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Russia advances in east Ukraine as EU meets on oil ban
Russian forces edged toward the centre of the eastern Ukrainian city of Severodonetsk Monday, while President Volodymyr Zelensky prepared to appeal to EU leaders at an emergency summit where a ban on Russian oil imports is on the agenda.
Pacific nations reject China security pact
Ten Pacific island nations rebuffed China's push for a wide-ranging regional security pact Monday, amid worries the proposal was designed to pull them into Beijing's orbit.
Ukraine's Eurovision winners auction trophy for army
Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra, which won the Eurovision this year, has auctioned its trophy for a $900,000 donation to a foundation that helps the Ukrainian army.
China fails to ink security pact with Pacific nations
Talks between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and 10 Pacific Island nations failed to reach an agreement on a wide-ranging security deal Monday, after sharp warnings the proposal would push the region into "Beijing's orbit".
Tiananmen masses axed as crackdown memorials erased in Hong Kong
For the first time in 33 years, church services to commemorate the Tiananmen crackdown will not be held in Hong Kong, erasing one of the last reminders of China's bloody suppression of the 1989 protests.
Ukraine pushes back in Kherson as Zelensky visits east
Ukrainian forces have counterattacked in the country's south, claiming to have pushed back Russian troops near three villages in the Kherson region, as President Volodymyr Zelensky made his first visit to the embattled east since the start of the war.
Hardliner, China hawk elected Australian opposition leader
Australia's conservatives elected hardliner and China hawk Peter Dutton as the country's new opposition leader Monday, an outcome many will see as a lurch to the right for his party.
Irish judges to rule on ex-soldier accused of IS membership
An Irish court will rule on Monday in the trial of a former soldier accused of being a member of the Islamic State jihadist group in Syria who had expressed a desire to live under sharia law and die a martyr.
Historic leftist win in first round of Colombian presidential vote
Colombians clamoring for "change" gave a leftist ex-guerrilla an historic lead Sunday in a first round of presidential elections that will culminate in a runoff against a maverick outsider in June.
Germany agrees $107 bn fund to modernise military in face of Russia threat
Germany's government and conservative opposition have agreed a deal that will release 100 billion euros ($107 billion) to modernise the army in the face of the Russian threat.
China eyes security pact in Pacific Island summit
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi holds talks with leaders and top officials from ten Pacific Island states Monday, part of a regional diplomatic blitz that has stirred deep Western concern.
Ex-guerilla, millionaire maverick in race for Colombian presidency
Two former mayors -- a leftist and an independent outsider -- will fight it out for the Colombian presidency on June 19 after coming out tops in a first voting round Sunday.
Left takes first round in Colombian presidential vote
Colombians clamoring for "change" gave a leftist ex-guerrilla a historic lead Sunday in a first round of presidential elections that will culminate in a runoff against a populist outsider in June.
Zelensky visits Ukraine's east, fires Kharkiv security chief
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made his first trip Sunday to the war-torn east since Moscow's invasion started, as Russian forces tightened their grip around key cities in the Donbas region.
Zelensky visits Ukraine's east as Russia makes push in Donbas
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday made his first trip to the country's war-torn east since the launch of Moscow's invasion, as Russian forces tightened their grip around key cities in the Donbas region.
What caused pre-match chaos at the Champions League final?
The Champions League final between Real Madrid and Liverpool in Paris on Saturday was preceded by chaotic scenes.
EU mulls compromise to break deadlock on Russian oil embargo
Ambassadors from the 27 European Union member states will on Sunday examine a compromise that could enable them to break the deadlock on a sixth round of economic sanctions against Russia, including a landmark halt to Russian oil imports, EU sources told AFP.
Israeli nationalists march through Jerusalem's Old City
Thousands of flag-waving Israelis on Sunday marched into the Muslim quarter of Jerusalem's Old City during a nationalist procession that regularly stokes Palestinian anger, a year after Jerusalem tensions exploded into war.
Left eyes historic presidential win as Colombians vote for 'change'
Colombians headed to the polls Sunday in a first round of presidential elections with a leftist poised for victory for the first time ever, as voters clamor for "change."
