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New UK PM announces tax cut for struggling pubs

The UK government Thursday announced a tax cut for struggling pubs, clubs and live music venues as new Prime Minister Andy Burnham aims to ease the cost of living crisis.

Supporters flood India's 'cockroach' protesters with food

Supporters from across India are literally feeding "cockroach" education-reform protesters camped in the capital, sending a deluge of pizzas, burgers, sandwiches and tea.

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Russia launches deadly barrage on Kyiv region on eve of NATO summit

Russia struck Ukraine's Kyiv region with ballistic missiles on Monday, killing at least eight people and wounding dozens, authorities said, on the eve of a NATO summit in Turkey.

Daddy issues? NATO's Rutte sticks to charm to keep Trump on side

When NATO chief Mark Rutte travelled to Washington ahead of this year's Ankara summit he had a special weapon to please Donald Trump: a gold-lettered presentation on what a great job the US president has done for the alliance.

Australia signs defence alliance with Pacific nation Fiji

Australia signed a new defence alliance with Fiji on Monday, bolstering ties with its South Pacific island neighbour as it seeks to outmanoeuvre China in the region.

Philippine Senate trial to decide VP Duterte's political future

The Philippine Senate is set to open Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial on Monday, with her political career -- and a planned 2028 presidential run -- in the balance.

FIFA clear US star Balogun to play after Trump call

FIFA cleared US star striker Folarin Balogun to play in the World Cup co-hosts' showdown with Belgium despite his red-card ban after a personal phone call from President Donald Trump, it emerged Sunday, igniting a furious row that has rocked the tournament.

White supremacist march in DC just 'messy' democracy, official says

A top Trump administration official on Sunday shrugged off a July Fourth parade by masked white supremacists in Washington as an example of "messy" democracy that fell under the banner of constitutionally protected free speech.

Trump thanks FIFA for suspending USA's Balogun World Cup ban

President Donald Trump on Sunday thanked FIFA for suspending Folarin Balogun's one-match ban and allowing the US striker to play in the World Cup co-hosts' last-16 showdown against Belgium.

Court frees Albania protesters held after violent clashes

A Tirana court on Sunday freed 19 protesters detained during a protest against a resort linked to US President Donald Trump's family that was marked by violence, a lawyer said.

F1 boss Domenicali hopes to restore cancelled Gulf grand prix

Formula 1 president Stefano Domenicali says he wants to restore to this season's calendar at least one of the two races in the Middle East which were cancelled because of the war in the region.

OPEC+ raises quotas again as Middle East calms

Seven OPEC+ members decided on Sunday to again raise oil production quotas as Gulf countries reel from the Middle East war.

Revival hopes grow for long-closed Greek Orthodox seminary off Istanbul

Hopes are growing that a long-closed Greek Orthodox seminary on an island off Istanbul could reopen soon, with formulas for its new status under discussion, Bishop Aravissu Kassianos Nikolar told AFP.

Trump arrives for US 250th birthday speech after storm delay

US President Donald Trump arrived hours late Saturday for his much-hyped speech on America's 250th birthday, after severe weather forced the temporary evacuation of thousands of spectators.

Trump pushes ahead with US 250th birthday speech after storm delay

US President Donald Trump said he would deliver a much-hyped speech in Washington on Saturday to mark America's 250th birthday "no matter what" after severe weather forced the temporary evacuation of huge crowds of spectators.

Ukraine denies Moscow claim of seizing strategic stronghold

Ukraine denied Saturday Moscow's announcement that Russian forces had captured the strategic Ukrainian city of Kostyantynivka, a stronghold for Kyiv's troops in the eastern Donetsk region and a key target for the Kremlin.

US turns 250 with Trump center stage

The United States celebrated its 250th birthday on Saturday with parades, flyovers and fireworks to come, as President Donald Trump stamped his mark on the landmark anniversary in a deeply divided nation.

