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Attacks, 'firewall' row, Trump: rocky run-up to German vote
Germany's rocky path towards Sunday's early elections began when the outgoing coalition government collapsed in acrimony on November 6, the very day Donald Trump won re-election to the White House.
Alice Weidel, unlikely queen of German far-right AfD
As an openly gay politician who lives with her Sri Lanka-born partner in Switzerland, Alice Weidel was an unusual choice to many to lead Germany's far-right and anti-immigration AfD into Sunday's elections.
Big turnout expected for Beirut funeral of slain Hezbollah leader
A huge turnout was expected for the funeral Sunday of slain Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, as the Lebanese militant group looks to put on a show of strength after a bruising war with Israel.
Cheat sheet on Germany's colour-coded politics
Germany holds elections on Sunday after its three-party "traffic light" coalition collapsed last year and could soon have a "black-red" government while a "Jamaica" or "blackberry" alliance is less likely.
Trump shakes transatlantic alliance with Russia pivot
Donald Trump's sudden shift on Ukraine has shaken the transatlantic alliance to its core. Now European leaders are crossing that same ocean in a desperate bid to shore it up.
Israel delays Palestinians' release after six Gaza hostages freed
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that freeing Palestinian prisoners under the Gaza ceasefire deal will be delayed until Hamas ends its "humiliating ceremonies" while releasing Israeli hostages.
Argentina's Milei praises Trump plan for reciprocal tariffs
Argentine President Javier Milei met with Donald Trump on the sidelines of a gathering of US conservatives Saturday, where he praised his American counterpart's reciprocal tariffs plans that have shocked trading partners.
Trump says US wants return on Ukraine aid money
US President Donald Trump on Saturday said he was trying to get money back for the billions of dollars sent to support Ukraine's war against Russia.
Germany on eve of vote expected to see far-right surge
German politicians made a final scramble for votes Saturday on the eve of crucial elections in which conservatives are favoured to win despite the dramatic rise of the far-right AfD.
Milei says welcomes Trump plan for reciprocal tariffs
Argentine President Javier Milei plans to join the reciprocal tariff plan of Donald Trump, he told an approving crowd of US conservatives at a convention near Washington on Saturday.
Israel stalls Palestinians' release after six Gaza hostages freed
Israeli officials said the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners due Saturday has been delayed, after six hostages were freed from Gaza under a fragile truce that is nearing the end of its first phase.
Israel suspends prisoner release after six Gaza hostages freed: sources
Israeli officials said the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners due Saturday has been delayed, after six hostages were freed under a fragile Gaza truce that is nearing the end of its first phase.
Zelensky 'not ready' to sign minerals deal with US: source
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is "not ready" to sign a minerals deal with the United States, a source told AFP on Saturday, raising questions about Washington's demands as a rift between the two countries deepened.
Londoners march in support of Ukraine to mark three years of war
Hundreds gathered in London on Saturday to march in support of Ukraine, ahead of the third anniversary of Russia's invasion on Monday and amid increasing tensions between Washington and Kyiv.
Hamas frees 6 Israeli hostages in latest transfer under truce
Palestinian militants on Saturday freed six Israeli hostages, the last living captives to be released under the first phase of a fragile truce that is also expected to see Palestinian prisoners released.
Hamas frees 5 Israeli hostages in latest transfer under truce
Palestinian militants on Saturday freed five Israeli hostages, among the last living captives to be released under the first phase of a fragile truce that is also expected to see Palestinian prisoners released.
US urges backing of 'simple' resolution as Trump calls for Putin-Zelensky talks
The United States urged UN members to back its "simple, historic" resolution on the Ukraine war, which diplomatic sources said omits mention of Kyiv's territory occupied by Russia.
Hamas frees 2 Israeli hostages in latest transfer under truce
Palestinian militants on Saturday freed two Israeli hostages, among the last live captives eligible for release under the first phase of a fragile truce that is also expected to see Palestinian prisoners released.
Bibas family says mother's remains home, ahead of Gaza hostage-prisoner swap
The family of Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas confirmed on Saturday receipt of her remains, just ahead of the seventh hostage-prisoner exchange under a fragile Gaza ceasefire.
New Zealand says Chinese naval vessel fires live rounds in new drill
A Chinese naval cruiser fired live rounds Saturday during a task force drill in the sea between Australia and New Zealand, government officials said, prompting an alert to commercial air traffic.
Cook Islands strikes deal with China on seabed minerals
The Cook Islands said Saturday it has struck a five-year agreement with China to cooperate in exploring and researching the Pacific nation's seabed mineral riches.
Bibas mother confirmed dead as Gaza hostage-prisoner swap set to go ahead
Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas's community confirmed her death Saturday after new remains were returned from Gaza, as the seventh hostage-prisoner exchange under a fragile Gaza ceasefire was set to go ahead.
Gaza hostage-prisoner swap set to go ahead after row over bodies
The seventh hostage-prisoner exchange under a fragile Gaza ceasefire was set to go ahead on Saturday, despite an outpouring of grief and anger in Israel after Hamas returned the remains of two child hostages without their mother's.
Australia says China has not explained naval live-fire warning
Australia said Saturday it has not received a satisfactory explanation from Beijing after Chinese warships off its east coast broadcast a "disconcerting" live-fire warning that forced commercial flights to change course.
Arab leaders meet in Saudi Arabia to hash out Gaza plan
Arab leaders met in Riyadh on Friday to craft a plan for Gaza's post-war reconstruction to counter Donald Trump's proposal for the United States to take over the territory without its Palestinian residents.
Australia says no live firing seen or heard from Chinese ships
Australia says it detected no live firing from Chinese naval ships off its east coast, despite the vessels broadcasting a warning that forced commercial flights to detour.
US proposes Ukraine UN text omitting mention of occupied territory: diplomats
The United States proposed Friday a United Nations resolution on the Ukraine conflict that omitted any mention of Kyiv's territory occupied by Russia, diplomatic sources told AFP.
Trump says Zelensky and Putin must 'get together'
US President Donald Trump said on Friday that Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky and Russia's Vladimir Putin will have to "get together" to end the war between Moscow and Kyiv.
AP sues White House officials over denial of access
The Associated Press filed a lawsuit against three White House officials on Friday after the news agency was barred from some of US President Donald Trump's events.
M23 pushes deeper in east DRC, UN urges Rwanda forces to leave
Rebels advanced on several fronts in DR Congo's volatile east Friday as the UN Security Council for the first time called on Rwanda to stop backing the M23 group and halt the bloodshed.
LA mayor sacks fire chief over handling of deadly blazes
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass sacked the city's fire chief on Friday, blaming her for leadership failures in the handling of deadly blazes that tore through the California metropolis in January.
Cognac on the rocks: industry seeks French govt help from Chinese tariffs
The French cognac industry said Friday it was losing 50 million euros ($50 million) per month since the imposition of antidumping duties by China and appealed for government help.