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Ex-South Korea leader apologises for martial law crisis

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South Korea's disgraced former president Yoon Suk Yeol apologised Friday for the "hardship" caused by his 2024 martial …

Striking Argentine workers clash with police in protest over labor reforms

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Shops and supermarkets closed, flights were canceled and garbage piled up Thursday as Argentine workers staged their …

Arsenal aim to banish title jitters in Spurs showdown

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Arsenal must banish their untimely bout of title race anxiety as the wobbling Premier League leaders head to Tottenham …

Russian decision is a betrayal: Ukrainian Paralympics chief

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The President of the Ukrainian Paralympic Committee told AFP he feels the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) have …

Venezuela parliament unanimously approves amnesty law

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Venezuela's National Assembly on Thursday unanimously approved a long-awaited amnesty law that could free hundreds of …

Kim Jong Un opens rare party congress in North Korea

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North Korea's ruling party has opened a landmark congress, state media said Friday, launching a political spectacle …

Forest boss Pereira makes perfect start with Fenerbahce rout in Europa play-offs

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Vitor Pereira made a dream start as Nottingham Forest boss with a 3-0 win over Fenerbahce in the first leg of the Europa …

NASA delivers harsh assessment of botched Boeing Starliner test flight

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NASA on Thursday blamed what it called engineering vulnerabilities in Boeing's Starliner spacecraft along with internal …

Liu captures Olympic figure skating gold as US seal hockey glory

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Alysa Liu saw off her Japanese rivals to claim America's first Olympic women's figure skating gold in a generation on …

North Korea opens key party congress

Feb 19 2026

North Korea has opened a key party congress, state media said Friday, a once-in-five-years showcase that analysts say …

UK police hold ex-prince Andrew for hours in misconduct probe

Feb 19 2026

Britain's royal family was thrown into crisis Thursday after former prince Andrew was arrested by police and held for …

Trump issues Iran with ultimatum as US ramps up military presence

Feb 19 2026

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Iran must make a "meaningful deal" in negotiations with Washington in …

Peru's brand-new president under fire for child sex comments

Feb 19 2026

Barely hours into the top job, Peru's eighth president in a decade found himself under fire Thursday over past …

UK police hold ex-prince Andrew for hours in unprecedented blow

Feb 19 2026

Britain's royal family was thrown into crisis Thursday after former prince Andrew was arrested by police and held for …

Trump 'Board of Peace' opens with money and troops for Gaza

Feb 19 2026

US President Donald Trump on Thursday promised $10 billion and Muslim-majority nations offered funding and troops for …

Nakai targets Olympic skating upset as 'skimo' makes debut

Feb 19 2026

Japanese teenager Ami Nakai goes for a shock Olympic gold in women's figure skating on Thursday after ski mountaineering …

Starlink loss a blow to Russian forces in Ukraine: experts

Feb 19 2026

US tech titan Elon Musk's move to cut Russian access to his Starlink satellites over Ukraine has probably disrupted …

UN's Sudan probe finds 'hallmarks of genocide' in El-Fasher

Feb 19 2026

The United Nations' independent fact-finding mission on Sudan said on Thursday the siege and capture of El-Fasher by a …

UK police arrest ex-prince Andrew in historic blow to royal family

Feb 19 2026

Britain's royal family was in crisis Thursday as former prince Andrew was in police custody after being arrested on …

Trump kicks off his 'Board of Peace,' as war clouds loom on Iran

Feb 19 2026

President Donald Trump on Thursday promised $10 billion for a new "Board of Peace," an amorphous new institution focused …

US and Israel issue dire warnings to Iran alongside US military buildup

Feb 19 2026

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday Iran must make a "meaningful deal" in its negotiations with Washington in the …

Olympics rev up Milan's renewal but locals fear price to pay

Feb 19 2026

The Winter Olympics are expected to accelerate Milan's transformation into a vibrant international metropolis -- but …

Cardona Coll, Fatton win Olympic-debuting ski mountaineering sprint golds

Feb 19 2026

Spain's Oriol Cardona Coll and Switzerland's Marianne Fatton bagged the first two Olympic golds on offer in ski …

Russian Filippov wins first medal at Milan-Cortina Games for individual neutral athletes

Feb 19 2026

Russian Nikita Filippov won the first medal at the Milan-Cortina Games for individual neutral athletes when he claimed …

UN says Israeli actions raise 'ethnic cleansing' fears in West Bank, Gaza

Feb 19 2026

Israel's increased attacks and forcible transfers of Palestinians "raise concerns over ethnic cleansing" in the Gaza …

UK police arrest ex-prince Andrew on suspicion of misconduct

Feb 19 2026

Britain's former prince Andrew was arrested Thursday on suspicion of misconduct during his time as a trade envoy, as UK …

