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Magyar to become Hungary's 'regime change' PM
Pro-European conservative Peter Magyar is to be sworn in as Hungary's prime minister on Saturday as he promises "regime change" after nationalist Viktor Orban's 16 years in power.
Moscow to hold scaled-back Victory Day parade as Ukraine truce kicks in
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky agreed to uphold a three-day ceasefire announced by US President Donald Trump while Russia holds its annual Victory Day parade on Saturday, though the event was set to be scaled back over security fears.
Peru presidential hopeful says electoral 'coup' underway
Peru's ultraconservative presidential hopeful Rafael Lopez Aliaga on Friday accused electoral authorities of a "coup," claiming, without providing proof, that they were rigging the results of April 12 elections.
Costa Rica's new leader vows 'firm land' against drug gangs
Costa Rica's new President Laura Fernandez vowed a "firm hand" against drug trafficking at her inauguration as leader of the Central American tourism hotspot.
Ukraine, Russia confirm US-brokered three-day truce, prisoner swap
Russia and Ukraine confirmed on Friday a US-brokered truce and a large prisoner swap over May 9-11, when Moscow celebrates its World War II victory, after trading drone strikes and declaring unilateral ceasefires in the run-up.
Costa Rica leader sworn in with tough-on-crime agenda
Costa Rican political scientist Laura Fernandez was sworn in as president on Friday, the latest right-winger to win power in Latin America on a promise to combat drug-related violence.
UK PM Starmer vows to fight on after local polls drubbing
Keir Starmer vowed Friday to remain as Britain's prime minister after disastrous local elections saw his centre-left Labour party humiliated across the UK with disillusioned Britons backing hard-right and nationalist parties.
Trump announces three-day Ukraine-Russia ceasefire
US President Donald Trump announced a three-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia starting Saturday, saying he hoped it could lead to long term deal to end Moscow's war.
US fire on Iran tankers sparks reprisals as deal hangs in balance
A US fighter jet disabled two Iranian-flagged tankers to enforce a port blockade on Friday, prompting retaliatory attacks and rattling a shaky truce as Tehran weighed Washington's latest proposal to end the Middle East war.
Rubio urges Europeans to share the Iran burden
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio concluded a two-day visit to Rome on Friday, where he sought to ease tensions with Pope Leo and urged Europeans to help secure the Strait of Hormuz.
Is there anybody out there? Pentagon releases secret UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released a first batch of secret files documenting reported sightings of unidentified flying objects -- some dating back to the 1940s -- fanning speculation over whether extraterrestrial life exists.
US fires on Iran tankers as talks hang in balance
A US warplane disabled two Iranian tankers to enforce a port blockade on Friday, after Washington's top diplomat said he was awaiting Tehran's response to the latest proposed deal to end the Gulf conflict.
US expecting Iran response on deal despite naval clash
The United States was awaiting Iran's response to its latest proposed peace deal on Friday, after both sides accused the other of triggering an overnight clash that rattled markets and revived fears of a return to fighting.
EU opens door to using US jet fuel as shortages loom
How big is the jet fuel threat to Europe's summer holidays? The EU says it is not facing shortages yet, but it is readying for the worst -- and weighing options including using US kerosene as a back-up.
Forest fire burns near Chernobyl nuclear plant after drone crash
A large forest fire burned through the Chernobyl exclusion zone on Friday following a drone crash near the disaster-tainted nuclear plant the previous day, Ukrainian authorities said.
Pentagon releases previously secret files on UFOs
The Pentagon on Friday released a first batch of previously secret files documenting reported sightings of unidentified flying objects -- some as far back as the 1940s -- a move sought for decades by some Americans.
Negative views of US jump among Europeans: polls
Three-quarters of Europeans hold a negative view of the United States, a sharp jump compared to late last year, according to a wide-ranging survey published on Friday.
Russia, Ukraine trade attacks ahead of Kremlin's WWII celebrations
Russia and Ukraine traded attacks Friday, with a two-day unilateral ceasefire that Moscow had declared around its World War II commemorations appearing to be in tatters.
Rubio says expecting Iran response to US proposal on Friday
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington was expecting a response from Iran on Friday to US proposals for a deal to end the conflict.
South Africa top court revives impeachment inquiry against president
South Africa's top court on Friday overturned a vote in parliament that quashed the opening of impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa over a $4-million cash-heist scandal.
Airlines banned from adding fuel charges after ticket purchase: EU
Airlines must not charge customers extra fuel fees after they have already bought tickets, the EU warned on Friday, as the aviation sector feels the pain from high energy prices because of the Middle East war.
Macron seeks to cement Africa legacy with Kenya summit
President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday embarks on a visit to Africa aimed at renewing France's engagement with the continent after years of strained ties with former French‑speaking colonies.
'Scapegoating': Iran's Bahais feel brunt of crackdown
Peyvand Naimi was at work on January 8 when they came for him.
Forest fire burns through Chernobyl exclusion zone after drone crash
A large forest fire was burning through the Chernobyl exclusion zone on Friday following a drone crash near the defunct nuclear plant the previous day, Ukrainian authorities said.
More than 3,000 attacks on Ukraine healthcare since start of war: WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) said Friday it had registered more than 3,000 attacks on Ukraine's healthcare system since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022.
Gulf clash threatens hopes for quick US-Iran deal
A new clash between US and Iranian forces in the Gulf dented optimism for a negotiated peace Friday, despite President Donald Trump insisting a shaky truce was still holding while the sides inch towards a deal.
South Koreans gear up to roar on football team from rival North
Hundreds of South Koreans will cheer for a North Korean women's football team when it makes a rare trip across the border for a continental semi-final this month, civic groups told AFP on Friday.
Taiwan welcomes Paraguay leader as China ramps up pressure
Taiwan rolled out the red carpet for Paraguay President Santiago Pena on Friday, as the democratic island shores up ties with its only South American ally in a rebuff to China's diplomatic pressure.
Stocks fall as US-Iran clashes spark peace talks fears
Stocks sank Friday as US-Iran clashes in the Strait of Hormuz jolted hopes for a deal to end the war and reopen the crucial waterway.
Russia, Ukraine trade major attacks ahead of Kremlin's WWII celebrations
Russia and Ukraine launched major attacks on each other on Friday, with a two-day unilateral ceasefire that Moscow had declared around its World War II commemorations appearing to be in tatters.
Inside the jails where Russia breaks Ukraine prisoners 'like dogs'
The young Ukrainian lieutenant talked back too much so his Russian jailers beat him to a pulp.
Oil jumps, stocks fall as US-Iran clashes spark peace talks fears
Stocks sank and oil prices jumped Friday as US-Iran clashes in the Strait of Hormuz jolted hopes for a deal to end the war and reopen the crucial waterway.