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Crowds hail King Charles III as mourning begins for late queen
King Charles III greeted crowds singing "God Save the King" outside Buckingham Palace on Friday before making his inaugural address to Britain and the Commonwealth after the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.
Russia reinforces Kharkiv in bid to counter Ukraine push
Russia said on Friday it was dispatching reinforcements to the Kharkiv region in eastern Ukraine where Kyiv's forces have announced robust gains as part of a broader counter-offensive.
From Covid to carbon emissions: Charles III in numbers
Charles, who on Friday marked the first full day of his reign following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, has spent a lifetime waiting to take on the top job.
'Checking for Russians': Children play war on Ukraine's roads
Yaroslav and Nazar, both 11 years old, are standing firm under the Ukrainian flag at a pretend checkpoint on the outskirts of their village in eastern Ukraine.
EU energy ministers plan for 'difficult winter'
EU energy ministers met on Friday to seek a united response to the energy shock triggered by Russia's war on Ukraine, which has sent prices for electricity and heating skyrocketing.
North Korea law makes nuclear programme 'irreversible'
North Korea has passed a law declaring its readiness to launch preventive nuclear strikes, including in the face of conventional attacks, state media said Friday.
Asian markets rally, dollar dips as traders price in policy tightening
Asian markets rallied Friday following a healthy performance on Wall Street, with investors largely pricing in more interest rate hikes aimed at taming runaway inflation.
Commonwealth marks loss of figurehead, link to the past
As Britain mourned the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Friday, a string of dominions, realms and former colonies marked the loss of a shared figurehead and an irreplacable link to a quickly fading era.
King Charles III to address UK as mourning begins for late queen
King Charles III was on Friday due to address his new subjects, as Britain was plunged into mourning by the death of queen Elizabeth II, ending a history making 70-year reign.
All eyes on army as Brazil heads for elections
With President Jair Bolsonaro trailing in the polls and regularly alleging Brazil's voting system is plagued by fraud, all eyes are on the military and the role it could play in the country's deeply divisive October elections.
Colombia's territorial battle between Indigenous and Black communities
Cattle nonchalantly graze near a dilapidated farm on partly charred and abandoned sugarcane fields.
North Korea law allows for nuclear first strike, makes programme 'irreversible'
North Korea has passed a law allowing it to carry out a preventive nuclear strike and declaring its status as a nuclear-armed state "irreversible", state media said Friday.
US Justice Dept appeals freeze on review of seized Trump documents
The US Justice Department said Thursday it was appealing a Florida judge's order to freeze access to thousands of documents, including top secret files, seized from former president Donald Trump's home.
US launches Asia economic forum to counter China
The United States began a series of meetings with ministers from the Asia-Pacific in Los Angeles on Thursday at an economic summit aimed at countering China's growing influence in the region.
Ukraine claims battlefield breakthrough as Blinken ramps up aid
Ukraine on Thursday claimed a military breakthrough in its counter-offensive against Russian invaders as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, on a surprise visit to Kyiv, unveiled another $2.8 billion in military aid.
Aid halted to Ethiopia's Tigray, UN says, as fighting escalates
Renewed clashes in northern Ethiopia have forced desperately needed aid deliveries to a halt in war-torn Tigray, the United Nations said, as fighting escalated Thursday between Tigrayan rebels and pro-government forces.
Ukraine claims battlefield breakthroughs as Blinken ramps up aid
Ukraine on Thursday claimed a military breakthrough in its counter-offensive against Russian invaders as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, on a surprise visit to Kyiv, unveiled another $2.8 billion in military aid.
Ukraine claims battlefield breakthroughs as visiting Blinken ramps up aid
Ukraine on Thursday claimed a military breakthrough in its counter-offensive against Russian invaders as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, on a surprise visit to Kyiv, unveiled another $2.8 billion in military aid.
UN chief taps Volker Turk as next rights chief
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has tapped the Austrian diplomat Volker Turk to be the next High Commissioner for Human Rights, according to a document sent Thursday to the General Assembly, which must approve the choice.
French blood donor wins rights case over 'homosexual' data
The European Court of Human Rights said Thursday that French authorities had violated the privacy of a would-be blood donor by labelling him a homosexual, before laws were changed to allow gay men to donate.
