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Israel reports troop deaths as Lebanon talks underway in Rome

Israel reported on Thursday its first military fatalities in southern Lebanon in more than a month, after carrying out fresh strikes despite ongoing US-backed talks in Rome aimed at ending hostilities.

India youth protests highlight mistrust in 'lapdog' media

Journalists covering last month's youth-led protests in India became targets of public anger and attacks over their perceived support for the government, exposing a deepening crisis of trust in traditional broadcasters.

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'Shattered': Singapore to end 180 years of horse racing

Singapore's horse racing community spoke of its anger and heartbreak Tuesday with the city-state's only racecourse set to close, signalling the end of the sport there after more than 180 years.

Iran unveils hypersonic missile hailing deterrent boost

Iran's Revolutionary Guards unveiled an intermediate range ballistic missile Tuesday capable of travelling at hypersonic speeds of up to 15 times the speed of sound, state television reported.

Iran debates new penalties for veil violations

An Iranian draft law that would set new penalties for women not wearing a headscarf in public has sparked heated debate within the Islamic republic's leadership as more women flout the country's strict dress code.

Between exile and the Kremlin: Russian artists split by Ukraine

After the Kremlin launched its offensive in Ukraine last year, Russian punk rocker Vladimir Kotlyarov left his country along with many other artists and cultural figures.

Taiwanese chip giant TSMC says industry could have 'stabilising' effect

Taiwanese semiconductor giant TSMC said Tuesday its production of ever-smaller microchips will remain on the island, hopeful that the critical industry will have a "stabilising effect on global geopolitical conflicts".

Major Ukraine dam 'partially destroyed', villages evacuated

A Russian-held dam in southern Ukraine was damaged on Tuesday, with Kyiv and Moscow accusing each other of blowing it up while locals were forced to flee rising waters.

10,368: The incomplete count of Ukraine's civilian dead

The Russian missile strike took nearly everything from Oleksandr Remez -- his wife Natalia and their home in central Ukraine. He only survived because he was up early in the kitchen on that April morning.

Colombia scraps arrest warrant for ELN guerrilla leader

Colombia's top prosecutor on Monday scrapped an arrest warrant for ELN guerrilla leader Antonio Garcia, who is leading talks with the government that seek to find a lasting peace to decades of conflict.

Canada braces for possible worst wildfire season ever

Canada is facing a dire wildfire situation through the coming months, officials warned on Monday after vast swaths of forests and grasslands from its Pacific to Atlantic coasts have been scorched.

Zelensky hails advances as Russia says offensive repelled

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday praised his troops for advances claimed near the devastated city of Bakhmut, while Russia said it had repelled a large-scale attack.

Wayward US plane's pilot was slumped over, apparently unconscious: report

US aviation officials on Monday were investigating the fatal crash of an "unresponsive" private plane that strayed over the nation's capital and prompted the scrambling of F-16 fighter jets.

Russia fly-around a source of tension for airline industry

With travel between Asia and Europe booming the closure of Russian airspace is hobbling Western airlines while proving a boon for those from non-aligned nations not subject to Moscow's wrath.

French court jails two over attack on first lady's relative

A French court on Monday sentenced two men to jail after convicting them on charges of beating up the great-nephew of French first lady Brigitte Macron last month outside her family's chocolate shop.

'Trump too small' -- US Supreme Court to decide

The US Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a trademark dispute over the phrase "Trump too small" used to mock the former president.

UN body faults US, other states over Guantanamo prisoner torture

The United States and seven other countries are responsible for torture and illegal detention of a Saudi prisoner awaiting a death penalty trial at the Guantanamo Bay detention facility, a UN watchdog has ruled.

Blinken urges Israel-Saudi normalization ahead of Riyadh visit

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called Monday for the normalization of relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel on the eve of his visit to the Arab power.

Contaminated cider kills 16 in Russia

At least 16 people died and dozens fell ill from drinking contaminated cider in the western Russian region of Ulyanovsk, its governor said on Monday.

Ex-VP Pence jumps into 2024 White House race

Republican former vice president Mike Pence launched Monday his hotly-anticipated challenge to one-time boss Donald Trump for the party's 2024 White House nomination, setting up the unusual scenario of two running mates becoming rivals.

Oil prices jump on Saudi output cut

Oil rallied Monday after key producer Saudi Arabia slashed output by a million barrels in a bid to prop up prices, while fellow OPEC+ members agreed to continue current cuts to 2024.

Ukraine claims advances as Russia says offensive repelled

Ukraine said Monday that its troops were advancing around Bakhmut while playing down the importance of its "offensive actions", after Russia said it had repelled a large-scale attack.

Blinken urges Israel-Saudi normalization

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told a powerful pro-Israel lobby group Monday that Saudi-Israeli normalization is deeply important for Washington and pledged that Iran would never be allowed to obtain nuclear weapons.

Sunak lauds UK defence chief amid NATO speculation

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, ahead of a US trip this week, on Monday heightened speculation that he wants NATO allies to back his Defence Secretary Ben Wallace as the alliance's next chief.

Russia claims repelled 'large-scale' Ukraine offensive in Donetsk

Russia said on Monday it had repelled "a large-scale offensive" by Ukrainian forces in the Moscow-occupied Donetsk region, while Kyiv remained silent about plans to claw back lost territory.

France announces massive state aid to chips factory

France is ploughing 2.9 billion euros ($3.1 billion) of public money into a factory to make microchips, officials said on Monday, heating up a global race for the lucrative market.

US and India agree defence industry cooperation plan

The United States and India agreed a roadmap for military industrial cooperation Monday, as New Delhi seeks to reduce its reliance on key arms supplier Russia in the face of tensions with China.

UK to house more asylum-seekers on accommodation barges

Britain has ordered two more accommodation barges to house asylum-seekers, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced on Monday.

Three on trial in France over assault on Brigitte Macron's relative

Three men are to be go on trial in France on Monday on charges of beating up the great-nephew of French first lady Brigitte Macron last month outside her family's chocolate shop.

Stocks rise on 'Goldilocks' US jobs data, oil lifted by output cut

Markets built on a global rally Monday after a mixed US jobs report lifted hopes the Federal Reserve will skip an interest rate hike this month, while oil extended gains after Saudi Arabia slashed output.

Russia says repelled 'large-scale' Ukraine offensive in Donetsk

Russia said Monday it had repelled "a large-scale offensive" by Ukrainian forces in Moscow-annexed Donetsk, as fighting intensified along their border.

Snowden leaks at 10 years: more data more controls

In 2013 US intelligence contractor Edward Snowden stunned the world with revelations that the massive US spy apparatus was secretly sucking up communications and private data on people around the world, from the lowest social media poster to the phone calls of German chancellor Angela Merkel.

Hundreds protest Sweden's new anti-terror laws

Hundreds of people protested in Stockholm on Sunday against new anti-terror legislation that was passed to address Turkey's opposition to Sweden joining NATO.

Sabalenka sets up Svitolina French Open clash, boycotts media

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus and Ukraine's Elina Svitolina will meet in a politically-charged French Open quarter-final with the world number two immediately setting the tone for the high-profile duel by boycotting Roland Garros media for a second time on Sunday.

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