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Syria jihadists, allies shell Aleppo in shock offensive

Jihadists and their Turkish-backed allies shelled Syria's second city Aleppo on Friday, in a major offensive against government troops that has sparked some of the deadliest fighting the country has seen in years.

Japan government approves $92 bn extra budget

Japan's unpopular minority government approved on Friday an extra budget to help pay for a massive stimulus package after the ruling coalition's worst election result in 15 years.

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China expected to post slowing growth as economic woes drag

China is expected to post its slowest growth in a year and a half on Friday, as Beijing struggles to steady an economy shaken by sluggish spending and persistent property sector woes.

'Deeply misguided' to wall US off with tariffs: Yellen

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen pushed back Thursday on Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's proposals of high tariffs on allies and rivals, calling such moves "deeply misguided" weeks before the November 5 election.

Biden farewell visit to Berlin focused on Ukraine, Mideast wars

US President Joe Biden on Thursday began a farewell visit to Germany and talks with European leaders on support for Ukraine's war against Russia and the Middle East conflict.

Sinwar killing a blow to Hamas but impact on war uncertain

Israel has inflicted an immense blow on Hamas by killing the Palestinian group's chief Yahya Sinwar, but whether his death will bring the end of the Gaza war any closer is unclear.

Trump says Zelensky 'should never have let' Ukraine war start

White House candidate Donald Trump on Thursday blamed US ally Ukraine for Russia's invasion, arguing that President Volodymyr Zelensky had failed in his duty to halt hostilities before they started.

Harris woos undecided voters as Trump riles critics over Ukraine

Kamala Harris headed to the swing state of Wisconsin on Thursday while Donald Trump stirred controversy with criticism of embattled ally Ukraine, as the rivals vied for the remaining fraction of undecided voters in a deadlocked US presidential election.

Zelensky seeks EU, NATO backing for 'victory plan'

President Volodymyr Zelensky told allies Thursday Ukraine must be in a position of strength before any peace talks with Russia, as he presented his "victory plan" to EU leaders and NATO defence chiefs in Brussels.

Trump, Harris back on friendly ground after tough interrogations

Kamala Harris headed to the swing state of Wisconsin on Thursday while Donald Trump took to the airwaves, a day after the US presidential election rivals faced unusually hostile television audiences in a bid to break through in a tied race.

Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar: Israel's most wanted man

After a career in the shadows, spent in Israeli prisons and the internal security apparatus of Hamas, Yahya Sinwar emerged as the leader of the Palestinian group after helping ignite a full-blown war that has engulfed the region.

Tech giants go nuclear in AI arms race

The artificial intelligence arms race has gone nuclear.

1,100 mpox deaths recorded across Africa: CDC

Some 1,100 people across Africa have died from mpox, the African Union's health agency said Thursday, warning that the epidemic was "going out of control" without further action.

Biden heads to Germany to discuss Ukraine, Middle East

US President Joe Biden took off Thursday on a swift farewell trip to Germany, for talks with allies to shore up Ukraine's increasingly desperate fight against Russia.

Kenya deputy president falls ill during impeachment trial

The impeachment trial of Kenya's Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was thrown into disarray on Thursday after his lawyer said he had fallen ill and was in hospital.

345,000 Gazans face 'catastrophic' hunger this winter: UN

Some 345,000 Gazans face "catastrophic" levels of hunger this winter due to falling aid deliveries, UN agencies said Thursday, warning of the persistent risk of famine across the Palestinian territory.

France's richest family, Red Bull in 'exclusive talks' for Paris FC takeover

The family holding company of France's richest man, the luxury goods tycoon Bernard Arnault, on Thursday said it was entering into "exclusive negotiations" to buy a majority stake in Ligue 2 football side Paris FC.

UK's Lammy visits China in bid to reset London-Beijing ties

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy will visit China this week, Beijing and Downing Street said Thursday, marking the first by a senior UK official since the election of Prime Minister Keir Starmer in July.

US B-2 bombers strike Huthi facilities in Yemen: military

The United States on Wednesday conducted multiple B-2 bomber strikes on weapons storage facilities in areas of Yemen controlled by the Iran-backed Huthi rebels, according to the US military and defense department.

Eurozone stocks climb as ECB rate cut looms

Paris and Frankfurt stock markets climbed and the euro traded mixed Thursday before an expected interest-rate cut from the European Central Bank as the eurozone faces weakening economic activity and falling price pressures.

Zelensky defends 'victory plan' at EU and NATO

President Volodymyr Zelensky told allies Thursday Ukraine must be in a position of strength before any peace talks with Russia, as he explained his "victory plan" to EU leaders and NATO defence chiefs in Brussels.

Hard talk on migration tops agenda at EU summit

Plans to tighten rules on migration dominated the agenda as EU leaders headed into summit talks Thursday in Brussels that were set to crystallise a rightward shift in the bloc's rhetoric.

French Senate speaker 'astounded' by Macron 'ignorance' on Israel

The speaker of the French Senate -- the country's second most senior figure under the constitution -- said Thursday he was "astounded" by remarks attributed to Emmanuel Macron on Israel and accused the president of showing his "ignorance" of history.

Israel strikes Syria, US pounds Huthis in Yemen

Israel bombed a target in a Syrian coastal city on Thursday and the United States conducted strikes in Yemen nearly a month into Israel's war with Hezbollah in Lebanon.

China says UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy to visit this week

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy will visit China this week, Beijing said Thursday, marking the first by a senior UK official since the election of Prime Minister Keir Starmer in July.

Iran Guards chief warns will hit Israel 'painfully' if attacks Iranian targets

Iran's Revolutionary Guards chief Hossein Salami warned Thursday of further retaliation against Israel if it attacks Iranian targets, which Israel has vowed to do after Iran's missile attack on October 1.

Zelensky in Brussels to defend 'victory plan' at EU and NATO

President Volodymyr Zelensky was headed to Brussels Thursday to defend his "victory plan" for Ukraine to both EU leaders and NATO defence ministers, with the outlook on the battlefield bleak in Kyiv's battle to repel the Russian invasion.

Israel strikes Syrian city, US pounds Huthis in Yemen

Israel bombed a Syrian coastal city on Thursday and the United States conducted multiple strikes on targets in Yemen nearly a month into Israel's war with Hezbollah in Lebanon.

NATO to weigh Zelensky plan in US vote's shadow

President Volodymyr Zelensky will present his "victory plan" for Ukraine to NATO defence ministers gathering Thursday in Brussels, under the long shadow of next month's US elections.

Hard talk on migration expected at EU summit

EU leaders will discuss tightening rules on migration as they meet in Brussels on Thursday for a summit that is set to crystallize a rightward shift in the bloc's rhetoric.

Israel pounds Hezbollah strongholds in Lebanon

Israel's latest bombardment of Hezbollah targets caused widespread destruction in southern Lebanon, ahead of US and Israeli strikes in the wider region Thursday.

India slams 'cavalier' Trudeau in Sikh separatist murder row

India slammed Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday as "cavalier" over his handling of the disastrous diplomatic fallout following the 2023 killing of a Sikh separatist in Canada.

China toughens Taiwan stance over president's sovereignty defence

China has reacted more robustly to Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's rhetoric defending the island's sovereignty than his predecessor's, with fiery threats and war games analysts say will likely intensify.

North Korea says constitution now defines South as 'hostile' state

North Korea said Thursday that its constitution now defines the South as a "hostile" state, the first time Pyongyang has confirmed legal changes called for by leader Kim Jong Un earlier this year.

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