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Russia, Ukraine trade major attacks ahead of Kremlin's WWII celebrations

Russia and Ukraine launched major attacks on each other on Friday, with a two-day unilateral ceasefire that Moscow had declared around its World War II commemorations appearing to be in tatters.

Inside the jails where Russia breaks Ukraine prisoners 'like dogs'

The young Ukrainian lieutenant talked back too much so his Russian jailers beat him to a pulp.

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UN rights council to hold urgent debate on Iran's Gulf strikes

The UN Human Rights Council will hold a rare urgent debate on Wednesday on Iran's strikes on countries across the Gulf region and their impact on civilians.

Russia rains drones on Ukraine, killing eight, hitting UNESCO site

Russia fired almost 1,000 drones at Ukraine over the last 24-hours, unleashing one of its largest-ever daytime attacks, killing at least eight people and hitting the UNESCO-protected city centre of Lviv, officials said Tuesday.

ConocoPhillips chief seeks extra US protection of Mideast assets

US oil giant ConocoPhillips has been urging President Donald Trump's administration to provide extra protection around assets in Qatar where the company has invested significantly, its chief executive said Tuesday.

New Chile president withdraws support for Bachelet UN chief bid

Chile's new hard-right President Jose Antonio Kast on Tuesday withdrew Santiago's support for former socialist president Michelle Bachelet as candidate for the post of UN secretary general.

Afghanistan announces release of detained US citizen

Afghanistan's Taliban government announced the release of a US national on Tuesday who had been detained for more than a year, after a letter from his family requesting his freedom.

Oil prices jump, stocks slip as Trump's Iran claims raise doubts

European and US stocks resumed sliding and oil prices jumped on Tuesday as traders turned cautious over the prospect of a negotiated agreement between the United States and Iran to end the Middle East war.

Outlook worsens for whale stranded on German coast

The health of a humpback whale stranded on Germany's Baltic Sea coast is deteriorating, conservationists said Tuesday, as efforts to free the animal continued.

Iran, Israel trade strikes despite Trump talk of negotiations

Iran and Israel traded strikes on Tuesday, as the Middle East war showed no sign of de-escalation despite US President Donald Trump signalling "very good talks" to end the three-week conflict.

Oil prices jump, stocks waver after Trump's Iran claim

European stock markets steadied, oil prices jumped and the dollar rebounded on Tuesday as traders turned cautious over the prospect of a negotiated agreement between the United States and Iran to end the Middle East war.

'A top person': Who is the US dealing with in Iran?

He is, according to President Donald Trump, a "top person" in the Iranian system who is "most respected" and is in an unenviable position.

In Lebanon's Tyre, ancient site threatened by Israeli bombs

At an archaeological site in southern Lebanon's Tyre, small signs bearing a blue and white emblem provide a symbolic shield, meant to protect the ancient ruins from bombardment.

US-Israeli war on Iran is 'breach of international law': German president

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier spoke on Tuesday of a "deep rift" with traditional ally the United States and said the US-Israeli war on Iran was a "breach of international law".

Iran strikes Israel, denies Trump talks

Iran fired a fresh broadside of missiles at Israel Tuesday, causing damage and injuries in Tel Aviv, as uncertainty swirled over possible talks to end the three-week Middle East war.

Stocks rise on Trump U-turn but unease sees oil bounce

Stocks rose Tuesday after Donald Trump delayed strikes on Iranian energy sites and hailed "very good" talks with Tehran but oil prices rebounded as optimism over a possible de-escalation of the Middle East war remained shaky.

Australia, EU agree sweeping new trade pact eight years in the works

The European Union and Australia struck a long-awaited free-trade deal on Tuesday, while also agreeing to boost defence cooperation and access to rare earth minerals in the face of global uncertainty over trade.

Iran fires new wave of missiles at Israel after denying Trump talks

Iran launched a new wave of missiles against Israel Tuesday, hours after US President Donald Trump hailed "very good" talks to end the war despite Tehran denying any dialogue had taken place.

The contenders vying to be next Danish leader

Denmark's Social Democrat Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is tipped to hold onto power after Tuesday's general election. But the leaders of the two other parties in her coalition government are hoping to stop her from a third term.

Denmark votes in close election, outgoing PM tipped to win

Danes vote Tuesday in general elections that opinion polls suggest will be close, with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen seen as the favourite after standing up to US President Donald Trump over Greenland.

N. Korea's Kim vows 'irreversible' nuclear status, warns Seoul of 'merciless' response

North Korea will never give up nuclear weapons, leader Kim Jong Un said, indicating that the country will soon designate South Korea the "most hostile state", state media reported Tuesday.

Asian stocks rise on Trump U-turn but unease sees oil bounce

Asian stocks rose Tuesday after Donald Trump delayed strikes on Iranian energy sites and hailed "very good" talks with Tehran but oil prices edged back up as optimism over a possible de-escalation of the Middle East war remained shaky.

Silence not an option, says Canadian Sikh activist after fresh threats

When Moninder Singh learned recently of assassination threats against his family in Canada, where a fellow Sikh activist was killed in 2023, he says he remained defiant.

Australia, EU agree to sweeping new trade pact after eight years

European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese struck a long-awaited free trade deal on Tuesday, compromising to boost exports in the face of global uncertainty over trade.

Too old? The 92-year-old US judge handling Maduro case

Alvin Hellerstein, the US judge overseeing the case against deposed Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro, is a no-nonsense 92-year-old with a long list of high-profile cases on his CV.

EU 'concerned' by reports Hungary leaked information to Russia

The European Union executive said on Monday reports that the Hungarian foreign minister had passed sensitive information about European Union negotiations to Russia were "greatly concerning".

EU chief meets Australian PM as trade talks enter 'last mile'

European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen met Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Tuesday as talks to strike a trade pact enter their "last mile" after years of negotiations.

Israel pounds south Beirut, says captured Hezbollah members

A series of strikes hit Beirut's southern suburbs on Monday and early Tuesday, the first attack on the Hezbollah stronghold in days, as Israel's military said it captured two members of the Iran-backed group in southern Lebanon.

EU chief to meet Australian PM as trade talks enter 'last mile'

European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen will meet Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Tuesday as talks to strike a trade pact enter their "last mile" after years of negotiations.

On Iran, Trump executes his most spectacular U-turn yet

International markets and the world at large have grown used to US President Donald Trump's abrupt reversals, but Monday's about-face on Iran was one of his most spectacular yet.

Trump announces 'very good' Iran talks denied by Tehran

President Donald Trump hailed on Monday "very good" talks with an unidentified Iranian official after abruptly shelving plans for fresh attacks, even as Washington's ally Israel vowed to keep up strikes on the Islamic republic.

Italian voters reject Meloni's reforms in referendum blow

Italians inflicted the first major blow against Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni by rejecting her justice reforms in a referendum, results showed Monday -- but she insisted she was going nowhere.

Colombia military aircraft crashes with 125 aboard, many feared dead

A Colombian military plane carrying 125 troops and crew crashed on take off Monday, with as many as 80 people aboard feared dead.

Colombia says 80 troops on crashed aircraft, many feared dead

A military transport plane crashed Monday when taking off in Colombia, officials said, with at least 80 people aboard though there were conflicting reports about how many troops were dead and injured.

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