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'God's Army' protesters rally in Texas against migrant crossings
In trucks, vans and RVs, hundreds of people converged Saturday in southern Texas to rally against what they say is a migrant "invasion" and to demand tough new controls at the US border with Mexico.
Michelle O'Neill: the new face of Irish nationalism
Michelle O'Neill, who on Saturday made history by becoming the first nationalist head of Northern Ireland's provincial government, embodies a new generation of progressive Irish republicans.
Michelle O'Neill makes history as N.Ireland's first nationalist leader
Michelle O'Neill on Saturday became the first nationalist leader of Northern Ireland's government, a historic moment for the British territory prompted by the return of power-sharing after the biggest pro-UK party ended a two-year boycott.
Last chance to register as South Africa awaits election date
South African politicians were trying to mobilise their supporters on Saturday, the last chance for citizens to register to vote before an imminent announcement of general elections.
Biden aims for South Carolina landslide to boost 2024 hopes
Voters in South Carolina looked set to deliver US President Joe Biden a big win Saturday, with the first official Democratic primary of 2024 seen as a key test of support among Black voters for his reelection battle with Donald Trump.
Pakistan court finds ex-PM Khan's marriage illegal
A Pakistan court on Saturday ruled former prime minister Imran Khan's marriage to his third wife illegal under Islamic law and sentenced the pair to seven years each in jail, his party said.
US reprisals against Iran-linked groups anger Iraq, Syria
The United States launched overnight air strikes against Iran-backed groups in Iraq and Syria, drawing condemnation from both governments Saturday, and promised more to come in retaliation for a deadly attack on US troops.
Deadly strikes hit 'pressure cooker' Rafah ahead of Gaza truce push
Deadly strikes were reported early Saturday in the overcrowded Gaza border town of Rafah -- dubbed a "pressure cooker of despair" by the UN -- as international mediators readied a new push to seal a tentative truce deal between Israel and Hamas.
The fight over vaping: Lobbyists, campaigners clash before summit
Does vaping offer an opportunity for smokers to kick their deadly tobacco habit, or pose a vast new health threat to the world's young people?
Fake news, online hate swell Indonesia anti-Rohingya sentiment
Arriving on a rickety boat in western Indonesia from squalid Bangladesh camps after weeks at sea late last year, hundreds of Rohingya refugees came to shore only to be turned around and pushed back.
A mega-prison and a Mayan 'Pompeii': five things about El Salvador
The Central American nation of El Salvador goes to the polls Sunday in an election dominated by President Nayib Bukele's war on gangs.
'Peace, tranquility, freedom': El Salvador president's ticket to reelection
There is an unfamiliar air of serenity in El Salvador's capital, where voters head to the polls Sunday without the specter of gang violence and intimidation hanging over them for the first time in years.
Argentine president's reforms pass first test in Congress
Argentine lawmakers took a first step Friday toward approving President Javier Milei's sweeping economic, social and political reform package, which has sparked angry opposition protests.
US retaliatory strikes hit Iran-linked targets in Syria, Iraq
The US military launched retaliatory air strikes against Iranian forces and Tehran-backed militia groups in both Iraq and Syria on Friday, following a recent drone attack that killed three American soldiers at a remote base in Jordan.
North Korea fires more cruise missiles in testing spree
North Korea fired multiple cruise missiles Friday, Seoul's military said, continuing a fresh streak of weapons testing as Kim Jong Un's regime ramps up what it calls "war preparations".
Retaliatory US strikes hit Syria after Jordan attack: US media
The US military has launched air strikes against targets in Syria in the first retaliation for a drone attack that killed three soldiers at a remote US base in Jordan, US media reported Friday.
Gaza fighting continues despite efforts for truce
Fighting raged Friday in Gaza forcing thousands of Palestinians to flee seeking shelter, after Qatar said Hamas had given "initial" support to a hostage-prisoner exchange that would pause its war with Israel.
Shipper CMA CGM suspends Red Sea transit again
French maritime transporter CMA CGM has again suspended the transit by its vessels of the Red Sea, where Iran-backed Yemeni rebels have targeted numerous ships, a source told AFP on Friday.
Hardline N.Ireland unionists angry at powersharing 'surrender deal'
Some grassroots loyalists in a unionist area of Northern Ireland have been left dismayed by this week's deal struck between the main pro-UK party and the British government, venting their anger at a recent gathering.
Biden attends ritual return of three US soldiers killed in Jordan
President Joe Biden on Friday joined the intensely emotional military ritual at a Delaware air base for the return of three US soldiers killed in Jordan by a drone attack blamed on an Iran-backed militia.
Vinicius becomes UNESCO goodwill ambassador
The UN cultural agency on Friday named Brazilian footballer Vinicius Junior its "goodwill ambassador for education for all".
US praises China action on fentanyl but sees political risks
The United States has seen important action by China on curbing fentanyl, a senior official said Friday after talks in Beijing, but he acknowledged the risk that friction between the two powers would "blow up" progress.
UK judge dismisses Greta Thunberg protest case
A London court threw out a public order case on Friday against climate activist Greta Thunberg and four other protesters, with the judge criticising "unlawful" conditions imposed by police when they were arrested.
Top UN court says can rule on most of Ukraine invasion case
The United Nations' top court said Friday it had jurisdiction to rule in most parts of a case brought by Ukraine over Russia's brutal 2022 invasion, with Kyiv urging reparations.
French govt under fire for putting pesticide phase-out on hold
France's government was on the defensive on Friday after environmental campaigners and opposition politicians accused it of having scrapped a key green policy to appease protesting farmers.
'No space for everyone': Rafah overwhelmed with fleeing Gazans
Tensof thousands of people crammed into a street in Rafah, the southern Gaza city where vast numbers have sought refuge from advancing Israeli ground troops.
EU states greenlight landmark new AI rules
The European Union's 27 member states on Friday approved landmark rules on reining in artificial intelligence, passing a key last hurdle after tough negotiations to the very end.
German MPs approve controversial 2024 budget
Germany's parliament on Friday approved a revised 2024 budget that will reinstate strict debt limits after a shock legal ruling forced Chancellor Olaf Scholz to redraw his spending plans.
Hong Kong quits e-sports cup that could not show 'China' in team name
Hong Kong has withdrawn from the eAsian Cup in Qatar because the football video game used by the event could not display the team's official name which includes the word "China".
Paris takes aim at SUVs with premium parking vote
Parking hefty vehicles in Paris could soon come with a matching price tag if a Sunday referendum to triple the cost for SUVs is passed, in a vote that has raised the hackles of some drivers in the French capital.
Protesting farmers in France lift roadblocks as standoff eases
France's agriculture minister said Friday that the worst of a crisis that saw farmers block roads nationwide was over, as protesters began lifting roadblocks following government promises of cash and eased regulation.
Hamas gives 'initial' support to Gaza truce plan as fighting rages
Fighting in Gaza raged on Friday with scores reported killed overnight, after mediator Qatar said Hamas had given its "initial" support to a hostage-prisoner exchange deal that would pause its war with Israel.