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UK's Starmer tells Macron will seek stronger ties if elected
British opposition chief Keir Starmer on Tuesday told French President Emmanuel Macron he would seek stronger ties with Paris if elected, with the Labour Party increasingly confident it can take over from Britain's ruling Conservatives.
Biden warns against appeasing Russia as Zelensky takes UN stage
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky took center-stage at the United Nations on Tuesday where US President Joe Biden warned the world of consequences if it tries to "appease" Russia's "naked aggression."
Stocks diverge as oil hits 10-month high
Stock markets moved in different directions Tuesday as oil's push towards $100 fuels worries about persistently-high inflation.
UK's Starmer meets Macron to burnish international standing
British opposition chief Keir Starmer on Tuesday held talks with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris, seeking to enhance his standing as a potential international leader with the Labour Party increasingly confident it can take over from Britain's ruling Conservatives.
UK says no evidence of political bank account closures
Britain on Tuesday said it found no evidence of "political" bank account closures, according to a review launched after the controversial withdrawal of facilities for Nigel Farage, angering the arch Brexiteer.
Five Americans freed by Iran arrive in US
Five Americans freed by Iran in a high-stakes prisoner swap landed back in the United States on Tuesday to a joyous reunion with family members.
Iraq condemns 'repeated Turkish attacks' after Kurdish officers killed
Iraq's President Abdel Latif Rashid condemned on Tuesday "repeated Turkish attacks", a day after a drone strike on a northern airfield killed three Kurdish counterterrorism officers.
Five Americans freed by Iran arrive near Washington: US official
Five Americans freed by Iran in a high-stakes prisoner swap have landed back in the United States, a US official said Tuesday.
Stock markets diverge as oil hits 10-month high
Stock markets traded mixed Tuesday as oil's push towards $100 fuels worries about persistently-high inflation.
M1 Abrams tanks to enter Ukraine 'soon': US defence chief
Ukraine will soon receive M1 Abrams tanks from the United States as Kyiv's forces steadily advance in their counter-offensive against Moscow's troops, US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Tuesday.
Ukraine urges world court to impose 'reparations' over Russia war
Ukraine on Tuesday said the International Court of Justice should impose reparations on Russia for its "war of annihilation", arguing that international law itself was at stake.
OECD sees 'sub-par' global growth as high rates bite
The OECD raised its global economic outlook for 2023 on Tuesday but cut the growth forecast for next year as interest-rate hikes aimed at curbing inflation take their toll.
One killed in drone attack on Ukraine's Lviv
Drones attacked the western Ukrainian city of Lviv early Tuesday killing one person and destroying three warehouses, officials said.
Asian markets drop ahead of Fed decision, oil prices push higher
Asian stocks sank Tuesday following a sedate performance on Wall Street as investors nervously await the Federal Reserve's policy decision later in the week, while inflation worries were exacerbated by oil's push towards $100.
Belarus ex-police stands trial over vanished Lukashenko opponents
A landmark trial opens Tuesday in Switzerland of a former member of an elite Belarusian police unit allegedly behind the disappearances of political opponents of President Alexander Lukashenko nearly a quarter century ago.
Biden says ‘I get it’ on age issue
Joe Biden, America's oldest ever president, said Monday he understood a focus on his age but that he was running for re-election because Donald Trump wanted to "destroy" US democracy.
UK's Starmer to test French waters at Macron meeting
French President Emmanuel Macron will meet UK opposition chief Keir Starmer Tuesday, a chance for both men to strike up a political relationship with the Labour Party increasingly confident it can take over from Britain's ruling Conservatives.
Zelensky takes center-stage at UN summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will take center-stage Tuesday as world leaders gather for the UN General Assembly, throwing a spotlight on the war that has divided the global body.
White House push to fight impeachment 'lies' raises eyebrows
The White House is on an offensive to discredit the Republicans' impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, directing the media to call out "disinformation" in unusual messaging that observers warn could backfire.
Neymar and Al Hilal suffer scare in Asian Champions League
Brazil star Neymar endured an Asian Champions League debut to forget as Al Hilal had to score deep into injury-time to salvage a 1-1 at home to Uzbekistan's Navbahor in Riyadh on Monday.
Ukraine says punctured Russian defence lines as Zelensky arrives in New York
Kyiv said Monday its forces had broken through Russia's defensive lines near the war-battered town of Bakhmut in the slow-moving but high-stakes Ukrainian counteroffensive, ahead of President Volodymyr Zelensky addressing the UN General Assembly.
Israeli PM Netanyahu urges Musk to fight anti-Semitism
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday urged Elon Musk to fight anti-Semitism on his X platform as he sat down with the tech tycoon to discuss artificial intelligence.
Sudanese activist demands youth inclusion at UN summit
A Sudanese activist on Monday blasted world leaders for excluding young people from key decisions affecting the future of the planet and urged them to step up the fight against climate change and poverty.
Top US official applauds Nigerian economic reforms
A senior US official on Monday applauded tough reforms taken by Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu since coming to office in May, saying they provided an opportunity for Africa's largest economy.
Biden takes political risk with Iran prisoner swap
US President Joe Biden hailed a prisoner swap with Iran as cause for celebration Monday, but Republican criticism makes the deal politically risky ahead of the 2024 election.
Beijing summons German envoy over FM's 'dictator' comment
Beijing summoned the German ambassador to China after Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock called President Xi Jinping a "dictator", Berlin said Monday, in the latest flare-up of tensions between the countries.
Ukraine says punctured Russian defence lines near Bakhmut
Kyiv said Monday its forces had broken through Russia's defensive lines near the war-battered town of Bakhmut, one of the key axes of a slow-moving but high-stakes Ukrainian counteroffensive.
UN refugee chief seeks inclusion, not quick fixes, as needs grow
As the world faces an unprecedented number of refugees and a backlash grows in Europe, a top UN official is warning against the political push for quick fixes.
Pope sounds alarm on 'ecological catastrophe' at UN sidelines
Pope Francis called for humanity to unify in the face of climate disaster "before it's too late" during an address on the sidelines of the United Nations on Monday.
UN nuclear chief urges Iran to allow inspectors
The head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog on Monday urged Iran to reconsider its decision to deny access to top UN inspectors, telling AFP that failure to cooperate will carry severe consequences.
Pope 'talks Ukraine peace' with new Russian envoy
Pope Francis met on Monday with the new Russian ambassador to the Vatican, who said they discussed the pontiff's efforts to bring peace to Ukraine.
US, Iran release prisoners in $6 billion swap deal
Arch-foes the United States and Iran each released five detainees on Monday in a prisoner swap deal that also gives Tehran access to $6 billion in long-frozen oil funds.