Italian Opera Celebrated In Verona's 'Magical' Arena
Verona's ancient Roman Arena will host a star-studded classical concert Friday to celebrate the addition of Italian opera singing to UNESCO's list of intangible global heritage.
Irish, Czechs Hold EU Vote After Dutch Far-right Gains
Voters in Ireland and the Czech Republic go to the polls Friday on the second day of marathon EU elections, after the Netherlands kicked off the ballot with a strong showing by the far right.
Millions Of Chinese Students Start Exams In Biggest 'Gaokao' Ever
Mothers in crimson dresses and fathers clutching umbrellas huddled together in drizzly Beijing after sending their children into an exam hall on Friday, the first day of China's biggest ever "gaokao" tests that will shape the futures of millions of high school kids.
Zelensky To Address French Parliament After D-Day
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will on Friday address the French parliament and US President Joe Biden give a keynote speech on democracy after world leaders marked 80 years since the D-Day landings in World War II.
Biden, Britain's King Charles III, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and French President Emmanuel Macron paid tribute Thursday to the tens of thousands of Allied troops who stormed the beaches of Normandy in northern France on June 6, 1944.
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Disputes Flare In Brazil Between Landowners, Occupiers
At the heart of Brazil's savannah, Adonilton Rodrigues toils on a small plot he illegally occupies as part of a movement battling the country's old land-ownership inequalities.
Russia Holds Frenchman Accused Of Gathering Military Information
Russia on Thursday detained a Frenchman working for a Geneva-based conflict mediation NGO, accusing him of gathering military information and failing to register as a "foreign agent", Moscow officials said.
Russian Strikes And Filthy Water: A Year After Ukraine Dam Blast
Standing in what remains of her house, partially destroyed by a Russian artillery strike, Raisa Abramtseva painted a bleak picture of her daily life in southern Ukraine's Kherson region.
Kagame To Face Two Challengers In Rwanda Vote
Rwandan President Paul Kagame will face two challengers in next month's election, according to a provisional list published Thursday.
Trump Advisor Bannon Ordered To Report To Prison By July 1
Former top Donald Trump advisor Steve Bannon was ordered by a federal judge on Thursday to report to prison by July 1 to begin serving his four-month sentence for contempt of Congress.
US On Diplomatic Offensive To Sway Hamas On Deal
The United States is waging a diplomatic offensive to persuade Hamas to accept a ceasefire plan laid out by President Joe Biden, working with the United Nations and world leaders favorable to the Palestinians.
Ukraine Orders Evacuations From Parts Of Donetsk
Ukraine on Thursday ordered the evacuation of children and their guardians from several towns and villages in the eastern Donetsk region, where fighting with Russia is intensifying.
US Trade Gap Widens To Largest In 18 Months
The US trade deficit expanded slightly less than analysts expected in April, to the widest since late 2022, as imports rose more quickly than exports, according to government data released Thursday.
Spain Joins S. Africa's Gaza Case At UN Top Court
Spain said Thursday it would join South Africa's case at the UN's top court in which Pretoria has accused Israel of "genocide" in the Gaza Strip.
Gaza Hospital Reports 37 Dead In Strike On UN School Israel Says Used By Hamas
A hospital in central Gaza said Thursday at least 37 people were killed in Israeli bombardment overnight of a UN-run school which the Israeli military said housed a "Hamas compound." The deadly strike came as US, Qatari and Egyptian mediators have resumed talks aimed at securing a truce and hostage release deal.
Indonesia Volcano Erupts Three Times, Spews 5 Km Ash Tower
A volcano in eastern Indonesia erupted three times on Thursday, belching an ash tower five kilometres into the sky and spewing lava against a backdrop of lightning, according to the Geological Agency.
Taiwan Says US Arms Sale Shows 'Commitment To Defence' Against China
Taiwan thanked the United States on Thursday for approving the sale of equipment and parts for F-16 fighter jets, saying it would help the island defend itself against China.
