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How drone warfare has evolved in Ukraine
From tiny quadcopters buzzing over front-line trenches with cameras and grenades to flying bombs lugging warheads weighing dozens of kilogrammes (pounds) into Kyiv and Moscow, drones have marked the Ukraine war like none before it.
AI poses 'extinction' risk, say experts
Global leaders should be working to reduce "the risk of extinction" from artificial intelligence technology, a group of industry chiefs and experts warned on Tuesday.
Elon Musk meets Chinese FM in Beijing
Elon Musk met China's Foreign Minister Qin Gang in Beijing on Tuesday, the ministry said, on the Tesla CEO's first trip to the country since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Stock markets wobble as traders await US debt ceiling vote
Stock markets wobbled Tuesday as a deal to hike the US debt ceiling and avoid a painful default goes to a vote in Congress this week.
S.Africa faces legal bid to force Putin's arrest
South Africa's leading opposition party said on Tuesday it had taken legal action to force the government to arrest Vladimir Putin if the Russian President were to attend a planned summit in the country.
New truce, new battles in Sudan as civilians remain trapped
Fighting flared again in Sudan on Tuesday despite the latest ceasefire pledges of the two warring generals that are meant to allow desperately needed aid to reach besieged civilians.
Drones hit Moscow high-rises as Kyiv struck for third day
A swarm of drones hit Moscow on Tuesday in an unprecedented attack, while Russian drones struck Kyiv for a third straight day as Ukraine gears up for a major offensive against Russian forces.
North Korea's military satellite launch: five things to know
North Korea said Tuesday that it would launch a military reconnaissance satellite by June 11, prompting concern from Seoul, Tokyo and Washington, which claim the move would violate UN sanctions.
Kosovo, Covid, kicked out of Australia: Novak Djokovic controversies
Hailed as one of the greatest tennis players of all time, Novak Djokovic is at the centre of fresh controversy after writing "Kosovo is the heart of Serbia. Stop the violence" on a camera at the French Open after his first round match in response to clashes flaring up in northern Kosovo fuelled by ethnic tensions.
Equity markets mixed as traders await US debt ceiling vote
Investors traded nervously Tuesday as they kept an eye on Washington, where lawmakers are expected to vote this week on a deal to hike the US debt ceiling and avoid a painful default.
Attack drones hit Moscow as Kyiv struck for third day
A swarm of drones hit Moscow on Tuesday in an unprecedented attack and Russian drones struck Kyiv for a third straight day as Ukraine gears up for a major offensive against Russian forces.
Lula hosts South American leaders' summit in Brazil
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is hosting his fellow South American leaders Tuesday for a "retreat" aimed at strengthening ties in a region where left-wing governments are newly back in style.
Europe stages summit to warn Moscow that Moldova is not alone
There may not be much time to discuss security strategy in detail, but a summit of up to 47 European leaders just outside Moldova's capital Chisinau should send Russia a powerful message.
Critics say pandemic treaty text is 'step backwards'
As negotiations towards a new pandemic treaty pick up pace, observers warn of watered-down efforts to ensure equitable access to the medical products needed to battle future Covid-like threats.
Over 30 peacekeepers injured in clashes in northern Kosovo
Over 30 peacekeepers deployed in a NATO-led mission in Kosovo were injured Monday in clashes with Serb protesters who demanded the removal of recently elected ethnic Albanian mayors, as tensions flare in the Balkan nation.
Lula, Maduro launch 'new era' in Brazil-Venezuela ties
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva met Monday with his Venezuelan counterpart Nicolas Maduro, vowing a new era for a relationship that was severed under far-right leader Jair Bolsonaro.
Djokovic courts controversy with Kosovo 'heart of Serbia' message
Novak Djokovic courted controversy Monday when he wrote "Kosovo is the heart of Serbia. Stop the violence" on a camera at the French Open after clashes flared in northern Kosovo amid ethnic tensions.
Sudan truce extended as gunfire continues, aid trickles in
Warring generals in Sudan have agreed to extend by five days a humanitarian ceasefire they repeatedly violated and which failed to deliver promised aid corridors.
Fighting rages in Sudan ahead of truce expiration
Gunshots and artillery fire rocked the Sudanese capital Monday, the last day of a frequently breached humanitarian ceasefire, as calls for civilians to arm themselves stoked fears the six-week war will intensify.
Svitolina hoping to 'bring joy' to Ukraine with tennis return
Elina Svitolina said she wanted to "bring joy" to people in Ukraine after she marked her comeback to Grand Slam tennis with a first-round victory at the French Open on Monday.
NATO soldiers clash with Serb protesters in Kosovo
NATO-led peacekeepers on Monday dispersed Serb protesters who again clashed with police in northern Kosovo to demand the removal of recently elected Albanian mayors, as ethnic tensions flared in the Balkan nation.
New Greek elections on June 25: president's office
Greece will hold fresh elections on June 25, the president's office said Monday as Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis seeks to consolidate a May 21 win that left him short of a parliamentary majority.
Spain's Pedro Sanchez, risk-taker with a flair for political gambles
Spain's Pedro Sanchez, who announced snap elections Monday after his ruling Socialists were routed in local polls, is a consummate risk-taker who's shown a flair for daring gambles during his rollercoaster political career.
Fighting rages in Sudan hours before truce expires
Gunshots and artillery fire rocked the Sudanese capital Monday, the last day of a frequently breached ceasefire, as calls for civilians to arm themselves stoked fears the six-week war will intensify.
Brazil's Lula meets with Venezuela's Maduro
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva met Monday with his Venezuelan counterpart Nicolas Maduro, renewing a relationship severed under far-right ex-president Jair Bolsonaro.
The jailed opponents of Erdogan's Turkey
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's re-election has dashed hopes for high-profile opposition figures who have been jailed during his rule, where a crackdown on dissent intensified following a failed 2016 coup.
Kenya says to boost trade ties with Moscow as Lavrov visits
Kenya said Monday it has agreed to boost trade ties with Moscow, during a surprise visit by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov to the East African powerhouse.
Bola Tinubu vows to unite and secure Africa's troubled giant
Nigeria's new president Bola Tinubu, sworn in on Monday, has promised to unite Africa's most populous nation and tackle insecurity as "top priority".
Kosovo police clash with ethnic Serb protesters
Police on Monday fired teargas during clashes with ethnic Serbs protesting to demand the withdrawal of law enforcement officers from northern Kosovo along with new ethnic Albanian mayors.
Russia fires missiles on Kyiv in rare daytime attack
Russia fired a barrage of missiles at Kyiv on Monday sending panicked residents running for shelter in an unusual daytime attack on the Ukrainian capital following overnight strikes.
Lavrov in Kenya on heels of Ukraine FM trip to Africa
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov was meeting Kenyan leaders on Monday on a surprise visit to Nairobi, as Moscow and Kyiv both seek to bolster support from African nations over the war in Ukraine.
Bola Tinubu takes helm in Nigeria, Africa's troubled giant
Long-time political kingmaker Bola Tinubu was sworn in as president of Nigeria on Monday, succeeding Muhammadu Buhari, a former general who stepped down after two terms in office.