Philippines asks ICC not to resume drug war probe
The Philippines on Thursday called on the International Criminal Court not to resume its investigation into former president Rodrigo Duterte's deadly drug war, insisting the tribunal has no jurisdiction.
Blinken boosts aid on Ukraine visit as US sees battlefield wins
Secretary of State Antony Blinken paid a surprise visit Thursday to Kyiv as the United States unveiled more than $2.6 billion in new military aid, saying the assistance was visibly paying off on the battlefield against Russian invaders.
Anger over bloated new Sri Lanka government
Sri Lanka added 37 new senior posts to its government on Thursday, sparking a social media backlash over "useless" public spending in the middle of its worst economic crisis on record.
Last residents of Siversk caught in the crossfire
From the hills in the west, the Ukrainian army shells Russian positions. From the east, Russian forces return fire.
US boosts Ukraine aid, sees battlefield 'success'
The United States on Thursday announced $675 million in additional military equipment for Ukraine, as it said allies' efforts in bolstering Kyiv were now visibly paying off on the battlefield.
Former Trump advisor Bannon to face fraud charges in New York
Donald Trump's former advisor Steve Bannon is due to appear in court Thursday to be charged with fraud in a case of alleged misappropriation of funds for the construction of a wall between the United States and Mexico, US media reported.
Markets see much-needed bounce, but nerves remain
Most markets enjoyed a rare advance on bargain-buying Thursday, tracking a Wall Street rally after a series of losses, while dovish comments on future interest rate hikes by Australia's central bank boss provided a boost to sentiment.
Markets see much-needed bounce, dollar closes on new highs
Most markets enjoyed a rare advance on bargain-buying Thursday, tracking a Wall Street rally after a series of losses, while dovish comments on future interest rate hikes by Australia's central bank boss provided a boost to sentiment.
Fears of shelling, radiation on a Ukraine maternity ward
Three days after Russian troops invaded her country, Maryna found out she was pregnant.
Facing beleaguered Europe, Norway keen to protect energy windfall
Norway, a major producer and supplier of energy, is well placed to help alleviate Europe's energy crisis -- and reap the profits, a situation not all of its European partners welcome.
UK's Truss expected to freeze energy bills
New British Prime Minister Liz Truss was on Thursday expected to unveil a costly plan to freeze domestic fuel bills to help ease the burden of a soaring cost-of-living crisis.
Attacker and girlfriend 'planned' attempted hit on Argentine VP
The man accused of trying to shoot Argentine Vice President Cristina Kirchner last week planned the attack with his girlfriend, according to preliminary charges filed by a judge, local media reported Wednesday.
Asian markets bounce after sell-off, dollar closes on new highs
Most Asian markets enjoyed a rare advance on bargain-buying Thursday, tracking a Wall Street rally after a series of losses, though the dollar resumed its upward march with the Federal Reserve expected to announce another bumper interest rate hike.
UN: evidence of Russia taking Ukrainian children
The United Nations cited "credible accusations" Wednesday that Moscow's forces have forcibly taken Ukrainian children to Russia, while Russian President Vladimir Putin accused the West of benefitting from the eased grain blockade.
Oil tumbles on recession worries as US stocks rebound
US oil prices finished Wednesday at their lowest level since January on growing recession fears, while US stocks rebounded after a weak stretch left the market "oversold," as analysts put it.
UN says 'credible' accusations Ukraine children forcibly moved to Russia
The United Nations said Wednesday there are credible accusations that Moscow's forces have removed children from Ukraine to Russia for adoption as part of larger-scale forced relocations and deportations.
Putin says 'impossible' to isolate Russia, vows gas and oil supply cuts
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday it was "impossible" to isolate Moscow and vowed to cut gas and oil deliveries to countries imposing a price cap on supplies.
Queen calls off meeting after 'full day' appointing UK's new PM
Queen Elizabeth II has postponed a meeting of her Privy Council advisory group after doctors advised her to rest, Buckingham Palace said Wednesday, the day after she appointed Liz Truss as Britain's new prime minister.
Israel PM opposes prosecuting soldier who likely shot Jazeera reporter
Israel Prime Minister Yair Lapid on Wednesday pushed back against suggestions of prosecuting a soldier who likely shot dead Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh during an army operation this year.