Young Indonesians Toast Britpop Scene With Singalongs, Swagger
At a smoke-filled warehouse in the Indonesian capital Jakarta, hundreds of young men and women, some clad in hijabs, throw their arms in the air, bouncing to British songs from the 1990s.
Journalist Killed, Evacuation Calls Issued As Israel Presses Gaza Offensive
An Israeli air strike killed a journalist working with Al Jazeera on Monday and the military issued fresh calls to evacuate parts of Gaza's north, as Israel pressed its renewed bombardment and ground operations in the Palestinian territory.
Brazil Chief Raoni Says Will Challenge Lula On Amazon Oil Project: AFP Interview
Brazilian environmental campaigner and tribal leader Raoni Metuktire is pitting himself against the government to stop plans for an oil mega-project at the mouth of the Amazon river.
Sudan War At 'Turning Point' But No End In Sight: Analysts
Sudan's army has recaptured the presidential palace from rival paramilitaries and is pushing ahead to wrest full control of the capital, but analysts warn that the brutal two-year war is far from over.
Pushing Effort To Sack Security Chief, Israel PM Alleges Anti-govt Plot
Israel's prime minister, pushing to dismiss internal security chief Ronen Bar, on Monday alleged an attempt to bring down his government after Israeli media reported Bar's agency spent months probing far-right infiltration of the police.
Stock Markets Rise On Fresh Hopes For Trump's Tariff Approach
Stock markets mostly rose on Monday as worries about fresh US tariffs pencilled in for next week were tempered by hopes that US President Donald Trump was considering a more targeted approach.
West Bank Palestinians In 'Extremely Precarious' Situation: MSF
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) denounced on Monday the "extremely precarious" situation of Palestinians displaced by the ongoing Israeli military operation in the occupied West Bank.
French Actor Depardieu Goes On Trial On Sexual Assault Charges
French actor Gerard Depardieu, who has faced a string of assault and rape allegations, goes on trial in Paris on Monday accused of sexually abusing two women during a film shoot in 2021.
Former Russian Defence Official On Trial For Embezzlement
Former Russian deputy defence minister Timur Ivanov appeared in court on Monday at the start of a high-profile embezzlement trial that could see him jailed for years.
Turkey Detains 1,100 Protesters Since Erdogan Rival Held
Police have detained more than 1,100 people, officials said Monday -- including journalists -- since the arrest of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's main rival triggered some of Turkey's worst unrest in years.
Does 'Vibe Coding' Make Everyone A Programmer?
Can a complete tech novice create a website using everyday language on ChatGPT?
US, Russia In Saudi Talks On Ukraine Ceasefire Plan
American and Russian officials met in Saudi Arabia to discuss a partial ceasefire in Ukraine on Monday, a day after US-Ukraine talks there and as President Donald Trump pushes to quickly end the war.
Australian Army Gets Battle-tested US Long-range Missiles
Australia's army has received its first delivery of a "game changer" mobile long-range US rocket system, the government said Monday.
Trump's US Migrant Hunt Spares No One From Deportation
Franco Caraballo was arrested while at a US immigration center for an appointment.
Spain Edge Netherlands On Penalties, Set Up France Nations League Semi-final
Holders Spain beat the Netherlands on penalties after a dramatic quarter-final second leg in Valencia finished 3-3 on Sunday to set up a Nations League last-four clash with France, who edged Croatia in a shoot-out after a 2-2 aggregate draw.
US-Ukraine Talks In Saudi To Start Sunday, As Kremlin Warns Of 'Difficult Negotiations'
US and Ukrainian officials were due to meet in Saudi Arabia on Sunday for talks on how to halt the Russian invasion, a member of the Ukrainian delegation told AFP, while the Kremlin warned of "difficult negotiations" and a long journey to peace.
Piastri Hails 'Mega' McLaren As Both Ferraris Disqualified At Chinese GP
Oscar Piastri hailed his "mega" McLaren after winning a Chinese Grand Prix on Sunday later overshadowed by the disqualifications of Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc for technical infringements.
Pope Returns Home From Hospital, Thanks Faithful
Pope Francis was discharged from hospital Sunday after more than five weeks being treated for pneumonia, waving to cheering crowds and thanking everyone for their support.
Israel Presses Ground Offensive In Gaza
Israel's military pressed ground operations across the Gaza Strip on Sunday, urging Palestinians to flee an offensive in Rafah city nearly a week into a renewed assault on the Hamas-ruled territory.
Russian Drones And Glide Bombs Stretch Ukraine Front
Living in the gutted-out eastern Ukrainian city of Kostyantynivka, Maryna has learned to recognise the sound of the devastating Russian glide bombs that have pounded her city for months.
'Antipathy' To US: Tourists Turning Away From Trump's America
In just a few weeks, the US tourism outlook has clouded as a result of some of President Donald Trump's policy decisions, which have angered some foreign visitors and prompted fear of a surge in prices and a stronger dollar.
Vast Crowds Rally In Istanbul In Support Of Arrested Mayor
Huge crowds gathered outside Istanbul City Hall late Saturday for a fourth night of protests over the arrest of Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, who has blasted official allegations against him as "immoral and baseless".
On Khartoum Front Line, Sudan Women Medics Risk All For Patients
When fighting first gripped the Sudanese capital in April 2023, quickly overwhelming Khartoum's hospitals, Dr. Safaa Ali faced an impossible choice: her family or her patients.
Girl Among Two Dead As Israel Strikes Lebanon After Cross-border Rocket Fire
Israel conducted deadly strikes on Lebanon Saturday in response to a rocket attack from across the border, as militant group Hezbollah denied responsibility for the launch.
One Dead As Israel Strikes Lebanon After Cross-border Rocket Fire
Israel launched air strikes on Hezbollah strongholds in Lebanon on Saturday after intercepting cross-border rocket fire, with Lebanese state media reporting a woman was killed.
Sudan Army Recaptures Presidential Palace From Paramilitaries
Sudan's army recaptured the presidential palace in Khartoum from the Rapid Support Forces on Friday, dealing a major blow to the paramilitaries who responded with drone attacks that killed a news crew and soldiers.
Hundreds Of Thousands Defy Erdogan To Protest Istanbul Mayor's Arrest
Hundreds of thousands of people rallied in Istanbul late Friday to protest the arrest of the city's opposition mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, defying a warning from President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that Turkey would not tolerate "street terrorism".
Israel Defence Minister Threatens To Annex Parts Of Gaza
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz threatened Friday to annex parts of the Gaza Strip unless Hamas militants release the remaining Israeli hostages held in the war-battered Palestinian territory.
Emotions Run High As Power Outage Shuts London's Heathrow
A police helicopter was the only vehicle visible in the sky above Heathrow airport on Friday, as the regular drone of flights went silent after a fire at a power station shuttered Europe's busiest airport.
Ukraine Hopes For At Least 'Partial Ceasefire' At Saudi Talks
Ukraine hopes to secure at least a partial ceasefire at upcoming talks in Saudi Arabia, during which US officials will meet separately with Russian and Ukrainian delegations, a senior Ukrainian source told AFP on Friday.



