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Trump slams 'decaying' and 'weak' Europe
President Donald Trump blasted Europe as "decaying" and "weak" on immigration and Ukraine in an interview published Tuesday, deepening a rift between the United States and some of its oldest allies.
Thousands flee DR Congo fighting as M23 enters key city
M23 fighters entered the key eastern Democratic Republic of Congo city of Uvira late on Tuesday, souces said, with thousands fleeing across the border into Burundi to escape the Rwanda-backed militia's latest advance.
Thousands flee DR Congo fighting as M23 closes on key city
Fierce fighting rocked the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo Tuesday as the Rwanda-backed M23 militia rapidly advanced on the strategic city of Uvira, with tens of thousands of people fleeing over the border into neighbouring Burundi.
Zelensky says ready to hold Ukraine elections
President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday he was ready to hold new elections in Ukraine, and that he expected to send Washington within a day revised proposals on ending the nearly four-year war with Russia.
French lawmakers give first approval to social security budget bill
The lower house of French parliament on Tuesday narrowly approved a social security budget, clearing a major hurdle for Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu as he seeks to finalise a 2026 spending plan by year-end.
Communist vs Catholic - Chile prepares to choose a new president
Chile votes in a presidential runoff Sunday between two sharply different candidates: Jeannette Jara, a communist backed by a broad left coalition, and Jose Antonio Kast, a devout far-right politico promising a hard line on security and migration.
Thousands reported to have fled DR Congo fighting as M23 closes on key city
Fierce fighting rocked the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday as the Rwanda-backed M23 militia rapidly advanced towards the strategic city of Uvira, with tens of thousands of people fleeing over the nearby border into Burundi, sources said.
Zelensky says will send US revised plan to end Ukraine war
President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday said he planned to send the United States revised proposals "in the near future" on ending Russia's war on Ukraine, after meeting with European allies to strategize on their next steps.
Nobel event cancellation raises questions over Machado's whereabouts
Nobel officials cancelled a press conference with Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado in Oslo Tuesday, as it was unclear where the Venezuelan opposition leader was and whether she would collect her award in person.
Trump slams 'decaying' Europe and pushes Ukraine on elections
US President Donald Trump deepened his rift with Europe in an interview published Tuesday, calling it "decaying" and blasting key allies as "weak" over immigration and Ukraine.
Ukraine should hold elections, Trump says
Ukraine should hold elections, Donald Trump said in an interview published Tuesday, calling into question whether the country is truly democratic, as he reiterated his sharp criticism of the Ukrainian leader.
Why west African troops overturned Benin's coup but watched others pass by
When Benin's government over the weekend fought back a coup attempt, they had unlikely help: troops and air strikes from neighbouring countries.
Hamas says no Gaza truce second phase while Israel 'continues violations'
Hamas said on Tuesday that the Gaza ceasefire plan cannot proceed to its second phase as long as Israeli "violations" persist and called on mediators to pressure Israel to respect the agreement.
UK's renationalised trains to get Union Flag makeover
Britain's railways will feature trains painted in the red, white and blue of the nation's Union Flag as underperforming train operators return to state ownership, the UK government announced Tuesday.
Fresh combat forces Thais, Cambodians to well-worn shelters
Fresh clashes along the Thai-Cambodia border are being met with grim resignation by civilians, as they flock again to makeshift shelters still standing from the last bout of combat.
Euroclear details 'concerns' over EU's frozen Russian asset plan
EU reassurances over its plan to use frozen Russian assets to help fund Ukraine have failed to quell worries about the untested scheme, the organisation holding most of the funds told AFP.
Zelensky prepares revised plan to end Ukraine war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday prepared to send the United States revised proposals to end the war started by Russia's February 2022 invasion, as he met with Pope Leo XIV in Italy.
Stock markets downbeat on eve of Fed rate call
European and Asian stock markets were largely downbeat Tuesday on uncertainty over the US Federal Reserve's plans for interest rates next year.
Questions over Machado's whereabouts as Nobel event postponed
Nobel officials delayed a press conference with Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado in Oslo Tuesday, but said they remained confident Venezuela's elusive opposition leader would collect her award in person.
Zelensky meets pope, prepares revised plan on Russia war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Pope Leo XIV in Italy on Tuesday as he prepared to send the United States revised proposals to end Russia's invasion.
Cambodia-Thailand clashes spread on border as toll rises
Fighting between Thailand and Cambodia spread Tuesday to new parts of their contested border as the toll rose to 10 killed and more than 140,000 civilians fled the violence.
Billionaire Trump fan Babis returns to power as Czech prime minister
Andrej Babis, a billionaire supporter of US President Donald Trump, returned to power as Czech prime minister on Tuesday, signalling a possible end to Ukraine aid and potentially rockier ties with the European Union.
Honduran presidential candidate decries vote 'theft' in race against Trump-backed rival
Honduran right-wing presidential candidate Salvador Nasralla made allegations of electoral corruption on Monday after a stalled ballot count in the November 30 general election.
CERN upbeat as China halts particle accelerator mega-project
The chief of the CERN physics laboratory says China's decision to pause its major particle accelerator project presents an "opportunity" to ensure Europe's rival plan goes ahead.
Chile to vote for president as hard-right Kast tipped to win
Chileans will elect a new president on Sunday, with an arch-conservative who has promised to expel hundreds of thousands of migrants strongly tipped to beat his leftist rival.
RSF says Israel killed highest number of journalists again this year
Reporters Without Borders said on Tuesday that Israel was responsible for nearly half of all journalists killed this year worldwide, with 29 Palestinian reporters slain by its forces in Gaza.
Cambodia and Thailand clash at border as civilian toll rises
Cambodia has retaliated in a reignited border conflict with Thailand, the former leader of Cambodia said Tuesday, after Phnom Penh accused Thai forces of shelling positions overnight in fighting that has killed seven civilians and a Thai soldier.
Kenya deploys more police officers to control Haiti's gangs
Kenya deployed hundreds of additional police officers to relieve law enforcement ending their mission in Haiti on Monday, aiming to maintain pressure on the island's gangs as the country's ongoing political and security crisis continues unabated.
Somali TikToker deported from US for spy kidnapping may be innocent
A Somali migrant deported from the United States and labelled an "illegal scumbag" by the White House for aiding the kidnapping of two French spies in Mogadishu may have been wrongly accused.
Indian pride as Asiatic lions roar back
A powerful roar rocked the forest before the silhouette of a lioness appeared at an Indian reserve, a potent image of how conservation efforts have brought the creatures back from the brink.
Long-serving Russian envoy to North Korea dies
Russia's ambassador to North Korea, who spent decades working in the reclusive state and recently oversaw a boom in ties between the two countries, died over the weekend, Moscow said Monday.
Syria's Sharaa vows to promote coexistence, one year after Assad's ousting
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa vowed to usher in an era of justice and coexistence a year after the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad, with tens of thousands of people taking to the streets to mark the anniversary.