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Europe's surging inflation spreads gloom in stock markets
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Demuro hopes to deliver Japan a 'magical' Arc victory
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Truth commission demands compensation for Sweden's Sami people
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'Devastated' AI scandal author Orelien returns to Quebec
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Japan win marathon penalty shootout to set up South Korea gold-medal clash
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US reports firm Q2 economic growth, inflation steady
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Djokovic grinds out opening-round win at China Open
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Energy costs spark inflation surge across Europe
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Northern Ireland police probe blockade of disputed parade
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Parma appoint Italy World Cup winner Gilardino
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UK PM Burnham reopens divisive debate on rejoining EU
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West Indies pile up record 405-7 in second ODI against India
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Man City future in doubt after guilty verdict
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Romanian parliament rejects pro-EU PM candidate amid political deadlock
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'Do something,' begs Iranian woman after death sentence over protests
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Passenger on rerouted flydubai flight says pilot tried to crash plane
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China extends 52-year unbeaten record as Games organisers say sorry
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Russia targets Kyiv power supply as freezing winter approaches
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In Manchester, people say City scandal is 'shame for football'
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Haze pushes Kuala Lumpur, Singapore into world's most polluted cities
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Stocks lacklustre as inflation data weighs on sentiment
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Dangote's $16bn Kenya refinery 'new chapter' for Africa
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Israel-bound plane rerouted, pilots wounded in reported fight
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Ireland coach Hallgrimsson confirms second Israel game will go ahead
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Truth commission on Sweden's Sami people seeks redress
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Swift concert attack plan convict fails to get Disney damages
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Energy costs spark inflation surges in France, Italy
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Ocon to leave Haas at end of F1 season
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South Korea break China hearts to reach Asian Games football final
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Indonesia razes poolside prison 'villas' where whisky, TVs seized
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Eala storms into Asian Games semi-finals to thrill adoring fans
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Japan court rules human voice is protected in TikTok AI case
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Turkey freezes ex-minister's assets as fund crisis grows
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French inflation jumps to 3% in September on energy costs
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What we know about the North Korean POW dispute
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South Korea score late to reach Asian Games football final
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Most equities rise after oil price plunge, US data in focus
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Tom Kim defies jet-lag, Kho cards ace as Asian Games golf begins
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Polar oceans transformed as warming melts ice habitats: research
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Thai teen rocker Nene aims to tour, write music... and return to school
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Lost shark becomes viral star in South Korea
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Ivory Coast clamps down on harmful illegal gold rush
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Dangote to launch $16bn refinery in Kenya
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Nagoya mayor says sorry for Asian Games 'inconveniences'
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North Korean leader 'extremely obese': Seoul spy agency
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G20 trade officials meet under shadow of tariffs, overcapacity
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Yankees and pope-backed White Sox start MLB playoffs with wins
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India's fat dog vote goes viral
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Malaysia's ex-PM Mahathir in hospital for observation
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Asian Games crowds in spotlight as 998 see hosts in 50,000 stadium
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Thousands seek to quit Myanmar after military service announcement
More than 1,000 people lined up at the Thai embassy in Yangon on Friday as young people sought to leave Myanmar after the junta said it would impose military service.
Ukraine says 'fierce' fighting inside symbolic frontline town
Ukraine said Friday there was fierce fighting in the beleaguered frontline city of Avdiivka that has become a main Russian target ahead of the second anniversay of its invasion.
UK Conservatives suffer double election defeat to Labour
Britain's ruling Conservative Party on Friday lost two more parliamentary seats to Labour in by-elections, dealing an ominous new blow to embattled Prime Minister Rishi Sunak ahead of a full national vote.
Prabowo cruising to Indonesia presidency halfway through count
Indonesian Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto was on course to win the archipelago's presidential poll by a wide margin, official tallies showed Friday with more than half of votes counted.
EU must double Ukraine aid, as US turns off the taps: institute
The European Union will have to double its military support to Ukraine to fill a gap left by the United States after months of blockage of new aid by Congress, a research institute that monitors assistance said on Friday.
99 journalists killed in 2023, 77 in Gaza war: report
Seventy-seven of the 99 journalists killed in 2023 were killed in the Israel-Hamas war, making the last 12 months the deadliest for the media in almost a decade, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Thursday.
Prabowo leads Indonesia race by wide margin with half votes counted
Indonesian Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto was on course to win the archipelago's presidential election by a wide margin, election commission results showed Friday, with 50 percent of votes counted.
Senegal constitutional body overturns presidential vote delay
Senegal's Constitutional Council on Thursday overturned the postponement of this month's presidential election, a historic decision that opens up a realm of uncertainty for the traditionally stable West African nation.
Russia developing 'troubling' anti-satellite weapon: White House
Russia is developing an anti-satellite weapon that is a cause for concern for the United States but poses no direct threat to people on Earth, the White House said on Thursday.
