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Helicopters battle wildfire threatening Ecuador's capital
Ecuadoran firefighters backed by helicopters on Friday battled a major blaze on a hill overlooking the capital Quito that has led to the evacuation of dozens of people.
Anti-Assad music star makes triumphant return to Syria
Syrian singer Assala Nasri has made a triumphant return to Damascus with a sold-out concert following 15 years of exile due to her opposition to ousted ruler Bashar al-Assad.
Pakistan court blocks expulsion of Afghan medical college students
A Pakistan court blocked on Friday an order by the country's medical board for dozens of Afghans studying to be doctors to be expelled from colleges and universities and sent home.
Venezuela unblocks some censored news sites
Venezuela has unblocked some news sites that had been censored for years, its telecom regulator said Thursday, just as US-backed political transition talks were set to resume.
Third body recovered after Grand Canyon flash flood
The body of a third hiker who was swept away in flash flooding that hit the Grand Canyon last month has been found, his family said Thursday.
Ninth woman found dead in South Africa killing spree
South African police on Thursday recovered the ninth body of a woman east of Johannesburg in two months, as a string of murders continues to stoke public anxiety.
Smog scuppers Japan force helping fight Indonesia wildfires
A Japanese firefighting force sent to help tackle huge blazes in Indonesia is struggling to operate because the smog is too thick to fly helicopters, a spokesman told AFP on Thursday.
'Left-field' life: Briton becomes Thailand's top foreign monk
From a working-class childhood on the southern English coast to the top foreign-born monk in Thailand, Shaun Chiverton's quest for a better life has taken him further than most.
India's transgender amendment leaves many in limbo
When transgender woman Kali Sidharth Medepalli began hormone replacement therapy in India, she expected to complete her medical transition and undergo surgery within a year.
'Breathing toxin every day': Indonesians choked by haze feel helpless
Struggling to breathe through the acrid haze emanating from wildfires on Indonesia's Borneo island, residents told AFP on Wednesday they feared for their health but had little to do but wait out the foul-smelling hazard.
Philippines ex-leader Duterte makes first in-person ICC appearance
Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte appeared in person at the International Criminal Court for the first time Wednesday, as he faces charges over his "war on drugs" that killed thousands.
Amnesty says Iran committed 'crimes against humanity' in crackdown on 2022 protests
Iranian authorities committed crimes against humanity in the crackdown on 2022 protests that left hundreds dead, Amnesty International said Wednesday, adding Tehran's suppression of new demonstrations this year bore the "same hallmarks" but on an even wider scale.
Philippines ex-leader Duterte makes first appearance at ICC
Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte appeared in person at the International Criminal Court for the first time Wednesday, as he faces charges over his "war on drugs" that killed thousands.
Phillippines ex-leader Duterte makes first appearance at ICC
Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte appeared in person at the International Criminal Court for the first time Wednesday, as he faces charges over his "war on drugs" that killed thousands.
Brazilian voters the latest to eye Bukele security model with envy
Fed up with witnessing muggings in Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana neighborhood, William Correia formed a volunteer group to patrol the streets and report robberies on social media.
Court orders N. Korea pay Seoul $32.5 mn for blowing up office
A Seoul court ordered Pyongyang on Wednesday to pay roughly $32.5 million for blowing up in 2020 an office in North Korea that was intended to foster better relations between the two Koreas.
Brazil's Supreme Court clashes over handling of probe involving judge
Brazil's Supreme Court engaged in a heated, hours-long debate Tuesday over how to handle a potential probe into one of its top judges, in an unprecedented public showdown that has eclipsed a presidential election campaign.
Empty seats as schools reopen in Venezuela's quake-hit Guaira
Schools in Venezuela's quake-scarred coastal state of La Guaira were deserted on Tuesday, a day after the start of the new school year, with many parents opting to keep children home for fear of further deadly tremors.
Trump blasts Supreme Court justices over 'horrible' mail vote ruling
US President Donald Trump assailed the Supreme Court on Tuesday after it blocked his plan to restrict mail-in ballots, launching a rare and blistering attack on the justices he hand-picked in his first term.
South Africa intensifies hunt after eight women found dead
South African police are racing to crack the killings of at least eight women whose bodies have been found east of Johannesburg in two months, the latest on Tuesday.
Brazil's crisis-hit Supreme Court probes judge's ties to jailed banker
Brazil's Supreme Court on Tuesday began examining one of its top justice's ties to a jailed banker, in an unprecedented crisis that has eclipsed the country's presidential election campaign.
Ambassador to Thailand plays down anti-Israeli protests
Thailand has long been welcoming to Israelis in a way some other countries have not -- and Israel's ambassador wants it to stay that way, after several anti-Israeli protests and disputes involving tourists.
Ribeiro and Richie among celebrity birthdays for September 20–26
Alfonso Ribeiro turns 55 and Nicole Richie turns 45 on September 21, among the entertainment figures marking birthdays during the week of September 20–26, 2026.
Brady and Bündchen’s former Brentwood estate combined luxury and resource-saving systems
Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen’s former Los Angeles home combined a large French Provincial-style estate with solar electricity, water recycling, composting and extensive use of reclaimed building materials.
Kate Beckinsale challenges assumptions about her beauty routine
Kate Beckinsale has questioned reports that she regularly receives facials and manicures, saying the public description of her beauty routine did not reflect her own experience.
US Supreme Court blocks Trump mail-in ballot restrictions
The US Supreme Court dealt a major blow Monday to President Donald Trump's attempts to restrict mail-in voting before the November midterm elections, denying his request to lift an order halting the divisive plan.
New Zealand agencies missed red flags in child kidnapping case: inquiry
New Zealand authorities failed to act on prior warnings that a man who went on the run with his kids for four years had a stash of guns and fears he would kidnap his children, an inquiry into a case that drew global headlines found Tuesday.
US judge postpones new visa rules for foreign students, journalists
A US federal judge on Monday postponed implementation of a Trump administration policy that would impose stricter limits on how long foreign students and journalists can study or work in the United States.
UN calls for 'urgent action' to rein in AI in face of 'unprecedented risks'
The United Nations rights chief called Monday for countries and "frontier" artificial intelligence companies to act urgently to rein in a technology he warned posed "unprecedented risks".
Saudi football body vows action against Jota chants, Ronaldo urges life ban
Saudi Arabian football authorities promised to take action and Cristiano Ronaldo called for life bans after rival fans taunted Al-Hilal's Ruben Neves about the death of Diogo Jota, his friend and former Portugal team-mate.
AGFA HealthCare Puts Clinical Attention at the Center of Enterprise Imaging at RSNA 2026
One unified Enterprise Imaging platform brings workflow, streaming, cloud, and AI together to help clinicians stay focused and imaging organizations reduce complexity.
Sweden's election too close to call as far right loses ground
Sweden's leftwing opposition bloc held a razor-thin lead in Sunday's general election with half of votes counted, with the far right seen losing ground.