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NATO meets in Washington as questions swirl over Biden's future
NATO leaders gather Tuesday in Washington for a summit aimed at showing resolve against Russia and support for Ukraine -- but the meeting is set to be overshadowed by US President Joe Biden's fight for political survival.
Defiant Biden throws down gauntlet to Democrats
US President Joe Biden insisted Monday he would not quit the election race, as the White House denied he had Parkinson's disease following a disastrous debate performance.
India's Modi hugs Putin on first Russia visit since Ukraine offensive
Prime Minister Narendra Modi flew into Moscow on Monday and warmly hugged President Vladimir Putin on a visit that treads a fine line between maintaining a longstanding relationship with Moscow and courting closer Western security ties.
Russia jails playwright and director for 'justifying terrorism'
A Russian military court on Monday sentenced a playwright and a theatre director to six years in prison on charges of "justifying terrorism" in a play about women marrying jihadists in Syria.
Gambia MPs back report upholding genital mutilation ban
Gambian lawmakers on Monday approved a committee report supporting a 2015 ban on female genital mutilation (FGM), as a bill seeking to overturn the law heads for a final vote this month.
Russian missiles kill 36 in Ukraine, gut Kyiv children's hospital
Russia struck cities across Ukraine on Monday with a missile barrage that killed three dozen people and ripped open a children's hospital in Kyiv, an assault condemned as a ruthless attack on civilians.
Rwandan troops fought alongside M23 rebels in DR Congo: UN experts
Some 3,000-4,000 Rwandan soldiers fought alongside M23 rebels in east DR Congo, said a UN expert report seen by AFP Monday, which noted that Kigali had "de facto control" of the group's operations.
Biden throws down gauntlet to Democrats in crucial week
Joe Biden urged Democratic lawmakers Monday to either back his reelection campaign or challenge him at the party convention next month as the US president's reelection bid entered a critical week.
Palestinians flee battles as mediators push for truce deal
Palestinians on Monday fled heavy battles in Gaza City as the Israeli military expanded an evacuation order nine months into its war with Hamas militants.
Svitolina wears black ribbon at Wimbledon after Ukraine hospital attack
Ukraine's Elina Svitolina wore a black ribbon and broke down in tears as she made the Wimbledon quarter-finals on Monday, just hours after a Russian missile barrage in her country killed 31 people.
PM Starmer wraps up UK tour after visit to N.Ireland
New Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday wrapped up a whistlestop tour of the UK, promising Northern Ireland's leaders "a different way of doing politics" following years of Brexit turmoil.
Russian missiles kill 31 in Ukraine, gut Kyiv children's hospital
Russia struck cities across Ukraine on Monday with a missile barrage that killed 31 people and heavily damaged a Kyiv children's hospital in an assault condemned as a ruthless attack on civilians.
Fear and relief as relatives rush to attacked Ukraine hospital
As Russian missiles struck Ukraine's capital Monday morning, Pavlo Holoviy raced to the children's hospital where his son was recovering from a recent operation.
India's Modi lands in Russia for first visit since Ukraine offensive
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Russia on Monday, as the Indian leader treaded a fine line between maintaining a longstanding relationship with Moscow and courting closer Western security ties.
Taliban don't recognise women on Afghan Olympic team: sport official
Afghanistan's Taliban government does not recognise the three female athletes who will represent the country at the Paris Olympic Games this month, a spokesman for their sports department said.
France in limbo after Macron gamble deepens political deadlock
France was faced with an unsettling political vacuum Monday after snap elections called by President Emmanuel Macron to reshape the political landscape failed to clear a path to a new government.
Russian missiles kill 24 in Ukraine, gut Kyiv children's hospital
Russia fired dozens of missiles at cities across Ukraine on Monday in a massive barrage that killed at least 24 people and smashed into a children's hospital in Kyiv, trapping victims under the rubble, officials said.
Russian missiles kill 20 in Ukraine, gut Kyiv children's hospital
Russia launched dozens of missiles at cities across Ukraine on Monday in an attack that killed at least 20 people people and smashed into a children's hospital in Kyiv, officials said.
France in limbo after Macron gamble fails to break political deadlock
France on Monday was faced with a difficult battle to form a new government after parliamentary elections, called by President Emmanuel Macron to reshape the political landscape, failed to open a clear path towards a majority.
India's Modi headed to Russia for first visit since Ukraine offensive
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was due to arrive in Russia on Monday, as the Indian leader treaded a fine line between maintaining a longstanding relationship with Moscow and courting closer Western security ties.
Xi calls on world powers to help Russia, Ukraine 'resume direct dialogue'
Chinese President Xi Jinping told Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Monday that world powers should help Russia and Ukraine re-start direct negotiations during a visit to Beijing branded a "peace mission" by the European leader.
Will NATO disappoint Ukraine again in Washington?
When NATO leaders welcome Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to their summit in Washington this week, they will reaffirm that Kyiv will one day become a member and vow to keep arming its troops.
Biden faces crucial week in fight for his reelection bid
US President Joe Biden faces a critical week Monday that will test his standing at home and abroad, as moves to force him to quit his fight for a second White House term gather pace.
Philippines and Japan sign key defence pact
The Philippines and Japan signed a key defence pact on Monday that will allow the deployment of troops on each other's territory, as they boost ties in the face of China's growing assertiveness.
Hungary PM Orban in Beijing on 'Peace mission 3.0'
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban was in Beijing on Monday for a visit he branded as a "Peace mission 3.0" after recent trips to Moscow and Kyiv.
Elephant in room at NATO: would Trump blow it up?
Western leaders are celebrating 75 years of NATO with an elephant in the room -- will Donald Trump, who could again be the US president within months, blow the alliance up?
Tokyo governor Koike sweeps to third term
Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike won a landslide victory to secure a third term, official election results showed Monday, in a rare triumph for a woman in Japan's male-dominated politics.
France seeks way out of political 'fog' after far right defeat
President Emmanuel Macron on Monday was to start efforts to extract France from its most severe political uncertainty in decades after the left defeated the far right in elections with no group winning an absolute majority.
Moroccans march in pro-Palestinian rally
Thousands of Moroccans demonstrated Sunday in the northern city of Tangier in support of the Palestinian people and against Morocco's ties with Israel, an AFP journalist saw.
'A lot of hope': French left rejoices at unexpected election win
As the first projections showed the left in the lead of France's parliamentary polls, against all expectations, a large crowd of left-wing activists erupted in joy in Paris.
French left set to defeat far right in election upset
An alliance of French left-wing parties was on course Sunday to beat the far right and President Emmanuel Macron's coalition in a stunning outcome to parliamentary elections that plunges France into new political uncertainty.
Biden makes campaign sweep as Democratic pressure mounts
Embattled US President Joe Biden hit the campaign trail Sunday seeking to reassure voters he was up for a grueling reelection fight, even as more top Democrats reportedly joined the chorus urging him to quit the race.