37 Chinese Aircraft Skirt Taiwan On Way To Drill: Taipei
Taiwan's defence ministry said 37 Chinese aircraft were detected around the self-ruled island Wednesday as they headed to exercises with an aircraft carrier in the western Pacific.
Fuming EU Partners To Show Hungary PM 'Yellow Card'
Hungary is raising the hackles of its EU partners with a go-it-alone diplomatic initiative on Ukraine by its prime minister, Viktor Orban, slammed by Brussels as rogue troublemaking.
Trump Eyes Big Reveal As Veepstakes Hits Final Stretch
With the pomp and pageantry of his official nomination just days away, Donald Trump's search for a running mate on the Republican presidential ticket is in the home stretch, with a trio of frontrunners jockeying to be first across the finish line.
Hope And Resignation As Cypriots Mark 50 Years Of Division
Cyprus marks a half-century of division this month, with the unresolved conflict between Greek and Turkish Cypriots branded on the landscape in a UN-patrolled buffer zone that cuts across the island.
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French parties sought to project strength and gather allies on Tuesday, with the government adrift following an election in which no one political force claimed a clear majority.
Heavy Battles In Gaza City On Eve Of New Truce Talks
Israel pushed on with a major military offensive in war-ravaged Gaza City on Tuesday that the UN said has once again displaced tens of thousands of Palestinians.
Mourning In Kyiv As Rescuers Clear Rubble From Children's Hospital
Rescue workers were clearing debris and Ukraine was in mourning Tuesday, the day after deadly Russian strikes tore open a children's hospital and sparked international condemnation.
Hollywood On Edge About Firearms In Wake Of 'Rust' Tragedy
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Alec Baldwin Goes On Trial Over Fatal 'Rust' Shooting
Alec Baldwin's manslaughter trial over the fatal 2021 shooting on the set of a Western movie begins Tuesday, with the selection of a jury who must decide if a "Rust" crew member's death was his fault.
Starmer Goes To Washington On First Foreign Trip As UK PM
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer jets off to Washington this week for his first steps on the world stage, just days after taking office following a landslide election victory.
Modi, Putin Hold Talks Amid Outrage Over Ukraine Strikes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was set to hold talks with President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, a day after the Indian leader arrived in Moscow amid global outcry over Russian strikes in Ukraine.
Biden Goes 'Full Trump' To Save White House Bid
With their president calling into a morning TV show and bashing so-called elites, US voters could be forgiven a sense of deja vu.
NATO Meets In Washington As Questions Swirl Over Biden's Future
NATO leaders gather Tuesday in Washington for a summit aimed at showing resolve against Russia and support for Ukraine -- but the meeting is set to be overshadowed by US President Joe Biden's fight for political survival.
Russian Missiles Kill 20 In Ukraine, Gut Kyiv Children's Hospital
Russia launched dozens of missiles at cities across Ukraine on Monday in an attack that killed at least 20 people people and smashed into a children's hospital in Kyiv, officials said.
India's Modi Headed To Russia For First Visit Since Ukraine Offensive
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was due to arrive in Russia on Monday, as the Indian leader treaded a fine line between maintaining a longstanding relationship with Moscow and courting closer Western security ties.
Texas Hunkers Down As Hurricane Beryl Hits Coast
Hurricane Beryl made landfall Monday in the southern US state of Texas, where some residents were evacuated over warnings of flooding and power outages.
Boeing, DoJ Reach Deal Over MAX Crashes Case
Boeing said Monday it had reached a deal with the US Department of Justice over two fatal 737 MAX crashes, which court papers show would see the aviation giant plead guilty to fraud.
Will NATO Disappoint Ukraine Again In Washington?
When NATO leaders welcome Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to their summit in Washington this week, they will reaffirm that Kyiv will one day become a member and vow to keep arming its troops.
Biden Faces Crucial Week In Fight For His Reelection Bid
US President Joe Biden faces a critical week Monday that will test his standing at home and abroad, as moves to force him to quit his fight for a second White House term gather pace.
Xi Calls On World Powers To Help Russia, Ukraine 'Resume Direct Dialogue'
Chinese President Xi Jinping told Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Monday that world powers should help Russia and Ukraine re-start direct negotiations during a visit to Beijing branded a "peace mission" by the European leader.
Tokyo Governor Koike Sweeps To Third Term
Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike won a landslide victory to secure a third term, official election results showed Monday, in a rare triumph for a woman in Japan's male-dominated politics.
France In Limbo After Macron Gamble Fails To Break Political Deadlock
France on Monday was faced with a difficult battle to form a new government after parliamentary elections, called by President Emmanuel Macron to reshape the political landscape, failed to open a clear path towards a majority.
'Enough': Israeli Protesters Demand Gaza Truce
Israeli protesters marched through Tel Aviv and Jerusalem chanting "we will not give up" on Sunday, the second consecutive day of stepped-up pressure for a deal to free hostages in Gaza.
Hungary's Orban Visits Putin On Trip Slammed By EU
Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban arrived in Moscow Friday for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, on a trip the EU said threatened to undermine the bloc's stance on the Ukraine war.
Flights Suspended In Sicily's Catania As Volcano Erupts
Catania airport on the Italian island of Sicily was closed on Friday after Mount Etna, the largest active volcano in Europe, erupted and spewed ash into the sky, disrupting air travel.
Israeli Team Expected In Qatar For Talks On Gaza Deal
Israel's spy chief was expected in Qatar on Friday for the latest effort to free hostages held by Hamas Palestinian militants in Gaza, almost nine months into the Israel-Hamas war.
France Bans Rallies In New Caledonia During Sunday Polls
Gatherings have been banned this weekend in the restive French Pacific territory of New Caledonia during the second round of France's parliamentary polls.
Spain PM's Wife Testimony Before Judge In Graft Probe Suspended
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's wife arrived at a Madrid court to testify before a judge Friday as part of a preliminary corruption probe into her business ties, but the hearing was quickly suspended with a new date set for July 19.
Migrants Face 'Unimaginable Horrors' Crossing Africa Says UN
Refugees and migrants face extreme violence, abuse and exploitation on land routes crossing Africa to get to the Mediterranean, with far more believed to be dying there than at sea, a UN-backed report said Friday.
Ex-prime Minister Liz Truss Loses Seat At UK Election
Liz Truss, Britain's shortest-serving prime minister, suffered further political ignominy Friday when she sensationally lost her seat in parliament at the British general election.
India's Modi Heads To Moscow For First Visit Since Ukraine Invasion
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday makes his first visit to Russia since the invasion of Ukraine, walking a fine line between maintaining a longstanding Moscow alliance while courting closer Western security ties.
Biden Seeks Campaign Reset With High-risk TV Interview
US President Joe Biden is hoping a televised interview on Friday will steady his imperiled reelection bid -- but a repeat of his disastrous debate performance could be his downfall.
Record Number Of UK Cabinet Ministers Defeated In General Election
A record number of Cabinet ministers lost their seats on Friday in Britain's general election, leaving only a couple of obvious contenders for the party leadership if Rishi Sunak resigns.
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