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Hungary's Magyar visits Brussels seeking to unblock EU billions
Incoming Hungarian leader Peter Magyar headed to Brussels Wednesday for his first visit to EU chiefs since his election win, looking to turn the page on the bad blood of nationalist Viktor Orban's tenure.
Thai ex-PM Thaksin to be released from prison next month
Thailand's jailed former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will be released early from prison next month, the corrections department said on Wednesday.
EU chief says Kremlin imposing 'digital Iron Curtain' on Russians
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday accused the Kremlin of cutting Russians off from the internet to hide worsening economic conditions in the country as sanctions over the Ukraine war bite.
EU finds Meta failing to keep under-13s off Facebook, Instagram
The EU said on Wednesday Meta is failing to prevent children under 13 using Facebook and Instagram, potentially exposing them to inappropriate content -- and putting the tech giant at risk of a massive fine.
Indian opposition slams Nicobar megaport plan as 'destruction'
Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi said Wednesday a proposed $9 billion megaport and city project on the strategic Great Nicobar Island is "destruction dressed in development's language".
Pentagon chief to testify on Iran war, peace efforts stall
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth will make his first testimony before Congress on the Mideast war Wednesday, as efforts to end the conflict stalled with the United States reportedly skeptical of Tehran's latest offer to unblock the Strait of Hormuz.
Anxiety, resentment around AI spur violence against tech's figureheads
Several proponents of artificial intelligence (AI) have become the victims of violent acts in recent days, reflecting the existential dread around the emerging technology -- and the public's growing resentment towards its advocates.
Hungary's Magyar to push post-Orban EU reset on Brussels visit
Incoming Hungarian leader Peter Magyar on Wednesday pays his first visit to EU chiefs in Brussels since his election win, looking to turn the page on the bad blood of nationalist Viktor Orban's tenure.
New Zealand officials reject statue remembering Japan's sex slaves
New Zealand officials rejected on Wednesday an application to install a statue commemorating so-called "comfort women" enslaved by Japan before and during World War II after Tokyo suggested it could harm diplomatic relations.
King Charles, Trump toast ties despite Iran tensions
Britain's King Charles and Donald Trump hailed their countries' longstanding ties at a White House state dinner Tuesday -- despite the US president claiming the monarch agreed with him on Iran's nuclear weapons.
Stocks swing, oil edges up with Iran war peace talks stalled
Asian stocks fluctuated Wednesday while oil prices swung as talks to end the Iran war appeared to be at a standstill and the crucial Strait of Hormuz no nearer being reopened.
Sexual violence in Sudan triggers mental health crisis: UN
The widespread use of rape and other sexual violence as a weapon of war in Sudan has spurred a massive mental health crisis, United Nations agencies and local aid groups warned.
The loyal, lonely keepers of Sudan's pyramids
Mostafa Ahmed Mostafa is the heir to a long line of groundskeepers who have guarded Sudan's ancient pyramids of Meroe. Now, three years into the war between the army and paramilitary forces, he stands near-solitary sentinel over his heritage.
All eyes on Powell with US Fed expected to hold rates steady
The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to hold interest rates steady on Wednesday after a key policy meeting, likely the last chaired by central bank chief Jerome Powell, a frequent target of President Donald Trump's ire.
King Charles urges US-UK reset in speech to Trump
King Charles III called Tuesday for the United States and Britain to renew their longstanding transatlantic alliance, in a speech at a White House state dinner hosted by President Donald Trump amid tensions over Iran and Ukraine.
Cairo's night buzz returns as war-driven energy controls loosen
Cairo's famed nocturnal rhythm flickered back to life on Tuesday after Egypt eased energy-saving measures spurred by the Middle East war that had forced shops, cafes and restaurants to close early, dimming a city long defined by its late-night buzz.
AI fakes of accused US press gala gunman flood social media
Facebook has been overrun with low-effort AI fakes inventing biographical details and celebrity connections for the man charged with trying to assassinate Donald Trump at a Washington press gala Saturday.
Mali's embattled junta chief says situation 'under control'
Mali's military leader on Tuesday insisted the situation in his country was "under control" as he made his first public address since unprecedented large-scale attacks at the weekend destabilised his ruling junta.
Ex-FBI chief Comey charged with threatening Trump's life in Instagram post
Former FBI director James Comey has been indicted for threatening the life of Donald Trump, officials said Tuesday, five months after a previous case against the outspoken critic of the US president was thrown out.
Late-night buzz returns to Cairo as war-fuelled energy curbs ease
Cairo's famed nocturnal rhythm flickered back to life on Tuesday after Egypt eased energy-saving measures spurred by the Middle East war that had forced shops, cafes and restaurants to close early, dimming a city long defined by its late-night buzz.
Trump to put his picture in US passports
Donald Trump's picture will soon appear in some US passports, it was confirmed Tuesday, shattering another norm as the president aggressively puts himself personally on government institutions.
US regulator orders review of ABC license after Trump criticizes Kimmel
The agency that regulates the US airwaves on Tuesday ordered an early review of the license of broadcaster ABC after President Donald Trump and his wife demanded it fire comedian Jimmy Kimmel.
'Two kings': praise and a royal crush as Trump hosts Charles
Donald Trump has never made a secret of his love for royalty. But the US president revealed Tuesday it runs in the family -- his mother had a crush on King Charles III.
France's Le Pen wants runoff against 'centrist' in presidential race
France's far-right leader Marine Le Pen on Tuesday told AFP she hoped to run for president for a fourth time next year and face off against a "centrist" candidate in the second round.
Panama's Copa Airlines orders 60 more Boeing 737 MAX for $13.5 bn
Panama's flagship carrier Copa Airlines signed a $13.5 billion deal Tuesday to purchase 60 Boeing 737 MAX planes, adding to 40 others already on order.
Mali junta chief makes first appearance since rebel attacks
Mali's military leader on Tuesday made his first public appearance since unprecedented large-scale weekend attacks destabilised his ruling junta, visiting the wounded and meeting the ambassador of key ally Russia.
Trump hails British 'friends' as king visits
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the United States has no closer friend than Britain, as he welcomed King Charles III to the White House on a state visit shadowed by tensions over the Iran war.
Trump hails British as 'friends' as king visits amid Iran tensions
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the United States has "no closer friends" than the British, as he welcomed King Charles III to the White House on a state visit overshadowed by tensions over the Iran war.
Peace efforts stall as US examines latest Iran proposal
Efforts to end the Middle East war appeared at a standstill on Tuesday, with the US considering Tehran's latest offer to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran saying Washington could no longer dictate terms.
Mali faces advancing rebels in 'difficult' situation
Jihadists and Tuareg separatists were advancing in northern Mali on Tuesday, three days after launching unprecedented attacks against the ruling junta, in what the government's Russian allies said remained a "difficult" situation.
Crude back above $110 on Strait stalemate fears
Oil prices jumped on Tuesday, climbing back above $110 per barrel, amid a lack of progress in re-opening the key Strait of Hormuz.
Comedian Kimmel hits back at Trump criticism of Melania joke
Comedian Jimmy Kimmel hit back at Donald Trump's call for him to lose his job over a joke about First Lady Melania Trump days before an alleged attempt to assassinate the US president.