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Spain and France to face off in Euros last four, Turkey lament 'unfair' Demiral ban
Spain will face France in the semi-finals of Euro 2024 after knocking out hosts Germany as Turkey reacted with dismay to defender Merih Demiral's two-match ban for making an alleged ultra-nationalist salute.
Israel says negotiators to hold fresh Gaza truce talks next week
Israel said Friday that "gaps" remained with Hamas on how to secure a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release but that it will send a delegation for fresh talks with Qatari mediators next week.
Kyiv, allies slam Orban for Ukraine talks with Putin
Kyiv and its Western allies hit out at Hungarian leader Viktor Orban on Friday after Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted him in Moscow for talks on the Ukraine conflict.
Biden declares he's all in ahead of high-risk TV interview
A defiant Joe Biden told supporters Friday he would stay in the White House race and beat Donald Trump, as he readied for a crucial TV interview to persuade doubters of his physical and mental fitness for a second term.
New PM Starmer speaks to world leaders, names top team after election win
Keir Starmer set to work as Britain's new leader Friday, speaking with other world leaders and appointing his ministerial team after his Labour party's landslide general election victory ended 14 years of Conservative rule.
M23 rebels, DRC begin two-week 'humanitarian truce'
A two-week humanitarian truce began between Kinshasa and M23 rebels on Friday in the Democratic Republic of Congo's war-scarred east.
Hungary's Orban holds Ukraine talks with Putin on trip slammed by EU, US
Russian President Vladimir Putin told Viktor Orban on Friday that Ukraine must effectively capitulate if it wants peace, in a visit to Moscow by the Hungarian leader that angered the EU, US and Kyiv.
New PM Starmer names top team after vowing to 'rebuild' UK
Keir Starmer got down to work as Britain's new leader Friday, appointing his ministerial team after his centre-left Labour party's landslide general election victory ended 14 years of Conservative rule.
Rwanda-backed rebels, DRC begin two-week 'humanitarian truce'
A two-week humanitarian truce between Kinshasa and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels began on Friday in the Democratic Republic of Congo's war-scarred east.
China's Xi pledges support for Tajikistan 'territorial integrity'
Chinese President Xi Jinping promised on Friday to defend the "territorial integrity" of Tajikistan as he announced a boost to diplomatic relations with the neighbouring country on a rare visit.
New UK government faces tough economic challenge
Britain's new Labour government on Friday pledged immediate action to grow the economy after the centre-left party won a landslide general election victory.
Pro-Gaza vote dampens Labour's victory in UK election
Labour's landslide UK election victory announced on Friday had one notable blip: a chunk of its core Muslim voter base chose to back pro-Palestinian independent candidates instead.
In Brexit stronghold, UK voters ready for Farage's 'revolt'
Residents of the English seaside town that elected Brexit figurehead Nigel Farage on Friday hailed his anti-immigration party's success in the UK general election.
David Lammy: friend of Obama now UK foreign minister
Britain's new foreign minister David Lammy, appointed Friday, is a trailblazing black lawmaker descended from slaves who calls former US president Barack Obama a friend.
Kremlin critic Kara-Murza transferred to prison hospital
Kremlin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza has been transferred to a prison hospital and his lawyers have been denied access to him for two days, his wife said on Friday, raising fears for the dissident's fate.
Le Pen says Mbappe should not 'lecture' French voters
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen on Friday said that Kylian Mbappe should not be telling French people how to vote after the football star warned the country could not be left "in the hands of these people".
Fuel shortages a bitter pill for Cuba's sugar cane producers
Cuba's sugar cane industry, once the world leader, first lost the United States as its main client 60 years ago, then the Soviet Union three decades later.
Scottish independence hit as SNP suffers 'damaging' UK poll
The pro-separatist Scottish National Party was virtually obliterated at the UK general election on Friday, suffering a devastating blow to its withering independence movement.
Pound climbs after Labour election win
The pound advanced Friday after Britain's centre-left Labour Party clinched an expected landslide election victory to end 14 years of right-wing Conservative rule.
Biden seeks reset with high-risk TV interview
With his reelection bid on the line, US President Joe Biden sits down Friday for a crucial TV interview to persuade doubters of his physical and mental fitness for a second White House term.
Psychological wounds hard to heal for Gaza war victims
On a floating hospital near Gaza, doctors aren't just treating physical wounds -- they're providing emotional support too for children and adults haunted by months of terrifying war.
New UK PM Starmer vows to 'rebuild Britain' after election win
Keir Starmer on Friday promised to "rebuild Britain" as he took office as the UK's new prime minister following his centre-left Labour party's landslide general election victory that ended 14 years of Conservative rule.
Hungary's Orban holds Ukraine talks with Putin on trip slammed by EU
Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Friday met Russian President Vladimir Putin for talks on the fighting in Ukraine, on a trip the EU said threatened to undermine the bloc's stance on the conflict.
Turkey's Demiral banned for two games for Euros salute
Turkey defender Merih Demiral will miss his team's Euro 2024 quarter-final clash with the Netherlands after UEFA suspended him for two games on Friday for making an alleged ultra-nationalist salute.
Turkey's Demiral banned after controversial Euros salute
Turkey defender Merih Demiral will miss his team's Euro 2024 quarter-final clash with the Netherlands after UEFA suspended him for two games on Friday for making an alleged ultra-nationalist salute.
Hungary's Orban visits Putin on trip slammed by EU
Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban arrived in Moscow Friday for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, on a trip the EU said threatened to undermine the bloc's stance on the Ukraine war.
Israeli team expected in Qatar for talks on Gaza deal
Israel's spy chief was expected in Qatar on Friday for the latest effort to free hostages held by Hamas Palestinian militants in Gaza, almost nine months into the Israel-Hamas war.
Spain PM's wife testimony before judge in graft probe suspended
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's wife arrived at a Madrid court to testify before a judge Friday as part of a preliminary corruption probe into her business ties, but the hearing was quickly suspended with a new date set for July 19.
Keir Starmer: Britain's methodical new leader
Britain's new prime minister Keir Starmer is an ex-human rights lawyer and public prosecutor who will have to focus his relentless work ethic and methodical mind on fixing the country.
Migrants face 'unimaginable horrors' crossing Africa says UN
Refugees and migrants face extreme violence, abuse and exploitation on land routes crossing Africa to get to the Mediterranean, with far more believed to be dying there than at sea, a UN-backed report said Friday.
Ex-prime minister Liz Truss loses seat at UK election
Liz Truss, Britain's shortest-serving prime minister, suffered further political ignominy Friday when she sensationally lost her seat in parliament at the British general election.
India's Modi heads to Moscow for first visit since Ukraine invasion
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday makes his first visit to Russia since the invasion of Ukraine, walking a fine line between maintaining a longstanding Moscow alliance while courting closer Western security ties.