Former prince Andrew, a historic downfall

Feb 19 2026

Former British prince Andrew's inexorable fall from grace has reached an extraordinary new low as he becomes the first …

OpenAI's Altman tells leaders regulation 'urgently' needed

Feb 19 2026

The world urgently needs to regulate artificial intelligence, OpenAI head Sam Altman said Thursday at a summit in New …

UN Sudan probe finds 'hallmarks of genocide' in El-Fasher

Feb 19 2026

The UN's independent fact-finding mission on Sudan said Thursday the paramilitary siege and capture of El-Fasher bore …

Facing US warnings, Iran defends right to nuclear enrichment

Feb 19 2026

Iran's atomic energy chief on Thursday said "no country can deprive Iran of the right" to nuclear enrichment, following …

Ex-South Korea leader Yoon gets life in prison for insurrection

Feb 19 2026

A South Korean court declared former president Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law bid in 2024 an insurrection, sentencing the …

OpenAI's Altman says at India summit regulation 'urgently' needed

Feb 19 2026

The world urgently needs to regulate artificial intelligence, OpenAI head Sam Altman said on Thursday at a summit in New …

Peru picks Balcazar as interim president, eighth leader in a decade

Feb 19 2026

Peruvian lawmakers picked Jose Maria Balcazar as the country's new interim president on Wednesday, after previous leader …

Ex-S.Korea leader Yoon gets life in prison for insurrection

Feb 19 2026

A South Korean court sentenced ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol to life in prison on Thursday after finding him guilty of …

Private companies seek to import fuel amid Cuban energy crisis

Feb 19 2026

Faced with a severe energy crisis exacerbated by US sanctions, private companies in Cuba are attempting to import fuel …

India's Modi calls for inclusive tech at AI summit

Feb 19 2026

Artificial intelligence must be accessible and inclusive, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told world leaders and …

South Korea court weighs death sentence for ex-president Yoon

Feb 19 2026

A South Korean court will rule Thursday on insurrection charges against ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol, weighing whether he …

Tech chiefs address India AI summit as Gates cancels

Feb 19 2026

Indian leader Narendra Modi and tech chiefs including OpenAI's Sam Altman will speak Thursday on artificial …

After Greenland, Arctic island Svalbard wary of great powers

Feb 19 2026

There are no outward signs of jitters, at least not yet: people in Svalbard are going about their daily lives as normal …

General strike to protest Milei's labor reforms starts in Argentina

Feb 19 2026

Argentina's Javier Milei faces the fourth general strike of his term Thursday, this time by workers protesting a labor …

Afghan barbers under pressure as morality police take on short beards

Feb 19 2026

Barbers in Afghanistan risk detention for trimming men's beards too short, they told AFP, as the Taliban authorities …

White House tells Iran to do deal as Trump hints at US strikes

Feb 19 2026

The White House warned on Wednesday that Iran would be "wise" to do a deal with the United States as President Donald …

U2 slam ICE, Putin in new 'Days of Ash' EP

Feb 19 2026

Irish rockers U2 released their first collection of new songs in nearly a decade on Wednesday, featuring a collaboration …

Denmark's King Frederik in Greenland for symbolic show of support

Feb 19 2026

Denmark's King Frederik X arrived in Greenland on Wednesday for a three-day visit in a show of support for the …

Arteta urges Arsenal to 'stand up' after title bid rocked by Wolves draw

Feb 19 2026

Mikel Arteta admitted Arsenal deserve criticism for the self-inflicted wounds that threaten to ruin their Premier League …

Jail, disgrace and death: the dark fates of South Korean leaders

Feb 19 2026

South Korea's ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol faces prison or even the death penalty when he appears in court Thursday on …

S. Korea court weighs death sentence for ex-president Yoon

Feb 19 2026

A South Korean court will rule Thursday on insurrection charges against ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol, weighing whether he …

Trump kicks off his 'Board of Peace,' with eye on Gaza and beyond

Feb 19 2026

US President Donald Trump on Thursday gathers allies to inaugurate the "Board of Peace," his new institution focused on …

Peru set for eighth president in a decade

Feb 19 2026

Peru's Congress is set to name a new president Wednesday -- the country's eighth in a decade -- after Jose Jeri was …

Shiffrin finally strikes Olympic gold, China win first title

Feb 18 2026

US ski star Mikaela Shiffrin ended her Olympic medal drought in style with gold in the slalom on Wednesday as …

Bodo/Glimt stun Inter, Gordon hits four in Newcastle Champions League romp

Feb 18 2026

Norway's Bodo/Glimt stunned Inter Milan in the Champions League on Wednesday, beating last season's runners-up 3-1 in …

