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US fines Bank of America $1.2 bn for anti-money laundering violations

The US Treasury Department said Tuesday that it is imposing penalties of more than $1.2 billion on Bank of America, citing "violations of anti-money laundering and sanctions laws."

Trump ousts Greece ambassador over ethics scandal

US President Donald Trump forced his ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle out of the administration on Tuesday, amid allegations that she sought money from one of his supporters and accepted lavish hospitality from wealthy Greek businessmen.

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Trump bans Canadian alcohol in new trade war salvo

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday escalated his trade war against Canada, banning imports of alcohol and various products and raising tariffs on others, with the conflict showing no sign of abating.

ECB meets, weighing a tricky balance between savers and spenders

The European Central Bank is widely expected to raise its key interest rate after a two-day meeting starting Wednesday, trying to push down inflation without denting economic growth.

Pakistan police counter drone attacks with Ukraine-style nets

White nets stretch high across the front of brick buildings in Pakistan's northern border region, a tactic borrowed from the Ukrainian battlefield to protect police against the latest militant threat -- drones.

Russia torments Kyiv with new 'horror' jet drones

Flying several kilometres in the air and close to the speed of a commercial plane, Moscow's new long-range jet-powered drones are causing havoc for Kyiv's stretched air defences.

Iran attacks US base in Jordan as Hormuz impasse deepens

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said Wednesday they pummelled a US military base in Jordan, vowing retaliation for American strikes on Iranian oil tankers that dragged the foes deeper into war.

Gambian leader vows power boost after violent blackout protests

Gambian President Adama Barrow on Tuesday pledged to boost power supplies by next month after violent protests over blackouts that have dogged the west African country since June.

Argentina launches legal action against oil firms for Falklands drilling

Argentina said Tuesday it had filed a criminal complaint against the Israeli firm Navitas for drilling for oil off the Falkland Islands without its authorization, escalating a new standoff over the disputed territory.

Rein in social media not children, say over 130 groups, experts

The European Union should force tech giants to make social media safe before children use them instead of banning minors from their platforms, over 130 groups and experts urged in a letter shared with AFP Tuesday.

Netanyahu under fire over report UAE warned of October 7 attack

Israeli opposition leaders on Tuesday called Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu unfit to serve after a bombshell report that the United Arab Emirates had warned him before the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack.

UK, France, Canada to ban imports from Israeli settlements

Britain, France and Canada said Tuesday they will ban imports from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, with a UK minister accusing Israel of turning a blind eye to the "ethnic cleansing" of Palestinians there.

Putin and Trump discuss Ukraine in 'extremely frank' call

Russian President Vladimir Putin and US counterpart Donald Trump on Tuesday discussed the Ukraine conflict in an "extremely frank" and constructive hour-long phone call, the Kremlin said.

Spain declassifies intelligence reports into Ceuta migrant rush

The Spanish government on Tuesday declassified intelligence reports about July's migrant surge into Ceuta in a bid to quell doubts about what it knew beforehand and Morocco's potential role.

Visionary or conman? Elon Musk enigmatic star of Venice documentary

Genius, madman, salesman: Elon Musk is the subject of a nearly four-hour documentary at Venice that seeks to unmask the billionaire provocateur with outsized global influence in business, politics and even outer space.

Houthis report Saudi reprisals after oil sites set ablaze in wave of strikes

Yemen's Houthis said Saudi Arabia hit back with a series of strikes on Tuesday after the Iran-backed rebels targeted oil facilities and other sites, wounding dozens, in their heaviest attack in years.

WHO says needs 5,000 more healthworkers to tackle Ebola in DRC

The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday it needed 5,000 extra health workers to help tackle the highly contagious Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

South Africa economy shrinks ahead of local elections

South Africa's economy shrank in the second quarter of 2026, snapping a nearly two-year growth streak as the war in Iran weighed on domestic demand, the national statistics agency said Tuesday.

UK's Prince George starts at Eton College

Britain's Prince George started at the prestigious private school Eton College on Tuesday, arriving for his first day with parents Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales.

Oil prices jump, stocks drop as Mideast war flares

World oil prices rallied Tuesday, once more closing in on $100 a barrel, and stock markets mostly retreated owing to a flare-up in the Middle East war.

French far right keeps guarded silence over AfD Germany triumph

The French far right has kept a guarded silence over the far-right Alternative for Germany's (AfD) triumph in regional elections, wary that too close an association with the party could harm Marine Le Pen's chances in France's 2027 presidential vote.

South Lebanon town buries its dead after Israeli strike

Hundreds of people in south Lebanon gathered on Tuesday to mourn two Hezbollah members and their family, among them a three-month-old infant, killed by an Israeli strike a day prior.

Russia-Ukraine talks possible this month, Zelensky says, as Moscow pounds Kyiv

Russian, Ukrainian and US negotiators could meet as early as this month for talks on finding an end to the war, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday, hours after Moscow pounded Kyiv with missiles and drones.

Singapore to bump cabinet wages, already world's highest

Singapore will increase pay for political leaders, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong told parliament on Tuesday, adding more than 60 percent to what are already the world's highest ministerial salaries.

Saudi vows response as Houthis hit oil sites in worst attack in years

Saudi Arabia on Tuesday threatened to hit back after a wave of missiles from Yemen's Houthis set oil facilities ablaze and wounded dozens, the Iran-backed rebels' heaviest attack in years.

Nicaragua accuses Germany of multiple violations of law in Gaza genocide case

Nicaragua accused Germany of "multiple violations of international law" at the United Nations top court on Tuesday, as it pressed its case that Berlin is complicit in what it described as genocide in Gaza.

Ethiopia boosts drone production to fight rebels

Ethiopia has been manufacturing drones at two factories since last year and is now thought to have a fleet of thousands, analysts say, giving the government an edge against its multiple insurgent enemies.

Russia pounds Kyiv, ending three-day halt for US talks

Russian missiles and drones pounded Kyiv overnight, killing two people and sending smoke billowing above the Ukrainian capital, ending Moscow's temporary halt to strikes on the city.

Yemen rebels hit Saudi Arabia with wave of strikes, wounding 73

Yemen's Houthi rebels struck a series of targets in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, wounding 73, in their heaviest attack since the conflict reignited during the Middle East war.

Nepalis mark a year since deadly protests that toppled government

Dozens of young people congregated at Nepal's burnt-out parliament building on Tuesday to mark the anniversary of deadly anti-corruption protests that toppled the former government.

Rubio launches Latin America tour to cement US influence

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives in Colombia on Tuesday, the first stop on a Latin American tour designed to bolster pro-US leaders and cement influence over the continent.

Sweden heads to the polls in close election race

Sweden votes Sunday in a tight general election that could see the left-wing opposition oust the government after a campaign dominated by concerns over healthcare and the welfare state amid fears over Europe's security.

Russia resumes strikes on Kyiv after three-day halt

A wave of strong explosions rang out in Kyiv, AFP journalists said early Tuesday, as Russia resumed strikes on the Ukrainian capital after a three-day halt.

Russia pummels Kyiv after three-day halt