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ECB President Christine Lagarde to step down in February 2027

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde will step down in February 2027, months before her term expires in October next year, the Frankfurt-based institution said Thursday.

A year on, Tanzanians mourn election massacres in 'state of terror'

A year after Tanzania's bloody election, many remain traumatised by the violence, while government critics live in fear of abduction and arbitrary arrest, or facing treason and terrorism charges.

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Four shot dead near West Bank settlement

Four people were shot dead Tuesday near a settlement in the occupied West Bank, Israeli officials said, a day after an army raid left six Palestinians dead.

Latin America bank eyes finance 'umbrella' role for Amazon rainforest

With eight countries sharing the Amazon, the Inter-American Development Bank wants to play a central role as an "umbrella" organisation coordinating climate-related projects in the vulnerable rainforest.

UN Palestinian refugee agency warns of cash shortage

The head of the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees warned Tuesday that a funding squeeze could jeopardise access to basic services for millions.

Eyeing China, EU bolsters its armoury to tackle economic risks

The EU will arm the bloc with tougher tools to confront economic security risks and be more "assertive", the European Commission said on Tuesday, as Brussels seeks to muscle up against rivals Russia and China.

EU proposes 50 bn-euro package to support Ukraine

Brussels on Tuesday asked EU member states to back a 50-billion-euro ($55 billion) package to support Ukraine over the next four years, as part of a boost to the bloc's budget.

China urges closer ties as Germany looks beyond Beijing

China's premier on Tuesday urged closer cooperation with Germany to shore up a struggling global economy, at a time when the European export powerhouse is seeking to reduce its reliance on the Asian giant.

Nigerian president names new security chiefs

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has appointed new military and security chiefs in the latest in a flurry of key decisions after being sworn in last month.

US and China eye stability but base hollow for next crisis

The United States and China looked to set up a safety net for their intensifying rivalry during a visit to Beijing by Secretary of State Antony Blinken, but the trip achieved only general promises and no breakthroughs on hoped-for military talks and flashpoint issues.

Inside a US abortion clinic director's post-Roe odyssey

As a first-year college student from the Minneapolis suburbs, Tammi Kromenaker was proudly anti-abortion, at one point slapping a "God is pro-life" bumper sticker on her dormitory room wall.

Eyeing China, EU to unveil plans to combat economic risks

The EU will on Tuesday detail the economic security risks facing the bloc and new tools Brussels can use as it seeks to muscle up against rivals Russia and China.

Foreign media attack UK Tories over conference charges

Hundreds of foreign media groups including AFP on Tuesday accused Britain's Conservatives of undermining press freedom by imposing charges on journalists to cover their annual conference.

UK MPs approve report censuring ex-PM Johnson over 'Partygate'

British MPs on Monday voted overwhelmingly to remove ex-prime minister Boris Johnson's parliamentary pass as they approved a damning report that found he lied to parliament about Covid lockdown-breaking parties.

$1.5 bn pledged to curb Sudan's slide into 'death and destruction': UN

Donors at a UN conference on Monday pledged close to $1.5 billion to combat the humanitarian crisis in Sudan and help its neighbours host refugees fleeing the fighting.

Uganda arrests three over horrific school massacre

Uganda has arrested three people over last week's attack on a school in the remote west of the country that killed 41 people, a senior official in the area told AFP on Monday.

France pledges to combat 'overtourism'

Faced with surging numbers of visitors to historic landmarks and natural treasures, France wants to put a lid on the tourist crowds that flood in each year -- though officials recognise it won't be easy.

What does the UN high seas treaty mean for protecting the ocean?

The world's first international treaty to protect the high seas, adopted by the United Nations on Monday, contains landmark tools for the conservation and management of international waters.

Sudan spiralling into destruction, says UN chief

Sudan is descending into death and destruction at an unprecedented speed, UN chief Antonio Guterres said Monday as he urged donors to step in and curb the unfolding catastrophe.

Navalny's 'extremism' trial won't be public: Russia

A Russian court ordered Monday that the trial for Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny be held behind closed doors as he faces extremism charges that could see his time in prison extended for decades.

France's Macron, Italy's Meloni seek to smooth frayed ties

President Emmanuel Macron will Tuesday hold talks in Paris with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, the French presidency said, as both sides seek to smooth a series of disputes that have frayed ties since she took the reins of Italy's government last year.

Top Palestinian militants hold talks in Iran

The leaders of Palestinian militant groups Islamic Jihad and Hamas held talks Monday with top Iranian officials in Tehran as deadly violence flared in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.

China, US see progress in Blinken visit but close no gaps

Chinese leader Xi Jinping said Monday he saw headway in the strained relationship with the United States on a rare visit by Secretary of State Antony Blinken, but the rival powers remained at odds over their core disputes.

Five Palestinians killed as Israel deploys helicopters in West Bank

Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank killed five Palestinians including a militant on Monday, in a raid that saw seven Israeli security personnel wounded and rare helicopter fire.

Guard fatally stabbed outside Brazil embassy in Tunisia

An attacker fatally stabbed a security guard on Monday outside Brazil's embassy in Tunis before being shot and arrested, the Tunisian Interior Ministry said.

Thai election commission ratifies vote results

Thailand's Election Commission on Monday confirmed the results of last month's vote, in which the pro-democracy opposition trounced the army-backed parties that have ruled the kingdom for nearly a decade.

UK lawmakers set to judge ex-PM Johnson over 'Partygate'

British MPs will cast their judgment on Monday on a damning report that found ex-prime minister Boris Johnson lied to parliament about lockdown-breaking parties.

Sudan truce holds on second day as donors set to meet in Geneva

An international donors' conference is set to begin in Geneva on Monday for Sudan, where a ceasefire was holding but the UN says the humanitarian situation is worsening after two months of war.

Nepal capital bans Indian films in protest of Hindu movie

The mayor of Nepal's capital launched a ban Monday on the screening of hugely popular Indian films after a movie inspired by the ancient Hindu epic Ramayana sparked controversy.

Red Cross says Azerbaijan has blocked Karabakh access

The Armenian branch of the Red Cross said Monday that Azerbaijan was blocking access to Nagorno-Karabakh, as concern grows over the humanitarian situation in the restive region.

Xi says China, US 'made progress' in Blinken visit

President Xi Jinping said the United States and China had "made progress" on a number of issues Monday as he hosted US Secretary of State Antony Blinken for talks in Beijing.

Xi meets Blinken in Beijing

President Xi Jinping hosted Antony Blinken for talks in Beijing on Monday, capping two days of high-level discussions between the US secretary of state and Chinese officials.

Xi holds talks with Blinken in Beijing

President Xi Jinping hosted Antony Blinken for talks in Beijing on Monday, capping two days of high-level talks by the US secretary of state with Chinese officials.

EU, Kenya reach trade deal in boost to Brussels' Africa ties

The European Union and Kenya signed a trade deal Monday in a coup for Brussels as it seeks deeper economic ties with Africa in the face of competition from China.

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