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AU force in Somalia starts reducing troop numbers
The African Union's mission in Somalia said Wednesday it had begun reducing troop numbers in line with plans to eventually hand over security to the troubled country's national army.
UK hosts international allies for Ukraine reconstruction
Leaders and representatives from more than 60 countries are expected in London from Wednesday for a two-day conference to secure funding to help Ukraine recover from the ravages of war.
Biden equates China's Xi with 'dictators' at donor reception
US President Joe Biden equated his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping with "dictators" on Tuesday as he addressed a Democratic Party donors reception in the presence of journalists.
Iran ups diplomacy to ease isolation and project strength
Since the start of the year, Iran has intensified its diplomatic activity, engaging with friends and foes alike as it seeks to reduce its isolation, improve its economy and project strength.
UK unveils $3bn backing for Ukraine reconstruction
The UK will back Ukraine's economy to the tune of $3 billion over the next three years while it fights back against Russian forces, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced on Tuesday.
Sudan war uproots 2.5 million, UN says, as bodies litter Darfur streets
More than 2.5 million people have been uprooted by Sudan's conflict, the UN said Tuesday, but in the western Darfur region the bodies of those who couldn't escape lie face down in the dirt.
Joe Biden's son Hunter reaches plea deal on gun, tax charges
US President Joe Biden's son Hunter has reached a plea deal on minor tax and gun charges, concluding a five-year probe that involved persistent Republican allegations that major crimes were being covered up.
Nearly 40 countries at UN back LGBTQ families
Nearly 40 countries at the United Nations backed LGBTQ families on Tuesday, at a time when some Muslim and African nations are contesting sexual orientation and gender identity language in UN forums.
Sudan war uproots 2.5 million, UN says, as bodies line Darfur streets
Bodies have lined the streets in Sudan's western Darfur region as the UN said Tuesday that more than two months of fighting have forced over 2.5 million people from their homes.
Macron and Meloni vow to work together after tensions
French President Emmanuel Macron and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni vowed to work more closely together as they met on Tuesday in Paris for talks aimed at patching up ties.
Erdogan ally points to 'painful' Turkish rate hike
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's influential partner in his ruling coalition warned Tuesday the government needs to take "painful" economic recovery measures that include interest rate hikes.
Turkish arms makers' export ambition on display at Paris Air Show
Turkish defence manufacturers are out in force at this week's Paris Air Show, the first in four years during which conflicts including Russia's invasion of Ukraine have spotlighted the country's now-coveted weapons.
Ukraine's counter-offensive, seen from the ground
More than a week into Ukraine's counter-offensive, Kyiv has reported modest gains, liberating eight settlements in the first cautious steps of a daunting fight back against entrenched Russian positions.
Four shot dead near West Bank settlement
Four people were shot dead Tuesday near a settlement in the occupied West Bank, Israeli officials said, a day after an army raid left six Palestinians dead.
Latin America bank eyes finance 'umbrella' role for Amazon rainforest
With eight countries sharing the Amazon, the Inter-American Development Bank wants to play a central role as an "umbrella" organisation coordinating climate-related projects in the vulnerable rainforest.
UN Palestinian refugee agency warns of cash shortage
The head of the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees warned Tuesday that a funding squeeze could jeopardise access to basic services for millions.
Eyeing China, EU bolsters its armoury to tackle economic risks
The EU will arm the bloc with tougher tools to confront economic security risks and be more "assertive", the European Commission said on Tuesday, as Brussels seeks to muscle up against rivals Russia and China.
EU proposes 50 bn-euro package to support Ukraine
Brussels on Tuesday asked EU member states to back a 50-billion-euro ($55 billion) package to support Ukraine over the next four years, as part of a boost to the bloc's budget.
China urges closer ties as Germany looks beyond Beijing
China's premier on Tuesday urged closer cooperation with Germany to shore up a struggling global economy, at a time when the European export powerhouse is seeking to reduce its reliance on the Asian giant.
Nigerian president names new security chiefs
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has appointed new military and security chiefs in the latest in a flurry of key decisions after being sworn in last month.
US and China eye stability but base hollow for next crisis
The United States and China looked to set up a safety net for their intensifying rivalry during a visit to Beijing by Secretary of State Antony Blinken, but the trip achieved only general promises and no breakthroughs on hoped-for military talks and flashpoint issues.
Inside a US abortion clinic director's post-Roe odyssey
As a first-year college student from the Minneapolis suburbs, Tammi Kromenaker was proudly anti-abortion, at one point slapping a "God is pro-life" bumper sticker on her dormitory room wall.
Eyeing China, EU to unveil plans to combat economic risks
The EU will on Tuesday detail the economic security risks facing the bloc and new tools Brussels can use as it seeks to muscle up against rivals Russia and China.
Foreign media attack UK Tories over conference charges
Hundreds of foreign media groups including AFP on Tuesday accused Britain's Conservatives of undermining press freedom by imposing charges on journalists to cover their annual conference.
UK MPs approve report censuring ex-PM Johnson over 'Partygate'
British MPs on Monday voted overwhelmingly to remove ex-prime minister Boris Johnson's parliamentary pass as they approved a damning report that found he lied to parliament about Covid lockdown-breaking parties.
$1.5 bn pledged to curb Sudan's slide into 'death and destruction': UN
Donors at a UN conference on Monday pledged close to $1.5 billion to combat the humanitarian crisis in Sudan and help its neighbours host refugees fleeing the fighting.
Uganda arrests three over horrific school massacre
Uganda has arrested three people over last week's attack on a school in the remote west of the country that killed 41 people, a senior official in the area told AFP on Monday.
France pledges to combat 'overtourism'
Faced with surging numbers of visitors to historic landmarks and natural treasures, France wants to put a lid on the tourist crowds that flood in each year -- though officials recognise it won't be easy.
What does the UN high seas treaty mean for protecting the ocean?
The world's first international treaty to protect the high seas, adopted by the United Nations on Monday, contains landmark tools for the conservation and management of international waters.
Sudan spiralling into destruction, says UN chief
Sudan is descending into death and destruction at an unprecedented speed, UN chief Antonio Guterres said Monday as he urged donors to step in and curb the unfolding catastrophe.
Navalny's 'extremism' trial won't be public: Russia
A Russian court ordered Monday that the trial for Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny be held behind closed doors as he faces extremism charges that could see his time in prison extended for decades.
France's Macron, Italy's Meloni seek to smooth frayed ties
President Emmanuel Macron will Tuesday hold talks in Paris with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, the French presidency said, as both sides seek to smooth a series of disputes that have frayed ties since she took the reins of Italy's government last year.