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Six candidates to lead UN take stage for televised debate

The six candidates to lead the United Nations on Thursday convened to offer their visions for the world body, one week before the formal start of a selection process crucial to an organization in deep crisis.

WNBA viral star Cunningham wades into trans athletes row

Basketball star and internet sensation Sophie Cunningham has become a lightning rod in the debate over transgender athletes in women's sports after her call to "protect young girls" in locker rooms drew White House praise.

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Israel targets Hezbollah commander in south Beirut strike

Israel struck Hezbollah's stronghold in southern Beirut on Tuesday in retaliation for rocket fire from Lebanon that killed 12 children over the weekend, saying it had targeted the commander responsible for the attack.

UN lifts territorial arms embargo on C.Africa

The UN Security Council on Tuesday lifted a territorial arms embargo on the Central African Republic that was put in place in 2013 after civil war broke out, but which the country's foreign minister said was now "unjust."

French D-Day veteran dies ages 105: presidency

One of the last surviving French veterans of the June 1944 D-Day landings has died aged 105, only weeks after he helped welcome US President Joe Biden to Paris for the 80th anniversary of the amphibious assault, the presidency said Tuesday.

US Senate passes first major child online safety bills in years

The US Senate passed a sweeping social media safety package Tuesday that would force tech companies to do more to protect children -- the first major legislation targeting Silicon Valley in a generation.

As Russia punches forward, Ukraine's Toretsk living in 'hell'

Buildings in flames, burnt-out cars, deserted streets strewn with debris -- the once peaceful city of Toretsk in eastern Ukraine has been transformed into an inferno of ruins and ashes.

Harris targets battleground Georgia with rapper's help

US presidential hopeful Kamala Harris rallies in Georgia on Tuesday, hoping to expand Democrats' battleground map against Donald Trump and appeal to young Black voters with an appearance by hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion.

Israel, Hezbollah exchange fire amid calls for restraint after Golan attack

Israel and Hezbollah exchanged deadly fire on Tuesday, following a rocket attack from Lebanon on the Golan Heights that killed 12 children over the weekend and sent regional tensions soaring.

Stock markets diverge before key earnings, rate calls

Leading equity markets traded mixed Tuesday before the week's slew of interest-rate decisions and earnings from tech titans.

Druze in Golan reject Israeli threats to retaliate for rocket strike

Druze residents of the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights distanced themselves Tuesday from Israeli threats to retaliate against Lebanon's Hezbollah group for a deadly rocket strike on a Druze Arab town in the territory.

Fresh protests loom in Venezuela in wake of disputed vote

Fresh demonstrations were expected in Venezuela Tuesday after one person died when security forces tried to break up protests triggered by a hotly disputed election result that gave Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro a third term in power.

Blinken says US to provide $500 mn military funding to Philippines

The United States will provide $500 million in military funding to the Philippines, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Tuesday, as Washington boosts ties with Manila in the face of China's growing assertiveness.

Blinken says US to provide $500 mn in military funding to Philippines

Markets mixed in cautious trade ahead of central bank decisions

Equity markets were mixed Tuesday as investors jockey ahead of a slew of central bank decisions, key economic data and earnings from tech titans this week.

Taiwan's President Lai calls for unity in face of China 'threat'

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te said Tuesday "a threat from China to any country is a threat to the world", emphasizing to lawmakers of more than 20 countries that global democracies must unite against "authoritarian expansion".

One dead in Venezuela as protesters teargassed in wake of disputed vote

At least one person died Monday in Venezuela as security forces tried to break up protests triggered by a hotly disputed election result that gave Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro a third term in power, an NGO said.

Asian investors trade cautiously ahead of central bank decisions

Asian markets edged down Tuesday as investors jockey ahead of a slew of central bank decisions, key economic data and earnings from tech titans this week.

Blinken, Austin hold defence talks with Philippine counterparts

US foreign and defence ministers met their Philippine counterparts in Manila on Tuesday, with Beijing's growing assertiveness in the South China Sea likely to dominate talks.

Spain PM set to testify in wife's graft probe

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is set to testify on Tuesday in a preliminary graft probe into his wife's business dealings, a case that has piled pressure on his fragile minority government.

'We were robbed': Despair in Venezuela after Maduro victory

Thousands of furious Venezuelans took to the streets Monday to protest what they called a stolen election, tearing down posters of President Nicolas Maduro as the banging of pots and pans echoed through Caracas.

Ethiopia gets IMF relief after easing forex curbs

Cash-strapped Ethiopia eased foreign exchange curbs on Monday as part of a broad economic reform package as the International Monetary Fund approved a loan to the Horn of Africa nation seeking a multibillion-dollar bailout.

Venezuela protesters teargassed as opposition cries foul over Maduro reelection

Venezuelan security forces fired tear gas Monday on protesters challenging the reelection victory claimed by President Nicolas Maduro but disputed by the opposition and questioned abroad.

Stocks rally peters out as focus turns to interest rates

A stock market rally lost its legs Monday as investors looked ahead to key interest-rate decisions this week in the United States and elsewhere.

Protests erupt in Venezuela as opposition cries foul over Maduro reelection

Protests erupted in Venezuela's capital Monday as the regime deflected charges it had rigged an election win for President Nicolas Maduro that the opposition has disputed and many in the international community have questioned.

'They robbed us': Despair in Venezuela after Maduro victory

The clatter and clang of people banging pots and pans from their windows echoed through the streets of Caracas on Monday as people expressed despair after an election they claimed was stolen by President Nicolas Maduro.

Protests erupt in Caracas against Maduro's disputed election win: AFP

Protests erupted in parts of Caracas Monday against the re-election victory claimed by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro but disputed by the opposition and questioned internationally, AFP journalists observed.

Venezuela opposition cries foul over Maduro re-election victory

Venezuela's regime upped the ante Monday as it defended itself against claims of election rigging, alleging it was the target of an attempted "coup" and linking the opposition leader to a bid to "adulterate" the results.

What we know about Hezbollah's weapons arsenal

After a deadly strike on civilians in the annexed Golan Heights, Israel has threatened retaliation against Lebanon's Hezbollah movement, accusing it of perpetrating the attack with an Iranian-made Falaq-1 rocket -- part of its wide-ranging arsenal.

Israel army says 9 soldiers held over suspected abuse of detainee

The Israeli military said Monday nine soldiers were being held in a case of suspected abuse of a detainee at a facility known to be holding Palestinians arrested from Gaza during the war.

Lebanon on alert as Israel vows 'severe' response to rocket deaths

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday vowed a "severe" response to a deadly strike that killed youths in the annexed Golan Heights, as diplomats raced to contain escalation between Israel and Hezbollah.

South Africa's ex-leader Zuma expelled from ruling ANC

South Africa's ruling ANC on Monday expelled its former leader ex-president Jacob Zuma for leading a rival party into elections following disciplinary proceedings.

Venezuela opposition cries foul over Maduro poll victory

Venezuela's opposition declared it was the rightful victor of a presidential election as global concern poured in Monday over alleged irregularities in the re-election of strongman Nicolas Maduro.

Stocks mostly rise as focus turns to interest rates

Major stock markets mostly advanced Monday as investors looked ahead to key interest-rate decisions this week in the United States and elsewhere.

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