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Trump arrives for US 250th birthday speech after storm delay

US President Donald Trump arrived hours late Saturday for his much-hyped speech on America's 250th birthday, after severe weather forced the temporary evacuation of thousands of spectators.

Trump pushes ahead with US 250th birthday speech after storm delay

US President Donald Trump said he would deliver a much-hyped speech in Washington on Saturday to mark America's 250th birthday "no matter what" after severe weather forced the temporary evacuation of huge crowds of spectators.

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Ukraine needs $411 bn for reconstruction, recovery: World Bank

Ukraine's reconstruction and recovery needs have grown to $411 billion, just over a year since Russia's invasion, the World Bank said Wednesday.

Kenya's Ruto seeks to reassure investors after protests

Kenya's President William Ruto on Wednesday vowed to rein in "impunity" and sought to reassure investors in the wake of violent opposition protests against his government.

Brazil police thwart plot to murder, kidnap officials

Brazilian police on Wednesday rounded up participants in an alleged conspiracy to assassinate and kidnap public figures, including an ex-judge, authorities said.

Trump jury reconvenes, New York on edge over likely indictment

A grand jury was set to reconvene in New York on Wednesday as it weighs whether to charge ex-president Donald Trump over hush money paid to a porn star.

10 Yemeni troops killed as new fighting clouds peace efforts

At least 10 soldiers were killed in renewed fighting in Yemen, military sources told AFP on Wednesday, despite diplomatic efforts to halt the long-running war in the Arab world's poorest country.

EU unveils 'right to repair' rules to cut tech waste

The EU's executive arm proposed new rules on Wednesday that would force manufacturers to allow customers to have broken products repaired, in a bid to cut the number thrown out.

Rohingya sceptical of Myanmar refugee return offer

Rohingya refugees said Wednesday they doubted Myanmar was offering a genuine return to their homeland, as a spokesman for the country's military junta said it would begin welcoming back members of the persecuted minority as soon as next month.

France's Macron defiant on pension reform despite uproar

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday defiantly vowed to push through a controversial pensions reform, saying he was prepared to accept unpopularity in the face of sometimes violent protests.

Spain lawmakers reject far-right no-confidence motion

Spanish lawmakers on Wednesday roundly rejected a no-confidence motion against socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez brought by the far-right Vox party and fronted by an 89-year-old former communist.

Zelensky visits Ukraine army positions near Bakhmut

President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday that he visited military positions near the frontline town of Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine, the scene of the longest and bloodiest battle since Russia's invasion.

Surprise jump in UK inflation deals new cost-of-living blow

British inflation unexpectedly accelerated in February, official data showed Wednesday, deepening a cost-of-living crisis and pressuring the Bank of England to hike interest rates further despite global markets turmoil.

Uganda leader urged to reject 'appalling' anti-LGBTQ bill

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni faced calls Wednesday from the United Nations and rights groups to reject an "appalling" anti-gay bill passed by parliament.

Kingmaker party gives tacit backing to Erdogan rival in polls

Turkey's main pro-Kurdish party said Wednesday it would not field a presidential candidate in May elections, giving tacit support to Recep Tayyip Erdogan's secular rival in the crucial vote.

Rohingya sceptical of Myanmar refugee return overture

Rohingya refugees said they doubted Myanmar was offering a genuine return to their homeland, after Wednesday's conclusion of an official visit to Bangladesh ostensibly aimed at jumpstarting a stalled repatriation agreement.

UK govt appeals for help finding family of black WWII veteran

UK government leaders appealed Wednesday for relatives of one of the country's last black veterans of World War II to come forward after he died alone and apparently childless.

Ethiopia parliament removes rebel Tigray party from terror list

Ethiopia's parliament on Wednesday removed the rebel Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) from an official list of terrorist groups, a key step in the peace process following the two-year conflict in the country's north.

Macron breaks silence in bid to defuse pensions crisis

French President Emmanuel Macron is to make Wednesday his first public comments on the crisis sparked by his government forcing through a pensions overhaul, which has sparked violent protests and questions over his ability to bring about further change.

UK inflation unexpectedly accelerates

British inflation unexpectedly accelerated in February, data showed Wednesday, deepening a cost-of-living crisis and pressuring the Bank of England to hike interest rates despite global markets turmoil.

Defiant Johnson faces UK parliament grilling over Covid 'Partygate'

Britain's former prime minister Boris Johnson re-enters the bear pit of parliamentary inquisition on Wednesday for a grilling about "Partygate" that could decide his political future.

New York holds breath over expected Trump indictment

With barricades set up near Trump Tower and police on high alert, New York was holding its breath Wednesday for the likely indictment of Donald Trump, but the timing remained uncertain.

Macron seeks fresh start after bruising pensions fight

President Emmanuel Macron will go live on television Wednesday, hoping to heal deep divisions across France caused by a brutal fight over his pensions reform that has dented his popularity.

'Guns and Roses': Bulgaria arms trade booms on Ukraine war

With its huge munitions factories and endless rose fields, Kazanlak in central Bulgaria has been really living up to its "Guns and Roses" nickname since Moscow invaded Ukraine.

Greece election to be held in May under shadow of rail disaster

Greece's elections will be held in May, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced on Tuesday, three weeks after the country's deadliest rail disaster sparked protests and piled pressure on his conservative government.

Inter-American court to hear first abortion rights case

For the first time in its history, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACHR) will hear a case this week about the legality of denying a woman access to abortion services.

China diplomatic offensive lays down new challenge for US

Few expect Chinese President Xi Jinping's diplomacy to yield breakthroughs on the Ukraine war. But in Washington, there are fears Beijing may succeed elsewhere -- in winning credibility on the world stage.

End of truce: Colombia kills two cartel members, captures one

The Colombian army said Tuesday it had killed two members of the infamous Gulf Clan drug cartel and captured one of its bosses as operations resumed after the government called off a ceasefire.

'Vampiric' water use leading to 'imminent' global crisis, UN warns

Humanity's "lifeblood" -- water -- is increasingly at risk around the world due to "vampiric overconsumption and overdevelopment," the UN warned in a report, published hours ahead of a major summit on the issue was set to begin Wednesday.

'Unlimited possibilities': Key takeaways from Putin-Xi summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted Chinese leader Xi Jinping for two days of closely-watched talks on Monday and Tuesday.

Uganda's parliament passes tough anti-gay bill

Uganda's parliament on Tuesday passed sweeping anti-gay legislation which proposes tough new penalties for same-sex relationships, following a highly charged and chaotic session.

Spain needs more transparency over Pegasus: EU lawmakers

Spain needs more transparency over the Pegasus spyware hacking scandal, a European Parliament committee said Tuesday at the end of a two-day fact-finding mission to Madrid.

Biden protects two giant US wilderness areas

President Joe Biden on Tuesday designated two giant wilderness areas in Nevada and Texas as national monuments and said a new marine sanctuary could be created in the Pacific.

Erdogan pledges to ease Iraq's water shortage

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan pledged Tuesday to step up the flow of water along the Tigris River to drought-stricken Iraq for one month.

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