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Paris mayor Hidalgo says to bow out in 2026

The Socialist mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo, acclaimed by supporters for squeezing traffic in the city centre but accused by opponents of failing to get to grips with day-to-day problems in the French capital, said in an interview published Tuesday she would not seek a new term in 2026 elections.

Russia vows reply after Ukraine strikes again with US missiles

Moscow on Tuesday vowed to retaliate after announcing Ukraine had struck Russian military installations with US-supplied weapons, after President Vladimir Putin had warned Kyiv and the West against the missile attacks.

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'Prove you're with us': Zelensky's rousing calls to Western MPs

When rallying British MPs, he reaches for Churchill. When addressing the US Congress, he invokes Pearl Harbor. When beamed into the Bundestag, he conjures the threat of a new Wall in Europe.

Heartbreak as Afghan girls ordered home just hours after schools reopen

The Taliban ordered girls' secondary schools in Afghanistan to shut Wednesday just hours after they reopened, an official confirmed, sparking confusion and heartbreak over the policy reversal by the hardline Islamist group.

Ukraine invasion boosts calls for UK politics to tackle Russian cash

From huge donations to political parties and bids for games of tennis with senior ministers, to nominations for peerages, Russian money in British politics has been a recurrent issue for years.

Marcos heir wins Philippine election misinformation race

Philippine social media has exploded with support for presidential election favourite Ferdinand Marcos Junior, driven by a massive misinformation campaign aimed at revamping the family brand and smearing his top rival.

Asian markets extend gains after Wall St rally

Asian markets extended gains Wednesday, tracking a rally in New York, on optimism that the Federal Reserve's plan to hike interest rates will help bring inflation under control.

Chelsea sanctions prompt soul-searching over football finance

The chaos engulfing Chelsea following sanctions imposed on Russian billionaire owner Roman Abramovich has sparked fresh debate over the sources of money that fuel Europe's richest league.

'Hellscape' in Mariupol where 100,000 trapped

Almost 100,000 people are trapped among the ruins of the Ukrainian city of Mariupol, facing starvation, thirst and relentless Russian bombardment, President Volodymyr Zelensky said as the UN sharpened demands for Moscow to end its "absurd" and "unwinnable" war.

Biden heads to Europe to bolster West's unity, toughen Russia sanctions

President Joe Biden leaves Wednesday for Europe on a mission to bolster Western unity, ramp up unprecedented sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine and attempt to upset the post-Cold War balance of power.

Canada's Arctic security moves to forefront after Russian invasion of Ukraine

After the West broke off cooperation with Russia in the Arctic over its invasion of Ukraine, Canada is now scrambling to fortify defenses of what its top general called "NATO's northern flank."

US less optimistic over reaching Iran nuclear deal

US optimism that a deal to restore the 2015 agreement to limit Iran's nuclear developed has soured, with the State Department warning Tuesday it was headed toward "Plan B" if Tehran doesn't budge.

'Hellscape' in Mariupol as UN chief pleads for Ukraine

Thousands of Ukrainians sought to escape the hellish siege of Mariupol on Tuesday, as Russia pounded the city with bombs and UN chief Antonio Guterres appealed for Moscow to end its "unwinnable" war.

Ordinary Ukrainians do their bit to support the war effort

The courtyard of the psychiatric hospital in Ukraine's Mykolaiv reverberates with the sound of broken glass being swept up by staff and volunteers.

YouTube to remove unfounded Brazil vote fraud videos

YouTube said Tuesday it would remove videos with unfounded accusations of fraud in Brazil's 2018 elections, a claim President Jair Bolsonaro has repeatedly made as he gears up to seek reelection this year.

Global stocks rise, digesting US rate stance as oil prices dip

Stock markets made gains and oil prices steadied Tuesday as investors tracked developments in the war in Ukraine and digested the US Federal Reserve chief's warning of more aggressive interest rate hikes.

Fortress Kyiv holds breath ahead of feared Russian assault

Filled with mountains of sandbags and weapons at the ready, Kyiv is waiting.

Russia would only use nuclear weapons faced with 'existential threat': Kremlin

Russia would only use nuclear weapons in the context of the Ukraine conflict if it were facing an "existential threat," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told CNN International Tuesday.

Biden Europe trip targets Western unity, tighter Russia sanctions

President Joe Biden is seeking to reinforce Western unity at a series of summits in Europe this week where new sanctions will be announced against Russia over its war in Ukraine, a top US official said Tuesday.

Elon Musk hands over first 'made in Germany' Teslas

Tesla CEO Elon Musk danced for joy at the inauguration of his "gigafactory" electric car plant near Berlin Tuesday, shrugging off two years of bureaucracy and delays to watch customers drive off with the first Model Y vehicles made in Europe.

