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Democrats, Trump hold final rallies before midterm elections
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African players in Europe: Defender Hakimi's historic hat-trick
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Japan urges US to enforce discipline after second Marine arrest
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Struggling Slavia face Arsenal as grim record looms
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South Korea to double spending on AI and chips in 2027
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On All Saints' Day, Philippine mountain town honours dead with fire
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India's royals find new power in their past
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Years on from fall of IS, French jihadists face justice in Iraq
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Irish bookshops help meet UK demand for Sally Rooney novels
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Point of Law favourite at Australia's 'race that stops a nation'
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Italians vote Sunday in an election expected to usher in the country's first government led by the far-right since World War II, bringing eurosceptic populists to the heart of Europe.
Iran protesters return to streets, defying deadly crackdown
Protests flared again in Iran Saturday over the death of a woman in morality police custody, despite a crackdown by security forces in which at least 41 people have died, according to official figures.
China, India call for negotiated way out of Ukraine war
China and India on Saturday called at the United Nations for a negotiated end to the Ukraine war, stopping short of robust support for traditional ally Russia.
Lebanon migrant ship death toll rises to 94
Seventeen bodies were recovered Saturday after a boat carrying migrants from Lebanon sank off Syria's coast, raising the overall toll to 94, Syrian state television said, in one of the eastern Mediterranean's deadliest such episodes.
Russian FM, at UN, slams West for 'grotesque' Russophobia
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov bitterly criticized Western nations Saturday over the Ukraine war, telling the United Nations that the United States and its allies sought to "destroy" his country.
Death toll of Lebanon migrant ship tragedy rises to 90
Thirteen more bodies were recovered Saturday after a boat carrying migrants from Lebanon sank off the Syrian coast, raising the overall toll to 90, Syrian state television said, in one of the eastern Mediterranean's deadliest such shipwrecks.
Ukraine push slowed by rain, river and Russian holdouts
What had been a lightning push by Ukraine to drive Moscow's forces from the eastern Kharkiv region slowed to a brutal slog Saturday, stalled by heavy rain and Russian resistance.
China FM calls on Russia, Ukraine not to let war 'spill over'
China on Saturday at the United Nations urged Russia and Ukraine not to let effects of their war "spill over" and called for a diplomatic resolution.
Death toll of Lebanon migrant ship tragedy rises to 89
Twelve more bodies were recovered Saturday after a boat carrying migrants from Lebanon sunk off Syria's coast, raising the overall toll to 89, Syrian state media said, in one of the eastern Mediterranean's deadliest such shipwrecks.
Russia stiffens penalty for surrender, replaces top general
Russia on Saturday toughened penalties for voluntary surrender and refusal to fight with up to 10 years imprisonment and replaced its top logistics general after a series of setbacks to its seven-month war in Ukraine.
Mali post-coup PM denounces France, salutes Russia at UN
Mali's military-appointed prime minister on Saturday lashed out at France as well as the United Nations in a grievance-filled address over his nation's deteriorating security.
On eve of election, Italy braces for potential far-right win
Italians on Saturday braced for seismic change, on the eve of an election forecast to hand Italy the most right-wing government since World War II.
France's TotalEnergies injects further $1.5 bn into Qatar gas
France's TotalEnergies on Saturday signed a new $1.5 billion deal to help expand Qatar's natural gas production as Europe scrambles to find new energy sources to replace Russian supplies.
Russia replaces top general, pursues breakaway Ukraine polls
Moscow replaced its top logistics general on Saturday after a series of setbacks as Kremlin-held regions of eastern and southern Ukraine voted for a second day on becoming part of Russia.
Harry Styles and other stars raising cash for WHO in Ukraine
British music stars Harry Styles and Ed Sheeran, US basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal and other celebrities will donate personal objects for a campaign launched Saturday to support healthcare in Ukraine.
From warriors to grandpa jokes as Italy readies to vote
Italians were on Saturday braced for seismic change, on the eve of an election forecast to hand Italy the most right-wing government since World War II.
Neighbouring Russia, Latvians prep for war
When war erupted in Ukraine, the head of Latvia's fashion chamber Dita Danosa did not hesitate to become an army reservist, swapping her usually stylish clothes for military fatigues.
Milan fashion mobilises for Italy vote
Go out and vote to protect your rights, top Italian designers urged compatriots this week as the Milan shows coincided with elections predicted to see a far-right government take power in Rome.
Ukrainians race to fix shelled homes ahead of winter
On the half-ruined top floor of an apartment block in war-scarred Irpin near Kyiv, Mykhailo Kyrylenko looks proudly at the new roof taking shape.
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President Vladimir Putin's threat to use a nuclear weapon in Ukraine if Russian "territorial integrity" is threatened has sparked deep discussion in the West as to how it would respond.
Solomons leader claims neutrality to UN but defends China ties
Solomon Islands leader Manasseh Sogavare on Friday told the United Nations his South Pacific country remains neutral despite growing ties with China, charging that he has been "vilified" for the relationship with Beijing.
Blinken urges calm on Taiwan in talks with China
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called Friday for calm over Taiwan as he met his Chinese counterpart, as soaring tensions showed signs of easing a notch.
Italy's Meloni heads south in final vote push
Italian far-right leader Giorgia Meloni closed her campaign for weekend elections in Naples Friday amid speculation her long-forecast victory may be marred by a shift in support in the south.
Europe faces dilemma on Russians fleeing Putin's draft
The European Union is facing a tough balancing act over how to deal with Russians fleeing military mobilisation, as some countries look to block entry and others offer possible refuge.
US, China top diplomats meet to contain high tensions on Taiwan
The top US and Chinese diplomats met Friday in New York as soaring tensions show signs of easing, but Beijing issued a new warning against support for Taiwan.
Germany's Scholz to visit Gulf states on energy hunt
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will on Saturday begin a two-day tour of Gulf states, including Saudi Arabia, in the hope of sealing new energy deals with the fossil fuel exporters.
Ukraine war saps Russian sway over Caucasus, Central Asia
As the invasion of Ukraine drains Russia's forces, Moscow's grip on its former Soviet backyard in the Caucasus and Central Asia is loosening with unpredictable consequences, experts say.
Detained Russian protesters face conscription or jail
Mikhail Suetin expected to be detained when he protested Russian mobilisation, but he never imagined he would be ordered to enlist in the very army he was denouncing.
UK axes EU-inherited cap on banker bonuses
Britain on Friday axed a cap on bankers' bonuses aimed at boosting London's finance sector after Brexit, raising anger amid a cost-of-living crisis.