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Lebanon says 13 killed in Israeli strikes in south
Lebanon's health ministry said 13 people were killed on Friday in Israeli strikes in the south, including in a town where Israel's army had issued an evacuation order despite a ceasefire.
US appeals court temporarily halts mail delivery of abortion pill
A US appeals court on Friday temporarily halted mail delivery of mifepristone, the medication used in the majority of abortions in the United States.
US to withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the withdrawal of about 5,000 troops from Germany within the next year, the Pentagon said on Friday.
'No going back' for Colombia's workers as the right eyes return
Colombian workers on Friday had a message for the two right-wing candidates trying to flip the presidency four years after the country elected its first leftist leader: "We're not going back."
Gridlock as pandemic treaty talks fail to finish
The World Health Organization said Friday that divided member states want up to a year of further negotiations on the missing piece of an international agreement on handling future pandemics.
Gaza activists disperse after flotilla halted by Israel off Crete
Dozens of activists on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla intercepted by Israeli forces off Crete left their boats on Friday, many taken to hospital on the Greek island while others were flown out.
US sanctions are 'collective punishment,' says Cuba during May 1 marches
Cuba said US President Donald Trump's fresh sanctions on the island amounted to "collective punishment" on Friday, as an enormous May 1 procession outside the American embassy in Havana vowed to "defend the homeland."
Rebels take key military base in Mali's north
Mali's army and its Russian mercenary allies surrendered a strategic northern military stronghold to armed rebels on Friday, as Tuareg separatists and jihadists wage a unified front to bring down the country's junta.
Trump says 'not satisfied' with new Iran proposal
US President Donald Trump said Friday that he was "not satisfied" with a new Iranian negotiating proposal, with peace talks between the two sides frozen despite a weeks-long ceasefire.
Trump says will raise US tariffs on EU cars, trucks to 25%
President Donald Trump said Friday that he will hike US tariffs on cars and trucks from the European Union next week, charging that the bloc is not complying with an earlier trade deal.
US Fed official says rate hikes may be needed if inflation surges
A key US Federal Reserve official warned Friday that a series of interest rate hikes could be needed if price shocks from the Middle East war are larger than expected, fuelling inflation.
Gulf countries' plans to bypass Hormuz still far off, experts warn
The war in the Middle East has forced the Gulf monarchies to rethink their oil and trade routes, but rerouting them will be no simple task, experts say.
Rebels take key military camp in Mali's north
Mali's army and its Russian mercenary allies surrendered a strategic northern military stronghold to armed rebels on Friday, as Tuareg separatists and jihadists waged a unified front to bring down the country's junta.
Activists on Gaza aid flotilla seized by Israeli forces disembark in Crete
Dozens of activists on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla which was intercepted by Israeli forces in international waters off Crete disembarked on Friday in the Greek island, an AFP journalist saw.
Turkish police fire tear gas, arrest hundreds at Istanbul May Day rallies
Turkish police on Friday fired tear gas and arrested hundreds of people holding May Day demonstrations in Istanbul, as thousands rallied nationwide.
Lufthansa apologises for lost Oscar after US airport security row
German airline Lufthansa on Friday said it had apologised to Russian filmmaker Pavel Talankin for losing his Oscar statuette after US airport security banned him from taking it on a flight from New York.
Activists on Gaza aid flotilla detained by Israel disembark in Crete
Dozens of activists on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla which was intercepted by Israeli forces in international waters off Crete disembarked on Friday in the Greek island, an AFP journalist saw.
Lufthansa says searching for Oscar lost after US airport security row
German airline Lufthansa on Friday said it was searching for an Oscar statuette belonging to Russian filmmaker Pavel Talankin after reports US airport security banned him from taking it on a flight from New York.
Solomon Islands leader to face no-confidence vote after appeal court loss
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele agreed on Friday to recall the South Pacific nation's parliament to face a vote of no confidence after losing a court appeal.
Solomon Islands leader loses court appeal, must face no confidence vote
Solomon Islands' Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele must recall the Pacific Island nation's parliament to face a vote of no confidence, an appeal court ruled on Friday.
King Charles arrives in Bermuda after whirlwind US visit
King Charles III arrived in Bermuda on Thursday after wrapping up a marathon US state visit aimed at healing ties between Washington and London strained by the war in Iran.
Iran war redraws sea routes with Africa as the pivot
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz as well as tensions in the Red Sea are reshaping trade routes, with Africa becoming a hub of global container ship traffic, according to logistics and maritime sources.
Blockbuster EU-Mercosur trade deal enters into force
The European Union's mammoth trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur provisionally enters into force Friday, despite a pending court ruling on its legality.
'Uncharted': US court ruling shakes up battle for Congress
A US Supreme Court ruling curbing protections for minority voters has reignited the political battle over electoral maps, with Republicans and Democrats racing to redraw districts in ways that could shape control of Congress for years to come.
Trump says lifting Scottish whisky tariffs to 'honor' King Charles
US President Donald Trump said Thursday he was removing tariffs on Scottish whisky in honor of Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla as they wrapped up their state visit.
King Charles experiences small-town America on last day of visit
King Charles III was treated to a big helping of Americana on Thursday, the final day of a state visit aimed at healing ties between Britain and the United States strained by the war in Iran.
Trump mulls US troop cuts in Italy, Spain over Iran row
President Donald Trump said Thursday he may pull US troops from Italy and Spain due to their opposition to the Iran war, a day after proposing a similar reduction in Germany.
Israel says detained Gaza flotilla activists to be taken to Greece
Israel said on Thursday that dozens of activists intercepted by its military on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla in international waters off Crete would be taken to Greece.
US sanctions DR Congo ex-leader Kabila over rebel ties
The United States on Thursday slapped sanctions on the Democratic Republic of Congo's long-serving former president Joseph Kabila, backing allegations he has assisted Rwandan-linked rebels who have seized vast parts of his country.
Routine returns but Iranians struggle to afford daily life
Gyms and cafes have reopened in Tehran as life returns to a familiar rhythm under a ceasefire following weeks of US-Israeli airstrikes, but for IT worker Mayhar such everyday amenities are out of reach as financial pressures mount.
Myanmar moves Aung San Suu Kyi to house arrest
Myanmar's junta chief-turned-president on Thursday ordered deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi to be moved to house arrest, five years after sweeping her into detention in a 2021 coup.
UK PM urges country to unite against antisemitism after latest attack
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed Thursday to boost security for the Jewish community following the latest attack against it, while urging Britons to unite against antisemitism.