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Slovenia holds crunch vote on contested assisted dying law
Slovenians began voting Sunday in a new referendum that will determine if a law legalising assisted dying will be enforced or suspended, after critics mounted a campaign against the legislation.
US signals room for negotiation on Ukraine plan ahead of talks
Washington signalled room for negotiation on a US plan to end the Ukraine war that has drawn pushback from Kyiv, its allies and US lawmakers ahead of Sunday talks on the proposal in Switzerland.
US denies pushing Russian 'wish list' as Ukraine plan
Washington insisted Saturday that its Ukraine proposal is indeed official US policy, denying claims by a group of senators that Secretary of State Marco Rubio told them the document under discussion is just a Russian "wish list."
Trump signals room for negotiation on Ukraine plan ahead of talks
President Donald Trump signalled room for negotiation on a US plan to end the Ukraine war that has drawn pushback from Kyiv, its allies and US lawmakers ahead of Sunday talks on the proposal in Switzerland.
Gaza civil defence says 21 killed in Israeli strikes
Gaza's civil defence agency said 21 people were killed and dozens more wounded in multiple Israeli air strikes on Saturday, as Hamas and Israel again traded allegations of violating the fragile ceasefire.
Ukraine, US head for talks on Trump's plan to end war
Ukrainian and US envoys will meet in Switzerland on Sunday along with European security chiefs to discuss Washington's plan for ending the war with Russia, officials said, after Kyiv pushed back on proposals seen as favourable to Moscow.
Brazil's Bolsonaro detained for trying to break ankle bracelet and flee
Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro was taken from house arrest into detention on Saturday after the Supreme Court accused him of trying to break his ankle bracelet and plot an escape.
Ukraine, US to hold Geneva talks on Trump's plan to end war
Ukrainian and US envoys will meet in Switzerland on Sunday along with European security chiefs to discuss Washington's plan for ending the war with Russia, officials said.
Thousands march in France to demand action on violence against women
Thousands of protesters across France braved the cold on Saturday to express their anger over the persistence of violence against women and demand more public action and funds to combat the scourge.
S.Africa G20 declaration highlights: minerals, debt, climate
Leaders from the G20 group of top economies endorsed Saturday a declaration at a summit in South Africa that highlights issues related to access to critical minerals and measures to cope with climate change.
Ukraine, US to hold talks in Switzerland on Trump's plan to end war
Ukrainian and US officials will soon meet in Switzerland to discuss Washington's plan for ending the war with Russia, Kyiv said Saturday, as it seeks to fix the draft that heeds to some of Moscow's hardline demands.
Bolsonaro detained: the fall of Brazil's polarizing firebrand
Jair Bolsonaro swore he would never go to prison.
Brazil court takes ex-president Bolsonaro into custody over flight risk
Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro was taken from house arrest into police custody on Saturday to prevent him from escaping as he appeals a conviction for a failed coup attempt, the Supreme Court said.
G20 threatened by geopolitical fractures, leaders warn
The G20's role in fixing economic crises is threatened by geopolitical fractures and competition, leaders warned Saturday at a summit in South Africa boycotted by the United States.
Ukraine, US to start talks in Switzerland on Trump's plan to end war
Ukraine and the US will soon meet in Switzerland to discuss Washington's plan for ending the war with Russia, which currently heeds to some of Russia's hardline demands, Kyiv said Saturday.
Ukraine, Europe scramble to respond to US plan to end war
Ukraine and its European allies scrambled Saturday to come up with counter-proposals after US President Donald Trump gave Kyiv a tight deadline to approve a deal to end the war that accepts some of Russia's hardline demands.
Ukraine scrambles to respond to US plan to end war
Ukraine scrambled Saturday to respond to a US plan to end the war that includes many of Russia's hardline demands, with Kyiv saying it had discussed the next steps with several key European allies.
Major MAGA figure Greene resigns from US Congress
US lawmaker Marjorie Taylor Greene, an influential figure of the far right, announced Friday she is quitting her seat in Congress, one week after President Donald Trump pulled his support for the former staunch ally.
Fake AI Trump audio clip on 'Epstein files' gains traction
Left-leaning social media users have amplified an AI-generated audio clip purporting to show President Donald Trump screaming at US officials to block the release of documents related to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, researchers said Friday.
Zelensky says US plan means Ukraine loses 'dignity' - or an ally
President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday pushed back against a US plan to end the war in Ukraine, while Russian leader Vladimir Putin welcomed the proposal that includes many of his hardline demands.
Leftist NY mayor-elect and Trump make nice in White House love-in
Months of sniping melted away Friday as New York's incoming leftist mayor Zohran Mamdani and President Donald Trump were all smiles at a White House meeting -- promising to set aside their feud and cooperate on the city's future.
US stocks gain momentum after tech-fueled Asia rout
US markets advanced Friday while European counterparts marked time, in response to sharp losses in Asia at the end of a week which saw heightened fears of a bursting AI bubble.
Guinea-Bissau youth hope presidential vote brings better life
Caramba Souare focuses on cleaning the car in front of him despite a din of surrounding festivities on the last day of presidential campaigning in Guinea-Bissau.
Trump's plan to end war pushed back by Zelensky, welcomed by Putin
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday pushed back against a US plan to end Russia's invasion, while Russian leader Vladimir Putin welcomed the proposal that includes many of his hardline demands that President Donald Trump gave Ukraine less than a week to sign.
Leftist New York mayor-elect faces Trump in White House showdown
New York's incoming leftist mayor Zohran Mamdani marches into the White House on Friday for a high-stakes sit-down with President Donald Trump, after a bruising war of words that lit up cable news and social media.
What are Russian forces doing in Mali amid jihadist blocade?
Russian forces fighting in Mali have failed to break the country free from a stifling fuel blockade and attacks waged by suspected jihadists, as the wider Sahel region becomes further mired in conflict.
Modest momentum for US stocks after tech-fuelled Asia rout
US markets moved ahead while European counterparts marked time Friday in response to sharp losses in Asia at the end of a week which has seen heightened fears of a bursting AI bubble.
Zelensky rebuffs US plan to end war, says won't 'betray' Ukraine
Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday warned he will not "betray" his country as he pushed back on a US plan to end the war on terms favourable to Moscow, acknowledging he risked losing Washington as an ally.
EU to seek more tariff exemptions during US commerce secretary visit
The EU will demand more tariff exemptions on products including wines when US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick meets the bloc's trade ministers on Monday.
Nations at odds over fossil fuels as COP30 draws to a close
Negotiators were divided Friday on the last day of fire-delayed UN climate talks, as Europe rejected COP30 host Brazil's latest draft agreement which lacks a roadmap to phase out fossil fuels.
European stocks fall after tech-fuelled Asia rout
Europe's main stock markets fell further following sharp losses across global equities this week, including a rout Friday in Asia on fears of a bursting AI bubble.
Pupils, teachers kidnapped from Catholic school in central Nigeria
Armed gang members kidnapped pupils and teachers from a Catholic school in central Nigeria, officials said Friday, in the second such incident in less than a week.