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Daytime Russian attacks kill seven in Kyiv

Russian strikes on Kyiv during the day killed seven people on Friday, including a 14-year-old boy, local authorities said, as Ukraine's leader disclosed that Donald Trump had approved licences for Patriot air-defence systems.

Trump, Xi end summit long on pomp, but short on progress

US President Donald Trump took Chinese leader Xi Jinping to see the founding documents of American democracy on Friday, capping a state visit full of pomp and pageantry but with no major breakthroughs.

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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.

Zelensky visits Ukraine front as Moscow claims fresh gains

Russia said on Monday its forces had captured the village of Vovche in eastern Ukraine, the latest in a string of frontline advances Moscow has claimed in recent weeks.

Lebanon on alert as Israel mulls response to rocket deaths

Airlines suspended flights to Lebanon on Monday as diplomatic efforts were underway to contain soaring tensions between Hezbollah and Israel after deadly rocket fire in the annexed Golan Heights.

World leaders react to disputed Venezuela election result

Many nations expressed doubts Monday about the transparency of Venezuela's election after Nicolas Maduro was declared the winner, while his traditional allies congratulated the long-time leader.

Ethiopia eases forex curbs as it awaits crucial bailout

Ethiopia said Monday it is easing foreign exchange curbs as part of a broader economic reform package, as the deeply-indebted nation awaits a multi-billion dollar bailout from international lenders.

Italy's Meloni says China 'important interlocutor' in managing global instability

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni hailed China as an "important interlocutor" in managing global tensions Monday as she met President Xi Jinping.

Ethiopia currency slides as central bank eases forex curbs

Ethiopia's central bank announced on Monday that it was easing curbs on its foreign exchange regime, a move which saw the value of the local currency slide by about 30 percent.

Ethiopia eases curbs on foreign exchange regime

Ethiopia's central bank announced on Monday that it was easing curbs on its foreign exchange regime, a move which saw the value of the local currency slide by about 30 percent.

Indonesia president says 'everything in progress' at new capital

Indonesia President Joko Widodo said Monday "everything was still in progress" during a visit to the country's planned new capital, the flagship of his two terms in office but plagued by delays.

Quad 'seriously concerned' about situation in South China Sea

The foreign ministers of the United States, Japan, Australia and India on Monday expressed "serious concern" over the situation in the South China Sea in a veiled rebuke to Beijing.

Maduro declared Venezuela election winner, opposition reject result

Nicolas Maduro was declared the winner of Venezuela's presidential election on Sunday but the opposition and key regional neighbours immediately rejected the official results.

Bangladesh protests to resume after ultimatum ignored

Bangladeshi students called new street protests for Monday after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government ignored an ultimatum to release their leaders and apologise for those killed in deadly unrest.

Maduro claims third term in fraught Venezuelan election

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro won re-election with 51.2 percent of votes cast Sunday, the electoral council announced, after a campaign tainted by claims of opposition intimidation and fears of fraud.

Indonesia's sea nomads turn to jobs on land

Sofyan Sabi's sea-dwelling community has fished beneath the waves off the Indonesian coast for centuries, but climate change and overfishing have forced him and many of his contemporaries on land to make a living.

Quad foreign ministers meet in Tokyo with eye on China

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met counterparts from Japan, Australia and India on Monday, with the group expected to issue a joint statement calling for a "free and open" Pacific in a rebuke to China.

Finance minister to reveal fiscal audit of 'broke' Britain

Finance minister Rachel Reeves will on Monday claim Britain is "broke and broken" when she reveals the findings of an assessment into the country's public finances ahead of a forthcoming budget.

Venezuela awaits election results with bated breath

With bated breath, Venezuela awaited the results Sunday of a fraught presidential election in which socialist incumbent Nicolas Maduro faced the biggest challenge yet to his party's 25-year hold on power.

Latino voters' economic concerns narrow Democrats' edge against Trump

A naturalized US citizen, Nicaraguan-born Linda Fornos believes uncontrolled immigration is harming her family's ability to care for itself, and says she will be casting her ballot for Donald Trump in November -- having voted Democrat in 2020.

South Africa's ANC to expel ex-president Zuma: media

The disciplinary committee of South Africa's ruling ANC has decided to expel former president Jacob Zuma for leading a rival group into elections in May, several media reported Sunday, citing a leaked document.

Putin threatens to restart production of mid-range nuclear weapons

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday threatened to relaunch production of intermediate-range nuclear weapons if the United States confirmed its intention to deploy missiles to Germany or elsewhere in Europe.

Mali separatists claim major victory over army, Russian allies

A mainly Tuareg separatist coalition on Sunday claimed a major victory over Mali's army and its Russian allies following three days of intense fighting in a district on the Algerian border.

100 days: Extraordinary US election enters the home stretch

The 100-day sprint to the US election began Sunday, the final act of a campaign transformed by an assassination attempt and the stunning exit of President Joe Biden.

Millions vote in fraught Venezuelan presidential election

Venezuelans turned out in their millions Sunday to elect a president amid high tension marked by official attacks on the opposition candidate challenging incumbent Nicolas Maduro.

Tensions mount in fraught Venezuelan presidential election

Tensions mounted within hours of presidential polls opening in Venezuela Sunday as the elections chief lashed out at opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia and incumbent Nicolas Maduro vowed to ensure the outcome is "defended."

France makes landmark gesture over WWII massacre of African troops

France has made a key gesture of remembrance for the dozens of African troops shot dead on French army orders in Senegal during World War II, as Paris seeks to ease tensions with former colonies over historical memory, the government said on Sunday.

100 days: Extraordinary US election enters the homestretch