China urges firms not to be 'blinded by lies' over Xinjiang rights record
China on Thursday urged companies not to be "blinded by lies" about its rights record in Xinjiang, after German automaker Volkswagen said it was discussing the future of its activities in the troubled region.
Biden to host feuding Polish leaders as Ukraine concerns mount
US President Joe Biden will host Poland's squabbling premier and president next month, the White House said Thursday, to shore up solidarity for Ukraine's fight against the Russian invasion.
Farmers head to Rome's Circus Maximus in latest protest
More than 1,000 farmers staged a fresh protest in Rome on Thursday, including driving tractors onto the city's ancient chariot-racing stadium as part of a weeks-long campaign echoed across European capitals.
White House to brief lawmakers after Russia nuclear space reports
US President Joe Biden's national security chief will brief top lawmakers Thursday after they warned of a "serious" threat reportedly involving a Russian bid to build a space-based nuclear capability.
Trump threats spark new nuclear arms debate in Germany
Two years after its about-turn on defence policy in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Germany is starting to rethink another national taboo: nuclear weapons.
Trump faces critical hearings ahead of criminal trials
Donald Trump returned to court in Manhattan on Thursday where he is seeking to dismiss charges of covering up hush money payments that lie at the heart of what could be the first criminal trial of a former US president.
Ukraine reinforces 'critical' frontline town
Ukraine has rushed soldiers to the embattled eastern town of Avdiivka, surrounded on three sides by Russian forces, where the military said the situation was "extremely critical".
Ukrainian attack kills six in Russia's Belgorod, officials say
A Ukrainian rocket attack on the Russian city of Belgorod killed at least six people and wounded over a dozen others on Thursday, officials said.
AU summit seeks to raise Africa's voice on global stage
The African Union's annual summit will open on Saturday against the backdrop of coups in Gabon and Niger and a political crisis in Senegal, posing challenges for the bloc as it seeks to amplify its international presence.
Ukraine lands blows in Black Sea as frontline stagnates
While the frontline on land has remained largely static, Ukraine has destroyed a number of Russian warships in the Black Sea, crucial victories at a moment when Western support for Kyiv's fight against the invasion is wavering.
Israeli army says bodies of hostages likely held in Gaza hospital
Israel's army alleged on Thursday that bodies of hostages could be held at a hospital in southern Gaza, after troops entered the facility which medics say has been "besieged" for a month.
Azerbaijan planning 'full-scale war', Armenia warns
Azerbaijan is planning a "full-scale war" against Armenia, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan warned Thursday, two days after a skirmish on their border left four Armenian troops dead.
Attack on Russia's Belgorod kills five, governor says
An air attack on the Russian city of Belgorod killed at least five people and wounded 18 others on Thursday, the region's governor said.
Israel strikes southern Gaza, vows 'powerful' Rafah operation
Israel launched a new wave of deadly strikes on southern Gaza Thursday after vowing to push ahead with a "powerful" operation in the overcrowded city of Rafah despite growing international condemnation.
Ex-general Prabowo promises continuity on economic growth for Indonesia
Once a feared general under late dictator Suharto, Indonesia's likely new president Prabowo Subianto now faces the challenge of honouring his campaign pledges to maintain the country's economic growth.
Ukraine reinforces 'extremely critical' frontline town
Ukraine has rushed soldiers to the embattled eastern town of Avdiivka, surrounded on three sides by Russian forces, where the military said the situation was "extremely critical".
Two South African soldiers killed on DR Congo mission
Two South African soldiers have been killed in a mortar strike in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the army said Thursday, their force's first casualties since it deployed to help quell an insurgency.
US aid blockage having 'impact' on Ukraine: NATO chief
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said Thursday a delay in passing new US aid for Ukraine was already hurting Kyiv's forces on the battlefield against Russia.
World leaders urge Israel to avoid 'catastrophic' Rafah operation
Israel's vow to push ahead with a "powerful" operation in Gaza's Rafah was met with a growing chorus of international condemnation Thursday, with leaders warning against catastrophic consequences for the 1.5 million Palestinians trapped there.
What is behind the US economy's surprising strength?
The US has seen GDP growth blow past predictions, hiring numbers surge unexpectedly and consumers still spending even as interest rates climbed -- deftly averting a dreaded recession in 2023.
Indonesia's Prabowo set for sweeping presidential win
Indonesian Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto on Thursday looked set to become the new president of the world's third-largest democracy, likely avoiding a runoff vote against election rivals who have yet to concede.
Biden: elderly but equal to the task, says top Democrat
US President Joe Biden may not have the stamina for a conventional campaign but he's up to the task of governing, influential House of Representatives lawmaker Adam Smith told AFP Wednesday, dismissing speculation over alternative candidates.
US facing 'serious' security threat: top lawmakers
The United States is facing a new and "serious" national security threat, top officials warned Wednesday, with two media outlets reporting it involves a Russian attempt to build a space-based nuclear capability.