Zuckerberg grilled over underage users at social media trial

Feb 18 2026

CEO Mark Zuckerberg said Wednesday he regretted Meta's slow progress in identifying underage users on Instagram, as he …

Gu's exchange with AFP at Winter Olympics goes viral

Feb 18 2026

Eileen Gu is one of the biggest names at the Milan-Cortina Olympics. That's obvious from how her answer to AFP's …

US lingerie magnate says was 'conned' by Epstein

Feb 18 2026

Retail tycoon Les Wexner told US lawmakers Wednesday he was "conned" by Jeffrey Epstein and denied any knowledge of his …

Zuckerberg tells jury regrets slow progress on spotting under-13s on Instagram

Feb 18 2026

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday said he regretted the slow progress his company made in identifying underage users …

Six highs and lows from the 2026 Winter Olympics alpine skiing

Feb 18 2026

US star Mikaela Shiffrin fittingly brought the curtain down on the alpine skiing programme at the Winter Olympics with a …

Zuckerberg to testify in landmark social media addiction trial

Feb 18 2026

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg arrived at a Los Angeles court on Wednesday to testify at a groundbreaking social media …

Ukraine's officials to boycott Paralympics over Russian flag decision

Feb 18 2026

Ukrainian officials will boycott the Paralympic Winter Games, Kyiv said Wednesday, after the International Paralympic …

Germany's Merz casts doubt on European fighter jet plan

Feb 18 2026

Germany does not need the same new fighter jets as France, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Wednesday, signalling that …

US tech giants announce India deals at AI summit

Feb 18 2026

Google said it would build new subsea cables from India and chip titan Nvidia unveiled tie-ups with computing firms on …

Ukraine war talks in Geneva end without agreement on territory

Feb 18 2026

Ukraine and Russia made some progress at US-mediated talks in Geneva, but did not find a compromise on the key issue of …

Ukraine war talks end in Geneva, neither side signals progress

Feb 18 2026

Ukrainian and Russian negotiators concluded a second day of US-mediated talks in Geneva on Wednesday, though neither …

Ukraine war talks resume in Geneva after 'tense' first day

Feb 18 2026

Ukrainian and Russian negotiators met for a second day of US-mediated talks in Geneva on Wednesday, after a "tense" …

US tech giant Nvidia announces India deals at AI summit

Feb 18 2026

US artificial intelligence chip titan Nvidia unveiled tie-ups with Indian computing firms on Wednesday as tech companies …

US comedian Colbert says broadcaster spiked Democrat interview over Trump fears

Feb 18 2026

US late-night host Stephen Colbert accused CBS on Tuesday of refusing to broadcast his interview with a Democratic …

Peru to elect interim leader after graft scandal ousts president

Feb 18 2026

Peru's Congress is set to elect an interim president on Wednesday to replace Jose Jeri, who was impeached in a graft …

Ukraine war talks to resume in Geneva as US signals progress

Feb 18 2026

Ukrainian and Russian negotiators were to resume a second round of peace talks in Geneva on Wednesday, as Washington's …

Afghan woman's boutique brightens Bamiyan

Feb 18 2026

With women banned from most jobs in Afghanistan, an embroidery boutique run by 22-year-old Rahima Alavi is a surprising …

Hungry, wounded, orphaned: South Sudan's children trapped in new conflict

Feb 18 2026

An 18-month-old boy lies motionless on a dirty hospital bed deep in the conflict zone of South Sudan, a bullet wound in …

Peru Congress impeaches interim president after four months in office

Feb 18 2026

Peru's Congress on Tuesday impeached interim president Jose Jeri, the Latin American country's seventh head of state in …

US towns resist Trump plans to jail immigrants in warehouses

Feb 18 2026

Residents in a leafy, conservative New Jersey suburb have erupted in protest against plans to convert a vast warehouse …

Dozens of film figures condemn Berlin Film Festival 'silence' on Gaza

Feb 18 2026

More than 80 film industry figures including Oscar-winning actors Javier Bardem and Tilda Swinton issued a statement on …

Bird flu ravaging Antarctic wildlife, scientist warns

Feb 18 2026

Scientists are sounding the alarm over the spread of bird flu across Antarctica, with a leading Chilean researcher …

Racism allegations overshadow Real Madrid victory as PSG win in Champions League

Feb 18 2026

Vinicius Junior scored and then alleged he had been racially abused during Real Madrid's 1-0 win away to Benfica in the …

Bowlers, selectors under fire after Australia's T20 World Cup exit

Feb 18 2026

Critics hammered Australia's bowling line-up and selection "stuff-ups" after the country's shock T20 World Cup exit in …

US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson dies at 84

Feb 17 2026

Veteran political activist Reverend Jesse Jackson, one of America's most influential Black voices, was hailed Tuesday as …

