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US turns 250 with Trump center stage

The United States celebrated its 250th birthday on Saturday with parades, flyovers and fireworks to come, as President Donald Trump stamped his mark on the landmark anniversary in a deeply divided nation.

Tens of thousands rally in France against sexual violence

Tens of thousands of people demonstrated in several French cities Saturday to protest against sexual violence, the latest manifestation of outrage that has been sparked by the rape and killing of an 11-year-old girl.

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'Nowhere to hide': Anti-gay crackdown grips East Africa

Arnold came out as gay years ago, but last month, the Kenyan guitarist removed a rainbow flag from his Twitter profile, fearing for his safety as a new wave of virulent homophobia sweeps East Africa.

Honduras to start diplomatic ties with China, in blow to Taiwan

Honduras will establish diplomatic ties with China, President Xiomara Castro said Tuesday, a move that would result in the severing of longstanding official ties with Taiwan.

Honduras to establish diplomatic ties with China

Honduras will establish diplomatic relations with mainland China, President Xiomara Castro said Tuesday, a move that would result in the severing of longstanding official ties with Taiwan.

Australian subs deal could have 'deadly' consequences: former PM

A former Australian prime minister on Wednesday rubbished the country's landmark nuclear-powered submarines deal, saying it unnecessarily targeted China and could have "deadly consequences".

Protesting Dutch farmers eye gains in elections

Dutch voters go to the polls in local elections on Wednesday, with a party of angry farmers posing a challenge to Prime Minister Mark Rutte and his climate change plans.

Ecuador, Argentina in diplomatic row over fugitive ex-minister

A diplomatic spat between Ecuador and Argentina escalated Tuesday after it was revealed that a convicted former cabinet minister, who had been living in the Argentine embassy, had escaped Quito to Venezuela.

Africa pays the price as China and Russia muscle in

China and Russia are bolstering their presence in Africa to tap its rich natural resources, analysts say, amid grave warnings from UN agencies the world's poorest countries face accumulating crippling debts.

In troubled Libya, young robotics fans see hope in hi-tech

Youssef Jira, a fresh-faced 18-year-old in a hoodie, has big ambitions in a Libyan society where youthful creativity has long been sacrificed to dictatorship and violence.

White phosphorus munitions fired in eastern Ukraine: AFP

White phosphorus munitions were fired on Tuesday from Russian positions on an uninhabited area by the town of Chasiv Yar in eastern Ukraine, AFP journalists saw.

Russian jet causes American drone to crash over Black Sea: US

A Russian fighter jet on Tuesday dumped fuel on an American drone over the Black Sea and then collided with it, causing the drone to crash, the US military said, slamming the manoeuvre as "reckless".

Blinken in Ethiopia to push peace accord as US returns from cold

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived late Tuesday in Ethiopia on a bid to support the peace process after a brutal two-year civil war, and renew ties with a longtime ally.

Eviction looms in Kyiv for Orthodox monks from Russian-linked Church

Orthodox monks from Kyiv's 11th-century Pechersk Lavra monastery are fighting eviction by the Ukrainian government because of their church's links with Russia.

Russian jet causes US drone to crash over Black Sea: US military

A Russian fighter jet on Tuesday dumped fuel on an American drone over the Black Sea then collided with it, causing the drone to crash, the US military said.

'Like an animal': replica of Navalny's cell set up in Paris

A small concrete box marked with the word SHIZO (punishment cell in Russian) in giant red letters sits incongruously next to a 13th-century church just behind the Louvre museum in Paris.

In Iraq, Saddam's ageing superyachts a legacy of excess, war

Frozen in time for 20 years, two superyachts lie at the confluence of Iraq's Tigris and Euphrates rivers, bearing witness to the false glories of former dictator Saddam Hussein.

Trump rival DeSantis says backing Kyiv not key for US

Protecting Ukraine is not "vital" for the United States, likely presidential candidate Ron DeSantis said, underscoring that the top two Republican contenders don't see Russia's invasion of Kyiv as a foreign policy priority.

Spain's Crown Princess Leonor to start military training

Spain's Crown Princess Leonor will begin three years of military training in September as she prepares to one day take the throne, the government said Tuesday.

Paris 2024 chief says IOC has 'last word' on Russian inclusion

The head of the Paris Olympics organising committee Tony Estanguet said in an interview to mark 500 days before the start of the Games that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) would have the "last word" on whether athletes from Russian and Belarus will be allowed to compete next year.

EU unveils electricity reforms to reduce price spike threat

The EU laid out plans Tuesday to make electricity bills "less dependent" on fossil fuel costs, to limit the risks of price hikes like those seen after Russia invaded Ukraine.

EU parliament looks to tighten lobbying rules for ex-MEPs

The European Parliament is pushing to stop former members from lobbying legislators for six months after leaving office, in response to a bribery scandal that has rocked the EU.

Pakistan police use water cannon in attempt to arrest Imran Khan

Pakistan riot police on Tuesday used water cannon and tear gas to push back supporters of former prime minister Imran Khan who have gathered outside his house to prevent officers from arresting him.

'No need to worry': Odds drop newly-found asteroid will hit Earth

The chances have plummeted that a newly-discovered asteroid with the potential to wipe out a city will hit Earth on Valentine's Day 2046, the European Space Agency said on Tuesday.

Armenia raises peacekeeper 'problems' with Putin, fears escalation

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said Tuesday he had complained to President Vladimir Putin about "problems" with Russian peacekeepers in Nagorno-Karabakh, warning of an escalation in the restive Caucasus region.

Diplomatic push sparks little hope for ending DR Congo insurgency

Another failed ceasefire, a UN call for talks nobody seems to want, and a new influx of foreign soldiers: despite a flurry of diplomatic efforts there appears little chance a fresh insurgency in eastern DR Congo will stop any time soon.

Mahsa Amini not forgotten in Iran six months after death

Six months ago this week, Mahsa Amini was arrested for allegedly flouting Iran's strict dress code for women. Within days she was dead, sparking the country's biggest protests in years.

Philippines, US to hold largest ever joint war games: officials

The Philippines and the United States will hold their largest ever joint military exercises next month, Philippine and US officials said Tuesday, as the longtime allies seek to counter China's growing regional influence.

Ukraine grain deal talks ongoing after Russian proposal: UN

Consultations to prolong a vital Ukrainian grain exports deal are continuing, the UN said Tuesday, after a Russian proposal for just a 60-day extension cast doubt over its fate.

Bling and beamers: Pakistan politicians' gift trove revealed

Pakistan politicians and government officials received a treasure trove of gifts from foreign dignitaries over the past two decades including more than 150 Rolex watches, bullet-proof BMW cars and a 21-karat gold crown, newly released records show.

Taiwan unveils portable attack drone as China tensions rise

Taiwan unveiled its first portable attack drone on Tuesday, an unmanned aerial vehicle similar to a US model used in Ukraine's fight against Russia, as China steps up military pressure on the island.

China warns AUKUS allies on 'path of error and danger' with subs pact

China warned on Tuesday that Australia, Britain and the United States were treading a "path of error and danger" after they unveiled a nuclear-powered submarines deal.

Pakistan Taliban kill policemen guarding census team

Two Pakistani policemen were killed while guarding teams collecting census data in separate attacks claimed by the local Taliban, police said Tuesday.

SVB's demise: Why didn't US bank regulators see it coming?

With hindsight, there were warning signs ahead of last week's spectacular collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, missed not only by investors, but by bank regulators.

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