Tens of thousands rally in France against sexual violence

Tens of thousands of people demonstrated in several French cities Saturday to protest against sexual violence, the latest manifestation of outrage that has been sparked by the rape and killing of an 11-year-old girl.

Mali hit by new wave of coordinated rebel attacks

Jihadists and their separatist Tuareg allies hit Mali with fresh coordinated attacks Saturday, striking multiple towns and a prison just months after hobbling the country's military junta with a similar wave of assaults.

Ukraine says still fighting for eastern stronghold

Ukraine's army on Saturday dismissed Russian claims to have seized the eastern stronghold of Kostyantynivka, saying the situation was "difficult" but that troops were defending the town.

Mali hit by new wave of coordinated attacks

Jihadists and their separatist Tuareg allies hit Mali with fresh coordinated attacks Saturday, striking multiple towns and a prison, according to the army, residents and security sources.

Pope urges Europe to protect migrants in visit to island frontier

Pope Leo XIV on Saturday pressed Europe to do more to protect and integrate migrants as he visited Italy's Lampedusa island, a major port of call for those risking the perilous crossing from Africa.

US turns 250 as Trump warns of 'attack' on American identity

America turns 250 on Saturday -- a landmark birthday that coincides with a time of deep national division and a president determined to seize the festive center stage.

Billboards, cologne and flowers: Turkish capital gets NATO makeover

Along the highway from Ankara airport to the city centre, municipal workers have been planting flowers and installing giant billboards to shield views of dilapidated homes and poorer neighbourhoods.

Trump set for Mount Rushmore address as US turns 250

President Donald Trump was at Mount Rushmore Friday to kick off America's 250th birthday celebrations with a speech delivered at the foot of the iconic monument with its giant carved heads of four of his legendary predecessors.

Huge crowds expected as Khamenei funeral ceremonies open in Iran

Huge crowds of Iranians were expected to pay their final respects to supreme leader Ali Khamenei on Saturday at the start of marathon funeral ceremonies intended to serve as a show of strength to the Islamic republic's foes.

President-elect Fujimori hails 'new chapter' for Peru

Peru's conservative president-elect Keiko Fujimori on Friday said a "new chapter" was beginning as the highest electoral authority confirmed her narrow victory.

Iranians begin to gather for Khamenei funeral ceremonies

Iranians began to gather on Friday for the funeral ceremonies of slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei, as officials and international dignitaries paid their last respects to the man who ran the country for three-and-a-half decades.

Trump heads for Mount Rushmore as US turns 250

President Donald Trump kicks off America's 250th birthday weekend on Friday with a trip to a landmark upon which many suspect he would like to see his own face carved in rock -- Mount Rushmore.

Three acquitted of 2019 murder of N.Irish journalist Lyra McKee

Three men were on Friday found not guilty of murdering Northern Irish journalist Lyra McKee six years ago, in a high-profile killing that attracted global attention.

Ukraine backers to vow major support at NATO summit

NATO's European members and Canada will pledge to give Ukraine 70 billion euros ($80 billion) in military aid both this year and next at the alliance's summit in Ankara next week, diplomats said Friday.

Stocks mostly rise as beaten-down tech stocks enjoy bounce

Major stock markets mostly rose Friday as tech firms rebounded, while a sizeable miss on US jobs creation soothed worries over a Federal Reserve interest-rate hike.

Iranian leaders pay respects to supreme leader as Tehran prepares for funeral

Iranian leaders began paying their respects on Friday before the coffin of the country's late supreme leader Ali Khamenei, killed in the US-Israeli strikes that triggered the Middle East war, as Tehran prepared for a vast funeral.

Asian markets rise as beaten-down tech stocks enjoy bounce

Asian stocks rose Friday as tech firms enjoyed a much-needed rebound from the heavy selling of recent weeks, with a big miss on US jobs creation soothing worries over a Federal Reserve interest rate hike.

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