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US sanctions hit Serbia's oil firm
US sanctions on Serbia's majority-Russian-owned NIS oil company, which operates the country's sole refinery, took effect on Thursday after months of delay.
'Sending you love from Gaza': Palestinians hail ceasefire deal
Palestinians in southern Gaza clapped, cheered and danced in the pre-dawn darkness on Thursday, after Israel and Hamas agreed a ceasefire deal to end the devastating two-year war in the territory.
French cinema booms in Russia despite political rift
On a cold autumn evening in Moscow, Alexandra was headed to a cinema, hoping to escape reality for a few hours by taking in a new French comedy.
OMG! German influencers face tax dodging crackdown
They could soon be unboxing fines rather than freebies -- Germany's online influencers are facing a tax evasion crackdown that has left them screaming OMG!
Afghan Taliban foreign minister begins first India visit
Afghanistan's UN-sanctioned foreign minister arrived in India on Thursday, the first visit by a top Taliban leader since they returned to power in 2021 following the withdrawal of US-led forces.
What we know about the new Gaza deal
US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a ceasefire in Gaza, after days of indirect talks in Egypt.
Hamas, Israel agree hostage release, ceasefire under Trump plan
Israel and Hamas on Thursday agreed a Gaza ceasefire deal that could free the remaining living hostages within days, in a major step toward ending a war that has killed tens of thousands and unleashed a humanitarian crisis.
EU chief faces confidence votes in fractious parliament
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen faces two confidence votes Thursday in the European Parliament -- challenges that pose no serious threat to her leadership but underscore the tensions roiling the assembly.
Macron seeks new PM to end France crisis
French President Emmanuel Macron was on Thursday racing to find a new prime minister within a two-day deadline after the resignation of outgoing premier Sebastien Lecornu tipped the country deeper into political crisis.
US federal workers apply for loans as shutdown hits military morale
Now into its second week, the US government shutdown has started impacting federal workers, prompting some to take out new loans to help make ends meet.
Israel, Hamas agree to first phase of peace plan
Israel and Hamas agreed on Thursday to the first phase of a Gaza ceasefire aimed at ending a war that has killed tens of thousands, razed the Palestinian territory and unleashed a major humanitarian crisis.
How Donald Trump pulled off his Gaza deal
It was a typically theatrical moment for the man who loves to publicly boast of being the "peacemaker-in-chief."
Trump calls for jailing of Illinois Democrats as troops arrive
US President Donald Trump called Wednesday for the Democratic governor of Illinois and mayor of Chicago to be jailed for resisting his mass deportation campaign, a day after armed troops from Texas arrived in the state.
Trump says Israel, Hamas agree to first phase of peace plan
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Israel and Hamas had agreed on the first phase of his Gaza peace plan, hailing it as a "historic and unprecedented" step to ending the two-year-old war.
'Daily struggle for survival' for Haiti children, UN report says
Fifteen-year-old Ania was raped by several men as she was fetching water, one of hundreds of thousands of young victims of gang violence that has engulfed Haiti and turned children's lives into a "daily struggle for survival," UNICEF warned in a report Wednesday.
Trump says may go to Middle East, with Gaza deal 'very close'
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he may travel to the Middle East later this week, as negotiators in Egypt reported "encouraging" progress toward a deal to end the Gaza war.
US facing worsening flight delays as shutdown snarls airports
Concerns over flight delays and missed paychecks due to the US government shutdown escalated Wednesday, as senators rejected yet another bid to end the standoff.
Outgoing French PM sees new premier named in next 48 hours
Outgoing French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, who intensified a political crisis by resigning earlier this week, said Wednesday he expected President Emmanuel Macron to name a new premier within the next 48 hours.
Failed assassin of Argentina's Kirchner given 10-year prison term
An Argentine court on Wednesday sentenced a gunman to 10 years in prison for his failed attempt to assassinate former president Cristina Kirchner, an act of violence that shocked the South American country.
France's Le Pen vows to block any government
France's far-right leader Marine Le Pen said Wednesday she would thwart all action by any new government, throwing into doubt Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu's ability to solve the country's deepening political crisis with a coalition cabinet.
Iran releases Franco-German accused of spying
Iran has released a 19-year-old Franco-German national days after throwing out spying charges against him, France's foreign minister told AFP on Wednesday.
Britain's storied Conservative party faces threat to existence
The leader of Britain's Conservatives vowed to return the party to its roots Wednesday as she tries to revive the fortunes of a once-electoral powerhouse whose very future is now under threat.
World economy not doing as badly as feared, IMF chief says
The global economy is doing better than expected, even as it faces prolonged uncertainty and underwhelming medium-term growth prospects, the head of the IMF said Wednesday.
Former FBI chief James Comey pleads not guilty in case pushed by Trump
Former FBI director James Comey pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to felony charges in a case widely seen as an escalation of President Donald Trump's campaign of retribution against political opponents.
US envoys arrive at Gaza truce talks as Egypt, Hamas voice 'optimism'
Top US negotiators joined discussions Wednesday aimed at bringing the Gaza war to an end, with the negotiations' Egyptian host saying he had received "encouraging" signs so far.
Canal Istanbul stirs fear and uncertainty in nearby villages
In Sazlibosna village, along the planned route of the vast Canal Istanbul project, 68-year-old Yasar Demirkaya fidgets with worn prayer beads as he sips tea at a cafe, uncertain about the future.
Russia says momentum from Putin-Trump meeting 'gone'
Russia said Wednesday that momentum towards reaching a peace deal in Ukraine had largely vanished following Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump's presidential summit in Alaska, dimming hopes for a quick end to the three-and-a-half year war.
EU wants key sectors to use made-in-Europe AI
The EU on Wednesday told European businesses in critical sectors to ramp up their uptake of artificial intelligence and pushed for the bloc to cut its dependence on foreign AI providers.
Hamas says 'optimism prevails' in Gaza talks with Israel
Hamas said Wednesday that "optimism" was prevailing in indirect talks with Israel aimed at ending the Gaza war, with the militant group submitting a list of prisoners it wants released in exchange for freeing Israeli hostages as part of an agreement.
New documentary shows life in Gaza for AFP journalists
A new documentary tells the story of AFP journalists who were trapped in the Gaza Strip at the beginning of the Israeli offensive, witnessing the destruction of their own reality through a lens.
In Simandou mountains, Guinea prepares to cash in on iron ore
At the foot of the Simandou mountains in southeast Guinea's lush tropical forest, thousands of workers, trucks and excavators are digging up the hills.
Britain's storied Conservative party faces uncertain future
They were an electoral powerhouse, the party of political titans Winston Churchill, Margaret Thatcher and Benjamin Disraeli. But Britain's once-towering Conservatives end their annual meeting on Wednesday with their very future under threat.