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King Charles urges US-UK reset in speech to Trump

King Charles III called Tuesday for the United States and Britain to renew their longstanding transatlantic alliance, in a speech at a White House state dinner hosted by President Donald Trump amid tensions over Iran and Ukraine.

Cairo's night buzz returns as war-driven energy controls loosen

Cairo's famed nocturnal rhythm flickered back to life on Tuesday after Egypt eased energy-saving measures spurred by the Middle East war that had forced shops, cafes and restaurants to close early, dimming a city long defined by its late-night buzz.

AI fakes of accused US press gala gunman flood social media

Facebook has been overrun with low-effort AI fakes inventing biographical details and celebrity connections for the man charged with trying to assassinate Donald Trump at a Washington press gala Saturday.

Mali's embattled junta chief says situation 'under control'

Mali's military leader on Tuesday insisted the situation in his country was "under control" as he made his first public address since unprecedented large-scale attacks at the weekend destabilised his ruling junta.

Ex-FBI chief Comey charged with threatening Trump's life in Instagram post

Former FBI director James Comey has been indicted for threatening the life of Donald Trump, officials said Tuesday, five months after a previous case against the outspoken critic of the US president was thrown out.

Late-night buzz returns to Cairo as war-fuelled energy curbs ease

Cairo's famed nocturnal rhythm flickered back to life on Tuesday after Egypt eased energy-saving measures spurred by the Middle East war that had forced shops, cafes and restaurants to close early, dimming a city long defined by its late-night buzz.

Trump to put his picture in US passports

Donald Trump's picture will soon appear in some US passports, it was confirmed Tuesday, shattering another norm as the president aggressively puts himself personally on government institutions.

US regulator orders review of ABC license after Trump criticizes Kimmel

The agency that regulates the US airwaves on Tuesday ordered an early review of the license of broadcaster ABC after President Donald Trump and his wife demanded it fire comedian Jimmy Kimmel.

'Two kings': praise and a royal crush as Trump hosts Charles

Donald Trump has never made a secret of his love for royalty. But the US president revealed Tuesday it runs in the family -- his mother had a crush on King Charles III.

France's Le Pen wants runoff against 'centrist' in presidential race

France's far-right leader Marine Le Pen on Tuesday told AFP she hoped to run for president for a fourth time next year and face off against a "centrist" candidate in the second round.

Panama's Copa Airlines orders 60 more Boeing 737 MAX for $13.5 bn

Panama's flagship carrier Copa Airlines signed a $13.5 billion deal Tuesday to purchase 60 Boeing 737 MAX planes, adding to 40 others already on order.

Mali junta chief makes first appearance since rebel attacks

Mali's military leader on Tuesday made his first public appearance since unprecedented large-scale weekend attacks destabilised his ruling junta, visiting the wounded and meeting the ambassador of key ally Russia.

Trump hails British 'friends' as king visits

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the United States has no closer friend than Britain, as he welcomed King Charles III to the White House on a state visit shadowed by tensions over the Iran war.

Trump hails British as 'friends' as king visits amid Iran tensions

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the United States has "no closer friends" than the British, as he welcomed King Charles III to the White House on a state visit overshadowed by tensions over the Iran war.

Peace efforts stall as US examines latest Iran proposal

Efforts to end the Middle East war appeared at a standstill on Tuesday, with the US considering Tehran's latest offer to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran saying Washington could no longer dictate terms.

Mali faces advancing rebels in 'difficult' situation

Jihadists and Tuareg separatists were advancing in northern Mali on Tuesday, three days after launching unprecedented attacks against the ruling junta, in what the government's Russian allies said remained a "difficult" situation.

Crude back above $110 on Strait stalemate fears

Oil prices jumped on Tuesday, climbing back above $110 per barrel, amid a lack of progress in re-opening the key Strait of Hormuz.

Comedian Kimmel hits back at Trump criticism of Melania joke

Comedian Jimmy Kimmel hit back at Donald Trump's call for him to lose his job over a joke about First Lady Melania Trump days before an alleged attempt to assassinate the US president.

EU parliament adopts new rules to protect cats, dogs

EU lawmakers on Tuesday approved the first ever common European rules for cats and dogs including bans on abusive practices and illegal pet trading.

Man pleads guilty in Austria to plotting attack on Taylor Swift concert

A 21-year-old man pleaded guilty on Tuesday in an Austrian court over a jihadist plot to attack a Taylor Swift concert, which led to shows by the US megastar in the Alpine nation being scrapped in 2024.

Comedian Kimmel hits back at criticism over Melania Trump joke

Comedian Jimmy Kimmel hit back on Monday at Donald Trump's call for him to lose his job over a joke about First Lady Melania Trump days before an alleged attempt to assassinate the US president.

US says examining latest Iran proposal

The White House said on Monday that it was examining Iran's latest proposal to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, two months after a US and Israeli offensive sent shockwaves through the global economy.

Colombian peace accord failed to protect nature: ex-leader Santos

The failure to properly implement a historic peace deal in Colombia has emboldened armed groups who have destroyed large areas of forest, ex-president Juan Manuel Santos told AFP in an interview Monday.

Nations have chance to break 'fossil fuel mindset': Mary Robinson

Former Irish President Mary Robinson has had a front-row seat to historic change -- and senses another turning point coming at a fossil fuel phaseout meeting in Colombia.

Colombia in mourning after deadliest attack in decades

Colombia on Monday was in mourning for the 21 victims of the country's deadliest bomb attack on civilians in decades, coming in the run-up to key elections.

French FM says Iran must make 'major concessions' to end crisis

France said Monday that Iran must be ready to make "major concessions" to end a crisis, as countries piled pressure on Tehran at a UN session on its control of the key Strait of Hormuz.

Britain's King Charles meets Trump in bid to salvage ties

Britain's King Charles III met Donald Trump at the White House Monday, kicking off a high-stakes state visit shadowed by transatlantic tensions and a fresh alleged attempt to assassinate the US president.

Accused media gala gunman charged with attempting to assassinate Trump

A man accused of trying to open fire on a media gala attended by Donald Trump in Washington this weekend was charged in court Monday with trying to assassinate the Republican president.

California billionaire tax appears headed to the ballot

A proposed emergency tax on California billionaires to help fund the state's cash-strapped healthcare system has gathered enough signatures to trigger a referendum in November, the union behind the measure announced.

Trump, Melania slam Kimmel for 'widow' joke

US President Donald Trump called Monday for comedian Jimmy Kimmel to be fired for likening First Lady Melania Trump to an "expectant widow," in a joke made days before a third alleged attempt to assassinate Trump.

UK's King Charles arrives in US to shore up Trump ties

Britain's King Charles III arrived in Washington Monday for a high-stakes state visit aimed at salvaging frayed ties with Donald Trump, amid extra-tight security following an attack on a gala dinner attended by the US president.

Tuareg rebels in control of key Mali town

Jihadists and allied Tuareg separatists in Mali have seized the key northern town of Kidal after coordinated attacks on strategic junta positions, an ally of the local governor and local sources said on Monday.

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