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Trump denies offering to sell arms to China's Xi
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French PM looks to soothe pensions fury as Macron stays firm
French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne on Friday said the country needs "cooling off" after weeks of fierce clashes over Emmanuel Macron's pension reforms, apparently distancing herself from the inflexible president.
Macron mobbed at university on final day of China trip
French President Emmanuel Macron was greeted by a huge crowd at a university in southern China on Friday as he neared the end of a three-day visit in which he has repeatedly pushed his counterpart Xi Jinping to help end the Ukraine conflict.
Israel bombards Lebanon, Gaza after rocket fire from both
Israel bombarded the Gaza Strip and Lebanon before dawn on Friday, saying it was targeting Palestinian militant group Hamas in retaliation for several dozen rockets fired at Israel from both territories.
Israel strikes Lebanon, Gaza after rocket fire from both
Israel launched air strikes before dawn on Friday in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon, saying it was targeting Palestinian militant group Hamas in retaliation for several dozen rockets fired at Israel from both territories.
Israel strikes Lebanon, Gaza after rocket salvo from both areas
Israel launched air strikes before dawn on Friday in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon, saying it was targeting Palestinian group Hamas in retaliation for several dozen rockets fired at Israel from both territories.
Macron in Guangzhou on final day of China trip
French President Emmanuel Macron meets students and dines with Xi Jinping in the southern city of Guangzhou Friday, wrapping up a three-day state visit to China that has been dominated by discussions of how Beijing could mediate the Ukraine conflict.
China sends warships and aircraft around Taiwan for second day
China sent warships and aircraft near Taiwan for a second day on Friday, Taipei said, after President Tsai Ing-wen angered Beijing by meeting with US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
S.Korea, US, Japan urge repatriation of N.Korean workers
Seoul, Washington and Tokyo on Friday urged UN member states to repatriate North Koreans working overseas, claiming they continue to evade sanctions abroad to finance Pyongyang's unlawful weapons programme.
Israel strikes Lebanon, Gaza after rocket salvo from Lebanese soil
Israel launched air strikes before dawn on Friday in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon, saying it was targeting Hamas in retaliation for several dozen rockets fired at Israel from both territories.
Israel strikes Gaza after rocket salvo from Lebanese soil
Israel launched air strikes against Hamas in the Gaza Strip late Thursday after vowing retaliation for a barrage of cross-border rockets fired from Lebanon, which it blamed on Palestinian groups.
Dutch government, football federation promise action after Feyenoord-Ajax violence
The Dutch football federation said on Thursday matches would be abandoned if there was a repeat of incidents which halted Ajax's Dutch Cup semi-final at Feyenoord when a player was injured by a lighter thrown from the stands.
Israel vows response over Lebanon rocket salvo blamed on Palestinian groups
Israel accused Palestinian groups of firing a barrage of cross-border rockets from Lebanon Thursday, just over a day after clashes between Israeli police and Palestinians inside Islam's third-holiest site.
White House blames bad intel, Trump for traumatic Afghan exit
The White House on Thursday released a long-awaited review of the US exit from Afghanistan, laying blame on Donald Trump and a huge intelligence failure, but defending overall US conduct of the traumatic operation.
W. House admits massive intel failure in traumatic Afghan exit
The White House on Thursday released a long-awaited review of the traumatic US exit from Afghanistan, admitting there had been a massive intelligence failure in not predicting rapid Taliban victory, but defending overall US conduct.
May 8 launch for private mission to ISS with Saudi astronauts
Two astronauts from Saudi Arabia, including the first Saudi woman, will blast off from Florida on May 8 on a private mission to the International Space Station (ISS), Axiom Space and NASA officials said Thursday.
Israel blames Lebanon rocket salvo on Palestinian groups
Israel accused Palestinian groups of firing a barrage of rockets from Lebanon on the Jewish Passover holiday Thursday, just over a day after clashes between Israeli police and Palestinians inside Islam's third-holiest site.
Protesters start fire at one of Macron's favourite restaurants
Protesters started a fire at one of French President Emmanuel Macron's favourite restaurants in Paris on Thursday during clashes with riot police at the upmarket left-bank brasserie.
New clashes hit France in Macron pensions standoff
Radical protesters clashed with French security forces as hundreds of thousands hit the streets Thursday in a new show of anger against President Emmanuel Macron's pension reforms.
Italy's Berlusconi has leukaemia
Italian former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi, who is currently in intensive care, is suffering from leukaemia and a lung infection, doctors said Thursday.
Prosecutor requests 25 years in jail for Kremlin critic Kara-Murza
A Russian prosecutor on Thursday requested 25 years of imprisonment for Kremlin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza, who is being tried on several charges including treason over comments critical of the Ukraine offensive, his lawyer said.
Russian girl in Ukraine sketch case handed to estranged mum
A Russian girl taken away from her father after she drew a picture in support of Ukraine at school has been handed by authorities to her estranged mother, an official said.
Rocket salvo from Lebanon targets Israel after al-Aqsa clashes
A barrage of rockets fired from Lebanon targeted Israel Thursday, a day after clashes between Israeli police and Palestinians inside Islam's third-holiest site drew warnings of retaliation from around the region.
Airbus to open 2nd plane assembly line in China, double output
European planemaker Airbus said Thursday that it will double its production capacity in China, as it seeks to bolster its footprint in a crucial market and sidestep potential geopolitical risks.
Fresh pension protests hit France before key court ruling
French demonstrators took to the streets Thursday for another day of protests and strikes to denounce President Emmanuel Macron's pension reform, after the latest talks between the government and unions ended in deadlock.
Fears for Italy's Berlusconi amid reports of leukaemia
Italian former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi, dubbed "the immortal" for his longevity in politics, was "stable" Thursday after a night in intensive care but has reportedly been diagnosed with leukaemia.
Dutch to probe Feyenoord-Ajax violence
The Dutch government pledged a top-level investigation on Thursday after Ajax's Dutch Cup semi-final at Feyenoord was halted when a player was injured by an object thrown from the stands.
Iran, Saudi Arabia vow to bring Mideast 'security, stability'
Top diplomats from Middle East rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia met in Beijing on Thursday, resuming diplomatic relations and pledging to work together to bring "security and stability" to their turbulent region.
Sarcophagus of Pharaoh Ramses II unveiled in Paris
The sarcophagus of ancient Egyptian pharaoh Ramses II was unveiled to reporters in Paris on Thursday following its rare journey outside of Egypt.
Tennis missed a chance to ban Russians and Belarusians: Swiatek
Women's world number one Iga Swiatek says tennis authorities missed an opportunity to ban Russian and Belarusian players outright after Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, but the moment has passed to do so now, she told the BBC.
Macron says 'counting' on Xi to 'bring Russia to its senses'
French President Emmanuel Macron told his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Thursday that he was counting on him to "bring Russia to its senses" over its war in Ukraine.
Asian markets pressured as recession talk builds
Growing fears of a US recession weighed on Asian markets Thursday as traders geared up for the release of key jobs data that could determine the Federal Reserve's next interest rate decision.
Chinese tourists to Taiwan Strait shrug off beefed-up security patrols
Tourist groups visiting Pingtan Island -- one of the closest points in southeastern China to Taiwan -- braved blustery seaside weather on Thursday and shrugged off the boosted maritime patrols in the flashpoint waters beyond them.