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Restrictions expose Ukraine's Starlink dependency in Russia war: observers

Restrictions reported by Ukraine on its use of the US satellite internet system Starlink have exposed Kyiv's reliance on the technology for both offensive and defensive operations in its fight against Russia'a invasion, analysts and observers say.

Sally Rooney books cannot be sold in UK amid Palestine Action ban: publisher

Irish author Sally Rooney can no longer sell her books in the UK because of her support for the activist group Palestine Action, her publisher Faber said Wednesday.

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US and S. Arabia clash in public over oil cut, Russia

The United States and Saudi Arabia traded barbs Thursday over last week's OPEC+ oil output cut, with Washington accusing Riyadh of knowingly boosting Russian interests.

Meet Simone Tebet, kingmaker in Brazil's presidential runoff

A little-known woman senator has emerged as kingmaker in Brazil's knife-edge presidential runoff.

Braving rocket attack, Iraqi MPs elect new state president

Despite a rocket attack on Baghdad's Green Zone, Iraqi lawmakers Thursday elected a new president in hopes of ending a year of political gridlock and violence in the war-scarred nation.

Africa's longest oil pipeline takes shape in Niger

Chinese and Nigerien workers haul giant steel pipes over mounds of earth as heavily armed soldiers keep guard.

Ukraine could extradite Russians to ICC: prosecutor

Ukraine could extradite Russian war crimes suspects to the International Criminal Court (ICC) even though Moscow is not a member, the tribunal's prosecutor said on Thursday.

Stocks slump after key US inflation data

Equities fell sharply on Thursday after data showed US inflation jumped more than expected in September.

Far-right veteran elected Italian Senate speaker

Ignazio La Russa, who was elected speaker of the Italian senate Thursday, is a veteran of the far-right who collects fascist memorabilia as a hobby.

Italy parliament in rocky step towards new government

Italy's parliament met for the first time Thursday since the far-right won elections last month, a rocky first step in the process of forming a government, with tensions running high.

'Shelf-life of a lettuce': Truss's nightmare on Downing Street

British Prime Minister Liz Truss has had the shortest of political honeymoons since taking over from Boris Johnson.

UK PM faces fresh political woes after difficult MPs meeting

Embattled British Prime Minister Liz Truss faced fresh woes on Thursday after a prominent Conservative party insider said some of her own MPs were considering a push to replace her with two former rivals.

Cologne's mega mosque to start calling Muslims to prayer

Germany's largest mosque will for the first time broadcast the call to prayer on Friday after city authorities in Cologne gave the go-ahead for a pilot project, under strict limits.

Protest-hit Iran accuses US of 'destablisation' plot

Iran's president Thursday accused arch-enemy the United States of seeking to destabilise the Islamic republic, which has been rocked by nearly a month of women-led protests sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini.

Ukraine allies pledge air defence, Russia inches towards Bakhmut

Ukraine on Thursday was getting pledges from its Western allies for more powerful air defence systems, as the country was reeling from days of devastating and punitive Russian missile attacks.

Italy parliament meets in step towards new government

Italy's parliament meets for the first time Thursday since the far-right won elections last month, a key step in the process of forming a government.

Five things to know about China's Communist Party Congress

China's Communist Party will on Sunday open its 20th Party Congress, the country's most important political meeting, which is held once every five years.

China's Xi on course for historic third term at zero-Covid Congress

China's 20th Communist Party Congress, which begins on Sunday, is expected to deliver President Xi Jinping a historic third term in control of a country his zero-Covid policy has closed off from much of the rest of the world.

Septet of PMs do battle in snap Vanuatu poll

Vanuatu held a snap general election Thursday, with six former prime ministers and crisis-hit incumbent Bob Loughman battling for votes in the Pacific archipelago nation.

Crisis-hit Iraq makes latest bid to elect president

Lawmakers in crisis-hit Iraq meet Thursday for their fourth attempt this year to elect a state president and break a year-long gridlock marred by deadly violence that has deepened economic woes.

North Korea says it has tested and deployed 'tactical nuke' cruise missiles

Kim Jong Un supervised the launch of two long-range cruise missiles, state media said Thursday, adding that the weapons were equipped to carry tactical nukes and had already been deployed to North Korean army units.

Fledgling union efforts at Amazon, Starbucks dig in for long fight

Recent unionization drives at Starbucks and Amazon have lifted morale in the US labor movement, but organizers have yet to transform election victories into material change.

Meet the feisty woman kingmaker in Brazil's presidential runoff

A feisty and little-known woman senator has emerged as kingmaker in Brazil's very close presidential runoff.

Ukraine claims new gains, welcomes Western air defence pledge

Ukraine said Wednesday it reclaimed more territory from Russia in the south and welcomed a Western pledge to deliver anti-missile systems to Kyiv "as fast as we can" after days of intense Russian missile strikes.

North Korea test-fires long-range strategic cruise missiles: state media

North Korea has test-fired a pair of long-range strategic cruise missiles, with leader Kim Jong Un hailing another successful display of the country's tactical nuclear strike capability, state media reported Thursday.

UN General Assembly condemns Russia 'illegal annexation' of Ukraine land

The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday overwhelmingly voted to condemn Russia's annexation of parts of Ukraine after Moscow vetoed a similar effort in the Security Council.

Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones to pay nearly $1 bn for school shooting lies

A US jury ordered far-right conspiracy theorist Alex Jones on Wednesday to pay nearly $1 billion in damages for falsely claiming that the deadly 2012 Sandy Hook elementary school shooting was a "hoax."

G7, IMF vow to support Ukraine after Russia strikes

The G7 and IMF pledged their steadfast financial support to Ukraine on Wednesday as the country reels from Russian missile strikes and needs billions of dollars in monthly aid.

US offers help for troubled Haiti but cautious on troops

The United States on Wednesday offered new help to Haiti in combatting the Caribbean nation's spiraling security and health crises, but made clear it was reluctant to send troops for a proposed international force.

Brussels backs Bosnia for EU candidate status

The European Commission on Wednesday said it was recommending that EU countries give Bosnia candidacy status to join the bloc.

Western allies vow to get air defence to Ukraine 'as fast as can'

International backers of Ukraine vowed on Wednesday to deliver new air defences "as fast as we can", as Kyiv pressed them to bolster protection against Russia's missile blitz.

US team discusses help for troubled Haiti but cautious on troops

US officials on Wednesday held talks in Haiti on requests for international intervention to combat spiraling insecurity but President Joe Biden's administration indicated reluctance over sending US troops.

Finance chiefs mull Ukraine aid, Russia oil price cap at IMF talks

Global finance chiefs were expected to discuss a proposed price cap on Russian oil and support for Ukraine on Wednesday as the conflict takes center stage during the IMF's annual meetings.

Brussels recommends Bosnia for EU candidate status