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'Intimidation and coercion': Iran pressuring families of killed protesters
When Hossein Mahmoudi, 36, was killed during the anti-government protests in Iran, it only marked the start of the trauma for his family.
'Pride of the entire nation': Israel holds funeral for last Gaza hostage
Hundreds of tearful mourners packed a stadium in southern Israel on Wednesday for the funeral of Ran Gvili, the last Gaza hostage whose burial marks the end of a painful national saga triggered by Hamas's 2023 attack.
Europe urged to 'step up' on defence as Trump upends ties
Europe must step up efforts on defence and play a bigger role in NATO as US President Donald Trump has "shaken the transatlantic relationship to its foundation", EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas said Wednesday.
Israel prepares to bury last Gaza hostage
Grieving relatives of Ran Gvili gathered on Wednesday as Israel prepared to bury the last hostage returned from Gaza, marking the end of a painful national saga triggered by Hamas's 2023 attack.
Iran rejects talks with US amid military 'threats'
Iran on Wednesday rejected holding negotiations with the United States if it makes threats against the Islamic republic, after President Donald Trump refused to rule out military intervention over its deadly crackdown on protests.
Starmer arrives in China to defend 'pragmatic' partnership
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Beijing on Wednesday to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, hoping to restore long fraught relations.
Starmer heads to China to defend 'pragmatic' partnership
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer begins a three-day visit to China on Wednesday, where he will defend London's "pragmatic" partnership with the Asian giant after years of fraught relations.
Japan PM's tax giveaway roils markets and worries voters
Ahead of a snap election in Japan, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has pledged to scrap a tax on food, but a lack of clear funding is unnerving markets and voters.
Amid Ukraine war fallout, fearful Chechen women seek escape route
Facing what activists say is a hardening of repression inside Chechnya amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Asil and Aishat, both young women, recently fled their violent families in search of safety.
US ouster of Maduro nightmare scenario for Kim: N. Korean ex-diplomat
The dramatic US operation that overthrew Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro this month may have left North Korean leader Kim Jong Un feeling he was also vulnerable to "decapitation", a former Pyongyang envoy to Havana told AFP.
Venezuelan opposition figure seen in public for first time in 17 months
Venezuelan opposition figure Delsa Solorzano appeared in public for the first time in 17 months on Tuesday, hailing a new phase in the country's history after the ouster of Nicolas Maduro.
North Korea to soon unveil 'next-stage' nuclear plans, Kim says
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will unveil plans to bolster his nuclear forces at an upcoming ruling party meeting, state media reported Wednesday, after a missile launch the despot said would bring "excruciating mental agony" to his enemies.
Sleeping with one eye open: Venezuelans reel from US strikes
Since the January 3 capture of autocrat Nicolas Maduro in a US military raid that killed dozens, Caracas resident "J" has been unable to sleep -- one of countless Venezuelans left psychologically scarred by the event.
Venezuela's acting president says US unfreezing sanctioned funds
The United States has started unblocking Venezuelan funds that were frozen under sanctions, the South American country's interim president said Tuesday in the latest sign of rapprochement between long-term foes.
Trump warns of 'bad things' if Republicans lose midterms
Donald Trump warned Tuesday of "very bad things" if Republicans lose the US midterm elections, as the US president kicked off a travel blitz under the shadow of unrest in Minneapolis and voter worries about the economy.
Russian strikes in Ukraine kill 12, target passenger train
Russian forces in Ukraine killed 12 people and struck energy infrastructure and a passenger train overnight on Tuesday, authorities said, days after negotiators from both sides held direct talks aimed at ending nearly four years of war.
With Maduro gone, Venezuelan opposition figure gets back to work
Venezuelan opposition figure Delsa Solorzano returned to work at her office in Caracas Tuesday for the first time after 17 months spent out of sight of the authorities.
Celebrities call for action against US immigration raids
Celebrities from movie stars to pop singers are speaking up with calls to action against US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids after two Americans were shot and killed by federal agents in Minneapolis.
Rubio to warn Venezuela leader of Maduro's fate if defiant
Secretary of State Marco Rubio was to warn Wednesday that oil-rich Venezuela's leader will suffer the fate of US-deposed predecessor Nicolas Maduro if she fails to comply with US wishes.
Lula, Macron push for stronger UN to face Trump 'Board of Peace'
Brazil's Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and France's Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday defended the United Nations in the wake of US President Donald Trump's creation of a "Board of Peace."
Trump warns US to end support for Iraq if Maliki returns
President Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened to end all US support for Iraq if Nouri al-Maliki, a former prime minister with ties to Iran, returns to the post.
Vladimir Padrino: Venezuela's military power broker
Vladimir Padrino, the man who wields absolute control over Venezuela's powerful military, became a soldier entirely by chance.
US border chief in Minneapolis as Trump tries to calm crisis
President Donald Trump's "border czar" arrived in Minneapolis on Tuesday as the US president struggled with damage control after the fatal shootings of two civilians fueled a storm of criticism over his signature immigration crackdown.
Iran warns against 'instability' after US strike group arrives
Iran's president on Tuesday warned US "threats" against the Islamic republic would only cause instability, as a US naval strike group led by an aircraft carrier took up position in Middle Eastern waters.
Trump ally Asfura sworn in as Honduras president
Conservative businessman Nasry Asfura was sworn in Tuesday as president of Honduras, two months after winning elections with vocal backing from US President Donald Trump.
US border enforcer set to leave Minneapolis as Trump tries to calm crisis
The US Border Patrol commander famed for reveling in aggressive, televised immigration crackdowns, and some federal agents were expected to leave Minneapolis on Tuesday as the White House sought to stem fallout over the second fatal shooting of a protester in a month.
Trump ally Nasry Asfura sworn in as Honduras president
Conservative businessman Nasry Asfura was sworn in Tuesday as president of Honduras, two months after winning elections with vocal backing from US President Donald Trump.
Germany takes aim at 'bureaucratic jungle' with welfare reforms
Germany's government unveiled major reforms Tuesday aimed at slashing the "bureaucratic jungle" of its welfare system but insisted that benefits to those in need would not be rolled back.
French aircraft carrier heads to North Atlantic amid Greenland tensions
The flagship of the French Navy, the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier, on Tuesday set course for the Atlantic, the defence ministry said, after the United States and Europe butted heads over Greenland.
'Just a show': Ukrainians believe Russia wants war, not talks
Hours after Russian and Ukrainian negotiators ended their first round of peace talks in the United Arab Emirates last Friday, Russian forces pummelled Ukraine with hundreds of drones and missiles.
What we know about the EU-India trade deal
The European Union and India announced Tuesday that they had struck a "historic" trade deal that Brussels hopes will see exports double to the Asian powerhouse.
Anger as branch of ICE to help with security at Winter Olympics
A branch of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will help with security for the Winter Olympics in Italy, it confirmed Tuesday, sparking anger and warnings they were not welcome.