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Divided US Republicans boot out their own House speaker
Kevin McCarthy was axed Tuesday as speaker of the US House of Representatives in a brutal rebellion by the far-right of the Republican party furious at his cooperation with Democrats.
France to hold crisis meetings on bedbug 'scourge'
The French government said Tuesday it would host emergency meetings this week to examine surging numbers of reported bedbug cases, which are being increasingly seen as a major potential public health problem.
US sanctions China-based drug network over fentanyl
The United States announced sanctions Tuesday on a China-based network for producing and distributing chemicals used to make drugs including those fueling a deadly national fentanyl crisis.
Top US Republican fights right-wing threat to leadership
US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy faced ever-dwindling chances of political survival Tuesday after Democrats announced they would not bail him out of a move by hardliners within his own Republican party to remove him from the powerful post.
Biden seeks to reassure shaken US allies on Ukraine aid
President Joe Biden called Western allies Tuesday to reassure them US aid for Ukraine will continue, but the White House warned it could run out in months if Republicans in Congress fail to pass new funds for Kyiv's fight against the Russian invasion.
Spain king tasks Sanchez with forming govt
Spain's acting Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez vowed Tuesday to be "generous" with Catalan separatists whose support he needs to remain in power after King Felipe VI tasked him with forming the next government.
Egypt's Sisi: architect of cash-strapped 'New Republic'
Ten years after President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi rose to power in Egypt promising prosperity for all, he embarks on a third run for office as Egyptians buckle under unrelenting economic strain.
UK's Braverman renews 'culture war' attacks at Tory conference
Interior minister Suella Braverman warned Tuesday that Britain faces a "hurricane" of immigration, as she doubled down on her hardline rhetoric at the Conservative party's annual conference.
Biden calls shaken US allies to reassure on Ukraine aid
President Joe Biden called key allies Tuesday to reassure them the United States will stand fast on Ukraine, after Republican hardliners derailed funding for aid to help Kyiv's war effort.
Top US Republican fights right-wing threat to his leadership
Top US Republican Kevin McCarthy was fighting for his political life ahead of a vote expected Tuesday on whether to remove him as House speaker, forced by far-right critics angered by his work with Democrats.
What are Azerbaijan's plans for Nagorno-Karabakh?
Nagorno-Karabakh now stands practically empty after almost all ethnic Armenians fled the self-proclaimed republic following Azerbaijan's lightning military offensive in late September.
Karabakh refugees transform Armenian mountain resort
In the autumnal beech forests of Aghveran in Armenia, the influx of refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh, who lived through a blockade and an Azerbaijani offensive, has changed the face of a mountain resort.
UK's high-speed rail row derails Tory party conference
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Tuesday dodged questions over the future of the UK's second high-speed train line, as the issue overshadowed his Conservative party's annual conference.
EU lawmakers vote to bolster protections for journalists
EU lawmakers on Tuesday backed proposals to boost journalistic independence, but stopped short of pushing for a blanket ban on governments spying on reporters.
Libya flood relief hampered by 'turf wars' and division
More than three weeks after Libya's deadly flood disaster, the divided country's two rival administrations remain bitterly at odds on how to manage the massive aid and reconstruction effort.
Armenia ratifies ICC founding treaty, angering Russia
Armenian lawmakers approved a key step towards joining the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Tuesday, a move that is expected to escalate tensions with the ex-Soviet country's historic ally Moscow.
Warsaw, Kyiv make breakthrough on Ukrainian grain transit
Warsaw and Kyiv announced on Tuesday they had agreed to speed up the transit of Ukrainian cereal exports through Poland to third countries, a first step towards resolving their "grain war".
Australian Indigenous rights vote fuels racism
A referendum aimed at elevating the rights of Indigenous Australians has instead triggered a torrent of racist slurs and abuse, with toxic debate spreading online and in the media.
Niger begins three-day national mourning for killed soldiers
Niger began three days of national mourning Tuesday after 29 soldiers were killed in a suspected jihadist attack, the deadliest since the military took power in July.
EU seeks to protect sensitive tech from Chinese buyers
The EU will signal Tuesday how Brussels will muscle up to counter China's aggressive trade policies, including by unveiling a list of sensitive technologies that must be kept out of Beijing's hands.
US aid cuts would be 'devastating' for Ukraine soldiers: experts
Ukraine's troops would soon run short of essential ammunition and equipment if Republican hardliners succeed in stopping US military aid, undermining operations on the ground and reducing their ability to defend against Russian strikes, experts say.
Hardline US Republican launches bid to oust House speaker
A far-right Republican lawmaker launched a bid on Monday to oust US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy from his post, triggering the most serious showdown yet within the Republican party as it battles to contain firebrand supporters of ex-president Donald Trump.
Dutch ex-FM defends record during EU climate post bid grilling
Former Dutch foreign minister Wopke Hoekstra sought to convince European lawmakers Monday to back his bid for a top EU climate post by making ambitious commitments, in the face of criticism over his past ties to the oil industry.
Wall Street mixed while Europe sinks on renewed rate worries
Wall Street stocks were mixed Monday after the US narrowly avoided a government shutdown, while European indexes tumbled on renewed interest rates concerns.
UN approves Haiti force after year of pleas
The United Nations Security Council on Monday approved a Kenyan-led mission aiming to bring stability to Haiti, a year after the violence-ravaged Caribbean nation's leaders first pleaded for an international force.
Trump fraud trial opens in New York, threatening business empire
A combative Donald Trump lashed out at the judge and attorney general on Monday on the first day of a trial for civil fraud that could see the former president barred from doing business in New York state.
Ukraine tensions, budget infighting: another testy week in Washington
Washington lawmakers' last-minute dodge to avoid a government shutdown over the weekend will keep the lights on for another few weeks -- but the deal leaves significant questions unanswered, including whether the United States will continue sending aid to Ukraine and whether House Speaker Kevin McCarthy will keep his job.
Gunfire around Karabakh persists between Armenian, Azerbaijani forces
Moscow said Russian and Azerbaijani forces on Monday came under sniper fire in Nagorno-Karabakh, days after Baku secured the surrender of Armenian separatists in an offensive to regain control of the mountainous territory.
Tory activists still harbour hopes as UK election looms
Britain's grassroots Conservatives braving national railway strikes and the Manchester rain to attend their party's annual conference appeared pragmatic Monday about the electoral realities they face.
Ghostly capital of Karabakh lies abandoned
Intact but abandoned, the capital of the breakaway territory of Nagorno-Karabakh lies eerily silent after the hasty departure of tens of thousands of residents.
WHO recommends second malaria vaccine for children
The UN's health agency on Monday recommended a second malaria vaccine for children, which could save hundreds of thousands of lives by plugging a huge supply and demand gap.
DR Congo Nobel Prize winner Denis Mukwege unveils presidential bid
DR Congo's Denis Mukwege, a surgical gynaecologist and Nobel Peace Prize winner, announced on Monday that he will stand for president in elections planned for December.