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Venezuela accuses US of waging 'undeclared war'
Venezuela on Friday accused the United States of waging an "undeclared war" in the Caribbean, where Washington has deployed warships and blown up alleged drug boats in recent weeks.
UK, Ireland announce new 'Troubles' legacy deal
The UK government announced Friday it would replace controversial legislation designed to draw a line under issues stemming from three decades of violence in Northern Ireland, paving the way for investigations into killings to restart.
Estonia and allies denounce 'reckless' Russian air incursion
Three Russian MiG-31 fighters violated Estonian airspace over the Gulf of Finland on Friday, Estonia said, triggering complaints of a dangerous new provocation from the EU and NATO.
West Africans deported by US to Ghana sue over detention
A group of west Africans deported from the United States have sued the government of Ghana, alleging they were sent to the country despite having deportation protection orders from US immigration authorities.
New Fed governor says was not told how to vote by Trump
Donald Trump's pick to join the US Federal Reserve said Friday that he did not speak to the president about how to vote on interest rates ahead of the central bank's meeting this week.
UN Security Council votes to reimpose Iran nuclear sanctions
The United Nations Security Council voted Friday to reimpose deep economic sanctions on Iran over its resurgentnuclear program after Britain, France and Germany called for action.
Elderly British couple released by Taliban arrive in Qatar
An elderly British couple detained in Afghanistan for almost eight months arrived in Qatar after their release by Taliban authorities on Friday amid concerns for their health, an AFP journalist reported.
UK launches dark web portal to recruit foreign spies
The UK's foreign intelligence service MI6 on Friday launched a "dark web portal" to try to recruit spies in Russia and around the world by offering a them secure communication channel.
Ukraine courts foreign cash for military 'Silicon Valley'
At the opening of Ukraine's biggest defence tech fair, arms executives and government officials were welcomed by a giant movie screen blaring an action-style trailer with heavy base undertones.
Trump and Xi talk on TikTok, US-China trade
US President Donald Trump and China's leader Xi Jinping spoke by phone Friday with expectations that they were set to finalize the fate of the hugely popular and influential video app TikTok, as well as discussing trade.
Turkey singer faces criminal probe for 'obscene' song
A Turkish singer-songwriter has been slapped with a criminal complaint by the interior ministry over a song deemed "obscene" in the latest legal move targeting artists over alleged public indecency.
Taliban release detained elderly British couple
An elderly British couple detained in Afghanistan for almost eight months were released on Friday, the Taliban authorities said, after pressure built to free the pair due to fears over their health.
Israel army says will use 'unprecedented force' in Gaza City
The Israeli military warned on Friday it will operate with "unprecedented force" in Gaza City, urging residents to flee southwards while announcing the closure of a temporary evacuation route opened 48 hours earlier.
Trump hopes to settle TikTok's fate on Xi call
President Donald Trump, who recently accused Xi Jinping of working to "conspire" against the United States, hopes to finalize the fate of video-sharing app TikTok and make progress on trade talks in a phone call with the Chinese leader on Friday.
East Germany's empty towns try to lure people with 'trial living'
Depopulated towns in Germany's ex-communist east have come up with a novel scheme to bring back life: offering people several weeks of super-cheap housing to give would-be residents a taste of the place.
China warns Papua New Guinea over Australian defence deal
China cautioned Papua New Guinea against "undermining" its interests and sovereignty in signing a mutual defence pact with Australia widely seen as a counter to Beijing's growing influence in the Pacific.
Philippines 'ghost' flood projects leave residents stranded
The dike meant to protect the Philippine town cost taxpayers nearly $2 million, but when a minister visited this month he found little more than dirt hastily dumped along the river's banks.
North Korea's Kim oversees drone test, orders AI development
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a test of an attack drone and ordered greater use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the technology, state media said Friday.
Kirk killing sparks fierce US free speech debate
For Americans, the words are practically sacred: the First Amendment to the US Constitution guarantees freedom of speech.
Eying bottom line, US media giants bow to Trump
The suspension by Disney-owned ABC of talk show host Jimmy Kimmel is the latest surrender by a US media giant to pressure from the Trump administration, putting the bottom line over free speech.
UN Security Council votes on reimposing Iran nuclear sanctions
The United Nations Security Council will vote Friday on reimposing deep economic sanctions on Iran over its resurgentnuclear program.
US small businesses slam Trump tariffs as legal fight proceeds
When businessman Travis McMaster shifted more manufacturing of his products out of China, and into India, he had sought to avoid growing tensions between Washington and Beijing.
Melania's hat, Epstein's ghost: takeaways from Trump's UK visit
Pomp and politics, warm words, tech deals and a sumptuous state banquet. Britain pulled out all the stops to welcome US President Donald Trump.
UN Security Council to vote on Iran nuclear sanctions Friday
The UN Security Council will vote Friday on whether to reimpose sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program, the Council's rotating presidency said, after Britain, France and Germany triggered the vote.
Israel bombards Gaza City, army says four soldiers killed
Israeli tanks and jets pounded Gaza City, the target of a major ground offensive, on Thursday prompting Palestinians to flee south, where the Israeli military announced the deaths of four soldiers.
Mass rallies, disruptions in France on day of anger against Macron
Hundreds of thousands protested across France on Thursday in a show of anger over President Emmanuel Macron's austerity policies, disrupting much of the country's public life.
Trump says Putin has 'let me down' as UK state visit ends
Donald Trump warned that Russia President Vladimir Putin had "really let me down" as he met Prime Minister Keir Starmer for wide-ranging talks on Thursday, the final day of the US president's historic UK state visit.
IMF proposes US Treasury official as second-in-command
The IMF has proposed appointing the US Treasury Department's chief of staff as its new number-two official, the Washington-based lender said Thursday.
China critic Takaichi joins party race, could become Japan's first woman leader
Japanese political hawk and strident China critic Sanae Takaichi said on Thursday she will run in the ruling party's leadership election, a campaign that could make her Japan's first woman prime minister.
Israeli tanks, jets bombard Gaza City as Palestinians flee
Israeli tanks and warplanes pounded Gaza City Thursday, sparking what a top UN official called "new waves of mass displacement", as the military intensified its assault on Hamas militants in the territory's largest urban hub.
Major disruption hits France on day of anti-Macron 'anger'
French protesters were on Thursday staging a day of nationwide disruption in a show of anger over President Emmanuel Macron's budget policies, with mass protests expected, transport chaos and clashes between police and demonstrators.
Cambodian PM accuses Thai forces of evicting civilians on border
Cambodia's leader Hun Manet has accused Thailand of preventing more than 20 families from returning to their homes on the disputed border, according to his letter to the head of the UN released on Thursday.