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Panic, anger, tears: Evan Gershkovich's uneasy journey after Russian jail

US journalist Evan Gershkovich spent nearly 500 days in a tiny Russian jail cell. When he was finally set free two years ago as part of an extraordinary multi-country prisoner swap, it took him almost as long to heal.

Hegseth says US cut number of generals, admirals by 20%

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday that the United States has slashed the number of its generals and admirals by 20 percent, in a move he said is aimed at "accountability."

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N.Irish leader O'Neill predicts Irish unity vote within decade

Northern Ireland has begun a "decade of opportunity" during which it will hold a vote on unification with Ireland, the UK territory's first nationalist leader said in an interview aired Sunday.

Parisians vote in anti-SUV parking and pollution referendum

Polling stations opened in Paris on Sunday for a referendum on tripling parking costs for hefty SUV-style cars, a campaign that has drivers' groups up in arms against city hall.

Huthis vow response after US, UK strike dozens of Yemen targets

Yemen's Huthis said Sunday US and British air strikes "will not deter us" and vowed a response after dozens of targets were hit in retaliation for the Iran-backed rebels' repeated Red Sea attacks.

Scores killed in overnight strikes as Hamas weighs Gaza truce proposal

Scores were reported killed in overnight strikes across the Gaza Strip on Sunday, after Hamas said it needed more time to consider a proposal that would halt its war with Israel in the besieged Palestinian territory.

Namibia's President Hage Geingob dies in hospital

Namibia's President Hage Geingob died early Sunday in a hospital in Windhoek, the presidential office said in a statement. He was 82.

Biden sweeps South Carolina with 'loser' taunt at Trump

US President Joe Biden cruised to victory in the South Carolina Democratic primary Saturday, vowing afterwards that he would make Republican rival Donald Trump a loser for a second time in November's election.

El Salvador votes with gang-busting Bukele miles ahead

El Salvador goes to the polls Sunday with victory for gang-busting President Nayib Bukele in the bag and the only question how many seats his party will claim in a new-look parliament.

Biden cruises to victory in South Carolina

US President Joe Biden cruised to victory in the South Carolina Democratic primary on Saturday, saying he would make Republican rival Donald Trump a "loser" in November's election.

Senegal president postpones election

Just hours before official campaigning was due to start on Sunday, Senegal's President Macky Sall announced the indefinite postponement of a presidential election scheduled for February 25, provoking anger from opposition figures and a ministerial resignation.

US, UK strike dozens of Huthi targets in Yemen

The United States and Britain struck dozens of targets in Yemen on Saturday in response to repeated attacks on shipping by Iran-backed Huthi rebels that have disrupted global trade and put lives at risk.

Biden seeks South Carolina landslide despite turnout fears

US President Joe Biden looked set for an easy win Saturday in the Democratic primary in South Carolina, but there were signs of low turnout in this key test of support among Black voters for his reelection bid.

Senegal president postpones presidential election

Senegal's President Macky Sall on Saturday announced the indefinite postponement of a presidential election scheduled for February 25, provoking anger from opposition figures and a ministerial resignation.

Senegal president calls off February 25 election

Senegalese President Macky Sall on Saturday announced the indefinite postponement of a presidential election scheduled for February 25, just hours before official campaigning was due to start.

Tractors converge on Rome as farmers protest across Europe

A convoy of tractors was poised to descend on Rome on Saturday as farmer protests caused disruptions across Europe but petered out in their French epicentre following government concessions.

'God's Army' protesters rally in Texas against migrant crossings

In trucks, vans and RVs, hundreds of people converged Saturday in southern Texas to rally against what they say is a migrant "invasion" and to demand tough new controls at the US border with Mexico.

Michelle O'Neill: the new face of Irish nationalism

Michelle O'Neill, who on Saturday made history by becoming the first nationalist head of Northern Ireland's provincial government, embodies a new generation of progressive Irish republicans.

Michelle O'Neill makes history as N.Ireland's first nationalist leader

Michelle O'Neill on Saturday became the first nationalist leader of Northern Ireland's government, a historic moment for the British territory prompted by the return of power-sharing after the biggest pro-UK party ended a two-year boycott.

Last chance to register as South Africa awaits election date

South African politicians were trying to mobilise their supporters on Saturday, the last chance for citizens to register to vote before an imminent announcement of general elections.

Biden aims for South Carolina landslide to boost 2024 hopes

Voters in South Carolina looked set to deliver US President Joe Biden a big win Saturday, with the first official Democratic primary of 2024 seen as a key test of support among Black voters for his reelection battle with Donald Trump.

Pakistan court finds ex-PM Khan's marriage illegal

A Pakistan court on Saturday ruled former prime minister Imran Khan's marriage to his third wife illegal under Islamic law and sentenced the pair to seven years each in jail, his party said.

US reprisals against Iran-linked groups anger Iraq, Syria

The United States launched overnight air strikes against Iran-backed groups in Iraq and Syria, drawing condemnation from both governments Saturday, and promised more to come in retaliation for a deadly attack on US troops.

Deadly strikes hit 'pressure cooker' Rafah ahead of Gaza truce push

Deadly strikes were reported early Saturday in the overcrowded Gaza border town of Rafah -- dubbed a "pressure cooker of despair" by the UN -- as international mediators readied a new push to seal a tentative truce deal between Israel and Hamas.

The fight over vaping: Lobbyists, campaigners clash before summit

Does vaping offer an opportunity for smokers to kick their deadly tobacco habit, or pose a vast new health threat to the world's young people?

Fake news, online hate swell Indonesia anti-Rohingya sentiment

Arriving on a rickety boat in western Indonesia from squalid Bangladesh camps after weeks at sea late last year, hundreds of Rohingya refugees came to shore only to be turned around and pushed back.

A mega-prison and a Mayan 'Pompeii': five things about El Salvador

The Central American nation of El Salvador goes to the polls Sunday in an election dominated by President Nayib Bukele's war on gangs.

'Peace, tranquility, freedom': El Salvador president's ticket to reelection

There is an unfamiliar air of serenity in El Salvador's capital, where voters head to the polls Sunday without the specter of gang violence and intimidation hanging over them for the first time in years.

Argentine president's reforms pass first test in Congress

Argentine lawmakers took a first step Friday toward approving President Javier Milei's sweeping economic, social and political reform package, which has sparked angry opposition protests.

US retaliatory strikes hit Iran-linked targets in Syria, Iraq

The US military launched retaliatory air strikes against Iranian forces and Tehran-backed militia groups in both Iraq and Syria on Friday, following a recent drone attack that killed three American soldiers at a remote base in Jordan.

North Korea fires more cruise missiles in testing spree

North Korea fired multiple cruise missiles Friday, Seoul's military said, continuing a fresh streak of weapons testing as Kim Jong Un's regime ramps up what it calls "war preparations".

Retaliatory US strikes hit Syria after Jordan attack: US media

The US military has launched air strikes against targets in Syria in the first retaliation for a drone attack that killed three soldiers at a remote US base in Jordan, US media reported Friday.

Gaza fighting continues despite efforts for truce

Fighting raged Friday in Gaza forcing thousands of Palestinians to flee seeking shelter, after Qatar said Hamas had given "initial" support to a hostage-prisoner exchange that would pause its war with Israel.

Shipper CMA CGM suspends Red Sea transit again

French maritime transporter CMA CGM has again suspended the transit by its vessels of the Red Sea, where Iran-backed Yemeni rebels have targeted numerous ships, a source told AFP on Friday.

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