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Aleksandar Vucic: from Milosevic minister to long-serving Serbian statesman

The dominant force in Serbian politics for over 14 years, Aleksandar Vucic climbed from the wreckage of strongman Slobodan Milosevic's cabinet to the centre of power using his brand of populist nationalism.

Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic announces resignation

Serbia's long-time populist President Aleksandar Vucic resigned Sunday to run for prime minister in October snap elections after nearly two years of student-led protests that had been pressing for just such a poll.

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Russian strike on Kharkiv DIY store kills 2, dozens wounded

Russia on Saturday bombed a hardware superstore in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, killing two people and wounding more than 30, Ukraine officials said, in an attack condemned as "vile" by President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Mexican youth voters dream of end to crime, pollution

An end to corruption, drug-related violence and pollution are some of the hopes and dreams of millions of young Mexicans preparing to vote in their first presidential election.

Lots of yellow, little fever for disenchanted ANC supporters

Tens of thousands of people wearing yellow T-shirts crowded Africa's biggest stadium Saturday, as the ruling but troubled African National Congress threw its last campaign bash before South Africa's tightest election in decades.

South Africa's ruling ANC holds final rally to defend solo rule

South Africa's ruling African National Congress staged its last major stadium rally Saturday ahead of next week's general election as it fights to protect its unbeaten streak of post-apartheid victories.

South Africa's ruling ANC stages rally to defend solo rule

South Africa's ruling African National Congress staged its last major stadium rally Saturday ahead of next week's general election, fighting to protect its unbeaten streak of post-apartheid victories.

G7 ministers cite 'progress' but no done deal on Russian assets for Ukraine

G7 finance ministers cited "progress" on Saturday in finding ways to use profits from frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine, envisioning a concrete proposal to present to a leaders' summit next month.

South Africa's ruling ANC rallies to defend solo rule

South Africa's ruling African National Congress was betting on its last major stadium rally Saturday ahead of next week's election to restore its glory and protect its unbeaten streak of post-apartheid victories.

Parties bus voters across South Africa to pack stadiums

If there's one thing the parties competing in next week's South African general election don't want to talk about, it's bussing in supporters to fill out huge stadium rallies.

Modi's struggling rivals vote as India election resumes

Two top rivals of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi who accuse his government of targeting them in unjustified criminal probes cast their votes in New Delhi on Saturday as the country's six-week election resumed.

China ends military drills around Taiwan

China has ended two days of military drills around Taiwan that saw jets loaded with live munitions and warships practise seizing and isolating the self-ruled island.

Modi's struggling rival Gandhi votes as India election resumes

Key Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi voted Saturday as the country's six-week election resumed, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rivals accusing his government of unjustly targeting them in criminal probes.

G7 ministers move closer to Russian assets deal to help Ukraine

G7 finance ministers are expected Saturday to agree a broad plan to use interest from frozen Russian assets for Ukraine, paving the way for a potential agreement among leaders next month.

Politically charged Cannes heads to awards night

The 77th Cannes Film Festival draws to a close Saturday after a politically charged edition full of blood and feminism.

Israel strikes Rafah after top UN court orders it to halt offensive

Israel bombed the Gaza Strip, including Rafah, on Saturday, a day after the top UN court ordered it to halt military operations in the southern city as efforts get underway in Paris to seek a ceasefire in the war sparked by Hamas's October 7 attack.

Can New York hit cricket for 6? These guys think so

In the shadow of New York skyscrapers a field of dreams emerges, but it is not a baseball diamond. It's for another bat-and-ball sport -- cricket -- that supporters are betting will finally bowl Americans over.

US, Chinese defense chiefs to meet following Taiwan tension

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will meet his Chinese counterpart, the Pentagon announced Friday, after Beijing carried out war games around Taiwan in a sign to the US-backed democracy's new leader.

Modi's struggling rivals to vote as India election resumes

India's six-week election resumes Saturday, with top rivals of Prime Minister Narendra Modi due to vote in the capital New Delhi after accusing him of unjustly targeting them with criminal probes.

Pandemic agreement talks end without a deal

Negotiations on a landmark global agreement on handling future pandemics ended Friday without a deal -- though countries said they wanted to keep pushing for an accord.

Pandemic agreement talks end without deal

Negotiations on a landmark global agreement on handling future pandemics came to a close on Friday without finalising a deal, though countries voiced the desire to keep pushing for an accord.

US couple among three missionaries killed by gang in Haiti

A US couple were among three missionaries shot and killed by a gang outside a church in the Haitian capital, which has endured months of extreme violence with deadly assaults on hospitals, prisons and government buildings.

Rebuilding hope for migrants aboard Med rescue ship

The shouts ringing out from the makeshift baseball court on the ship's deck are a far cry from the desperation of a few days ago, when the players were plucked from the often fatal waters of the Mediterranean.

Tens of thousands protest Taiwan parliament bills to 'defend democracy'

Tens of thousands of Taiwanese protesters rallied day and night outside parliament on Friday, as lawmakers inside traded insults, blows and theatrics over a series of bills to expand the legislature's power.

Top UN court orders Israel to halt Rafah offensive

The top UN court ordered Israel Friday to halt military operations in Rafah, a landmark ruling likely to increase mounting international pressure on Israel more than seven months into the war sparked by Hamas's October 7 attack.

Ex-regulator confirmed as new chief of Brazil's Petrobras

Brazil's state-run oil company, Petrobras, confirmed former regulator Magda Chambriard as its new chief executive Friday, 10 days after left-wing President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva sacked her predecessor.

Hong Kong spy case closed against UK ex-marine

A UK judge on Friday said two men accused of assisting Hong Kong's intelligence service would face a five-week trial next year, after the death of a co-defendant.

ICJ orders Israel to 'immediately halt' Rafah offensive

The top United Nations court on Friday ordered Israel to halt military operations in Rafah "immediately", a landmark ruling likely to increase mounting international pressure on Israel more than seven months into the Gaza war.

Italian activist goes on trial in Hungary assault case

An Italian anti-fascist activist on Friday went on trial in Hungary for allegedly attacking neo-Nazis in a case that has sparked tensions between the two EU allies.

ICJ orders Israel to 'immediately halt' offensive in Rafah

The top United Nations court Friday ordered Israel to halt military operations in Rafah, a landmark ruling likely to increase mounting international pressure on Israel more than seven months into the Gaza war.

UK's Starmer campaigns in key election battleground Scotland

UK Labour leader Keir Starmer visited Scotland on the second day of general election campaigning on Friday, targeting a key battleground as his party bids to reclaim power for the first time in 14 years.

Celebrations as new biopiracy treaty agreed at UN

Representatives of Indigenous peoples celebrated Friday at the United Nations following the agreement of a treaty against the pillaging of their traditional knowledge and genetic resources, like those from medicinal plants.

Taiwan's Kinmen Island lives life 'as usual' despite Chinese drills

After a night at sea, fishers unloaded their haul on a port in Kinmen on Friday, saying there was "no real impact" from war games that Chinese forces were running around self-ruled Taiwan.

Ukraine says has 'stopped' Russia in Kharkiv, now pushing back

Ukrainian forces have "stopped" Russia from advancing further into the northeastern Kharkiv region and are now counter-attacking, but Moscow is intensifying its assault on other parts of the front, Ukraine's army said Friday.

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