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New German leader Merz stumbles out of the blocks
Germany's conservative new Chancellor Friedrich Merz has pledged to end months of political paralysis and rebuild Berlin's international standing, but got off to a bruising start on Tuesday.
Israel pummels Yemen airport in reprisal against Huthis
Israeli warplanes bombed the airport in Yemen's rebel-held capital Sanaa on Tuesday, the latest retaliation for a missile strike by the Iran-backed Huthis that targeted Israel's main airport.
Ukraine fires drones on Moscow days before WWII parade
A Ukrainian drone barrage forced Russia to close a dozen airports deep behind the frontline on Tuesday, just days before foreign leaders gather in Moscow for a major Victory Day parade.
AFP Gaza photographers shortlisted for Pulitzer Prize
Four Palestinian photographers from Agence France-Presse (AFP) were finalists for their Gaza coverage in the "Breaking News Photography" category of the Pulitzer Prize, the most prestigious awards in US journalism.
Stocks diverge as traders await Fed rates meeting
Stock markets diverged Tuesday as investors awaited a US Federal Reserve interest-rate meeting for signs of the outlook for the tariffs-hit economy.
Radiohead's Jonny Greenwood says shows cancelled after 'credible threats'
Radiohead's Jonny Greenwood on Tuesday said two of his forthcoming shows with Israeli-born rock musician Dudu Tassa had been cancelled due to "credible threats".
Hamas says Gaza truce talks pointless as Israel wages 'hunger war'
Hamas on Tuesday dismissed as pointless ceasefire talks with Israel, accusing it of waging a "hunger war" on Gaza as famine looms and Israel prepares for a broader assault on the war-ravaged Palestinian territory.
EU to lay out plan to cut last Russian gas supplies
The EU on Tuesday is due to unveil a keenly anticipated plan to phase out its remaining gas ties to Moscow, a challenge given Europe's longstanding dependence on Russian fossil fuels.
Blow for Merz as he misses majority in first vote for chancellor
Germany's conservative leader Friedrich Merz suffered a serious blow on Tuesday when he failed to win a parliamentary majority in the first round of voting to become the next chancellor.
Putin gears up for 'grandest' Victory Day amid Ukraine conflict
Russian President Vladimir Putin will address the "grandest" ever annual Victory Day parade in Moscow on Friday, evoking the Soviet Union's defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II to rally support for his troops fighting in Ukraine.
Romania names interim premier as turmoil deepens
Romania's liberal interior minister Catalin Predoiu became interim premier on Tuesday, the presidency announced, a day after the prime minister's resignation deepened political tumult in the EU nation.
Drones hit Port Sudan airport in third day of attacks
Drones struck the airport and targeted an army base in Port Sudan on Tuesday, officials said, the third straight day the Sudanese army-aligned government's seat of power has come under attack.
Dollar recovers some losses, stocks gain as traders eye tariff deals
The dollar rose in Asia on Tuesday fuelled by hopes for trade deals to avert Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs, while equities mostly rose as investors await the Federal Reserve's latest policy decision.
US aid cuts push Bangladesh's health sector to the edge
Bangladesh hoped to celebrate progress towards eradicating tuberculosis this year, having already slashed the numbers dying from the preventable and curable disease by tens of thousands each year.
Germany's Merz to launch new govt in times of Trump turbulence
Germany's conservative leader Friedrich Merz is set to be sworn in as chancellor on Tuesday with a mission to revive the ailing economy and boost the diplomatic standing of the EU's most populous country.
New Zealand PM proposes banning under-16s from social media
New Zealand's prime minister on Tuesday proposed banning children under 16 from social media, stressing the need to protect them from the perils of big tech platforms.
Dominican Republic reports sharp rise in Haitian migrant deportations
The Dominican Republic has deported more than 119,000 Haitians so far in 2025, an increase of 71 percent over the same period last year, immigration authorities said Monday.
Dominican Republican reports sharp rise in Haitian migrant deportations
The Dominican Republican has deported more than 119,000 Haitians so far in 2025, an increase of 71 percent over the same period last year, immigration authorities said Monday.
Pentagon chief orders 20% cut in number of top officers
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth on Monday ordered at least a 20 percent reduction in the number of active-duty four-star generals and admirals in the US military, a memo from the defense secretary said.
Ford sees $1.5 bn tariff hit this year, suspends 2025 forecast
Ford reported a 65 percent drop in first-quarter profits Monday, citing a near-term drag on auto sales from new vehicle launches, as it withdrew its forecast amid tariff uncertainty.
Israel says 'most' Gazans to be displaced in expanded operation
Israel's military said on Monday that expanded operations in Gaza approved by the government would include displacing "most" residents of the Palestinian territory, with the UN chief expressing alarm at the plan.
Israel strikes Yemen after Huthi attack on Ben Gurion airport
Israel struck Yemen on Monday in what the Huthis said was a joint raid with the United States, a day after the Iran-backed rebels claimed missile fire at Israel's main airport.
Huthis say US, Israel bomb Yemen after strike on Israeli airport
Yemen's Huthis said the United States and Israel struck the port of Hodeida on Monday, hours after a reported US air raid on Sanaa and a day after the Iran-backed rebels targeted Israel's main airport.
Pricing birdsong: EU mulls nature credits to help biodiversity
Could farmers get money for protecting birds or plants? That's the hope of the European Union, which is seeking to monetise biodiversity by creating a market for "nature credits".
Scholz vows continued German support in last call with Zelensky
Chancellor Olaf Scholz vowed on Monday that Germany will keep supporting Ukraine in his final call with President Volodymyr Zelensky, a day before stepping aside to make way for Friedrich Merz.
UK kicks off party to mark 80 years since end of WWII
A military parade, fly-past and balcony appearance by the royal family on Monday kicked off four days of UK celebrations marking 80 years since the end of World War II.
Pakistan conducts second missile test, India readies civil defence drills
Pakistan conducted a second missile test and India ordered civil defence drills in an escalating stand-off over contested Kashmir that the UN said on Monday has brought the two nations to the brink of war.
Pro-EU or pro-Trump? Romania faces decisive choice in vote
Pro-EU Romania is facing a possible foreign policy shift, with a far-right leader -- and fan of US President Donald Trump -- topping the first round of a tense election rerun and now up against a centrist mayor for president.
Romania run-off pits pro-Trump nationalist against centrist mayor
After comfortably topping Sunday's rerun of Romania's presidential election first round, far-right leader George Simion -- a fervent fan of US President Donald Trump -- will face off against a centrist mayor in the second round on May 18.
Pride and excitement as UK crowds celebrate 80 years since WWII's end
For history teacher Martin Rizcki, the emotion of UK celebrations marking 80 years since the end of World War II became too much when Winston Churchill's words boomed out of loudspeakers to thousands outside Buckingham Palace.
Ex-French interior minister Darmanin apologises for 2022 Champions League fiasco
Ex-French interior minister Gerald Darmanin on Monday apologised for the first time to Liverpool supporters for the policing operation at the 2022 Champions League final in Paris.
Warren Buffett to remain as Berkshire Hathaway board chair
American investor Warren Buffett, 94, will remain as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway's board of directors once he steps down as chief executive at the end of this year, the conglomerate announced Monday.