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US mulls new strikes on Iran: US media reports

The United States is weighing new military strikes on Iran, US media outlets reported on Friday.

Bolivia leader targeted by new mass protests

Bolivian riot police clashed with anti-government protesters in La Paz on Friday for the second time in a week as unions and Indigenous groups pressed their calls for President Rodrigo Paz to step down.

Pakistan army chief in Tehran as Iran weighs US peace offer

Pakistan's powerful army chief arrived in Tehran on Friday as diplomacy around the Middle East war gathered pace, with Iran weighing a new US peace proposal while warning that deep divisions still stand in the way of a deal.

Fresh confrontation between police, protesters in Bolivia

Bolivian riot police clashed with another wave of protests in La Paz on Friday, as thousands joined a demonstration calling for new center-right President Rodrigo Paz to step down.

Trump's intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard resigns

US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard announced her resignation on Friday, ending the tenure of a controversial pick who appeared to be at odds with President Donald Trump over the Iran war.

French Gaza activists arrive home after Israel expulsion

Several French pro-Palestinian activists on Friday described what they said was a violent and humiliating ordeal after they were detained by Israeli forces on a Gaza-bound flotilla.

Who killed Trump's AI order? Musk says it wasn't him

Speculation swirled Friday over the last-minute collapse of President Donald Trump's planned executive order on powerful AI models, with fingers pointing at the president's allies in Silicon Valley who oppose government oversight of the technology.

Pakistan military chief arrives in Tehran in push to end Iran war

Pakistan's powerful army chief arrived in Tehran on Friday, with Islamabad mediating as the Islamic republic examines a new US proposal to end the Middle East war.

US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard resigns

US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard announced her resignation on Friday, ending the tenure of a long-term contrarian who appeared to be at odds with President Donald Trump over the Iran war.

Ukraine hits college in Russian-occupied town, killing 6: Moscow

Ukrainian drones struck a college dormitory in the Russian-occupied region of Lugansk early Friday, killing six people and wounding dozens of others, Russian officials said but Kyiv denied targeting civilians.

EU seeks to rebalance trade relationship with China

The EU must rebalance its trade relationship with China, the bloc's industry chief said Friday, as Brussels renews its focus on commerce ties with Beijing.

Carney says Alberta 'essential' to Canada as separatist push advances

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday that Alberta was "essential" to the country's future, hours after the province's leader moved the oil-rich region closer toward a referendum on independence.

Mexico, EU to lower tariffs in bid to grow non-US trade

The European Union and Mexico will on Friday sign a deal reducing tariffs on each other's goods as both seek to lessen their dependence on trade with the United States.

Rubio tells NATO allies to face up to troop cuts in Europe

Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Washington's NATO allies Friday to face up to US troop cuts in Europe, as the alliance sought to patch over tensions with President Donald Trump ahead of a July summit.

Ukraine hits college in Russian-occupied town, killing 4: Moscow

Ukrainian drones struck a college in the Russian-occupied region of Lugansk early Friday, killing four people and wounding dozens of others, Russian officials said.

France's youngest PM Attal to run for president

France's former prime minister Gabriel Attal said Friday he would run for president next year when Emmanuel Macron steps down, becoming the second prominent centrist to challenge the far right.

'Hard to win': Taiwanese react to uncertainty over US arms sales

President Donald Trump's suggestion that US arms sales to Taiwan could be a bargaining chip with China has set off alarms across the world, but in Taipei, people told AFP the situation was beyond their control.

Five things to know about South Africa's anti-migrant protests

Anti-immigrant protests are flaring again in South Africa, with vigilantes threatening to remove undocumented migrants by June 30, reviving a politically charged issue in a country battered by economic hardship.

Thousands clash with Bangladesh police over alleged child rape

Thousands of protesters in Bangladesh clashed with police in a bid to seize a suspect accused of raping a four-year-old girl, officials said Friday.

NATO ministers sound out US on Trump's 'confusing' troop moves

NATO's European members scrambled Friday to get clarity from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on troop shifts by Washington, as they sought to placate President Donald Trump's ire on Iran ahead of a July summit.

'Confusing': NATO allies sound out US on Trump's troop moves

NATO's European members scrambled Friday to get clarity from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on troop shifts by Washington, as they sought to placate President Donald Trump's ire on Iran ahead of a July summit.

Giant wind turbine rises in Germany amid far-right headwinds

A wind turbine billed as the world's tallest is rising in eastern Germany, winning praise as a beacon for a clean, green energy future and headwinds from the far-right AfD party.

'Hello, Goodbye': 'Late Show' host Stephen Colbert bows out

Paul McCartney led an all-star lineup for the final episode of "The Late Show" as frontman Stephen Colbert bowed out after broadcaster CBS cancelled his show as it courted US President Donald Trump.

NATO allies to sound out US top diplomat after Trump Iran ire

NATO's European members will look to sound out US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on troop cuts by Washington Friday, as they seek to smooth over President Donald Trump's ire ahead of a July summit.

Belgium worries as migrant crossings to Britain rise

Unearthing small boats from under the sand at dawn before launching them towards Britain packed with people, migrant smugglers are increasingly operating from Belgium -- to the concern of local authorities.

US pins hopes on mediator Pakistan in push to end Iran war

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio voiced hope of progress on ending the war with Iran, as he looked to Pakistani mediators to help advance efforts to strike an agreement.

Lebanese accuse Israel of wiping their towns off the map

Lebanese mother-of-two Hala Farah is collecting photos and videos to preserve the memory of her hometown which, like many others along the southern border, has been completely destroyed by Israeli forces.

Windfall settlement, stock trades: Trump accused of 'brazen' corruption

Critics of US President Donald Trump are pointing to a series of recent windfalls for the 79-year-old billionaire and his family as evidence of "brazen," historic corruption.

Morocco farmers saw hope in rain, but Mideast war inflates production costs

Like many Moroccan farmers, Mehdi el-Maazi was hopeful that rare heavy rains would yield an abundant harvest this year -- but those hopes were quickly shattered as the Middle East war sent fuel and fertiliser costs soaring.

Trump's big arch approved by ally-controlled board

An arts commission stacked with allies of US President Donald Trump gave the greenlight on Thursday to designs for his massive triumphal arch, as several lawsuits seek to halt the project.

US voices hope on Iran deal progress

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday voiced hope of progress on ending the war with Iran, with mediator Pakistan's army chief poised for talks in Tehran.

Humanitarian situation in Gaza still catastrophic: NGOs

More than six months after the United Nations endorsed a peace plan in Gaza, the humanitarian situation there remains catastrophic, three global NGOs said Thursday, calling on Israel to respect its obligations.

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