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Iceland votes on whether to resume EU membership talks
Icelanders began voting Saturday in a referendum on whether to resume membership negotiations with the European Union, in a tight race that will be closely watched in Brussels.
Heavy gunfire rocks Niger capital, state TV signal cut
Niger's national television was off air on Saturday after a night of heavy gunfire in parts of the capital, including around a military base near the city's airport which has been attacked twice this year by jihadists.
UN committee calls on South Africa to dismantle racist vigilante groups
The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination has urged South Africa to prohibit organised vigilante groups and strengthen protection for migrants.
Saudi customs seize 1.95 million amphetamine pills in lentil shipment
Saudi customs officers discovered 1,950,581 amphetamine pills concealed in a truck carrying lentils at the Al-Haditha border crossing.
Syria warns Israeli actions could push region toward wider war
Syria’s UN ambassador Ibrahim Olabi has accused Israel of escalating regional tensions through airstrikes and incursions while Damascus participates in US-backed diplomacy.
Trump says Russia will not attack NATO as CIA chief visits Moscow
US President Donald Trump has rejected suggestions that Russia is preparing to attack NATO territory after CIA Director John Ratcliffe held unannounced talks in Moscow.
Number of missing in Nepal, China floods soars to nearly 3,000
Rescuers in Nepal and China were still battling Saturday to locate thousands of people missing days after a deadly, tsunami-like wall of water and debris swept through the Himalayan region, engulfing villages.
In war-split Myanmar 'spirit consorts' commune across divide
As monsoon rains pound the heartlands of war-fractured Myanmar, "spirit consorts" gather to renew their vows with a pantheon of gods hailed for their powers to protect and destroy.
Trump announces deal for huge US stake in Venezuelan oil reserves
President Donald Trump said Friday his administration has reached a huge oil deal with Venezuela that gives the United States majority control of 65 billion barrels of proven petroleum reserves.
ICE detains British far-right activist Milo Yiannopoulos in Louisiana
British far-right activist Milo Yiannopoulos has been detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Louisiana, federal records show.
Milo Yiannopoulos held by ICE after missing immigration hearing
US immigration authorities say Milo Yiannopoulos was detained at a Louisiana airport after overstaying his immigration status and missing a removal hearing.
Essex council hires private guards as Wethersfield asylum centre expands
Reform-led Essex County Council plans to deploy private security guards in three urban areas as the Wethersfield asylum centre temporarily increases capacity.
Haakon VIII becomes Norway's king after Harald V dies at 89
Haakon VIII has succeeded to Norway's throne after King Harald V died at Oslo University Hospital at the age of 89.
US says Hormuz mines cleared as diplomacy and military deployments continue
US Central Command says mines laid by Iran's Revolutionary Guard have been cleared from the Strait of Hormuz, while Qatar pursues de-escalation and another US carrier prepares to deploy.
Kuwait and Pakistan sign military cooperation agreement
Kuwait and Pakistan have signed an agreement intended to expand operational coordination, expertise sharing and readiness between their armed forces.
GSA employees report mice, ceiling damage and cloudy water after Washington office move
About 1,600 General Services Administration employees have been moved to another federal building in Washington, where workers report maintenance and water-quality concerns.
Dollar rallies after Fed chief lifts rate expectations
Wall Street stocks dipped while the dollar rallied Friday after Federal Reserve chief Kevin Warsh flagged fighting high inflation as a priority in a speech received as more hawkish than expected.
Driven by distraction? Trump steps up stunts as US midterms loom
From trolling Canada about a lake to suddenly talking about Kim Jong Un, US President Donald Trump's recent distractions speak louder than words.
Number of missing in deadly Nepal, China floods jumps past 2,400
The number of people missing in Nepal and China surpassed 2,400 Friday, underscoring the scale of the disaster days after a tsunami-like wall of water and debris swept away villages and killed hundreds.
Trump announces new US 'Space Academy'
President Donald Trump on Friday announced the creation of a "Space Academy" to train future civilian and military recruits for an arena where the United States faces rivalry with China.
US Monroe Doctrine Revival Risks Pushing Latin America Toward China
The Trump administration’s explicit invocation of the 1823 Monroe doctrine marks a sharp return to 19th-century hegemony in the Western Hemisphere. This aggressive foreign policy approach, characterized by diplomatic threats and visa revocations, is increasingly driving Latin American nations toward China for economic cooperation and critical mineral partnerships essential for the global energy transition.
The chaotic saga of Kanye West's planned Russian concerts
From the announcement of his concerts last week to a venue backing out days later, US rap star Kanye West's two planned shows in Russia have captivated the country, with officials divided about whether they should go ahead.
Missing soar over 2,400 after deadly Nepal, China floods
The number of people missing in Nepal and China leaped to more than 2,400 Friday, underscoring the scale of the disaster days after a tsunami-like wall of water and debris swept away villages and killed hundreds.
Stocks, dollar rise after Fed chief lifts rate expectations
Stocks advanced and the dollar spiked higher Friday after Federal Reserve chief Kevin Warsh called high inflation "concerning", fanning expectations the central bank will raise interest rates to keep prices in check.
Fed chair Warsh signals 'work to do' on high US inflation
US Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh on Friday offered rare insight into his economic outlook, flagging that high inflation in the world's largest economy was "concerning" and hinting that the central bank may need to act to curb it.
Windmills of change: Dutch raise mill in rare operation
"It has a right to the wind," says Dutchman Koen van der Kroon, supervising from his vantage point on a dyke as a centuries-old windmill is lifted painstakingly inch-by-inch.
Netanyahu party in uproar as far-right refuses pleas to unite
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party on Friday upbraided a far-right cabinet member for refusing to run on a joint slate with another ultranationalist, warning a split vote risked tanking their coalition in upcoming elections.
War criminal Ratko Mladic's death lays bare Bosnia's wounds
To survivors of the Srebrenica massacre, the death of former Bosnian Serb military leader and war criminal Ratko Mladic changes little about his legacy.
Nepal floods trauma 'enormous': Red Cross
The Nepal-Tibet flood disaster has left an "enormous" level of trauma, the Red Cross said Friday, with early estimates suggesting 93,000 people may have been affected.
Bombay High Court Questions Police Probe in Disha Salian Death Case
Advocate Nilesh Ojha, representing Satish Salian, reported that the Bombay High Court questioned the legal basis of the Mumbai Police’s investigation into his daughter’s death. The court examined procedural discrepancies and considered ordering a Central Bureau of Investigation probe.
MPSC Drug Inspector Exam Leak: Rutuja Patil Allegedly Paid Rs 50 Lakh for Leaked Paper
The Mumbai Crime Branch has uncovered evidence suggesting that Rutuja Patil, the sole candidate accused of benefiting from a leaked Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) Drug Inspector exam paper, deliberately answered ten questions incorrectly to mask her advantage. Investigators allege she paid Rs 50 lakh for the material and were aided by her boyfriend before their relationship soured.
New flood risks impede Nepal, Tibet rescue
Rescuers ploughed on with their search Friday for survivors of deadly floods and landslides that struck Nepal and Tibet, with the threat of new torrents complicating their gargantuan task.