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Barred from elections, Russia's anti-war party vows to fight on

When 18-year-old Karina learnt the party she supported ahead of her first parliamentary election in Russia was barred from contesting, she was shocked -- but also surprised by what happened next.

Cambridge academic in plagiarism row publishes memoir

Black British academic Jason Arday, who has been at the center of a row over alleged plagiarism and racism, published his memoir in the United States on Tuesday, days after resigning from Cambridge University.

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Oil prices higher, stocks flat ahead of inflation report

Oil prices bounced around in choppy trading and stock markets were little changed Tuesday as investors awaited a key inflation report and weighed progress on re-opening the Strait of Hormuz.

Orban-critic ex-judge becomes Hungary president after predecessor ouster

Andras Baka, a former supreme court chief and critic of Viktor Orban who was fired during the ex-premier's time in power, on Tuesday became Hungary's next head of state, saying a "new Hungary" could not be built on "revenge".

Israel demolishes home of slain Palestinian involved in deadly West Bank clash

Israeli forces on Tuesday demolished the home of a Palestinian who died in July in the most lethal clash in months in the occupied West Bank, residents and the army told AFP.

Oil prices jump as US-Iran deal hopes falter

Oil prices rose and stock markets mostly fell Tuesday as hopes that the United States and Iran would soon reach a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz faded, fanning inflation fears.

Ethiopia's Tigray rebel authorities condemn army drone strikes

Rebel authorities in Ethiopia's Tigray region on Tuesday accused the federal government of carrying out deadly drone strikes in the northern region, denouncing "a serious escalation" amid fears of a new war.

Ukraine says Russia fired N. Korean missiles in deadly attack

Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least nine people overnight and wounded dozens, Kyiv said Tuesday, accusing Moscow of launching North Korean missiles in the raid.

Oil prices jump further as hopes for Hormuz deal fade

Oil prices extended a strong rally Tuesday as hopes for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz fade, fanning fresh inflation fears and ramping up bets on at least one US interest rate hike this year.

Russian barrage on Ukraine kills 9, wounds dozens

Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least nine people overnight and wounded dozens, authorities said Tuesday, after Kyiv warned that Moscow had received more ballistic missiles from North Korea.

Hungary parliament to elect Orban-critic judge as president

Hungarian lawmakers on Tuesday are expected to elect former supreme court chief Andras Baka, who was fired under ex-premier Viktor Orban, as the country's next head of state.

Oil prices rise further as hopes for Hormuz deal fade

Oil prices extended hefty gains Tuesday as hopes for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz fade, fanning fresh inflation fears and ramping up bets on at least one US interest rate hike this year.

One year after Putin-Trump summit, 'spirit of Anchorage' dissipated

In the year since Donald Trump hosted Vladimir Putin on US soil for a summit designed to broker an end to Russia's offensive on Ukraine, the diplomatic initiative has fizzled out and the conflict has escalated.

Farage vs Count Binface: What to know about UK snap poll

Hard-right UK politician Nigel Farage will be fighting for his parliamentary seat Thursday, going head-to-head with parody candidate Count Binface in snap polls.

Torment of Afghan fathers as daughters deprived of education

Father after father AFP spoke to in Afghanistan about the education ban that stops their daughters going beyond primary school choked up in despair.

Trump order pushes for overhaul of childhood vaccine schedule

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday pushing for a rethink of school vaccine mandates and repeating calls for the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine to be separated into three individual shots.

Trump insists Netanyahu relationship 'very good' despite Gaza rift

President Donald Trump insisted on Monday that his relationship with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is "very good" despite the Israeli leader's rejection of a US-led Gaza plan.

'Dreams disappear' as Gaza students await evacuation to Italy

Dozens of Gaza students who won scholarships to universities in Italy are still waiting to be evacuated due to bureaucratic red tape, leaving qualified students in a deadly conflict zone, AFP has found.

Ex-Thai MP shoots dead local official over money row

A former Thai MP on Monday shot dead a local government official in broad daylight over a financial dispute before being arrested and confessing to journalists at the police station.

US, South Korea to drill for new threats from North

South Korean and US forces will hold major joint drills next week simulating combat against North Korean troops battle-hardened by deployment in the Russia-Ukraine war, an exercise spokesman said Monday.

Indian students step up exam protests in Jharkhand

Indian students marched towards the state assembly in Jharkhand on Monday, escalating protests over alleged irregularities in government recruitment examinations, with several students also on hunger strike.

Five things to know about Zambia ahead of the presidential vote

Copper-rich Zambia, once a byword for sovereign debt distress, heads to the polls Thursday in an election that will test whether President Hakainde Hichilema has convinced voters his economic reforms are paying off.

Who are the main contenders in Zambia's presidential vote?

An incumbent, two former ministers and a veteran journalist are among 14 candidates vying to become Zambia's next president in Thursday's election.

Zambia vote to test Hichilema's economic record

Zambians vote Thursday in a closely watched presidential election that will test whether recent economic gains can offset frustration over the high cost of living in one of Africa's most stable democracies.

Syria says reached deal with Moscow on fate of Russian bases

Syria said on Sunday that it reached a deal with Russia on the fate of its two bases in the country, which Moscow once used to provide military support to ousted leader Bashar al-Assad during the Syrian civil war.

Netanyahu rejects Gaza plan in new break from Trump

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday rejected a US-led Gaza plan endorsed by Hamas, putting distance between himself and President Donald Trump as he tries to shore up his base ahead of close elections.

Kurdish PKK criticises Turkey bill on fate of its fighters

Outlawed Kurdish group the PKK on Sunday criticised a proposed Turkish law setting out the fate of its fighters after disarmament, a day before parliament prepares to consider it.

Five dead in new Russia, Ukraine strikes

Russian strikes killed two people and wounded dozens across Ukraine overnight Saturday and Sunday, while a Ukrainian drone attack killed three people in Russia's Belgorod region.

Bodies hanging from bridge revive violence in once-calm town in Mexico

Horrific drug violence plagued the Mexican state of Zacatecas for years, until relative calm set in. Then one morning in July this small town woke up to find five bodies dangling from a bridge -- a grim calling card that showed the bloodshed never really left.

Iran Guards say won't reopen Hormuz without US meeting Tehran's demands

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Sunday that they would not reopen the Strait of Hormuz until the United States complied with a list of demands, including paying compensation for war damage.

Iran Guards say won't reopen Hormuz without US meeting all Tehran's conditions

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Sunday they would not reopen the Strait of Hormuz, vital to the world economy, until the United States met Tehran's conditions set out the day before, including compensation for war damages.

South Korea FA apologises after sex scandal adds to controversies

South Korea's under-fire football association has apologised over a series of controversies ranging from accusations of using unfair practices to appoint a coach to allegations that it provided sexual entertainment for foreign referees.

Iran issues demands for reopening of Hormuz

Iran set preconditions on Saturday for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, including compensation for war damages, complicating a potential deal to open the waterway essential to the world economy.

Japan nuclear debate unnerves proponents of pacifism

As Japan marks the anniversary of the 1945 atomic bombs, its leaders are pushing for a renewed debate on nuclear weapons in a challenge to the nation's long-time pacifist stance.

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