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Trump threatens Iran infrastructure, Tehran vows 'eye for eye'
US President Donald Trump threatened Wednesday to destroy an Iranian bridge or power plant for every attack on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, drawing an "eye for an eye" warning from Tehran as both sides sharpened threats in the escalating war.
Lebanon PM says Beirut working for 'complete Israeli withdrawal'
Lebanon is working towards a "complete Israeli withdrawal" from areas it occupies, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said on Wednesday on a visit to a village where Lebanon's army recently deployed.
US trial of Venezuela's Maduro set for June 2027
Venezuela's ousted president Nicolas Maduro and his wife will go on trial in the United States in June 2027, a court ruled Wednesday, after the US military captured them in a stunning nighttime raid in January.
New UK PM Burnham gets early boost as inflation dips
Britain's annual inflation rate fell more than expected in June, driven by lower fuel prices, in a boost to new Prime Minister Andy Burnham as he touted his plans to ease the cost of living on Wednesday.
Ukrainian soldiers and civilians welcome new army commander
Ukrainian soldiers and civilians told AFP on Wednesday they welcomed the appointment of Mykhailo Drapaty as the new army commander in the fifth year of Russia's invasion, and they were still hoping for the return of a popular defence minister.
German FM, on Africa tour, eyes business ties amid US, China pressure
Germany's foreign minister wrapped up a two-day visit to Nigeria Wednesday as Berlin moves to deepen business opportunities across Africa amid a more isolationist United States and geo-political pressure from Russia and China.
Rubio says at ASEAN meeting he expects 'positive' US visit by China's Xi
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said at a regional Asian summit on Wednesday that he expects a "very positive" visit from Chinese President Xi Jinping to the United States in September.
US hits Iranian island, says war cost at $37.5 bn
The US military struck Iran's Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, after President Donald Trump warned he was "not finished" with a war that has already cost Washington $37.5 billion.
Extreme heatwave grips Tunisia as wide power cuts fuel frustration
In Tunisia long power outages across the country have added to the strain of an intense heatwave, with temperatures as high as 49C, leaving many fearing for their livelihoods.
Ukraine's new army chief: who is Mykhailo Drapaty?
Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky has announced Mykhailo Drapaty as the country's new commander-in-chief, following a political crisis triggered by Zelensky's surprise ousting of a young modernising defence minister.
Lithuania moves Red Army graves to leave behind Soviet past
A wartime grave-site outside Lithuania's capital has become the stage for a political skirmish with Russia, as the Baltic country works to shed the last remnants of Soviet occupation.
Australia protests China's 'destabilising' missile test
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said Wednesday she raised concern over Beijing's test of a nuclear-capable missile in the South Pacific, calling the launch "destabilising" in a meeting with her Chinese counterpart in Manila.
US tariffs on Brazil take effect as Trump readies fresh flurry
A new US tariff targeting Brazil took effect Wednesday, while Washington's other trading partners brace for a fresh volley of duties as President Donald Trump's temporary global levies expire this week.
US hits Iran, says war cost at $37.5 bn
Fresh US strikes triggered air defences in Tehran on Wednesday after President Donald Trump warned he was "not finished" with a war with Iran that has already cost his nation $37.5 billion.
24 hours in a Ukrainian hospital, buckling under the toll of war
Holding his scalpel loosely in his right hand, the surgeon made a cross in the air before cutting down into the bloody mass of flesh and bone on the operating table.
New Zealand may miss climate targets due to government policies: report
Recent government climate change policy decisions will see New Zealand miss its own emissions reduction targets, an independent report has warned.
Zelensky sacks army chief Syrsky after days of protests
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday sacked his Soviet-trained army chief Oleksandr Syrsky following a political crisis triggered by the removal of a popular, young and tech-savvy defence minister.
Trump says US 'not finished' as Iran widens attacks
President Donald Trump warned Tuesday that the United States was "not finished" attacking Iran, as Tehran widened strikes on Gulf states after its Houthi allies threatened to blockade Saudi ports.
Oleksandr Syrsky, Ukraine's fired commander-in-chief
Ukraine's Soviet-trained top commander Oleksandr Syrsky -- sacked on Tuesday -- led some of Kyiv's most decisive military campaigns, but clashed with reformers as drones and technology changed the face of war.
India opposition leader Gandhi detained after calling for PM resignation
Indian police on Tuesday detained opposition leader Rahul Gandhi during youth-led protests in New Delhi calling for education reforms, after he called for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's resignation.
South Africa's anti-migrant unrest led over 160,000 to flee
More than 160,000 foreign nationals left South Africa over the past two months as local groups increased violent hostility against undocumented migrants, according to an AFP tally based on figures from the repatriating governments.
Trump vows to help Lebanon pursue peace with Israel
US President Donald Trump vowed Tuesday to help Lebanon "a lot" as its president, Joseph Aoun, sought Washington's backing for a fragile effort to disarm Hezbollah and forge a path to peace with Israel.
China ally Solomon Islands invites US Coast Guard patrols
The Solomon Islands will sign a deal for the US Coast Guard to patrol its waters with local police aboard, Prime Minister Matthew Wale said on a visit to Washington.
US readies new tariffs as Trump's 10% global levy to expire
The United States is acting soon on a host of new tariffs targeting dozens of countries, trade envoy Jamieson Greer said Tuesday, with President Donald Trump's temporary global levy due to expire this week.
UK PM Burnham unveils energy tax cut, tells ministers to cut living costs
Andy Burnham told the inaugural meeting of his cabinet Tuesday that he would lead a "cost-of-living government", after unveiling an energy tax cut on his first full day as prime minister.
EU cancels subsidy to Venice Biennale over Russia presence
The European Union said Tuesday that it had defnitively cancelled a two million euro ($2.3 million) grant to the Venice Biennale over Russia's presence at the world's biggest contemporary art show.
Hungary raids Orban's Fidesz party servers in graft probe
Hungarian prosecutors on Tuesday raided the data servers of nationalist ex-leader Viktor Orban's Fidesz party as part of an investigation into alleged corruption.
Uproar in France over reintroduction of bee-harming pesticides
Environmentalists in France were outraged Tuesday as parliament looked set to authorise some farmers to use two bee-harming pesticides banned in France but allowed in the European Union.
Kuwaitis ration electricity as Iran hits power grid
Residents of Kuwait, one of the world's hottest countries, are cutting their use of air conditioning at the height of summer, as Iranian strikes on power plants turn rationing into a national priority.
'White elephant': Colombia's anti-corruption activist turned senator
Among the formal suits in the ceremonial hall of Colombia's Congress, one man stands out in a plush white elephant costume, with large ears and a trunk.
Opposition leader Gandhi demands India PM's resignation over protest crackdown
India's main opposition leader, Rahul Gandhi, demanded on Tuesday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi step down over the police crackdown against student protests demanding reforms in the education system.
UK PM Burnham's new cabinet to meet as he announces tax cut
Andy Burnham gathered his new cabinet Tuesday as he got down to work on his first full day as Britain's prime minister, unveiling an energy tax cut aimed at easing cost-of-living pressures.