Zelensky visits Ukraine's east as Russia makes push for Donbas
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday made his first trip to the country's war-torn east since the launch of Moscow's invasion, as Russian forces tightened their grip around key cities in the Donbas region.
Tension in Jerusalem at start of Israeli 'flag march'
Thousands of Israelis on Sunday started the annual nationalist "flag march" through Jerusalem that regularly stokes Palestinian anger, a year after tensions in the disputed Holy City exploded into war.
Pacific 'very positive' on Australian re-engagement: PM
Australia's newly elected prime minister has said Pacific leaders have been "very positive" about his government's renewed engagement, even as Beijing continues its diplomatic blitz across the increasingly contested region.
Left eyes historic win in Colombian presidential election
Colombians headed to the polls Sunday in a first round of presidential elections, with a leftist poised for victory for the first time in the country's troubled history.
Tension in Jerusalem ahead of Israeli 'flag march'
A tense Jerusalem braced for Israel's "flag march" on Sunday as Palestinian groups threatened retaliation over the annual rally that sparked a war last year.
Ex-mayor eyes historic leftist conquest of Colombian presidency
Colombians vote Sunday in a first round of presidential elections, with a leftist poised for victory for the first time in the country's troubled history.
Market day on Ukraine front charts Russia's advance
The Ukrainian farmer thought it was fear that made her neighbours age so much in the week since she saw them come out for market day on the eastern front.
US 'concerned' after UN human rights chief visits China
The United States expressed concern on Saturday over China's "efforts to restrict and manipulate" the UN human rights chief's visit to the Xinjiang region where Beijing is accused of detaining over a million people in indoctrination camps.
Russia presses battle for eastern Ukraine, claims key city surrounded
Russian forces engaged in an all-out battle in eastern Ukraine have captured the strategic town of Lyman and surrounded a key industrial centre, Moscow has claimed.
Jerusalem on high alert ahead of Israeli 'flag march'
Jerusalem is bracing for a controversial "flag march" by Israelis on Sunday that has sparked warnings of a new escalation from Palestinian factions.
Russia presses eastern Ukraine, Zelensky says situation 'very difficult'
Russia pressed its onslaught on eastern Ukraine Saturday, saying it had captured the strategic town of Lyman and claiming to have surrounded the urban center of Severodonetsk.
'Polarized election' - Bogota voters weigh presidential options
Six men will contest Sunday's first-round presidential election in Colombia, but most voters are zooming in on one of three frontrunners they hope holds the answers to the country's many pressing problems.
Cash-strapped Sri Lanka gets Russian oil to ease shortages
Cash-strapped Sri Lanka took delivery Saturday of Russian oil -- which could soon be subject to a European embargo -- to restart operations at the country's only refinery, the energy minister said.
Cardinal Sodano, controversial right-hand man to two popes, dies
Italian cardinal Angelo Sodano, right-hand man to former popes John Paul II and Benedict XVI, has died at the age of 94, the Vatican announced on Saturday.
UN rights envoy defends controversial China visit
The UN rights envoy on Saturday said her contentious visit to China was "not an investigation", and insisted she had unsupervised access during meetings in Xinjiang, where Beijing is accused of widespread human rights abuses.
Russia steps up battle for eastern Ukraine
Russia pressed its onslaught on eastern Ukraine Saturday, saying it had captured the strategic town of Lyman and had succesfully tested hypersonic missiles in the Arctic.
Ukraine shelter residents mark each day alive with a red cross
"We put a cross for every day spent here alive," says Nadia Ryjkova, 76, in a dark underground shelter in the northeastern Ukrainian village of Kutuzivka, where she lives with about 50 people.
Ukraine says doing 'everything' to defend Donbas from Russian onslaught
Ukraine said it is doing "everything" to defend the eastern Donbas region, where Russia confirmed Saturday it had captured a strategic town in its intensifying offensive.
Kenya's most famous play comes home after 45-year wait
It was banned for years and its authors -- including the celebrated Ngugi wa Thiong'o -- imprisoned, but after more than four decades, Kenya's most famous play is finally home.
Samoa signs China agreement amid South Pacific push
Samoa signed a bilateral agreement with China on Saturday, promising "greater collaboration" as Beijing's foreign minister continues a tour of the South Pacific that has sparked concern among Western allies.