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Keiko Fujimori sworn in as president of Peru

Keiko Fujimori was sworn in as Peru's ninth president in a decade at an official ceremony in Lima on Tuesday, AFP journalists observed.

Netanyahu visits White House for first Trump talks during Iran war

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the White House Tuesday for his first in-person talks with President Donald Trump since the Iran war began, as the leaders sought to patch over public disagreements on the conflict.

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Gun attack at Moscow concert leaves at least 40 dead

Gunmen opened fire at a Moscow concert hall on Friday killing at least 40 people, wounding 100 and sparking an inferno, authorities said, with the Islamic State group claiming responsibility.

Fitch upgrades UK credit rating outlook to 'stable'

Fitch upgraded its credit rating for UK government debt from "negative" to "stable" Friday, citing easing economic policy risks, while reaffirming the country's AA- rating.

Gang violence drives thousands from Haiti's capital, hunger sets in

Rampant gang violence in Port-au-Prince has triggered the exodus of tens of thousands of people from the Haitian capital where Friday charred bodies lay in the streets and residents battled a growing food security crisis.

Venezuela MPs approve creation of state in disputed Essequibo

Venezuela's parliament has approved a law creating a federal state in the disputed oil-rich area of Essequibo across the border in Guyana, which on Friday slammed a "flagrant violation" of its sovereignty.

US Congress races to pass budget averting weekend government shutdown

US lawmakers scrambled Friday to fund the government before a midnight deadline to avert a partial shutdown on a frantic day of negotiation that sparked calls for new leadership amid a rebellion in Republican ranks.

US House passes government funding, sparking Republican mutiny

A hard-right Republican launched a bid on Friday to oust US House Speaker Mike Johnson, reigniting an intra-party battle between traditional conservatives and firebrand supporters of Donald Trump that crippled Congress for months last year.

Modi opponent remanded in custody ahead of India election

A top Indian opposition politician was remanded in custody Friday following his overnight arrest in a case supporters say is aimed at sidelining challengers to Prime Minister Narendra Modi before next month's election.

Stock listing offers windfall for Trump as bond deadline looms

Shareholders approved a merger Friday to list Donald Trump's social media venture on the stock market, providing a potential financial lifeline to the former president as he faces possible seizure of properties.

Russia, China veto US bid on Gaza 'ceasefire' at Security Council

Russia and China on Friday vetoed a US-led draft resolution at the Security Council on a ceasefire in Gaza, with Moscow accusing Washington of a "hypocritical spectacle" that does not pressure Israel.

UK PM says 'don't mess with flag' after uproar at Nike's new England football kit

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Friday waded into a row over a new England football shirt sold by Nike that changes the colours of the St George's Cross, saying "we shouldn't mess" with national flags.

Kenyan officials 'abdicated duty' in cult murders: rights watchdog

Kenyan government officials ignored "credible reports" that could have prevented the death of more than 400 suspected doomsday cult members, a state-funded human rights watchdog said on Friday.

Blinken in Israel ahead of UN vote on Gaza ceasefire plan

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken landed in Israel Friday for talks with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, ahead of a UN Security Council vote on a US draft resolution noting the need for an "immediate" ceasefire that would allow in more aid.

Dozens of Rohingya feared dead or missing at sea as Indonesia ends search

Dozens of Rohingya refugees are feared dead or missing after their boat capsized off Indonesia's westernmost coast this week, the United Nations said Friday, as local rescuers called off the search despite survivor accounts many were swept away.

Russia admits 'state of war' amid massive strikes on Ukraine

Russia admitted two years into its invasion of Ukraine on Friday that it was "in a state of war," as it launched a massive wave of missile and drone attacks on its neighbour's territory.

Modi opponent challenges arrest ahead of India election

A top Indian opposition politician appeared in court Friday to fight his arrest in a case supporters say is aimed at sidelining challengers to Prime Minister Narendra Modi before next month's election.

Uganda's President Museveni promotes son to military chief

Uganda's veteran leader, Yoweri Museveni, has appointed his son to head the country's defence forces, the East African nation's government said, capping a dizzying rise for Muhoozi Kainerugaba.

Corporate India in spotlight after political donor list release

Huge donations by firms under criminal investigation or suspected of being shell companies have been funnelled to India's ruling BJP and other parties, new data showed, highlighting the backscratching ties between corporate titans and the government.

Modi opponent to challenge arrest ahead of India election

A top Indian opposition politician was expected to fight his arrest in court Friday in a case supporters say is aimed at sidelining challengers to Prime Minister Narendra Modi before next month's election.

UN Security Council to vote on Gaza ceasefire with uncertain outcome

The United States, which has repeatedly blocked calls for a truce in Gaza, will submit a draft resolution to the UN Security Council Friday on the need for "an immediate ceasefire," while Russia pushes for even more explicit demands for peace.

Indonesia ends search for Rohingya refugees after boat capsized

Indonesian rescuers called off the search for Rohingya refugees missing at sea after their boat capsized, despite reports from some of the survivors that dozens of people were swept away.

Blinken heads to Israel to press for 'immediate' truce in Gaza war

Secretary of State Antony Blinken heads to Israel Friday to press for a truce in Gaza, ahead of a key UN Security Council vote on a US draft resolution calling for an "immediate" ceasefire.

Venezuela faces criticism over arrests ahead of vote

Venezuela on Thursday faced a rising tide of international criticism over its arrest of two top aides to opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, a rival to President Nicolas Maduro.

36 Chinese military aircraft detected around Taiwan

Taiwan's defence ministry said Friday that 36 Chinese military aircraft were detected around the self-ruled island in a 24-hour window -- the highest number this year.

Anti-migrant rhetoric surging amid flurry of elections: UN

With 2024 set to see more elections worldwide than any previous year, the United Nations' migration chief says increasing anti-migrant rhetoric from politicians seeking to score points is harming societies.

Fasting and funerals: Violence darkens West Bank Ramadan

Normally festive Ramadan nights have become rife with danger in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, said hospital director Wisam Bakr, as surging violence casts a long shadow over the Muslim fasting month.

EU agrees to move ahead on using Russian assets for Ukraine

EU leaders on Thursday agreed to "take work forward" on a plan to use the profits from frozen Russian central bank assets to arm Ukraine, as Kyiv pleaded for more ammunition for its outgunned forces.

Modi opponent held in graft probe ahead of Indian elections

The top politician in India's capital New Delhi was arrested Thursday in a graft probe his supporters say is aimed at sidelining opponents to Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of national elections.

Gangs make advances as conditions in Haiti worsen

Haiti's gangs have made advances in Port-au-Prince, a UN official reported Thursday, with conditions in the capital worsening as talks drag on to form a transition government in the troubled Caribbean nation.

US pushes for truce and hostage deal as Gaza war grinds on

The US top diplomat said Thursday "gaps are narrowing" in talks for a ceasefire in Gaza, and a deal to free hostages held by militants in the devastated coastal territory.

Russian fighters for Ukraine say cross-border raids will continue

A coalition of Russians fighting for Ukraine on Thursday vowed to continue their brazen cross-border raids into Russia.

Hundreds march in Paris suburb after youth killed in police chase

Several hundred marched peacefully in a Paris suburb Thursday to demand justice for a teenager killed last week in a collision with a police car.

Record number of UK children in poverty: figures

More children are living in poverty across the United Kingdom than ever before, according to official government figures released Thursday.

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