French Sailors In Normandy Jump From D-Day To Drones
Sergeant Artur felt "great pride" to storm ashore on Omaha Beach Tuesday alongside American troops in an exercise ahead of the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, as his French marine infantry practise with the latest technology for modern conflicts.
Western Leaders Remember D-Day Under Ukraine Shadow
Western leaders were Thursday to remember the 1944 World War II D-Day landings in northern France to liberate Europe from Nazi occupation, mindful of the over two-year war raging again in Europe after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Israel Says Deadly Strike Hit 'Hamas Compound' In UN School
The Israeli military said Thursday it had carried out a deadly strike on a UN school in Gaza that it said housed a Hamas compound, with the militant group saying the attack killed at least 27 people.
Harry Potter Offers Magical Boost To UK Tourism
Sam Thorne guides Harry Potter fans through the gothic streets of Edinburgh, where controversial author JK Rowling dreamt up the boy wizard more than three decades ago.
Three Iraqis Remember IS Horrors In Mosul A Decade On
When the Islamic State group rampaged through Iraq's ancient city of Mosul a decade ago, the jihadists killed thousands, upended countless more lives and left deep scars among the survivors.
India's Modi Readies For Third Term After Securing Coalition
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was preparing Thursday to be sworn in for a third term after an unexpectedly close election that forced his party into a coalition government.
Armed Syrian Kurdish Women Stand Guard Over Precious Wheatfields
Holding a weapon in one hand and fixing her scarf with the other, Yasmine Youssef patrols one of northeast Syria's vast wheatfields, a vital source of income in the country's breadbasket.
More Than 1 In 4 Children Under Age 5 Face 'Severe' Food Poverty: UNICEF
More than one in four children under the age of five globally live in "severe" food poverty, UNICEF has warned -- meaning more than 180 million are at risk of experiencing adverse impacts on their growth and development.
Putin Threatens To Arm Countries That Could Hit Western Targets
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday criticised the West's delivery of long-range weapons to Ukraine, arguing Moscow could arm other countries with similar weapons to attack Western targets.
Gaza, Ukraine, Border: Biden Touts Leadership With Big Plans
Joe Biden is looking to convince voters of his leadership credentials with a striking flurry of major announcements on Gaza, Ukraine and the Mexican border, analysts say.
UN Nuclear Watchdog Board Passes Resolution Criticising Iran
The UN nuclear watchdog's board of governors has passed a resolution criticising Iran's lack of cooperation with the agency, diplomats told AFP on Wednesday, a decision Tehran slammed as "hasty and unwise".
Trump Eligible To Run For President, Vote But No Guns
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Florida, where Trump resides, makes it notoriously difficult for convicted felons to vote.
Russia's Lavrov Takes Anti-western Tour To Chad
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Wednesday arrived in Chad, the last leg of a tour of African nations marked by strong anti-Western sentiment and the promise of greater military backing against jihadists.
Elderly Driver Hits Cycling Children In France, 7 Hospitalised
An 83-year-old driver struck a group of cycling children in western France on Wednesday, injuring seven, three of them seriously, officials said.
Latvia Sends Cars Seized From Drunk Drivers To Ukraine
Latvian drunk drivers are making an important -- if not entirely voluntary -- contribution to helping Ukraine fend off the Russian invasion.
Candidate For Germany's Far-right AfD Wounded In Clash
German police said Wednesday that a local election candidate for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) was hurt in the country's west after confronting a man taking down the party's posters.
S.Africa Minister Charged As Part Of Corruption Probe
A South African minister was arrested and charged with corruption on Wednesday, as his ANC party wrangles with how to form a new government after major election losses.
Italy Fines Meta Over Data Use, Account Transparency
Italy's competition authority on Wednesday fined global tech giant Meta 3.5 million euros ($3.8 million) for a lack of transparency in its use of data and management of Instagram and Facebook accounts.
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