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China, US to open AI 'communication channel' after summit

China and the United States agreed to set up a "communication channel" for artificial intelligence incidents, the White House said Friday, after a Washington summit short on breakthroughs.

US, China buy time with trade truce as pressure builds

Washington and Beijing may have bought themselves breathing space with an extended trade truce, but analysts warn that time is running out for the world's two biggest economies to resolve their strategic rivalry.

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Kremlin warns Russia could target Europe if US deploys missiles

The Kremlin on Saturday warned that the deployment of US missiles in Germany could make European capitals targets for Russian missiles in a repeat of Cold War-style confrontation.

Women, gender rights resist pushback at UN, for now

The UN rights council adopted several resolutions this week dealing with women and gender rights, despite a mounting bid by Russia and others to remove "controversial concepts" around things like reproductive rights.

Five inmates, three guards killed in Mogadishu prison break shootout

Five inmates said to be from Somalia's Al-Shabaab jihadist group and three guards were killed in a blaze of gunfire during an attempted breakout from the main prison in the capital Mogadishu on Saturday, prison authorities and witnesses said.

Hamas-run Gaza health ministry says Israeli camp strike kills dozens

The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said an Israeli strike Saturday on a displacement camp in the south of the Palestinian territory killed at least 71 people.

French PM eyes rebuilding political force after party backing

France's prime minister on Saturday was elected leader of his party's National Assembly lawmakers as politicians from all sides jockeyed for position to form the next government.

Malala calls for Pakistan to stop deporting undocumented Afghans

obel laureate Malala Yousafzai called for Pakistan to stop deporting undocumented Afghans, saying she was especially concerned about the "dark future" awaiting women and girls sent back.

Hamas-run Gaza health ministry says 20 killed in camp strike

The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said a strike on a displacement camp in the south of the Palestinian territory killed at least 20 people Saturday.

French PM poised to lead parliament group as govt search heats up

France's prime minister was poised on Saturday to take the leadership of his party's National Assembly lawmakers as politicians from all sides jockeyed for position to form the next government.

Kenya watchdog probes possible police link to dumped bodies

Kenya's police watchdog said it is investigating whether there is any police involvement in the gruesome discovery of mutilated bodies dumped in a Nairobi rubbish tip.

Pakistan reaches $7 bn aid deal with IMF

The International Monetary Fund said it reached a new $7 billion loan deal with Pakistan in a bid to bolster its faltering economy.

Iran president-elect ready for 'constructive dialogue' with Europe

Iran's president-elect Masoud Pezeshkian said he looks forward to improved relations with European nations, even though he accused them of reneging on commitments to mitigate the impact of US sanctions.

Turkey puts its best foot forward to charm Chinese investors

Turkey plans to draw on its geographical position and an EU customs deal to entice Chinese investors keen to access European markets tariff-free, as it recently just did with carmaker BYD.

North Korea denounces NATO summit declaration

North Korea has denounced a declaration at a recent NATO summit that condemned Pyongyang's weapons exports to Russia, calling the document "illegal", state media said Saturday.

Republicans to anoint Trump at party convention

Donald Trump will next week receive the Republicans' official blessing to run for president -- the first ever convicted felon to be a nominee for one of the two major US parties.

Haiti church takes in hundreds fleeing gang violence

Over a year and a half since Haiti's rampant gang violence upended her life, Philomene Dayiti longs for nothing more than leaving the Port-au-Prince church where she has taken refuge with hundreds of others and returning home.

Hefty jail terms for suspects in 2023 murder of Ecuador candidate

Five suspects in the assassination of Ecuadoran presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio, shot dead last year just before the country's election, were handed hefty prison sentences Friday for their roles in the killing.

Biden defiant on campaign trail but pressure mounts

A fired up Joe Biden again rejected speculation he would quit the US presidential race and tried to turn the spotlight on rival Donald Trump as he took his crisis-hit reelection bid back on the campaign trail Friday.

'I'm OK,' Biden insists on return to campaign trail

US President Joe Biden returned to the campaign trail Friday seeking to reassure voters and Democrats alike about his fitness for office, after a major news conference failed to silence calls for him to quit.

The Bronx, a steaming symbol of climate inequality in US

As much of America baked in heat waves this week, the relatively poor New York borough of the Bronx suffered disproportionately.

US mobile giant AT&T suffers fresh massive data theft

US mobile operator AT&T reported Friday that hackers had stolen call and message data from virtually all of its customers for six months in 2022 -- around 90 million people.

Olympic opening rehearsal on fast-flowing Seine set for July 16

The postponed rehearsal for the innovative Olympics opening ceremony on the River Seine has been rescheduled for July 16, France's Ministry of Sport and the Olympic Games said on Friday

Dozens of bodies reported as battles rock Gaza City

Hamas-run Gaza's civil defence agency said it found around 60 bodies after Israeli troops withdrew from parts of Gaza City on Friday, as heavy fighting gripped the Palestinian territory.

Biden hits campaign trail as calls to quit pile up

US President Joe Biden returns to the campaign trail Friday, pushing ahead with his reelection bid after a mixed performance at a major news conference failed to silence calls for him to quit.

Dow hits record on rate cut hopes, Tokyo tanks as yen rebounds

Global stock markets mostly powered ahead on Friday, with the Dow breaking above 40,000 points to set a new record as traders increasingly expect the US Federal Reserve to cut interest rates.

Kenya police chief quits after deadly protests

Kenya's police chief has resigned following sharp criticism after anti-government protests left dozens of people dead, the presidency said Friday, the latest head to roll over the unrest.

France seeks govt as PM vows to guard against extremes

France's political parties scrambled Friday to break a parliamentary deadlock brought on by an inconclusive snap election, as the outgoing prime minister vowed to prevent any government with far-right or hard-left members.

France seeks government as PM vows to 'guard against' extremes

Nepal's Maoist PM loses parliamentary confidence vote

Nepali Prime Minister and former Maoist guerrilla commander Pushpa Kamal Dahal lost a parliamentary vote of confidence on Friday barely 18 months after taking office, throwing open the Himalayan republic's revolving door leadership.

Battles rock Gaza City after mass evacuation order

Heavy combat and bombardment hit Gaza City and other parts of the Palestinian territory on Friday as mediators pushed on with efforts to halt the war raging into its tenth month.

France says four migrants drowned trying to cross Channel

Four migrants drowned in the Channel overnight off France's northern coast while trying to cross to Britain, French maritime police said Friday.

Japan warns on China, North Korea in annual defence report

China and Russia's joint military activities around Japan are of "grave concern" and North Korea poses a greater threat than ever, Tokyo's defence ministry said Friday.

Biden under pressure from Hollywood's wealthy donors

What if Hollywood, a key Democratic financial pillar, cut off Joe Biden's campaign funding? That possibility now looms large after actor George Clooney and other wealthy donors urged the US president to withdraw from the White House race.

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