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Classic cars back on the road - in Gaza City
The vintage beige Mercedes would be eye-catching anywhere in the world, but it is especially so on the streets of impoverished Gaza City.
Absent Trump steals show at raucous Republican debate
Eight Republican presidential candidates faced off for the first primary debate of the 2024 election cycle Wednesday -- with frontrunner Donald Trump stealing the spotlight, despite spurning the showdown.
Competing gives Ukrainian athletes 'temporary relief' from war
When the 29 Ukrainian athletes compete at the World Athletics Championships they can for a brief moment forget about the war, 2008 Olympic heptathlon champion Nataliia Dobrynska has told AFP.
Wagner chief Prigozhin presumed dead in plane crash: Russian officials
The head of the Wagner mercenary group, which in June attempted to topple Russia's military leadership, was on board a plane that crashed on Wednesday, with all passengers killed, Russian officials said.
Trump steals show at Republican debate
Eight Republican presidential candidates faced off for the first primary debate of the 2024 election cycle Wednesday -- with frontrunner Donald Trump stealing the spotlight despite spurning the showdown.
Wagner chief Prigozhin among 10 killed in plane crash: Russian officials
The head of the Wagner mercenary group, which in June attempted to topple Russia's military leadership, was on board a plane that crashed on Wednesday, with all passengers killed, Russian officials said.
North Korea says spy satellite launch ends in failure, again
North Korea's latest attempt to put a spy satellite into orbit has ended in failure, state media said Thursday, just months after Pyongyang's first launch crashed into the ocean shortly after blast off.
Stocks advance on fall in bond yields as Nvidia optimism boosts Nasdaq
Global stocks mostly rose Wednesday following lackluster economic reports that mitigated worries about further central bank tightening.
Japan to release water from Fukushima nuclear plant
Engineers at the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant were due to start releasing wastewater on Thursday in an operation that Japan insists is safe but which has angered China and caused unease elsewhere.
Uruguay declares end to water crisis
Uruguay's government on Wednesday declared an end to a water crisis in the capital and surrounding areas, after a record drought pushed the country's potable water supply to the brink.
Zimbabwe high stakes vote spills into day two as opposition alleges rigging
Zimbabwe's president Wednesday extended voting by another day after long delays marred the start of balloting in key districts and sparked opposition accusations of "rigging" and "voter suppression".
IMF approves $7.5 billion for Argentina despite poor progress
The International Monetary Fund's (IMF) executive board has approved a $7.5 billion disbursement for Argentina despite Buenos Aires missing key financial targets as it grapples with a prolonged economic crisis, the IMF said Wednesday.
Absent Trump set to steal show at Republican debate
Eight Republican presidential candidates face off for the first primary debate of the 2024 cycle Wednesday -- with frontrunner Donald Trump bidding to steal the spotlight despite spurning the showdown.
Zimbabwean opposition leader alleges rigging in high stakes vote
Zimbabwe's opposition leader on Wednesday accused the ruling ZANU-PF government of "rigging" and "voter suppression" as long delays marred the start of balloting in key districts in Zimbabwe's high stakes elections.
BRICS leaders agree to expand membership at summit
BRICS leaders have agreed to expand the club of major emerging economies and adopted conditions for entry, South Africa said Wednesday, as the bloc pursues greater clout to shape the world order.
Tears, anger as Ukrainians mourn victims of Russian theatre strike
Tearful Ukrainian families mourned their loved ones killed by a Russian strike on the northern city of Chernihiv, with many venting anger at the organisers of a drone conference inside a theatre that was hit.
Zimbabwe opposition leader claims 'rigging', 'voter suppression'
Zimbabwe's opposition leader on Wednesday accused the ruling ZANU-PF government of plunging the country into crisis by "rigging" a tense election marred by long delays and reports of voter intimidation.
Absent Trump expected to steal show at Republican debate
Eight Republican presidential candidates face off for the first primary debate of the 2024 cycle Wednesday -- with frontrunner Donald Trump bidding to steal the spotlight despite spurning the showdown.
Deadly Russian strike on Ukraine school, Moscow hit by more drones
A Russian strike on a school in northeast Ukraine killed four people Wednesday, razing the building to the ground in the Sumy region that borders Russia in an attack that came as the war in Ukraine enters its 19th month.
Troubled start to Zimbabwean poll as hardline leader seeks new term
Delays marred the start of balloting in key districts in Zimbabwe's elections on Wednesday, prompting opposition accusations of vote manipulation after a campaign marked by tension and a clampdown.
Spain opposition head faces doomed parliament vote to become PM
The head of Spain's conservative opposition Popular Party (PP) will face a parliamentary vote to become prime minister in September even though he lacks the necessary support in the assembly.
BRICS leaders weigh expanding membership at summit
The five BRICS nations are open to expanding the club to new members, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said Wednesday, as it pursues greater clout in shaping the world order.
Russian strike on Ukraine school kills four as Moscow hit by more drones
A Russian strike on a school in north-east Ukraine killed four people Wednesday, razing the building to the ground in the Sumy region that borders Russia in an attack that came as the war in Ukraine enters its 19th month.
Stocks struggle as traders await Powell speech, Nvidia results
Stock markets wobbled Wednesday as traders battled to maintain this week's rebound despite worries about an extended period of elevated interest rates.
Climate change could bring year-round heatwaves: UN researcher
As Europe and other regions swelter, a UN researcher cautioned that climate change was enabling increasingly intense and long-lasting heatwaves, which in some areas could soon begin to hit year-round.
New Thai PM takes office, vows four years of change
Thailand's new prime minister vowed to bring four years of change to the kingdom as he took office Wednesday at the head of a controversial coalition including pro-military parties linked to former coup-makers.
Civilians killed in Russia and Ukraine, Moscow hit by more drones
Civilians were killed in attacks in both Russia and Ukraine Wednesday, while Moscow was hit by drones for the sixth night in a row as the war -- which is now hitting Russian territory daily -- dragged into its 19th month.
Zimbabwe votes in high-stake poll as 'Crocodile' leader seeks new term
Zimbabweans voted in closely-watched elections in which President Emmerson Mnangagwa is seeking a second term after a campaign tainted by a crackdown on the opposition, fears of vote rigging and public anger at the economic crisis.
BRICS leaders to debate expanding membership at summit
BRICS leaders on Wednesday will debate admitting new members to their five-nation bloc as it pursues a bigger role in shaping world affairs it sees as dominated by western powers.
Sergei Surovikin: Russia's 'General Armageddon' falls from grace
Nicknamed "General Armageddon" for his ruthless methods, Sergei Surovikin was one of the leading commanders of Russia's military campaign in Ukraine until his sacking which was announced on Wednesday.
Ukraine 'trench professor' morphs into wartime diplomat
Ukrainian professor-turned-soldier Fedir Shandor shot to fame when he taught his students remotely from the trenches. Now, he is preparing for perhaps another unlikely role: Kyiv's ambassador to Kremlin-friendly Hungary.
Zimbabweans vote in tense poll as president seeks new term
Zimbabweans on Wednesday voted in closely-watched presidential and legislative elections after a campaign tainted by a crackdown on the opposition, fears of vote rigging and public anger at the economic crisis.