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US, UK launch new wave of strikes against Yemen's Huthis
American and British forces carried out a fresh wave of strikes Saturday against 18 Huthi targets in Yemen, following weeks of unrelenting attacks on Red Sea shipping by the Iran-backed rebels.
Macron spends day at agricultural show as angry farmers protest
French President Emmanuel Macron spent the entire day at the annual agricultural fair Saturday, as angry farmers heckled him and scuffled with police.
Hundreds protest as Senegal awaits new election date
Hundreds of Senegalese demonstrated in Dakar on Saturday both for and against President Macky Sall with the country mired in political crisis following his postponement of this month's presidential election.
Zelensky presses for arms, vows triumph over Russia on war anniversary
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky pressed his Western allies to step up military supplies and vowed victory over Russia, as Kyiv marked two years since Moscow's invasion on Saturday.
Haley lashes out at Trump over 'disgusting' Black voter comments
US Republican presidential hopeful Nikki Haley on Saturday lashed out at rival Donald Trump for making what she called "disgusting" comments about Black Americans.
Oil-rich Argentine provinces threaten to cut supply in dispute with Milei
Argentina's main petroleum-producing provinces have threatened to cut supplies to the rest of the country over funding cuts ordered by President Javier Milei.
Pro-Ukraine rallies across Europe on war anniversary
Protesters rallied across Europe Saturday in support of Ukraine on the second anniversary of Moscow's invasion, urging greater Western backing as fears mount about Kyiv's ability to fend off an emboldened Russia.
Famine fears deepen in besieged Gaza
Concern deepened Saturday over the growing humanitarian crisis in the war-torn Gaza Strip, with aid agencies warning of unprecedented levels of desperation and looming famine.
Navalny's body given to his mother, his team says
The body of late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been handed to his mother, more than a week after he died in an Arctic prison colony, his spokesperson said on Saturday.
Evacuations, retreat in east Ukraine on war anniversary
Explosions echoed over the train station in east Ukraine on Saturday -- the two-year anniversary of Russia's invasion -- where children and a wheelchair-bound woman were loaded onto carriages heading for safety.
Protests across Germany on Ukraine war anniversary
Thousands of protesters rallied across Germany Saturday in support of Ukraine on the second anniversary of Moscow's full-scale invasion, even as doubts grow about Kyiv's chances of victory.
Hundreds protest in Senegal demanding new election date
Several hundred people demonstrated in Dakar on Saturday calling on the president to set a date to elect his successor before his term ends on April 2.
Dead horses, scraps, leaves: Gaza's hungry get desperate
At the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza, Abu Gibril was so desperate for food to feed his family that he slaughtered two of his horses.
UK's Sunak vows Ukraine 'will prevail' as new artillery funding unveiled
Britain announced Saturday a new £245 million ($311 million) defence package for Ukraine, as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak vowed on the second anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion that Kyiv will "prevail".
Zelensky vows triumph over Russia on second war anniversary
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky promised victory against Russia on the second anniversary of the invasion on Saturday as his troops fight on despite a lack of Western aid and recent Russian gains.
South Africa's ANC kicks off election season
South Africa's ruling ANC kickstarts its election campaign Saturday for polls on May 29, facing its worst result ever amid high unemployment and a sluggish economy.
UK pledges £245 million to boost Ukraine artillery reserves
Britain announced on Saturday a new £245 million ($311 million) defence package to help boost the production of "urgently needed artillery ammunition" for Ukraine, two years after war broke out with Russia.
Ukraine vows triumph over Russian 'darkness' on war anniversary
Ukraine on Saturday vowed to triumph over Russian "darkness" as it entered a new year of war weakened by a lack of Western aid and with Moscow emboldened by fresh gains.
Scores killed overnight in Gaza, Israeli negotiators in Paris
More than 100 people were reported killed early Saturday in overnight strikes across Gaza, as Israel's spy chief was in Paris for talks seeking to "unblock" progress towards a truce and the return of hostages held by Palestinian militants.
South Africa's ANC kicks off election season as Zuma lurks
South Africa's ruling ANC kickstarts its election campaign Saturday for polls on May 29, facing its worst result ever amid high unemployment, a sluggish economy and a challenge from its former leader.
Giving up on US, Haitian migrants opt for 'Mexican dream'
It wasn't his first choice, but Mexico is now home for Evens Luxama -- along with thousands of other Haitians forced to put their hopes of migrating to the United States on hold.
Ukraine on the defensive as Russia war enters third year
Ukraine on Saturday marked two years since Russia's invasion, entering a new year of war weakened by a lack of western aid while Russia is emboldened by fresh gains.
'Tyranny will never triumph', says UK's Sunak over Ukraine war
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak renewed his pledge of support for Ukraine on the second anniversary of Russia's invasion, insisting in a statement Friday that "tyranny will never triumph".
France, Poland lead new wave of European farmer anger
French and Polish farmers led a new surge of agricultural anger in Europe on Friday, taking tractors into major cities and blocking roads to demand lighter regulation and taxation.
Netanyahu plan for post-war Gaza draws US criticism
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has unveiled a plan for post-war Gaza that drew criticism from key ally the United States and was rejected by the Palestinian Authority and Hamas on Friday.
Poland snubs border meeting with Ukraine to end farmer protests
Ukraine's prime minister went to the border with Poland on Friday hoping to end weeks of protests by Polish farmers but he said noone from the neighbouring government turned up for talks.
Israeli spy chief joins ceasefire talks as southern Gaza bombed
Israeli air strikes targeted homes in southern Gaza, witnesses said on Friday, adding to what aid groups describe as an increasingly hopeless humanitarian situation despite efforts towards new truce talks.
Russia threatening to bury Navalny on prison grounds, team says
Russian authorities are threatening to bury Alexei Navalny on the grounds of the Arctic prison colony where he died unless his family agrees to a closed funeral, the opposition leader's team said Friday.
German parliament votes to legalise recreational cannabis
The German parliament voted Friday to legalise the possession and controlled cultivation of cannabis starting in April, despite fierce objections from the opposition and medical associations.
US unveils fresh sanctions as Putin hails Russian 'heroes'
The United States announced a fresh wave of sanctions against Russia on Friday a day ahead of the second anniversary of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, as President Vladimir Putin hailed Russian "heroes" fighting there.
Russia's war in Ukraine 'ignores will of global majority': Kuleba
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba accused Russia at the UN General Assembly on Friday of ignoring the will of the world as its war against Kyiv enters a third year.
France blames Russia's FSB for Star of David graffiti campaign
France believes that Russia's security service FSB was behind a campaign in which Star of David graffiti were daubed on buildings in and around Paris last autumn, a French source said Friday.