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US, S.Korea, Japan vow 'complete' N.Korea denuclearization
The United States, South Korea and Japan reaffirmed their commitment to the "complete denuclearization" of North Korea on Saturday, as Pyongyang continues to reject disarmament ahead of possible talks with Washington.
Fears of violence as France braces for Halloween protests
France on Saturday braced for a third weekend of protests coinciding with Halloween, as shops boarded up and authorities scrambled to prevent a repeat of the street violence that swept the country two weeks ago.
Nations commit to get nature goals back on track
Nearly 200 nations struck hard-fought agreements Friday at a UN biodiversity summit hoping to revive a flagging commitment to halt the destruction of nature by 2030.
US oil companies aim to squeeze more out of refineries
US oil companies are investing to squeeze out more fuel from refineries and bringing shuttered plants back online in response to conflicts in Russia and Iran that have crimped supplies.
Trump admin approves potential Patriot missiles sale to Ukraine
The Trump administration on Friday green-lit the sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine, the State Department said, but the Ukrainian president warned deliveries could take years.
Russia uncompromising as Rubio hosts G20 talks in shadow of conflicts
Russia showed no sign Friday of softening its stance on Kyiv as G20 foreign ministers opened talks in the United States, with the Ukraine and Iran wars deepening rifts between the sprawling forum's members.
Polish riot police deployed as deposed court chief sets off crisis
Poland's President Karol Nawrocki called off a visit to Africa in mid-flight as riot police deployed around the country's constitutional court Friday following the suspension of its chief justice in a battle between the centrist government and the nationalist right.
'Breath of fresh air' truce brings hope to Ukraine's ravaged Kherson
Gardener Volodymyr Omeltchenko, rake in hand, looked up at the sky with an expression of near disbelief -- only the pitter-patter of rain and the sound of a lawnmower broke the silence of Freedom Square, a central area of the Ukrainian city of Kherson which has been relentlessly bombarded by Russian forces.
Trump, Milei under pressure to explain Bolsonaro flight from Brazil
US President Donald Trump and Argentina's Javier Milei faced mounting pressure Friday to explain the role their countries played in helping Flavio Bolsonaro flee Brazil after he had his passports cancelled.
Nations agree crucial texts in overtime at UN nature summit
Nearly 200 nations on Friday adopted hard-fought agreements at a UN biodiversity summit aimed at putting the world back on track in efforts to halt nature's destruction by 2030.
Polish riot police deployed after court chief suspended
Riot police deployed around Poland's constitutional court and President Karol Nawrocki called off an African visit on Friday after the suspension of its chief justice in a battle between the centrist government and the nationalist right.
France fears new street violence at Halloween protests
Shops and businesses in Paris and other French cities on Friday boarded up windows amid fears of fresh street violence during a third consecutive weekend of protests -- this time clashing with Halloween.
UN nature talks in extra time as nations struggle to reach deal
The UN biodiversity summit spilled into overtime Friday, pushing negotiations into the night as nations wrangled over how to get a landmark deal to halt nature's destruction back on track.
French authorities fear new street violence at Halloween protests
Shops and other businesses in Paris on Friday were boarding up windows amid fears of fresh street violence, as France braced for a third consecutive weekend of protests that coincide with Halloween celebrations.
Thousands of students, workers hold peaceful protests in Italy
Thousands of students and workers took to the streets across Italy on Friday, calling for more school funding and relief from the soaring cost of living, in massive protests that remained mostly peaceful.
France boards up ahead of Halloween protests
Shops and other businesses in Paris and other cities on Friday were boarding up windows as France braced for a third consecutive weekend of protests that coincide with Halloween celebrations.
Is Bukele's troop deployment in Haiti just a rescue mission?
Over 2,000 troops have flown in from El Salvador to Haiti in little over a week, effectively doubling the contingent of foreign soldiers operating in the Caribbean island nation.
Germans to join Europe's youth protest wave
Tens of thousands of young Germans are set to demonstrate on Saturday, the latest in a wave of protests across Europe led by youths who complain political elites are ignoring their concerns.
Eurozone growth holds up despite energy crunch
The eurozone economy grew more than expected in the third quarter, official data showed Friday, demonstrating resilience despite the impact of the Middle East war and surging energy costs.
Thousands of students, workers protest in Italy under heavy security
Thousands of students and workers took to the streets across Italy on Friday, calling for more school funding and relief from the soaring cost of living, amid a high police presence to avert possible clashes.
'Get them there alive': Ukraine's railways under Russian barrage
Aboard the morning high-speed train from the Ukrainian capital Kyiv to Poltava, some 300 kilometres to the east, 24-year-old Daryna Styrchuk was nervous.
Independent Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta shuts under Kremlin pressure
Russia's flagship independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta announced Friday it was closing, saying it had been "killed" by state pressure after years of repression targeting its journalists whose reporting was critical of the Kremlin and its Ukraine war.
Spanish inflation stays at three-year high before election
Spanish inflation in October remained at 4.9 percent, its highest level since February 2023, official data showed Friday, one month before an election in which the cost of living will be a major issue.
Surging costs of living top US voter concerns
Soaring prices for gas, medicine and other cost of living essentials are preoccupying Americans as they start to cast their ballots ahead of next week's midterm elections.
Basic services, fading loyalties loom over South Africa's vote
Ntombekhaya Makeleni stopped using the communal toilets in her Cape Town neighbourhood after a group of men tried to force their way in as she was inside one day before dawn.
Rubio hosts G20 ministers as Iran, Ukraine wars divide members
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will host his G20 counterparts, including Russia's Sergei Lavrov, for talks onFridaythat are expected to be fractious, with wars in Ukraine and Iran and surging energy prices fanning discord.
From minerals to AI, EU and Canada to forge new alliance
Squeezed by the United States and China, the European Union and Canada are set to unveil Friday a series of deals -- from critical minerals to artificial intelligence -- designed to boost their ties to an unprecedented level.
Russia turns to NATO countries for prosthetics amid war-related shortages
Russian soldiers and the public are paying the price of Putin’s war in Ukraine, which has claimed over a million casualties (Picture: AFP/Getty Images) Vladimir Putin’s government has dished out millions to buy prosthetics from Nato countries, including Germany. The grisly uptick in demand for European prosthetics has been caused by the ongoing Russian war of aggression in Ukraine.
Worcestershire leaders back renewed two-unitary council reorganisation
THE LOCAL Government Reorganisation (LGR) exercise, which would see the seven councils of Worcestershire scrapped for two unitary authorities, is set to be back on. The government made the announcement earlier today (Thursday) with Worcestershire one of five areas where the plans will proceed.
Forest destruction tests Armenia-Azerbaijan peace push
From a hillside above Armenia's Shikahogh nature reserve, local official Marat Harutyunyan pointed to forests cleared for Azerbaijan's military, construction Yerevan says threatens rare wildlife and the livelihoods of local villagers.
Teen rallies take to the streets across Italy
School and university students are to rally in several Italian cities on Friday to call for more funding for schools and support for housing, with security forces preparing for possible clashes.
Netanyahu bloc finishes ahead in Israel vote, but well short of majority
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's camp finished ahead of the opposition but remained well short of a majority, final results from Israel's general election showed Friday, setting the stage for tough coalition talks or potentially another vote.