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US hits Iranian island, says war cost at $37.5 bn

The US military struck Iran's Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, after President Donald Trump warned he was "not finished" with a war that has already cost Washington $37.5 billion.

Extreme heatwave grips Tunisia as wide power cuts fuel frustration

In Tunisia long power outages across the country have added to the strain of an intense heatwave, with temperatures as high as 49C, leaving many fearing for their livelihoods.

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Solomon Islands voters go to polls with China's influence in focus

Solomon Islanders began voting Wednesday in an election that could reshape regional security, with citizens effectively choosing if their Pacific nation will deepen ties with China.

Biden blasts Trump on trip to childhood home

Joe Biden made a campaign trip to his beloved birthplace Tuesday in Scranton, Pennsylvania, where he unleashed a blistering condemnation of Donald Trump as the tycoon languished in court.

Trial judge warns Trump over intimidation, seven jurors picked

The judge in Donald Trump's historic criminal trial on Tuesday warned the Republican presidential hopeful against intimidating jurors as seven panelists were chosen with unexpected speed following questioning by both sides.

Canada budget woos young voters, asks rich to pay more

The government of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday unveiled a federal budget that seeks to woo young voters while asking the wealthy to pay higher taxes.

US House leader faces backlash over Ukraine, Israel aid proposal

The fate of US aid to Ukraine hung in the balance Tuesday as House Speaker Mike Johnson faced potential revolt from within his Republican party over his complex plan to renew the long-delayed funding along with fresh assistance for Israel.

Anxiety over Middle East hits stocks in Europe, Asia

European equities tumbled Tuesday after Israel's army chief vowed a response to Iran's attack on his country, while Wall Street stocks meandered before finishing virtually flat.

Peru defends release of ex-president Fujimori

Peru has defended its decision before a human rights court to free ex-president Alberto Fujimori from prison after he only served part of a 25-year sentence for crimes against humanity.

Thousands rally in Georgia as parliament debates 'foreign influence' law

Georgian lawmakers on Tuesday agreed an early draft of a controversial "foreign influence" bill, sparking fresh street protests against the legislation criticised for mirroring a repressive Russian law.

Canada budget forecasts 'soft landing' in 2024, avoiding recession

Canada is expecting a "soft landing" this year and will avoid a recession due to slightly improved growth despite relatively high interest rates weighing on the economy, the government's federal budget said Tuesday.

Biden returns to his roots in contrast with on-trial Trump

Joe Biden drew a stark contrast between himself and Donald Trump Tuesday, taking his reelection bid to his beloved Pennsylvania birthplace as the tycoon languishes in court and off the campaign trail.

'Disgrace' of a trial: Trump strains on New York courtroom leash

Donald Trump could not have made his stance clearer: he would rather be anywhere else than in a New York courtroom Tuesday, on trial for business fraud.

Will Israel have to choose between Iran retaliation and Gaza assault?

Israel has vowed to respond to Iran's unprecedented attack and to send troops into Gaza's overcrowded Rafah area in its war against Hamas, but experts say it cannot achieve both goals simultaneously.

Split among Colombia guerrillas strikes blow to peace talks

A top rebel commander has pulled out of Colombia's peace negotiations amid a split in one of the most powerful guerrilla groups in the country, the government said Tuesday.

Donor nations pledge over $610 mn for crisis-hit Ethiopia

Countries on Tuesday pledged more than $610 million to address the "critical" humanitarian situation in Ethiopia, where more than 21 million people need aid and a dire food crisis is deepening.

Macron recalls dark side of French WWII history in resistance tribute

President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday hailed the heroism of members of the World War II Resistance based on a remote Alpine plateau, but also remembered the "errors" of French collaborationist forces who sided with the Germans against them.

Row erupts as Brussels orders shutdown of right-wing meet

Brussels authorities set off a political firestorm Tuesday by ordering the shutdown of a controversial gathering of hard-right European politicians, in a move denounced by the Belgian prime minister as "unacceptable".

Historic Trump trial shifts to grilling of potential jurors

Prosecutors began grilling prospective jurors in Donald Trump's historic criminal trial Tuesday, kicking off a grueling process in which both sides will look to weed out biased panelists.

UN says $1bn in aid urgently needed for crisis-hit Ethiopia

The UN appealed Tuesday for pledges to address the "critical" humanitarian situation in Ethiopia, where more than 21 million people need aid and a dire food crisis is deepening.

Middle East on edge after Israel vows 'response' to Iran attack

Israel and Iran traded threats on Tuesday after Tehran's first ever direct attack on its arch foe sharply heightened regional tensions as the Gaza war ground on with no truce in sight.

'Scranton Joe:' Biden campaign returns to blue-collar roots

Joe Biden loves nothing more than peppering speeches with references to his blue-collar roots in Scranton, Pennsylvania. On Tuesday, his reelection campaign is taking him right to the heart of that political mythology with a hometown visit.

Israel artist shuts Biennale show until ceasefire, hostages freed

The artist representing Israel at the Venice Biennale called Tuesday for a ceasefire in the war with Hamas and said her exhibit would remain closed until the hostages were released.

US, China defense chiefs hold first talks in nearly 18 months

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with his Chinese counterpart Dong Jun via video teleconference Tuesday, the Pentagon said, in the first substantive talks between the superpowers' defense chiefs in nearly 18 months.

Anxiety over Middle East hits global stocks

Global markets mostly sank Tuesday after Israel's army chief vowed a response to Iran's attack on his country.

Brussels orders shutdown of right-wing meet targeted by protests

Brussels authorities on Tuesday ordered the shutdown of a controversial gathering of hard-right European politicians, after it was targeted by online protesters and bumped from its first two choices of venue.

UN says $1 billion aid urgently needed for crisis-hit Ethiopia

The UN appealed Tuesday for pledges to address the "critical" humanitarian situation in Ethiopia, where more than 21 million people need aid, and a dire food crisis is deepening.

Scholz urges China to use Russia 'influence' to end Ukraine war

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Tuesday he had urged Xi Jinping to press ally Russia to end its "senseless" war in Ukraine and that the Chinese President had agreed to back a peace conference in Switzerland.

Middle East on edge after Israel vows 'response' to Iran strikes

Israel and Iran traded threats after Tehran's first ever direct attack on its arch foe sharply heightened Middle East tensions and as the Gaza war ground on with no truce in sight.

Olympics ceremony on Seine 'very probable' option

The Paris Olympics' chief organiser Tony Estanguet said on Monday an opening ceremony on the river Seine was the "very probable" option, after French President Emmanuel Macron said it could be moved to a stadium.

'Go home': Overtourism sparks backlash in Spain

Anti-tourism movements are multiplying in Spain, the world's second most visited country, prompting authorities to try and reconcile the interests of locals and the lucrative sector.

'Bad for business': Gulf states scramble to avert wider war

Gulf states are grappling with the widening Middle East conflict as hostilities between Iran and Israel threaten their security and ambitious plans to reshape their economies.

Israel pledges response to Iran strikes as allies push restraint

Israel's armed forces chief has vowed to respond to Iran's unprecedented attack against the country, even after appeals for restraint poured in from world leaders fearing wider regional conflict.

US envoy visits DMZ on heavily-fortified Korea border

The US ambassador to the United Nations visited the heavily-fortified border between North and South Korea Tuesday, urging Pyongyang to return to talks as global enforcement of UN sanctions stumbles.

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