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Ukraine could boycott Paris Olympics if Russian athletes take part
Ukraine's sports minister warned on Thursday his country could boycott the 2024 Paris Olympics if Russian and Belarusian athletes are allowed to take part.
'Start over': Ukraine's Bakhmut evacuates as Russia claims to be nearing
Olena Morozova had endured months of bombardment in what has become the most gruelling battle of the war in Ukraine for the city of Bakhmut, but on Thursday, she said she had finally had enough.
Russian missiles kill 11 in Ukraine after tank pledge
A blistering wave of Russian strikes targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure killed 11 people on Thursday, a day after Germany and the United States pledged heavy tanks for Kyiv.
'Be ready': UN refugee chief warns more will flee Ukraine fighting
With Russian forces pushing in eastern Ukraine, the UN's Refugee Agency chief told AFP Thursday that Kyiv and European governments should prepare for a possible wave of people fleeing the fighting.
In Spain, jihadist attacks a dormant but real threat
The deadly church attack in Algeciras has rekindled Spanish concerns about the jihadist threat, which experts say is still present although the country has been relatively spared from attacks in recent years.
EU dangles visa threat over countries refusing to take back migrants
EU interior ministers reached "consensus" Thursday to warn outside countries refusing to take back irregular migrants they risked tighter visa restrictions to Europe, Sweden's migration minister said.
US targets Chinese firm for helping Russian group in Ukraine
The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on a Chinese company for allegedly providing satellite imagery in Ukraine to help Russia's Wagner mercenary group, which has come under growing US pressure.
10 Palestinians killed as Israel launches deadliest West Bank raid in years
Israeli forces in the West Bank killed 10 Palestinians Thursday, officials in the occupied territory said, nine of them in a raid the Israeli military described as a "counterterrorism operation".
Spain port reels after church attack as suspect background emerges
The city of Algeciras was united in mourning Thursday a day after a machete-wielding Moroccan stormed two churches, killing a verger and seriously wounding a priest in bloodshed that left residents reeling in the multicultural southern Spanish port.
Fresh clashes as M23 rebels make gains in east DR Congo
M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo clashed with soldiers and rival militias on Thursday, according to officials, who said the group's fighters had also cut a vital road in the turbulent region.
Russian missiles kill 11 in Ukraine
A blistering wave of Russian strikes targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure killed 11 people on Thursday, a day after Germany and the United States pledged heavy tanks for Kyiv.
Israel raid in West Bank kills 9 in deadliest clash in years
Israeli forces in a West Bank raid killed nine Palestinians Thursday, officials in the occupied territory said, while the Israeli military said troops traded fire with Islamist militants during a "counterterrorism operation".
Russia's Lavrov on surprise visit to Eritrea
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in Eritrea on Thursday for a one-day surprise visit, the information ministry announced, as part of an African tour aimed at drumming up support for Moscow.
Markets rise on better-than-expected US growth
Stock markets rose on Thursday as US data showed the world's top economy grew at a slower pace in 2022 but finished the year on a stronger note.
Jailed Kurdish leader urges unity against Erdogan
Turkey's pro-Kurdish party should back the main opposition candidate instead of fielding its own against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in May elections, its elder statesman told AFP from jail.
DR Congo-Rwanda tensions hold up Doha peace summit
Qatar is battling to host a peace meeting between the presidents of rivals DR Congo and Rwanda, even though a summit this week was called off amid rising tensions, diplomats say.
Hands off our public holiday, cry angry Danes
The Danish government's plan to abolish a public holiday to help fund the defence budget amid the war in Ukraine is putting Denmark's cherished welfare model at risk, the country's biggest trade union warned.
Britain opposed to Russia, Belarus athletes being at Paris Olympics
Moves to reintegrate Russian athletes for next year's Paris Olympics were strongly criticised by the British government on Thursday.
Israeli raid in West Bank kills 9 in deadliest clash in years
Israeli forces in a West Bank raid killed nine Palestinians Thursday, said officials in the occupied territory, while the Israeli military said troops traded fire with Islamist militants during a "counterterrorism operation".
Deadly Russian missiles hit Ukraine energy infrastructure
Russian forces fired dozens of missiles at Ukraine on Thursday in a blistering wave of strikes targeting energy infrastructure, a day after Germany and the United States pledged heavy tanks for Kyiv.
Palestinians say 9 killed in Israeli raid in West Bank
Israeli forces in a West Bank raid killed nine Palestinians Thursday, said officials in the occupied territory, while the Israeli military said troops traded fire with Islamist militants during a "counterterrorism operation".
Nine killed in Israeli raid in West Bank: Palestinian ministry
Israeli forces in a West Bank raid killed nine Palestinians and fired tear gas inside a hospital children's ward, Palestinian officials said, while the Israeli military said they had traded fire with Islamist militants during a "counterterrorism operation".
Deadly Russian missiles hit Ukraine power facilities
Russian forces fired dozens of missiles at Ukraine on Thursday in a blistering wave of strikes targeting energy infrastructure a day after Germany and the United States pledged modern tanks for Kyiv.
Nine killed in Israel West Bank raid: Palestinian ministry
An Israeli raid on the occupied West Bank's Jenin refugee camp Thursday killed nine Palestinians including an elderly woman, Palestinian officials said, also accusing the forces of using tear gas inside a hospital children's ward.
'We know who did it': Russian anti-war exiles targeted in Serbia
They may be more than a thousand miles from Moscow, but the long arm of the Kremlin is still dangerously close for Russian exiles in Serbia who oppose the invasion of Ukraine.
Disinformation stalks Rahul Gandhi on trans-India trek
As Rahul Gandhi trekked across India on a march that even critics say has improved his image, the descendant of three past premiers was followed all the way by online disinformation.
'Long march' helps India's Rahul Gandhi shed playboy image
Five months spent traversing his country on foot helped the scion of India's most famous dynasty shed his playboy image -- but the road to reviving his dismal political fortunes will be a tougher journey.
Israel military integrates soldiers with autism
Israeli soldier Nathan Saada is busy at his computer on an army base in Tel Aviv, where he is part of a specialised programme designed for military personnel with autism.
Lula urges EU-South America regional trade deal before China talks
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Wednesday called for the South American trade bloc Mercosur to urgently seal a free trade agreement with the European Union before negotiating with China.
UN presses Taliban for 'clarity' on women's role in aid delivery
Two senior UN leaders said Wednesday they were pressing the Taliban to reverse its restrictions on Afghan women, particularly a ban on working in aid delivery, with one official warning that "famine is looming" during the harsh winter.
US, Germany announce tanks for Ukraine as battle intensifies
The United States and Germany on Wednesday announced deliveries of top-of-the-line tanks to Ukraine, sweeping aside their longstanding misgivings and signaling a new surge of Western support for an expected counteroffensive against the Russian invasion.
Peru faces food, fuel shortages as protesters dig in
Shortages in Peru of basic products, including increasingly expensive fuel and food, continued to mount Wednesday as over a month of anti-government demonstrations showed no end in sight.