Canada launches huge defence plan to curb reliance on US

Feb 17 2026

Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday launched a multi-billion-dollar plan to strengthen the Canadian military and rely …

France arrests nine over far-right activist's killing

Feb 17 2026

French authorities on Tuesday arrested nine suspects over the killing last week of a far-right activist, including an …

Iran upbeat after US talks but Vance says 'red lines' not met

Feb 17 2026

Iran said Tuesday it had agreed with the United States in talks in Geneva on "guiding principles" for a deal to avoid …

France arrests seven over far-right activist's killing

Feb 17 2026

French authorities on Tuesday arrested seven suspects over the killing last week of a far-right activist, including an …

No sign of progress on first day of Ukraine war talks in Geneva

Feb 17 2026

Ukrainian and Russian negotiators concluded the first of two days of US-mediated peace talks in Geneva on Tuesday, …

US says will match alleged Chinese low-yield nuclear tests

Feb 17 2026

The United States is ready to carry out low-yield nuclear tests to match alleged secret explosions by China and Russia, …

Sakamoto eyes figure skating gold in Olympic farewell

Feb 17 2026

Japanese figure skater Kaori Sakamoto launches her quest for a fairytale Olympic swansong on Tuesday as heavy snow in …

Iran, US agree on 'guiding principles' for deal at Geneva talks: Iran FM

Feb 17 2026

Iran and the United States agreed to "a set of guiding principles" laying the groundwork for a broader deal during talks …

Moscow, Kyiv meet for US-brokered talks after fresh attacks

Feb 17 2026

Russian and Ukrainian negotiators launched fresh US-brokered talks on Tuesday in Geneva seeking to end the four-year …

Supreme leader says Iran can sink US warship as Geneva talks conclude

Feb 17 2026

Iran's supreme leader warned on Tuesday that the country had the ability to sink a US warship deployed to the Gulf, as …

EU investigates Shein over sale of childlike sex dolls

Feb 17 2026

The EU on Tuesday opened an investigation into the online retail giant Shein over the sale of childlike sex dolls and …

Bangladesh's new PM Tarique Rahman takes power

Feb 17 2026

Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman was sworn into office on Tuesday to lead the first elected government since a …

Jesse Jackson: civil rights lion sought 'common ground'

Feb 17 2026

Jesse Jackson, who died Tuesday aged 84, had a three-pronged career of civil rights, liberal missions and political …

Iran, United States hold new talks in Geneva

Feb 17 2026

Iran and the United States began fresh talks in Geneva on Tuesday, as President Donald Trump warned of consequences …

France's Macron eyes fighter jet deal in India

Feb 17 2026

French President Emmanuel Macron will meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Mumbai on Tuesday, as he begins a …

Bangladesh PM-to-be Tarique Rahman and lawmakers sworn into parliament

Feb 17 2026

Bangladesh's prime minister-to-be Tarique Rahman and lawmakers were sworn into parliament on Tuesday, becoming the first …

Slovakia revamps bunkers with Ukraine war uncomfortably close

Feb 17 2026

The war in neighbouring Ukraine feels distant to many in the Slovak city of Nitra but the local council is preparing for …

Moscow, Kyiv set for Geneva peace talks amid Russian attacks

Feb 17 2026

Russian and Ukrainian delegations were in Geneva for another round of talks on Tuesday as part of the latest push by the …

Japan hails 'new chapter' with first Olympic pairs skating gold

Feb 17 2026

Japan hailed a "new chapter" in the country's figure skating on Tuesday after Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara pulled off a …

China has slashed air pollution, but the 'war' isn't over

Feb 17 2026

Fifteen years ago, Beijing's Liangma riverbanks would have been smog-choked and deserted in winter, but these days they …

UN experts link Guatemala's attorney general to illegal adoptions

Feb 17 2026

UN experts Monday called for an investigation into Guatemalan Attorney General Maria Consuelo Porras for possible …

Iran, United States set for new talks in Geneva

Feb 17 2026

President Donald Trump warned Iran of potential consequences should it fail to strike a deal with the United States, as …

Frederick Wiseman, documentarian of America's institutions, dead at 96

Feb 17 2026

US documentary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman died Monday, a representative confirmed to AFP. He was 96 years old.

France grants safe haven to anti-Kremlin couple detained by ICE

Feb 17 2026

France has granted safe haven to an anti-Kremlin Russian activist couple detained by ICE in the United States, but his …

German carnival revellers take swipes at Putin, Trump, Epstein

Feb 17 2026

From Donald Trump to Vladimir Putin, no one is safe when Germans celebrate carnival with floats that satirise …

Russian poisonings aim to kill -- and send a message

Feb 17 2026

Polonium, Novichok and now dart frog poison: the finding that Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was killed with a …