'Powerful bombs' rock Ukraine's besieged Mariupol amid new rescue bid

Two "super powerful bombs" rocked Mariupol on Tuesday as Ukrainian authorities made a fresh attempt at rescuing civilians from the besieged port city which has suffered relentless shelling since Russia's invasion began almost a month ago.

Russia TV's Paris correspondent slams 'propaganda' after quitting

A Russian journalist who for years was senior foreign correspondent for state-run television on Tuesday lashed out at the propaganda broadcast by pro-Kremlin media after dramatically quitting over the invasion of Ukraine.

Russia sentences Navalny to nine years in jail

A Russian court on Tuesday found jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny guilty of additional charges and extended his sentence to nine years in a higher security prison as Moscow seeks to wipe out remaining pockets of dissent.

UN chief calls Russia-Ukraine war 'unwinnable'

UN chief Antonio Guterres said Tuesday that it was time for Russia to end their "absurd war" in Ukraine, declaring the conflict "unwinnable."

Stocks climb as investors track US rate stance, Ukraine war

Stock markets rose while oil prices steadied Tuesday as investors tracked developments in the war in Ukraine and digested the US Federal Reserve chief's warning of a possible sharp interest rate hike.

Zelensky urges Italy not to let elite Russians party

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged Italian lawmakers Tuesday to stop their country being a playground for Russia's elite, while warning food shortages sparked by the war risk a fresh migrant crisis.

Stranded in the Arctic, ex-KGB officer's superyacht may set off soon

An ultra-luxurious yacht owned by a Russian oligarch and former KGB officer may soon be on its way again after weeks of being refused fuel by Norwegians.

Stocks climb, oil steadies on Ukraine-Russia peace hopes

Stock markets advanced and oil prices steadied Tuesday as investors eyed possible progress in talks between Russia and Ukraine aimed at halting military action.

Calls for calm after Corsican nationalist dies from prison assault

The French government called Tuesday for calm on Corsica after the death of jailed nationalist figure Yvan Colonna raised fears of fresh violence on the Mediterranean island.

US, Philippines to hold their 'largest-ever' war games

The Philippines and the United States will kick off the largest-ever joint military drills in the archipelago nation next week, US officials said Tuesday, showing off their strong defence ties in the face of growing Chinese assertiveness.

Pakistan's Khan trumpets Islamic credentials as home fires burn

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan trumpeted his Islamic credentials on Tuesday at a meeting of foreign ministers from Muslim nations, even as he battles the most serious domestic challenge to his rule since coming to power.

Ukrainians return to Bulgaria holiday resort as refugees

They've been here before as holidaymakers. Now they're back as refugees -- hundreds of Ukrainian children and their mothers, sheltering in a Bulgarian Black Sea summer camp.

Ukraine eyes Mariupol evacuation bid as Kyiv locks down

Ukrainian authorities announced a new bid Tuesday to rescue civilians from besieged port city Mariupol which has been under heavy bombardments since Russia's invasion began almost a month ago, as capital Kyiv hunkered down in a curfew.

Reality check: what the path to a 1.5C world looks like

The world needs to rapidly purge fossil fuels from its energy mix if it is to have any hope of limiting global warming enough to avoid disastrous climate impacts, according to a prominent climate scientist.

Putin keeps loyalty of Russian political elite despite outcry

President Vladimir Putin is for now holding on to the public loyalty of Russia's political elite, despite the international outcry over the invasion of Ukraine and unprecedented sanctions.

Caviar off menu as Kyiv chefs serve up free meals

Dozens of oysters lie uneaten in a tank at the trendy Chernomorka fish restaurant in Kyiv, a reminder of the city's booming gastronomic scene before Moscow's invasion.

Ai Weiwei makes operatic debut with 'Turandot' in Rome

Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei makes his directorial operatic debut in Rome on Tuesday with a new reading of Giacomo Puccini's final, unfinished opera, "Turandot".

Russian oligarch Abramovich's superyachts dock in Turkey

Two luxury superyachts owned by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich have docked in Turkey, which has not joined European sanctions against Moscow targeting the Chelsea Football Club owner and other oligarchs, local media reported Tuesday.

Russian opposition leader Navalny found guilty on new embezzlement charges

A Russian court on Tuesday found jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny guilty on embezzlement charges that could see his prison sentence significantly extended as Moscow seeks to wipe out remaining pockets of dissent.

Marshall Islands leader vows to push for Taiwan 'inclusion'

Taiwan has long struggled for global recognition, but on Tuesday the leader of one of the world's smallest countries vowed he will not rest until the island is an "equal member of the family of nations".

Lviv radio gets 'new mission' after Russian invasion

The Lvivska Khvylya local radio station in west Ukraine changed its broadcast output dramatically the day Russia invaded the country.

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