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G7 finance chiefs meet to seek common stance on unstable ground

Finance chiefs from the G7 industrialised nations gathered in Paris on Monday for two days of talks aimed at forging a united front as the Middle East war roils economic prospects worldwide.

Freedom of speech 'not an absolute right', Hong Kong trial of Tiananmen activists hears

A Hong Kong prosecutor accused two democracy activists on trial for organising Tiananmen crackdown vigils of trying to "incite others to commit unlawful acts", as closing arguments in their national security case began on Monday.

Philippines swears in senators for VP Duterte's impeachment trial

Philippine lawmakers were on Monday sworn in to serve as judges in the trial of impeached Vice President Sara Duterte, the second attempt since last year to force her from office.

Trump says 'clock ticking' for Iran as peace negotiations stall

President Donald Trump threatened "there won't be anything left" of Iran if no peace deal is reached, as their truce came under further strain with drone attacks on US allies in the Gulf.

Hong Kong court hears closing arguments in Tiananmen activists' trial

A Hong Kong prosecutor on Monday accused two democracy activists on trial for organising Tiananmen crackdown vigils of trying to "incite others to commit unlawful acts", as closing arguments in their national security case began.

India's lifeline ferry across strategic archipelago

Leaping from a small boat in choppy waters off India's Andaman and Nicobar Islands, George Washington jumps on board the only ferry service connecting hundreds of communities across the strategic archipelago.

India's strategic $9 bn megaport plan for pristine island

On a remote island in the Andaman Sea, bulldozers are tearing into pristine forests that are home to one of Earth's most isolated people -- part of India's ambition for a $9 billion megaport, airport and city.

Lebanon says Israeli strikes kill 7 as Hezbollah condemns talks

Israeli strikes killed seven people in Lebanon on Sunday, including an Islamic Jihad commander, Lebanese authorities and state media said, despite a fragile ceasefire as Hezbollah called US-brokered talks between the two countries a "dead end".

Trump issues dire warning to Iran to accept peace deal

President Donald Trump issued a fresh warning to Iran on Sunday, saying it had to move quickly towards a peace deal or "there won't be anything left of them."

Kyiv residents protest 'dangerous' civil code, call for LGBTQ rights

A few hundred people gathered in Kyiv on Sunday for a rare wartime protest against a new civil code debated in parliament, which critics say entrenches discrimination, including against LGBTQ communities.

Taiwan's leader says island will not be 'traded away'

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said on Sunday that Taiwan will never be "traded away" as he pressed the United States to keep selling weapons to the island democracy to maintain regional peace.

Large-scale Ukrainian drone barrage kills four in Russia

A wave of almost 600 Ukrainian drones attacked Russia overnight killing four people, authorities said on Sunday, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called the barrage an "entirely justified" retribution for Moscow's own pummelling of Ukraine.

Fujimori and Sanchez advance to Peru runoff: official results

Right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori and leftist Roberto Sanchez will face off in Peru's presidential runoff on June 7, according to the final vote count released Sunday.

'Fight relentlessly': Ukraine commander vows strikes into Russia

From his underground post, the commander of Ukraine's unmanned forces, Robert Brovdi, known as "Madyar", has been meticulously planning increasingly frequent strikes deep into Russian territory, which he sees as retribution for Russia's invasion.

Shock threat by billionaire Bollore's Canal+ group rocks French cinema

The head of France's biggest film producer, Canal+, said Sunday that the group would no longer work with 600 industry professionals who signed a petition against right-wing billionaire owner Vincent Bollore.

'Message for friends and foes': Libyan National Army conducts grand exercises

The Libyan National Army (LNA), commanded by Marshall Khalifa Haftar and controlling southern and eastern Libya, is conducting what officers describe as its biggest military exercise yet -- and a message for both friends and foes.

Mass Ukrainian drone barrage kills four in Russia

A wave of almost 600 Ukrainian drones attacked Russia overnight killing four people, authorities said on Sunday, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called the barrage an "entirely justified" retribution for Moscow's own pummelling of Ukraine.

Mass Ukraine drone barrage kills 4 in Russia: Moscow

A huge wave of almost 600 Ukrainian drones attacked Russia overnight, killing three people in the Moscow region and one in the Belgorod region, authorities said on Sunday.

North Korean women footballers land in South ahead of rare match

A North Korean women's football team landed in South Korea on Sunday, marking the first visit by a sports team from the isolated country to its southern neighbour in eight years, to play in the Asian Champions League semi-finals.

WHO declares international emergency as Ebola outbreak kills more than 80 in DR Congo

An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed more than 80 as authorities warned there was no vaccine for the strain in a crisis that the World Health Organization declared an international health emergency on Sunday.

Iran confirms squad heading to Turkey for World Cup preparation

Iran's World Cup squad will travel to Turkey on Monday for a training camp, friendlies and to complete visa applications before heading to the United States, head coach Amir Ghalenoei said on Saturday.

Spanish star Javier Bardem says 'narrative changing' on Gaza

Outspoken Spanish star Javier Bardem told AFP he was "getting more work than ever" despite his public campaigning against Israel's war in Gaza, something he attributed to "the narrative changing" around the conflict.

Rwanda genocide suspect Kabuga dead: court

A suspect in the 1994 Rwandan genocide, accused of masterminding a notorious radio station that urged on the brutal massacres, died Saturday, according to the international court in The Hague where he had faced trial.

Modi oversees semi-conductor deal on Dutch trip

Dutch tech giant ASML signed a deal with Tata Electronics Saturday to help build and scale up a semi-conductor plant in India, overseen by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his tour of the Netherlands.

Opposition Latvian lawmaker tapped to form interim government

Latvia's president on Saturday appointed an opposition lawmaker, Andris Kulbergs, to form an interim government following the collapse of the ruling coalition in a row over stray Ukrainian drones.

Modi oversees semiconductor deal on Dutch trip

Dutch tech giant ASML signed a deal with Tata Electronics Saturday to help build and scale up a semi-conductor plant in India, overseen by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his tour of the Netherlands.

UK's ex-health minister Streeting says will run to replace PM Keir Starmer

Wes Streeting, who resigned as UK health secretary this week, announced Saturday he will run to replace Keir Starmer as Labour leader and prime minister, after the party suffered disastrous local election results.

Nicolas Maduro, locked in US prison, fades from Venezuelan life

Nicolas Maduro's face used to be ubiquitous in Venezuela, from television broadcasts and street murals to construction signs and even toys.

Tens of thousands turn out for UK far-right rally, counter demo

Tens of thousands of people rallied Saturday in London at a march organised by far-right activist Tommy Robinson and a counter-demonstration fused with a pro-Palestinian protest, amid a huge police presence.

Trump, Nigeria claim killing of IS second-in-command

A senior Islamic State group leader, described as "the most active terrorist in the world", has been killed in a joint operation by US and Nigerian forces in the west African country, the two countries' presidents said.

Israel strikes south Lebanon day after ceasefire extension

Israel launched a series of airstrikes on southern Lebanon on Saturday, despite the extension of the truce between the two countries.

Mercedes Benz mulls diversification into defence

The CEO of German automaking giant Mercedes-Benz has said he has not ruled out entering the defence industry.

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