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The Philippine military chief said Friday he rejected calls for the armed forces to topple President Ferdinand Marcos as Manila was rocked by street protests last month against government corruption.
Hamas says still needs time to study Trump's Gaza plan
A Hamas official told AFP on Friday that the group still needed time to study a plan put forward by US President Donald Trump to end nearly two years of devastating war in Gaza.
UK on 'high alert' following synagogue terror attack
Britain was on heightened alert Friday to ensure the Jewish community's safety following an attack outside a Manchester synagogue on a Jewish holiday that killed two people and seriously injured three.
Hamas official says group still needs time to study Trump's Gaza plan
A Hamas official told AFP on Friday that the group still needed time to study a plan for Gaza put forward by US President Donald Trump and backed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Last flotilla boat sails on towards Gaza after Israel interceptions
The only remaining boat in a flotilla carrying aid to Gaza sailed towards the war-torn Palestinian territory on Friday, after Israeli navy interceptions of its fellow vessels drew worldwide protests.
New setback for Milei as Argentine Congress overturns spending vetoes
Argentina's struggling President Javier Milei suffered a new setback on Thursday as Congress overturned his vetoes of laws increasing funding for public universities and for pediatric care.
Protests worldwide condemn Israeli interception of Gaza flotilla
Protesters around the world Thursday railed at Israel's interception of a flotilla carrying aid for Gaza's besieged Palestinians, urging greater sanctions in response.
Trump declares 'armed conflict' with drug cartels
President Donald Trump has declared that the United States is engaged in "armed conflict" with drug cartels, his administration said in a notice sent to Congress after recent strikes on boats off Venezuela.
Rallies against Israel interception of Gaza flotilla sweep Europe
Protesters across Europe Thursday railed at Israel's interception of a flotilla carrying aid for Gaza's besieged Palestinians, urging greater sanctions from European governments in response.
Putin vows 'significant' response as tension with Europe flares
President Vladimir Putin on Thursday condemned France's detention of a Russian-linked ship as "piracy", vowing a "significant" response to what he called European threats as tension flared.
Israel PM praises navy for intercepting Gaza bound flotilla
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised Israeli naval forces Thursday for intercepting a Gaza-bound aid flotilla, as authorities prepared to deport pro-Palestinian activists aboard the vessels.
Blinken says Biden laid groundwork for Trump's Gaza plan
Former US secretary of state Antony Blinken voiced support Thursday for a Gaza plan laid out by President Donald Trump, saying it was in line with a deal he pursued under Joe Biden.
Trump piles pain on Democrats over US government shutdown
Donald Trump signaled Thursday that he plans to follow through on his threat for mass layoffs of US federal workers as he ratcheted pressure on Democrats to back moves to end the government shutdown.
FIFA 'cannot solve geopolitical problems' like Gaza, says Infantino
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Thursday football "cannot solve geopolitical problems", as he comes under pressure to suspend Israel over the Palestinian conflict.
Days of violent anti-government protests grip Pakistan's Kashmir
Days of violent clashes between anti-government protesters and police have gripped Pakistan's Kashmir on the border with India, with nine confirmed killed among scant news to emerge after an internet blackout.
Trump ramps up pressure on Democrats over US government shutdown
Donald Trump signaled Thursday that he plans to follow through on his threat for mass layoffs of US federal workers as he ratcheted pressure on Democrats to back moves to end the government shutdown.
Israel to deport Gaza flotilla activists
Israel said on Thursday it will deport pro-Palestinian activists on an aid flotilla intercepted at sea as they headed towards Gaza, adding that none of the vessels had successfully breached its maritime blockade.
Zelensky warns Europe Russia looking to 'escalate' war
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky warned Europe on Thursday that recent drone incursions showed Russia was looking to "escalate" its aggression, as he offered his country's war-honed expertise to help counter the threat.
France prolongs detention of two from Russia 'shadow fleet' vessel
France has extended the detention of two senior crew members of a tanker linked to Russia, which data showed was off the Danish coast last month during mysterious drone flights, prosecutors said on Thursday.
Israel to deport intercepted Gaza flotilla activists
Israel said on Thursday it will deport to Europe pro-Palestinian activists on an aid flotilla headed towards Gaza as the Israeli navy intercepted vessel after vessel in the Mediterranean.
Egyptian, Congolese contenders vie for UNESCO top job
An Egyptian ex-minister is the favourite to become head of the UN's culture agency, but his Congolese rival says bets are still off before a key decision next week.
'Defect or be jailed': Turkey opposition mayors face new threat
Turkish opposition leaders say the government has found a new way to silence dissent: pressuring its mayors and local officials to defect to the ruling party.
Lithuania builds shelters as drones prowl border skies
Recent drone sorties over Lithuania and its neighbours have sparked fears of a full-scale Russian attack, prompting the small Baltic country to encourage the building of bomb shelters.
Zelensky at European summit as EU seeks to bolster backing
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to join talks with leaders from across Europe in Copenhagen Thursday, as the EU seeks to bolster Kyiv's fight against Russia in the face of dwindling US support.
Papua New Guinea approves contentious defence treaty with Australia: PM
Papua New Guinea's cabinet has approved a contentious mutual defence treaty with Australia, the Pacific country's prime minister said Thursday, as Canberra seeks to deepen ties with the region and counter Beijing's rising influence.
Gaza aid flotilla presses on despite Israeli interception
A flotilla carrying aid to Gaza said dozens of its ships were still "sailing strong" towards the war-battered Palestinian territory on Thursday despite an interception by Israeli naval forces.
Papua New Guinea approves contentious defence treaty with Australia: officials
Papua New Guinea's cabinet has approved a contentious mutual defence treaty with Australia, officials told AFP on Thursday, as Canberra seeks to deepen ties with Pacific nations and counter Beijing's rising influence.
Two killed as violence flares in Morocco protests
Two people were killed when officers opened fire on a group of people attempting to "storm" a police station in Morocco on Wednesday, state media said, as protests -- sometimes violent -- roil the north African nation.