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Strikes kill 12 in Russia and Ukraine

Overnight strikes killed 12 people in Russia and Ukraine, authorities said Sunday, as waves of drones and missiles pummelled civilian infrastructure on both sides.

Mass drone attack on Moscow as Russian strikes kill three in Ukraine

Hundreds of drones targeted Moscow on Sunday as Russia launched missile strikes that killed three people and wounded more than a dozen in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, officials on the two sides said.

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British Museum shows Bayeux Tapestry unfurled after 'titanic' efforts

The British Museum on Friday revealed some sections of the Bayeux Tapestry a week after its arrival, as the curator of the forthcoming exhibition told AFP he was "relieved" the fragile embroidery appeared to have "travelled well".

US, Iran trade attacks as renewed war intensifies

The United States and Iran traded drone and missile strikes on Friday, as Tehran announced it had targeted American assets across the region, in the biggest escalation since the two foes resumed their conflict.

German lawmaker faces criticism for US surrogacy to have a child

A prominent member of Chancellor Friedrich Merz's centre-right party came under fire on Friday for having a child through a surrogate pregnancy in the United States, despite the practice being illegal in Germany.

Ex-president Sall arrives back in Senegal for meeting with successor

Senegal's ex-president Macky Sall, who is campaigning to become the next UN secretary-general, arrived in Dakar Friday for a brief meeting with his successor, a visit criticised by the former leader's detractors.

'Overpriced Dubai skyscraper': Slovaks outraged by ministry's $61-mn HQ

Slovakia's defence minister has come under fire for his lavish taste in architecture after unveiling his ministry's new 27-storey headquarters, with many criticising the cost of the 53-million-euro ($61 million) renovation.

Russia fines anti-war politician as he suffers medical episode

A Russian court fined anti-war politician Boris Nadezhdin $13 on Friday for displaying "extremist symbols", delivering the verdict moments after paramedics performed a cardiogram on him in court for extreme high blood pressure.

J.K. Rowling blasts Amnesty 'anti-rights' label on women's centre

Britain's charities regulator is looking into concerns about an Amnesty International report that branded a women's centre for sexual violence victims founded by Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling as "anti-rights".

New Labour leader Burnham vows to renew hope as next UK PM

Andy Burnham vowed Friday to "give hope" back to the British people as he was confirmed as the ruling Labour party's new leader, set to be the next UK prime minister.

Polish president vetoes civil partnerships bill

Poland's conservative President Karol Nawrocki on Friday vetoed a bill proposed by Prime Minister Donald Tusk's centrist government legalising civil partnerships, he announced in a statement.

US, Iran trade attacks in return to full-blown war

The United States and Iran traded attacks on Friday, with Tehran targeting American assets across the Middle East in the biggest escalation since the two foes returned to outright war.

Stocks slide, oil prices jump as tech, Mideast war in focus

Tokyo and Taipei stock markets led a fresh selloff for technology shares Friday, as concerns that the sector had been overbought in recent months intensified.

EU reforms carbon market under pressure from industry

The European Union on Friday proposed easing its carbon trading scheme for companies, as it unveiled reforms to one of its flagship climate policies under pressure to shore up industry.

Pakistan pressures Afghans in border province to leave

Members of Afghan settlements in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa border province hurriedly packed up belongings this week while others hid at home as police launched a "large-scale crackdown" on undocumented residents.

Argentina await FIFA decision over displaying World Cup Falklands banner

Football's global governing body FIFA will assess match reports before deciding if they take any action over Argentina's players holding up a banner reading "Las Malvinas son Argentinas" (The Falklands are Argentine) following their 2-1 victory over England.

Japan outlaws flag desecration despite critics

Japan enacted a law on Friday that criminalises damaging the national flag, as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pushes forward with her conservative agenda despite worries over freedom of expression.

US strikes Iran as Tehran warns of Mideast reprisals

The United States hit Iran on Friday, with Tehran accusing US forces of striking civilians sites and drawing Iranian threats of reprisals on regional infrastructure.

Defence and minerals: inside Pakistan's lobbying push in Washington

As Pakistan stepped into the global centre-stage through Iran war mediation, it hired a US lobbying firm to push Washington for boosted security cooperation and minerals investment, the contract shows.

Trump revives election fraud claims ahead of US midterms

US President Donald Trump on Thursday revived sweeping and unsupported claims of voter fraud and Chinese meddling –- firing a clear warning shot ahead of midterm elections that many expect him to dispute.

Tokyo, Taipei lead tech losses as Asian markets suffer again

Tokyo and Taipei led losses on a glum day for Asian markets Friday, with tech firms once again in the crosshairs as investors cash in following this year's breathtaking rally.

Trump revives sprawling election fraud claims in address to nation

President Donald Trump on Thursday reeled off extraordinary claims of voter fraud and Chinese meddling in US elections in a speech to the nation that doubled down on his false claims to have won the 2020 election.

UK Labour party to crown Burnham as leader and next PM

Britain's ruling Labour party will confirm veteran politician Andy Burnham as its new leader, and the country's next prime minister, at a special conference on Friday.

US hits Iran infrastructure in tit-for-tat strikes

The United States launched fresh strikes Thursday on Iran with bridges and transport infrastructure among the apparent targets, as Tehran responded with attacks on US allies in the Gulf.

Trump suspends teleprompter operator over betting allegations

US President Donald Trump has suspended a teleprompter operator over allegations he placed bets with a prediction market on the content of Trump's speeches, the White House said Thursday.

Germany and France seek 'new dynamic' on defence after fighter jet failure

France and Germany will seek to move on from the failure of a tortured fighter jet project and bolster other joint defence plans -- including nuclear deterrence -- at a joint government meeting on Friday.

Trump speech to focus on election 'integrity'

President Donald Trump will deliver a primetime address Thursday focusing on the "integrity" of US elections, the White House said, as he doubles down on his false claims that he won the 2020 vote.

Chile's Senate OKs business-friendly economic reforms

Chile's Senate approved Thursday a business-friendly package of major economic reforms engineered by right-wing President Jose Antonio Kast, which has been assailed by the opposition as favoring rich people.

Stocks drop on tech sell-off, oil yo-yos on Mideast

Major stock markets mostly retreated as technology shares extended falls, while oil prices wobbled as United States and Iran exchanged fresh strikes.

US, Iran exchange blows in rekindled Middle East war

The United States struck Iran and Tehran hit back at US allies in the Gulf on Thursday, as the foes battled over the vital Strait of Hormuz in the renewed Middle East war despite a call from mediator Pakistan to resume talks.

French PM pledges deeper ties on Morocco visit

France and Morocco moved on Thursday to strengthen a renewed partnership that has flourished over the past two years, with French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu hailing "exceptionally positive" ties in Rabat.

Putin leading Russia to 'chaos', anti-war politician says

In a town just outside Moscow where he runs his anti-war election campaign, Boris Nadezhdin spent the week considering what to do next as authorities ramped up pressure on him: flee Russia, or risk going to prison.

Ukraine's ousted defence chief whose reforms riled army bosses

Ukraine's ousted defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov was just six months in the role before his ambitious drive to reform the military led to unreconciliable clashes with the country's top brass.

US retail sales lose steam in June as consumers spend less on gasoline

US consumers slowed their spending in June while energy costs fell, government data showed Thursday, cooling retail sales as further uncertainty looms from the Middle East war.

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