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Trump says agreement with Iran 'largely negotiated,' includes opening strait
US President Donald Trump said Saturday a deal with Iran had been "largely negotiated," with the proposal including opening the crucial Strait of Hormuz, though the agreement was "subject to finalization."
Tens of thousands rally in Serbian capital demanding elections
Tens of thousands of demonstrators massed in central Belgrade Saturday to renew calls for early elections that grew out of the anti-corruption movement sparked by a deadly rail station disaster.
Thousands gather in Serbian capital to call for elections
Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered in central Belgrade Saturday to renew calls for early elections that grew out of the anti-corruption movement sparked by the 2024 Nov Sad rail station disaster.
Ebola claims more lives, other African countries seen at risk
Uganda confirmed three new Ebola cases on Saturday and the Red Cross said three volunteers died in the neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo, amid warnings the deadly virus could spread to several more African countries.
Iran and US say could be close to talks breakthrough
Senior US and Iranian officials said on Saturday they could be close to a breakthrough in talks to strike a draft deal to end the war in the Middle East.
Iran chief negotiator vows 'crushing' response if US returns to war
Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned on Saturday of a "crushing" response if Washington resumes hostilities, after US media reports raised the prospect of new strikes.
Rubio renews ties with India after Trump's China lovefest
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Washington, reaffirming the importance of a relationship that has come under growing strain, a week after the United States held a warm summit with China.
Uganda confirms new Ebola cases, linked to DR Congo
Three new Ebola cases have been confirmed in Uganda, health authorities said Saturday, after the World Health Organization raised the risk from the deadly outbreak to the highest level for neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo.
Russian war drama among favourites for top Cannes prize
A tense family drama set against the backdrop of Russia's invasion of Ukraine is among the favourites for top prize at the Cannes Film Festival, which will be awarded at a star-packed ceremony Saturday after two weeks of parties and premieres.
Iran weighs peace proposal, accuses US of 'excessive demands'
Tehran accused the United States of "excessive demands", Iranian media said on Saturday, as US media reports raised the prospect that Washington was mulling new strikes and leaders of the Islamic republic considered the latest peace proposal.
Rubio in India to renew ties after Trump's China lovefest
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday opened a visit to India that will include talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, looking to renew ties with a usually like-minded partner a week after Washington's warm summit with China.
Police, protesters clash in new marches against Bolivian leader
Bolivian riot police clashed with anti-government protesters in La Paz on Friday for the second time in a week as unions and Indigenous groups pressed their calls for President Rodrigo Paz to step down.
Rubio starts first visit to India on heels of US-China summit
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio started his first visit to India on Saturday, looking to restore ties with a usually like-minded partner a week after Washington's warm summit with China.
Senegal's president sacks PM after months of tensions
Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye sacked Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the government on Friday after months of tensions, deepening a crisis in the debt-laden west African nation.
US mulls new strikes on Iran: US media reports
The United States is weighing new military strikes on Iran, US media outlets reported on Friday.
Bolivia leader targeted by new mass protests
Bolivian riot police clashed with anti-government protesters in La Paz on Friday for the second time in a week as unions and Indigenous groups pressed their calls for President Rodrigo Paz to step down.
Pakistan army chief in Tehran as Iran weighs US peace offer
Pakistan's powerful army chief arrived in Tehran on Friday as diplomacy around the Middle East war gathered pace, with Iran weighing a new US peace proposal while warning that deep divisions still stand in the way of a deal.
Fresh confrontation between police, protesters in Bolivia
Bolivian riot police clashed with another wave of protests in La Paz on Friday, as thousands joined a demonstration calling for new center-right President Rodrigo Paz to step down.
Trump's intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard resigns
US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard announced her resignation on Friday, ending the tenure of a controversial pick who appeared to be at odds with President Donald Trump over the Iran war.
French Gaza activists arrive home after Israel expulsion
Several French pro-Palestinian activists on Friday described what they said was a violent and humiliating ordeal after they were detained by Israeli forces on a Gaza-bound flotilla.
Who killed Trump's AI order? Musk says it wasn't him
Speculation swirled Friday over the last-minute collapse of President Donald Trump's planned executive order on powerful AI models, with fingers pointing at the president's allies in Silicon Valley who oppose government oversight of the technology.
Pakistan military chief arrives in Tehran in push to end Iran war
Pakistan's powerful army chief arrived in Tehran on Friday, with Islamabad mediating as the Islamic republic examines a new US proposal to end the Middle East war.
US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard resigns
US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard announced her resignation on Friday, ending the tenure of a long-term contrarian who appeared to be at odds with President Donald Trump over the Iran war.
Ukraine hits college in Russian-occupied town, killing 6: Moscow
Ukrainian drones struck a college dormitory in the Russian-occupied region of Lugansk early Friday, killing six people and wounding dozens of others, Russian officials said but Kyiv denied targeting civilians.
EU seeks to rebalance trade relationship with China
The EU must rebalance its trade relationship with China, the bloc's industry chief said Friday, as Brussels renews its focus on commerce ties with Beijing.
Carney says Alberta 'essential' to Canada as separatist push advances
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday that Alberta was "essential" to the country's future, hours after the province's leader moved the oil-rich region closer toward a referendum on independence.
Mexico, EU to lower tariffs in bid to grow non-US trade
The European Union and Mexico will on Friday sign a deal reducing tariffs on each other's goods as both seek to lessen their dependence on trade with the United States.
Rubio tells NATO allies to face up to troop cuts in Europe
Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Washington's NATO allies Friday to face up to US troop cuts in Europe, as the alliance sought to patch over tensions with President Donald Trump ahead of a July summit.
Ukraine hits college in Russian-occupied town, killing 4: Moscow
Ukrainian drones struck a college in the Russian-occupied region of Lugansk early Friday, killing four people and wounding dozens of others, Russian officials said.
France's youngest PM Attal to run for president
France's former prime minister Gabriel Attal said Friday he would run for president next year when Emmanuel Macron steps down, becoming the second prominent centrist to challenge the far right.
'Hard to win': Taiwanese react to uncertainty over US arms sales
President Donald Trump's suggestion that US arms sales to Taiwan could be a bargaining chip with China has set off alarms across the world, but in Taipei, people told AFP the situation was beyond their control.
Five things to know about South Africa's anti-migrant protests
Anti-immigrant protests are flaring again in South Africa, with vigilantes threatening to remove undocumented migrants by June 30, reviving a politically charged issue in a country battered by economic hardship.