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Pope arrives in France on first state visit in 18 years

Pope Leo XIV arrived in France on Friday for the Vatican's first state visit to the European nation in 18 years, with artificial intelligence, young believers and the continent's future near the top of his agenda.

Internet disrupted in Ethiopia as conflict rages

The internet was disrupted in northern Ethiopia on Friday, online monitor Netblocks said, as conflict raged between the federal government and Tigray rebels, while AFP confirmed connection difficulties.

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Intruder hunting US politician Pelosi attacks her husband with hammer

An intruder attacked the husband of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi with a hammer, fracturing his skull, after breaking into their California home on Friday in search of her.

Avengers assemble for Brazil's knife-edge election

Hollywood's biggest superheroes flew into Brazil's election Friday, as the "Avengers" answered calls for help from supporters of presidential challenger Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

Ukraine braces for more power cuts, as Russia hits call-up target

Four million people across Ukraine have been hit by power cuts due to Russia's bombing campaign, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday, as officials in the capital Kyiv warned of "unprecedented" outages.

UK govt says will call N.Irish elections 'within 12 weeks'

The British government said on Friday it would call elections in Northern Ireland within 12 weeks, the second time since May, after UK and local lawmakers failed to resolve a standoff over post-Brexit trade rules.

Intruder attacks husband of top US Democrat with hammer

An intruder attacked the husband of the US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi with a hammer after breaking into their California home Friday, police said, leaving him needing hospital treatment.

US urges Kosovo to delay license plate move angering Serbs

The United States on Friday pressed Kosovo to delay a requirement that the Serb minority switch to government license plates, charging that the Western-backed state has been uncomprising.

Russia says mobilised 300,000 reservists after Ukraine defeats

Russia said Friday that 300,000 reservists have been called up, with Moscow fighting to turn the tide after defeats in Ukraine have left the key southern city of Kherson in Kyiv's sights.

Nigeria beefs up security after US, UK 'terror' warning

Nigeria on Friday said it had beefed up security and called for the public to be vigilant but calm after the United States and Britain warned of a high "terror" threat in the capital Abuja.

Kenya charges police with crimes against humanity over 2017 violence

In a landmark decision, Kenyan prosecutors said on Friday they would charge police officers with crimes against humanity over a deadly crackdown on post-election protests in 2017.

Stock markets recover from tech results shock

Stock markets recovered Friday from the shock of disappointing earnings reports of giant tech firms that added to fears of a global recession according to traders.

Dissident Russian writer vows to keep speaking out

Dissident Russian writer Dmitry Glukhovsky insists he will not stop speaking out against Moscow, despite facing years in jail after being charged over criticism of the war in Ukraine.

Moscow says movement of Kherson civilians complete

Moscow has announced the end of the movement of civilians within occupied Kherson, organised by Russia-installed authorities in the southern Ukrainian region in the face of a counter-offensive from Kyiv.

Ex-PM Khan begins 'long march' for early Pakistan election

Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan launched a so-called "long march" Friday on the capital Islamabad to demand early elections, piling pressure on a government already in crisis.

Stock markets slide as tech results shock

Global stock markets slumped on Friday, with shares in tech giants tumbling on poorly-received earnings, adding to fears of a global recession according to traders.

Ramaphosa farm scandal probe could take two years: S.African watchdog

Investigations by South Africa's ombudswoman into a scandal involving a 2020 burglary at President Cyril Ramaphosa's farmhouse that allegedly found a haul of dollar bills stashed inside furniture could take at least two years, she said Friday.

Japan to spend $260 bn to tackle inflation, weak yen

Japan will spend $260 billion on a stimulus package to cushion the economy from the impact of inflation and the weak yen, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced on Friday.

Defiant Iranians rally again in protests fuelled by 'brutal' crackdown

Iranians took to the streets around the country for a second successive night to protest against the killings of youths in a widely documented crackdown on demonstrations sparked by Mahsa Amini's death.

Japan PM announces $260 bn stimulus spending to tackle inflation

Japan will spend $260 billion on a stimulus package to cushion the economy from the impact of a weak yen and inflation, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Friday.

Japan to approve $200 bn budget to tackle inflation

Japan's cabinet was expected to approve an extra budget worth $200 billion Friday to cushion the economy from the weak yen and inflation, though the central bank refused to budge from the ultra-loose policy that has hammered the currency.

'I was counting dead trees': Scientists join climate crisis fight

Laure-Anne Gateaux did not train as a tropical ecologist only to end up sitting on a busy shopping street in her lab coat with one hand glued to the ground.

Iceland's thriller-loving PM pens first crime novel

Like many around the world, Iceland's prime minister delved into her hobby during the pandemic. Now, the crime novel she co-wrote with one of Iceland's most popular authors has just been published.

N. Korea fires ballistic missiles ahead of major US-S. Korea air drills

North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles on Friday, the South's military said, the latest in a blitz of launches that Washington and Seoul have warned could culminate in another nuclear test.

Forgotten Uyghurs locked up in Thailand face 'hell on earth'

Almost a decade after fleeing China, more than 50 Uyghurs are languishing in Thai detention facilities, living in constant fear of being sent back.

Japan to unveil huge package to address inflation

Japan is expected Friday to announce a huge stimulus package to cushion the economy from the impact of a weak yen and inflation, though the central bank refused to budge from the ultra-loose policy that has hammered the currency.

North Korea fires two ballistic missiles: South's military

Anonymous graves mark the end of the line for migrants at US border

Sheriff Urbino Martinez has collected the remains of so many dead migrants who have come across the US southern border that he is known as "The Undertaker."

Israel's 'Bibi' Netanyahu: making a comeback, or taking a last stand?

Israel's right-wing veteran Benjamin Netanyahu, who has served as the country's prime minister longer than anyone else, has described protecting the Jewish state from its enemies as his "life's mission".

Brazil on edge as polarizing runoff goes down to wire

After a bitterly divisive campaign and inconclusive first-round vote, Brazil will elect its next president Sunday in a cliffhanger runoff between far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro and veteran leftist Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

Putin: Russia battling 'Western domination' as Ukraine war grinds on

President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that the war in Ukraine was part of Russia's wider struggle against Western domination, and warned that the world is probably entering the "most dangerous" decade since the end of World War II.

Lula's lead widens slightly three days from Brazil runoff: poll

Leftist challenger Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's lead over far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro has widened slightly three days from Brazil's polarizing presidential runoff election, according to a poll published Thursday.

Bosnia's Dodik declared winner in disputed election

Bosnian Serb political leader Milorad Dodik was on Thursday declared the president of Bosnia's Serb entity, election officials announced, following a recount after the opposition cried foul.

TB cases rise after years of decline: WHO

Tuberculosis case numbers increased last year for the first time in more than 20 years, fuelled by the Covid-19 pandemic which disrupted access to diagnosis and treatment, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Thursday.

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