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Second US aircraft carrier to back Israel as Biden stresses civilian protection
The US on Saturday deployed a second aircraft carrier "to deter hostile actions against Israel" while President Joe Biden pushed for the protection of civilians amid the American ally's siege and bombardment of Gaza.
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators march outside White House
Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters gathered in the US capital on Saturday, marching past the White House to chants of "Free Palestine" as the death toll continued to climb in the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
Poland votes in 'most important' election since communism
Poland votes on Sunday in parliamentary elections that could greatly affect future ties with the European Union and neighbouring Ukraine, as the ruling populists bid for a third consecutive term in power.
Amid escalating drug war, Ecuadorans elect a new president
Ecuadorans vote for a new president Sunday in the midst of a bloody drug war and a rash of political assassinations that cut short the bid of a popular candidate.
Tens of thousands rally in UK cities in solidarity with Palestinians
Tens of thousands of people rallied Saturday in London and other UK cities at pro-Palestinian demonstrations, amid police warnings that anyone showing support for the militant group Hamas could face arrest.
France calls on Hezbollah to stay out of Israel-Gaza conflict
France on Saturday urged the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militia to stay out of the conflict between Israel and Hamas, expressing concern at the situation on the Lebanon-Israel border.
French prize for war reporters' work in Myanmar, Mideast, Ukraine, Haiti
France's prestigious Bayeux War Correspondents' Awards picked out a clutch of writers and photographers Saturday for their work covering conflict in Haiti, Myanmar, the Mideast and Ukraine.
Thousands join pro-Palestinian rally in Geneva
Several thousand people demonstrated in a pro-Palestinian rally in Geneva on Saturday as Israel readied troops for an expected invasion of the Gaza Strip.
Israel readies troops for invasion as Gaza civilians flee
Israel pummelled northern Gaza with fresh air strikes on Saturday, one week on from the deadliest attack in its history, as it urged Palestinians to flee the area before an expected ground offensive against Hamas commanders.
Saudi pauses talks on normalisation with Israel: source
Saudi Arabia has suspended talks on potentially normalising ties with Israel, a source told AFP on Saturday, amid the war raging between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas.
Thousands rally in UK cities in solidarity with Palestinians
Thousands of people rallied Saturday in London and other UK cities for pro-Palestinian protests, amid police warnings that anyone showing support for the militant group Hamas could face arrest.
Blinken asks China to use 'influence' for Middle East calm
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called Saturday on China, a partner of Iran, to use its influence to push for calm in the Middle East.
Africa hears pledges but little action at IMF-World Bank talks
Pummelled by debt, poverty and natural disasters, African nations heard many pledges of support but saw little action at the first IMF-World Bank talks to be held on their soil since 1973.
Thousands rally in London in solidarity with Palestinians
Thousands of people rallied Saturday in central London for a pro-Palestinian protest following police warnings that anyone showing support for the militant group Hamas could face arrest.
Conservative parties sweep to power in New Zealand election
New Zealanders resoundingly elected a new conservative government Saturday, with incumbent Prime Minister Chris Hipkins conceding his centre-left Labour party's six years in power were over.
A week into war, Gazans flee homes as Israeli ground offensive looms
Thousands of Palestinians sought refuge Saturday after Israel warned them to evacuate the northern Gaza Strip ahead of an expected ground offensive against Hamas, one week after the deadliest attack in Israel's history.
Coe says IOC made 'only decision' in banning Russia
World Athletics president Sebastian Coe said Saturday the International Olympic Committee had made the "only decision left open to them" in suspending Russia's national Olympic body for violating the territorial integrity of Ukraine's membership.
Conservative parties surge to victory in New Zealand election
New Zealanders resoundingly elected a new conservative government Saturday, with incumbent Prime Minister Chris Hipkins conceding his centre-left Labour party's six years in power were over.
Australian voters reject greater Indigenous rights
Australians have roundly rejected greater rights for Indigenous citizens, scuppering plans to amend the country's 122-year-old constitution after a divisive and racially-tinged referendum campaign.
One week into war, thousands on the run in Gaza fearing Israel ground offensive
Palestinians sought refuge Saturday after Israel warned them to evacuate the northern Gaza Strip before an expected ground offensive against Hamas, one week after the deadliest attack in Israel's history.
Early results signal defeat for Australian Indigenous rights referendum
The first polls have closed in Australia's bitterly fought referendum on Indigenous rights, with early results suggesting voters are set to reject reforms to the 122-year-old constitution.
Centre-right parties surge to early lead in New Zealand election
A centre-right coalition Saturday surged to an early lead in New Zealand's election, as voters punished an incumbent Labour government rocked by Jacinda Ardern's surprise resignation earlier this year.
Hezbollah says 'prepared' for action against Israel when time comes
Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah movement said Friday it would be "fully prepared" to join its Palestinian ally Hamas in the war against Israel when the time is right.
Polls close as centre-right parties look to dethrone New Zealand government
A coalition of centre-right parties was Saturday hoping to sweep New Zealand's government from power, ending a six-year Labour Party reign ushered in by former leader Jacinda Ardern.
Australians vote in divisive Indigenous rights referendum
From sun-baked beaches to dusty outback towns, millions of Australians voted Saturday in a landmark referendum on recognition and rights for Indigenous citizens -- with a string of polls pointing to defeat.
Migrant surge in US sparks anguish in Democratic cities
Hundreds of migrants congregate by the huge wall marking the US-Mexico border in southern California, a tiny glimpse of the crisis unfolding in American cities as new arrivals strain resources to breaking point.
Putin expected in Beijing, more dependent than ever on China
Russian President Vladimir Putin heads to China next week to meet his "dear friend" Xi Jinping, forging even closer ties in a key strategic relationship in which experts say Moscow is increasingly the junior partner.
Israel, Gaza bloodshed divides the world, isolates West
The global response to the bloodshed in Israel and Gaza has revealed deep divisions, with Western countries increasingly isolated on the global stage, a trend that has gathered pace since the outbreak of the Ukraine war.
In Israel, a burial under rocket fire and a call to spare Gaza
In Kibbutz Na'an, near Israel's commercial hub Tel Aviv, Yaakov Godo stood in front of the coffin of his son, Tom, who was shot dead in front of his family by Hamas fighters.
WHO says Gaza mass evacuation would be 'disastrous'
The World Health Organization said Friday that a mass evacuation of the northern Gaza Strip would be "disastrous" for hospital patients, with hospitals in the south already at full capacity.
N.Korea has sent arms to Russia for use in Ukraine: White House
North Korea has delivered more than 1,000 containers of military equipment and munitions to Russia in recent weeks for use in Ukraine, the White House said Friday.
Hamas attack does not justify Gaza's destruction: Red Cross
The massive Hamas attack on Israel cannot justify the "limitless destruction" of the Gaza Strip, the Red Cross said Friday, as it called for pauses in the fighting.