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US-Iran fighting escalates with infrastructure targeted

Iran on Saturday struck infrastructure in the Gulf and threatened a "full-scale offensive" in retaliation for the seventh consecutive night of US strikes on the Islamic republic.

German lawmaker steps down over surrogate pregnancy controversy: party sources to AFP

A prominent figure in German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's centre-right party resigned his leadership post Saturday, party sources told AFP, amid controversy over his use of a surrogate mother in the US despite a ban on the practice in Germany.

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Iran counts ballots in vote seen favouring conservatives

Iran began counting ballots on Saturday after a vote for parliament and a key clerical body, with local media estimating a low turnout and conservatives expected to dominate.

UN says 'large' number shot in Gaza aid chaos

A UN team has reported seeing "a large number" of gunshot wounds among Gazans after Israeli troops opened fire near an aid convoy, an incident which highlighted near-famine conditions after nearly five months of war.

Navalny's mother visits grave after funeral draws thousands

The mother of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny visited his grave on Saturday, a day after thousands of Russians had risked arrest to pay tribute to the anti-corruption campaigner at his funeral.

War spurs anger over Israel military exemption for ultra-Orthodox

As Israelis are called up to join the war effort in Gaza, anger is mounting at the ultra-Orthodox community which has long been spared the compulsory military service required of most citizens.

Zelensky calls for more Western air defence systems to 'save lives'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday urged the West to deliver more air defence systems after five people were killed in the latest Russian strikes.

Europe battles powder shortage to supply shells for Ukraine

Hard-to-find gunpowder is hindering Europe's scramble to provide hundreds of thousands of shells for Ukraine's defensive effort against Russian invaders, with solutions only starting to emerge.

Biden hails Italian PM's Ukraine stance as US aid fears mount

President Joe Biden hailed Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's "unwavering" support for Ukraine Friday, as they held talks overshadowed by worries about the future of US aid for Kyiv.

'Last resort': Donors hope to offer Gaza lifeline with air drops

With the humanitarian situation in Gaza increasingly desperate, the United States said Friday that it would join some of its Arab and European allies in delivering emergency relief from the sky.

Hundreds gather at tributes to Navalny in cities around Europe

Admirers of Alexei Navalny staged tributes in cities around Europe as the Russian opposition leader was laid to rest in a cemetery in Moscow.

'Last resort': US to join in aid air drops to desperate Gaza

With the humanitarian situation in Gaza increasingly desperate, the United States said Friday it will join some of its Arab and European allies in delivering emergency relief from the sky.

Chad opposition says soldiers 'executed' leader ahead of election

Chad's main opposition on Friday accused junta soldiers of having executed its leader "at point blank range" in an assault on the party's headquarters ahead of a long-promised May election.

'Last resort': Donors mull air drops for aid to desperate Gaza

With the humanitarian situation in Gaza increasingly desperate, donors are considering delivering relief supplies from the sky, as the UN warns famine is "almost inevitable".

Lavrov in Turkey as Erdogan seeks Ukraine peace breakthrough

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Friday visited Turkey which has sought to revive Russia-Ukraine peace talks and ways to ensure safe navigation in the Black Sea.

Chad opposition claims soldiers 'executed' leader

Chad's main opposition party on Friday accused soldiers of having executed its leader "at point blank range" in an assault on its headquarters ahead of a long-promised May election.

EU queries Meta about ad-free subscriptions, 'shadow-banning'

The EU on Friday used new regulatory powers to query Meta about ad-free subscriptions to Facebook and Instagram as well as claims some voices are suppressed online in a phenomenon known as "shadow banning".

Biden hosts Italy's Meloni as Ukraine fears mount

President Joe Biden hosts Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the White House Friday, for talks dominated by worries about the future of US military support for Ukraine and the conflict in Gaza.

Trade deals elusive as WTO talks run beyond deadline

Negotiators were locked in a standoff Friday following overnight trade talks as a major WTO conference ran deep beyond its deadline with no clear deals in sight.

'We won't forget you!': Navalny mourners bid farewell

In a candle-lit Moscow church, mourners stood Friday in silence around the coffin of late opposition leader Alexei Navalny as thousands paid tribute outside.

Calls for probe, ceasefire follow Israeli gunfire near aid convoy

World leaders on Friday called for an investigation and a ceasefire nearly five months into the Gaza war, a day after dozens of desperate Palestinians were killed rushing an aid convoy.

'The person who you mentioned': How Navalny haunted Putin

Vladimir Putin never referred to Alexei Navalny by name yet the Russian leader's most significant domestic political opponent succeeded in haunting the Kremlin chief, though it remains to be seen how his influence will endure after his death.

Iranians vote in elections as conservatives expected to dominate

Iranians voted on Friday in elections for parliament and a key clerical body, amid fears of a low turnout and with conservatives expected to tighten their grip on power.

Global condemnation follows deadly Israeli gunfire near aid convoy

Global condemnation flowed on Friday after Israeli forces in war-ravaged Gaza opened fire as Palestinian civilians scrambled for food aid during a chaotic incident which the Hamas-run territory's health ministry said killed more than 100 people.

Dozens arrested at farmers' protest on Champs-Elysees in Paris

French police said Friday they had arrested 66 people at a farmers' protest on the Champs-Elysees in central Paris that blocked traffic during the morning rush hour.

Mourners brave arrest to attend Navalny's funeral

The funeral of late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is due to take place in Moscow on Friday, with mourners braving the risk of arrest to come and pay their respects.

S. Korean president urges unification efforts after Pyongyang threats

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol called Friday for the international community to back "unification efforts" after Pyongyang earlier this year declared Seoul its "principal enemy".

Hackers stole 'sensitive' data from Taiwan telecom giant: ministry

Hackers stole "sensitive information" including military and government documents from Taiwan's largest telecom company and sold it on the dark web, the island's ministry of national defence has said.

What to know about China's annual parliamentary meeting

Thousands of delegates from across China will convene in Beijing next week for the start of the country's annual legislative meetings known as the "Two Sessions".

Security, economy in focus at key China meetings

China's top officials hold an annual gathering next week, offering a rare window into the ruling Communist Party's thinking as it tightens its grip in the face of dire economic headwinds.

WTO ministers struggle to forge deals as talks go into overtime

World trade ministers were locked in disagreement on fisheries subsidies, agriculture and digital customs duties as a major WTO conference was extended beyond its scheduled deadline and into Friday.

Mexico election race heats up as two women vie for presidency

Campaigning officially begins Friday for elections likely to produce Mexico's first woman president -- a watershed for a nation with a long tradition of macho culture.

'How much time he's lost': Jailed US reporter's family waits for his return

Nearly a year since US journalist Evan Gershkovich was arrested in Russia on espionage charges, his parents are counting on a "very personal" promise from President Joe Biden to bring him home.

Trump and Biden trade barbs on rival US-Mexico border visits

Joe Biden and Donald Trump traded blame for America's immigration crisis as they made dueling visits to the US-Mexican border Thursday, putting the hot-button issue at the heart of their race for the White House in November.

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