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Brent falls below $75 as Nasdaq drops for 3rd straight day

Oil prices retreated Wednesday to their lowest levels since the start of US-Iran war while tech shares continued to show weakness on a mixed day for global stocks.

'New rules': life in world epicentre of jihadist terror

The epicentre of global jihadism is today firmly planted in Africa's Sahel, where extremists are steadily expanding beyond the rural areas where they first sprang roots, killing thousands, roiling governments and sowing terror.

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US to give $3 bn in military aid as Ukraine marks 6 months of war

The United States will announce $3 billion in fresh military aid to Kyiv on Wednesday as Ukraine marks its independence day as well as the six-month anniversary of the Russian invasion.

Global stocks fall as Euro hits new 20-year low

Global stocks were down Tuesday as the euro dove to a new two-decade low against the dollar and traders waited nervously for news on the next US interest rate hikes.

Argentina's Kirchner goes on offensive over graft trial

Argentina Vice-President Cristina Kirchner on Tuesday launched a long and politically charged defense against corruption charges, for which prosecutors have asked that she face 12 years in jail and a lifetime ban from politics.

US says Iran eased demands for nuclear deal

The United States said Tuesday that Iran has agreed to ease key demands that had held up the revival of a 2015 nuclear deal, with all eyes on what President Joe Biden in turn is offering.

Ready or not? Italy's Meloni launches vote campaign

Far-right leader Giorgia Meloni on Tuesday launched her campaign to become Italy's first female prime minister in September elections, rallying supporters by asking: "I'm ready -- the question is, are you?"

'Christian mother' guides Italy's far-right to brink of power

As a youth activist she praised Mussolini, but as leader of the far-right Brothers of Italy, Giorgia Meloni has sought to detoxify her country's post-fascist movement -- and has brought it to the brink of power.

Turkey warmly welcomes Abbas after restoring Israel ties

Turkey said Tuesday that its restoration of full diplomatic relations with Israel did not mean a shift in Middle Eastern allegiances as it warmly welcomed Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas.

Finland's 'partying PM' apologises for controversial pic

Finland's prime minister Sanna Marin apologised on Tuesday for a controversial photo taken at her residence, less than a week after the 36-year-old sparked criticism with a video of her partying.

Euro hits new 20-year low as recession looms ever larger

The euro dived to a new two-decade low against the dollar and European stock markets fell Tuesday as weak economic data raised fears of recession amid an energy crunch.

Six months on, Russians divided on Ukraine conflict

For some it was "necessary", for others it is a source of "sadness" -- six months after Moscow launched its offensive in Ukraine, many Russians remain divided over the conflict.

UK spies accused over arrest of Sikh blogger in India

Human rights groups on Tuesday said UK intelligence agencies may have shared information with India that led to the arrest and torture of a Sikh blogger from Scotland.

'We are alive': Mariupol footballers stay strong as season begins

As Ukraine's football season kicked off on Tuesday despite the ongoing Russian invasion, players from a Mariupol club are hoping to do their devastated city proud after a dramatic escape from their home.

Najib sent to jail after Malaysia top court upholds sentence in 1MDB scandal

Malaysia's highest court Tuesday upheld former prime minister Najib Razak's 12-year jail sentence for corruption in the 1MDB financial scandal, a decision analysts said could slam the door to a political comeback.

Channel migrant crossings hit new 24-hour record: UK govt

The number of people crossing the Channel to the UK from northern France in small boats has hit a new high, the government in London said on Tuesday.

Term-limit row leaves Thai PM facing calls to quit

A legal showdown that could oust embattled Thai Prime Minister Prayut Cha-O-Cha reaches the country's constitutional court this week, threatening fresh political turmoil for the kingdom just months before national elections.

UN split over ban on Taliban officials' travel

Members of the United Nations Security Council remained divided Monday over whether to exempt some of Afghanistan's Taliban officials from a travel ban, diplomatic sources said.

Argentina prosecutor seeks 12 yrs jail for VP Kirchner in graft trial

Argentina's public prosecutor on Monday asked that Vice President Cristina Kirchner be sentenced to 12 years in prison and disqualified from public office for alleged corruption during her two terms as president.

Stocks slide as traders mull Fed outlook

World stocks sank Monday and the dollar rallied on concern the Federal Reserve will stick to its interest rate-hiking plans to combat steep inflation.

Russia accuses Ukraine over car bomb assassination

Russia on Monday accused Ukraine over the assassination of the daughter of a leading hardliner, as Kyiv said nearly 9,000 of its soldiers had been killed since Moscow launched its invasion.

US says it is not delaying Iran nuclear talks

Washington denied Monday suggestions it is stalling a potential agreement to resurrect the Iran nuclear deal after a "final" draft was circulated, but said outstanding questions remain.

Emperor Pedro I's heart returns to Brazil for 'state visit'

Nearly two centuries after it was cut from his corpse and stashed in formaldehyde, the heart of Emperor Pedro I, who declared Brazil's independence from Portugal, returned Monday for politically charged commemorations of the South American nation's 200th birthday.

Germany's Scholz looks to Canada as energy supplier

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Monday met with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Canada to firm up access to new energy supplies as his country moves to quickly end its reliance on Russian oil and gas.

The Dugins: Media-savvy far-right Russian prophets

Alexander Dugin, an ultranationalist intellectual dubbed "Putin's Rasputin", and his daughter Daria -- who died in a car bombing on Saturday -- had a strong media presence, but their influence on the Kremlin is a matter of debate.

Stocks slide as traders mull Fed outlook, gas price spike

World stocks sank Monday and the dollar rallied on concern the Federal Reserve will stick to its interest rate-hiking plans to combat runaway inflation.

Finnish PM tests negative in drug test taken to 'clear suspicion'

Finland's prime minister received a negative result in a drug test which she took to "clear up suspicions" after a video of the 36-year-old partying sparked criticism, her office said Monday.

Nearly 9,000 Ukrainian troops killed so far, says Kyiv

Nearly 9,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed since Russia invaded, the country's top military officer said Monday, as Moscow accused Kyiv over the assassination of the daughter of a leading hardliner.

Sri Lanka faces international censure over arrests

Sri Lanka's new government came under international censure Monday over the use of tough anti-terror laws to detain protesters who forced Gotabaya Rajapaksa to step down from the presidency last month.

Markets mostly drop as traders mull Fed outlook, gas price spike

World stocks mostly sank Monday and the dollar rallied on concern the Federal Reserve will stick to its interest rate-hiking plans to combat runaway inflation.

Pakistan opposition warns Khan arrest would be 'red line'

Pakistan opposition leaders warned Monday that authorities would cross a "red line" if they arrested former prime minister Imran Khan after he was reported under the anti-terrorism act for comments he made about the judiciary.

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai to face no-jury trial

Jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai will face a no-jury court when he goes on trial under a new Beijing-imposed national security law, AFP has learned.

Somalia PM vows accountability over deadly hotel siege

Somalia's prime minister pledged that the government will be held accountable over the deadly Mogadishu hotel siege by Al-Shabaab jihadists whom he branded "children of hell".

Released Azovstal soldier recounts his ordeal

In contrast to festive summer crowds around him in central Kyiv, Vladyslav Zhaivoronok has a grim story to tell about the defence of Mariupol, the injuries he suffered and his weeks in captivity.

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