paris killer of Argentine rugby star begs forgiveness
The suspected killer of former Argentine rugby international Federico Martin Aramburu, who was gunned down after a dispute in a Paris brasserie in March 2022, on Friday asked forgiveness from the victim's family as the trial concluded.
UN Security Council condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia
The United Nations Security Council on Friday condemned escalating attacks on Saudi Arabia by Yemeni Houthi rebels in a rare show of unity from the UN's top body.
Oil prices fall on cautious hopes for US-Iran progress
Oil prices retreated Friday on reports of potential overtures to ending the US-Iran war, which helped support stock prices after a volatile week as investors tracked geopolitical tensions.
US 'must choose' whether to end war: Iran president
It is for the United States to choose whether to end its war in Iran as Tehran does not wish to continue fighting, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said in a US television interview aired Thursday.
Pope warns against losing humanity in AI-driven 'paradise of machines'
Enthusiastic crowds started to gather in France's capital on Friday to see Pope Leo XIV, after he warned against losing humanity in a "paradise of machines" as concern grows about artificial intelligence.
Pope warns against losing humanity in 'paradise of machines'
Pope Leo XIV on Friday warned against losing humanity in a "paradise of machines", after church bells rang and thousands gathered to welcome him to France amid worldwide concern over the dangers of artificial intelligence.
Pope arrives in France on first state visit in 18 years
Pope Leo XIV arrived in France on Friday for the Vatican's first state visit to the European nation in 18 years, with artificial intelligence, young believers and the continent's future near the top of his agenda.
Internet disrupted in Ethiopia as conflict rages
The internet was disrupted in northern Ethiopia on Friday, online monitor Netblocks said, as conflict raged between the federal government and Tigray rebels, while AFP confirmed connection difficulties.
Rebellious Afghan taxi drivers defy ban on music
Taxi drivers in Afghanistan are turning on the tunes in their cars, defying a ban imposed by the Taliban government despite the fear of getting caught by morality police.
Canadian capital to rename 'Trump Ave'
Canada is answering US President Donald Trump's obsession with renaming things by unveiling a name change of its own -- Trump Avenue in Ottawa will soon be history.
Pope heads to France on first state visit in 18 years
Pope Leo XIV flies to France on Friday for the Vatican's first state visit to the European nation in 18 years, with artificial intelligence and young believers near the top of his agenda.
Trump hosts Xi for state dinner as pomp masks tensions
US President Donald Trump hosted Chinese leader Xi Jinping for a lavish state dinner at the White House on Thursday, after a day of pomp and ceremony that masked deep tensions between the rival superpowers.
Hollywood stars among 100 arrested in NY anti-Netanyahu protest
Movie star Susan Sarandon and "Hacks" actress Hannah Einbinder were among a reported 100 people detained by police in New York on Thursday as they broke up a protest against the Israeli prime minister.
Israel's Netanyahu denounces enemies, allies in fiery UN speech
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, facing a difficult reelection campaign at home, delivered a fiery UN speech Thursday assailing enemies and allies alike -- and sparking uproar in the chamber.
Guyana urges Venezuela at UN to respect ICJ's ruling on Essequibo region
Guyanese President Irfaan Ali urged Venezuela before the UN General Assembly on Thursday to respect the International Court of Justice's forthcoming decision over the Essequibo region, an oil-rich territory that Caracas has claimed for decades.
Hollywood stars among arrests in NY anti-Netanyahu protest
Movie star Susan Sarandon and "Hacks" actress Hannah Einbinder were among people detained by police in New York as they moved in to break up a protest against Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday.
Xi sets red lines for Trump despite lavish White House welcome
Xi Jinping told Donald Trump on Thursday that Beijing and Washington must peacefully manage their superpower rivalry, as the US president gave his Chinese counterpart a lavish welcome to the White House.
Israel policies threaten 'life and existence' of Palestinians, Abbas says
Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas said at the UN on Thursday that Israeli policies no longer just jeopardized a two-state solution but were now threatening the "very life and existence" of his people.
Morocco's ruling coalition dominates low-turnout parliament election
Morocco's ruling coalition dominated parliamentary elections, provisional results on Thursday showed, in a poll marked by low turnout and an improved showing for the Islamist opposition.
Zelensky broke confidentiality with North Korea POWs disclosure: South's president
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky broke a confidentiality agreement by disclosing that Ukraine had sent North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea, Seoul's president said on Thursday.
What's behind the Pakistani strikes on Afghanistan?
Airstrikes that hit Afghanistan's border area and the key city of Kandahar are a clear warning from Pakistan to the country's supreme leader, analysts told AFP.
Hundreds protest for return of Nobel peace laureate Machado to Venezuela
Hundreds of protesters demanded the return of exiled opposition figure and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado to Venezuela, AFP observed at a demonstration in Caracas on Thursday.
Xi and Trump call for peace in lavish White House state visit
Xi Jinping called Thursday for the United States and China to manage their superpower rivalry and keep AI under human control as President Donald Trump gave his Chinese counterpart a lavish welcome at the White House
CNN, MS NOW, Politico request court hearing after White House access denied
CNN, MS NOW and Politico requested an urgent court hearing on Thursday after their reporters were barred from the White House despite a judge's order that their access be restored.
Trump welcomes Xi to White House, touting agreement on AI
Donald Trump welcomed Chinese leader Xi Jinping to the White House on Thursday for a pageantry-filled summit, as the US president sought to set the agenda by saying both sides agreed no new controls are needed on fast-evolving AI technology.
CNN, MS NOW, Politico say reporters still barred from White House
CNN, MS NOW and Politico said their reporters were barred from entering the White House on Thursday despite a court ordering that their access be restored.
Trump welcomes Xi to Washington with lavish praise
Donald Trump will host Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the White House on Thursday for a day full of pageantry, as the US president sought to set the agenda by saying that both sides agreed no new controls were needed on fast-evolving AI technology.