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How a viral post sparked India's Gen-Z protest

Engineering graduate Abhijeet Dipke said he didn't intend to spark a student movement, after India's chief justice reportedly likened young people who criticised the government to "cockroaches" and "parasites".

Oil prices extend rally as US strikes on Iran revive geopolitical fears

Oil prices extended a surge on Wednesday as the Middle East crisis burst back into the spotlight with US forces launching fresh strikes on Iran after an attack on three vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Warren Buffett to remain as Berkshire Hathaway board chair

American investor Warren Buffett, 94, will remain as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway's board of directors once he steps down as chief executive at the end of this year, the conglomerate announced Monday.

UK royals lead celebrations to mark 80 years since WWII end

A military parade, fly-past and balcony appearance by the royal family on Monday kicked off four days of UK celebrations marking 80 years since the end of World War II.

Top Spanish court drops tax complaint against ex-king Juan Carlos

Spain's Supreme Court said on Monday it had shelved a complaint lodged by a group of retired judges and other leading figures against disgraced former king Juan Carlos for alleged tax offences.

Russian reporter critical of Ukraine war escapes to France

A Russian reporter critical of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine said on Monday she had fled to France after Reporters Without Borders helped coordinate her escape.

Catholic Church's direction in the balance as vote conclave looms

All 133 Catholic cardinals who will vote for a new pope have arrived in Rome, the Vatican said on Monday, two days before they gather at a conclave to elect the next head of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics.

German coalition deal signed on eve of Merz govt launch

The conservatives of Germany's designated chancellor Friedrich Merz and the centre-left Social Democrats formally signed their coalition contract on Monday, on the eve of launching their new government.

France, EU leaders take aim at Trump in bid to lure US scientists

French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen took aim at Donald Trump's policies on science on Monday, as the EU seeks to encourage disgruntled US researchers to relocate to Europe.

Israel cabinet approves plan for Gaza 'conquest'

Israel's security cabinet approved the expansion of military operations in Gaza including the "conquest" of the Palestinian territory, an official said Monday, after the army called up tens of thousands of reservists for the offensive.

Francis's popemobile converted into clinic for Gazan children

Before his death, Pope Francis donated one of his popemobiles to be converted into a children's clinic in war-torn Gaza, Catholic charity Caritas said on Monday.

Huthis say US bombed Yemen after strike on Israel's main airport

Yemen's Huthis on Monday accused the United States of carrying out strikes in and around Sanaa, after the Iran-backed rebels claimed a missile strike on Israel's main airport.

Pakistan conducts second missile test since renewed India standoff

The Pakistan military said on Monday it had conducted a missile test with a range of 120 kilometres (75 miles), the second launch in two days as tensions with India have soared over disputed Kashmir.

Israel cabinet approves plan including Gaza 'conquest'

Flight club: Pinching pigeons on the India-Pakistan border

In the skies above the bunkers where Indian and Pakistani soldiers trade gunfire, masters of an ancient sport beloved on both sides seek to snatch prized pigeons from the other.

Victorious Australian PM holds 'warm' chat with Trump

Australia's prime minister said Monday he held a "warm" conversation with Donald Trump, days after storming to an election victory partly shaped by voters' distrust of the US president.

Red sunset: India's bloody push to crush Maoist revolt

After India's Maoist rebels executed his father, accusing him of spying, the young tribal man dropped out of university to join a controversial paramilitary group hunting down the insurgents.

Huthis report US strikes after Israel vows revenge for airport attack

Yemen's Huthi rebels on Monday blamed Washington for around 10 strikes in and around the capital Sanaa after a missile fired by the Iran-backed group struck the area of Israel's main airport.

Far right tops Romania's presidential rerun, to face pro-EU candidate in run-off

Romania's far-right candidate George Simion took a comfortable lead in Sunday's first round of presidential elections, near-final results for the rerun of last year's annulled ballot showed.

Far-right candidate tops Romania's presidential rerun

Romania's far-right candidate George Simion took a comfortable lead in Sunday's first round of presidential elections, partial results for the rerun of last year's annulled ballot showed.

Zelensky says does 'not believe' Russian truce pledge

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday that he did "not believe" Russia would adhere to a three-day truce to coincide with Moscow's Victory Day celebrations on May 9.

Far-right candidate leads Romania's presidential rerun

Romania's far-right candidate George Simion was leading in Sunday's first round of presidential elections according to exit polls for the rerun of last year's annulled ballot that plunged the country into political turmoil.

Paramilitaries attack Port Sudan for first time: army

Sudanese paramilitaries on Sunday struck Port Sudan, the army said, in the first attack on the seat of the army-aligned government during the country's two-year war.

Israel vows retaliation against Iran, Yemen's Huthis over airport attack

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday vowed a response to Yemen's Huthis and their Iranian backers after the rebels struck the area of Israel's main airport, wounding six people and prompting several major airlines to suspend flights.

Zelensky says does 'not believe' Russian truce promises

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday that he did "not believe" Russia would adhere to a coming three-day truce to coincide with Moscow's Victory Day celebrations.

Bolsonaro leaves hospital three weeks after abdominal surgery

Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro was discharged from hospital Sunday in Brasilia, where he underwent abdominal surgery three weeks ago, according to an AFP reporter.

Romanians vote in tense presidential rerun as far right eyes win

Romanians voted on Sunday in a tense rerun of November's annulled presidential election that plunged the European Union member into deep crisis, with a far-right candidate expected to top the first round.

Paramilitaries launch first attack on Port Sudan: army

Sudanese paramilitaries on Sunday struck Port Sudan, the army said, in the first attack on the seat of the army-aligned government in the country's two-year war.

Israel vows retaliation against Yemen's Huthis over airport attack

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday vowed a multi-phased response to Yemen's Huthis after the rebels struck the area of Israel's main airport, wounding six people and prompting several major airlines to suspend flights.

Missile hits Israel airport area in Huthi-claimed attack

A missile struck inside the perimeter of Israel's main airport on Sunday, wounding six people, halting flights and gouging a wide crater, in an attack claimed by Yemen's Iran-backed Huthi rebels.

Chinese president to visit Russia on May 7-10: Kremlin

Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Russia on May 7-10 and join his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin at commemorations of the Allied victory against Nazi Germany, the Kremlin said on Sunday.

Missile hits Israel airport area in attack claimed by Yemen's Huthis

A missile landed inside the perimeter of Israel's main airport on Sunday, wounding six people, halting flights and gouging a wide crater, in an attack claimed by Yemen's Iran-backed Huthi rebels.

Romanians return to polls as far right hopes to win presidential rerun

Romanians returned to the polls on Sunday in a rerun of November's annulled presidential election that left the country in deep political turmoil, as a far-right candidate again is expected to win the first round.

India-Pakistan gunfire triggers terror of past conflict

For 10 nights straight, gunfire between Indian and Pakistani soldiers has echoed from the mountains and deep valleys that form the heavily defended de facto border between the nuclear-armed rivals.

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