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German carmakers weigh China, defence tie-ups for idle plants
Germany's beleaguered carmakers are desperately seeking solutions for their under-used factories, with speculation swirling that Chinese manufacturers or weapons makers could move in.
Pope to lead huge Madrid mass on day two of Spain visit
Pope Leo XIV will celebrate an open-air mass Sunday in Madrid that is expected to gather more than one million worshippers in a highlight of his week-long trip to Spain.
Iran World Cup team heads to Mexico as US visa row rages
Iran's World Cup squad left Turkey for Mexico on Saturday, taking off under the shadow of a bitter diplomatic row between Tehran and Washington after the US refused to issue visas for some of the team's support staff.
Police, protesters clash in Bolivia at road blockade
Police and anti-government protesters clashed Saturday in the Santa Cruz area of eastern Bolivia, as authorities attempted to clear a road blocked by rural workers demanding President Rodrigo Paz's resignation.
Albanians step up protests at Trump-linked property development
Several hundred people gathered Saturday in a protected nature reserve on the Albanian coast to protest at plans for a luxury beach resort by a company linked to the Trump family.
Israeli strike kills three Lebanese soldiers
An Israeli strike on a vehicle in southern Lebanon killed three soldiers, Beirut's military said Saturday, days after the countries agreed a conditional truce during talks in the United States.
Iran targets Bahrain and Kuwait after renewed US strikes
Iran launched a salvo of missiles at US allies Bahrain and Kuwait on Saturday, after renewed American strikes, drawing a furious response from the Gulf monarchies and further undermining a fragile truce.
Ukraine fires wave of drones at Russia on last day of key forum
Ukraine fired hundreds of drones at Russia early Saturday, leaving one person dead and setting an oil depot ablaze on the final day of the country's flagship economic forum in Saint Petersburg, officials said.
Late French president Chirac's widow dies aged 93: daughter
Bernadette Chirac, widow of former French president Jacques Chirac and known as the discreet companion of one of France's key postwar politicians, died at the age of 93, their daughter told AFP Saturday.
Pope says Church abuse 'still an open wound' as Spain trip begins
Pope Leo XIV on Saturday said sexual abuse within the Catholic Church remained "an open wound" as he began a trip to Spain that will include a meeting with victims.
Peru presidential candidate Sanchez could stand trial over campaign finance allegations
Peru's leftist presidential candidate Roberto Sanchez could stand trial over alleged campaign finance violations, a judge ruled Friday.
India tightens security ahead of 'Cockroach Party' protest
Indian police tightened security in New Delhi on Saturday ahead of a protest by the satirical "Cockroach People's Party", over alleged irregularities in major examinations.
US, Iran trade strikes despite visas for World Cup footballers
New attacks in the Middle East on Friday threatened to unravel an already fragile US-Iran ceasefire, even as American officials confirmed that Tehran's football players had received visas for the World Cup.
Libya presses on rebuilding flood-ravaged Derna but trauma lingers
Nearly three years after a catastrophic storm tore through eastern Libya's port city of Derna killing almost 4,000 people the city is getting back on its feet, but the trauma persists.
Peru's leftist candidate tells AFP he seeks 'respectful' ties with Trump
Peru's leftist presidential contender told AFP Friday that he wants "respectful" relations with US President Donald Trump, extending an olive branch ahead of Sunday's tight runoff election.
Putin rules out meeting Zelensky and vows to pursue war goals
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday ruled out meeting his Ukrainian counterpart any time soon, a day after Volodymyr Zelensky called for a sit-down between the leaders to end the four-year war.
US VP Vance blames British student's murder on migrant 'invasion'
US President JD Vance on Friday blamed Britain's handling of the murder of a white student by a Sikh man on what he called civilizational decline caused by an "invasion" of migrants.
Trump urges new spy chief to fire employees
US President Donald Trump said Friday he wants his incoming acting spy chief to start firing employees, deepening the controversy over the appointment of a man with no previous intelligence experience.
US judge blocks Trump restrictions on legal immigration
A US federal judge on Friday blocked a series of restrictions placed by President Donald Trump's administration on legal immigration following last year's shooting of two members of the National Guard by an Afghan immigrant.
Putin rules out Zelensky meeting any time soon
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday ruled out meeting his Ukrainian counterpart any time soon, a day after Volodymyr Zelensky called for a sit-down between the leaders to end the four-year war.
US VP Vance slams UK's 'enraging' handling of student murder
US Vice President JD Vance on Friday condemned Britain's handling of the murder of a white student by a Sikh man, linking it to what he said was civilizational decline caused by mass migration.
Can Peru's new president survive a hostile Congress?
Some Peruvian lawmakers have had assistants clip their toe nails, others have been accused of sexual assault and rampant corruption -- but while discredited and disdained, they could quickly bring down whoever wins Sunday's knife edge election.
EU leaders push faster expansion at Balkan summit
European leaders used a summit in Montenegro on Friday to dangle the carrot of a quicker path into the EU for Balkan countries, some of which have been waiting to join for decades.
Putin rules out imminent Zelensky meeting
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday ruled out meeting his Ukrainian counterpart any time soon, a day after Volodymyr Zelensky called for a sit-down between the leaders to end the four-year war.
Lebanese leaders rebuke Iran as Israel, Hezbollah trade attacks
Lebanon's leaders issued pointed calls for Iran to stop interfering in their country's affairs on Friday, as Israel and the Tehran-backed Hezbollah traded attacks after a new truce deal collapsed before it even began.
Russian economy has not collapsed, Putin says at key forum
The Russian economy has not fallen apart, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, dismissing Western criticism that his country's economic engine had run out of steam.
Ukrainian sea drone explodes in Romanian port, no casualties
A Ukrainian sea drone exploded Friday in Romania's Black Sea port of Constanta without causing injury, officials said, and the Ukrainian navy blamed Russian jamming for knocking the device off course.
Kenyans fearful and furious over US Ebola centre
In a town overlooked by picturesque Mount Kenya, locals are angry and afraid over their government allowing the United States to build an Ebola facility in their midst.
Lawsuit seeks to stop US 'third-country' deportations to Eq.Guinea
An international coalition of lawyers said it will file a complaint Friday with Africa's top human rights body to halt US deportations to Equatorial Guinea, which has served as a waystation for sending people home to countries where they fear persecution.
Celtic fans oppose potential Keane move over Israel stay
Celtic's interest in appointing Robbie Keane as their new manager has sparked anger among the club's pro-Palestine fans after his previous role with Israeli side Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Balkan integration in the spotlight at EU summit
European leaders gathered in Montenegro on Friday with a renewed focus on "gradual integration" for six Western Balkan nations vying to join the bloc.
Israel strikes south Lebanon after warning to several areas
Israel's air force struck south Lebanon on Friday following warnings for several areas of imminent attacks against Hezbollah, after the Iran-backed militants rejected a truce brokered by the United States.