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Saudi coalition accuses Houthis of drone attack on Medina
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis struck an electricity distribution station in the holy city of Medina in Saudi Arabia, the Saudi-led coalition said Thursday, sparking strong condemnation from the Muslim world.
EU nations to hold emergency meeting on soaring diesel prices amid US pressure
EU nations will meet Friday, aiming to develop a unified response to soaring diesel prices, a day after the US called on its European allies to release strategic reserves "immediately" to stem the crisis.
A saintly spat and debate snub: Brazil enters final campaign stretch
Brazil's electoral court has ordered the takedown of "untrue" social media posts about the country's patron saint, the latest row at the end of a deeply divisive election campaign that will see President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva snub the main debate on Thursday.
G20 trade ministers fail to see consensus against overproduction
G20 trade ministers are at an impasse on countering excess industrial capacity, top US trade official Jamieson Greer said Thursday, an accusation often levied at China which rejects the criticism.
US tells European allies to 'immediately' act to lower diesel prices
The United States on Thursday told its European allies to help lower global diesel prices by releasing strategic reserves "immediately," with EU member states due to discuss the crisis on Friday.
US says 'in Europe's best interest' to cooperate on fuel supply
The United States told Europe on Thursday to cooperate with Washington's efforts to lower diesel prices, while a top EU official said a US export ban of the fuel would be "unexpected."
Ethiopia and Eritrea break diplomatic ties over conflict
Ethiopia and Eritrea broke diplomatic ties on Thursday, accusing each other of stoking internal conflicts as fighting continued in northern Ethiopia.
Libya's pay strike rallies teachers across divided nation
In Libya, a teachers' strike over pay has shut schools and delayed the start of the school year, rallying educators across the oil-rich but politically divided country.
Musk returns to US government for Pentagon war study
Tech billionaire Elon Musk will make a return to officially advising US President Donald Trump's government by co-leading what the Pentagon called a study on the future of war.
Thousands rally as EU chief urges respect for Kosovo war crimes court
Thousands rallied in Kosovo on Thursday against the war crimes convictions of former president Hashim Thaci, as EU chief Ursula von der Leyen urged respect for the court during a visit to Pristina.
Malawi ex-army chief arrested following allegations over Sudan arms
Malawi's anti-corruption agency said it arrested the previous army chief on Thursday on allegations including dealing in property linked to "terrorism".
Finland investigates suspected break-ins at MPs homes
Finnish authorities said Thursday they were investigating a slew of suspected break-ins at the homes of members of parliament, which the prime minister said could "very likely" be linked to a foreign power.
Smouldering bins, halted trams as French pupils protest
A high school entrance hall caught fire in one French city and teenage protesters blocked trams in another on Thursday, as secondary pupils upped their strike over what they denounce as poor learning conditions.
UN says strikes on Afghanistan kill 10 civilians
The United Nations said airstrikes on Thursday killed at least 10 civilians in Afghanistan, mostly children, after Pakistan said it targeted militants.
Two Russian drones hit major bridge in Kyiv
Russian drones on Thursday hit a major bridge in Kyiv for the first time since the start of the conflict with Ukraine, as Moscow stepped up its strikes on key infrastructure ahead of winter.
Kremlin critic Kasparov says US intelligence warned life 'in danger'
Kremlin critic and chess legend Garry Kasparov said Thursday that US and Lithuanian security services had told him and his ally that their lives were in danger and urged them to take security precautions.
Afghanistan says deadly Pakistani strikes hit Helmand
The Pakistani military launched rare deadly strikes on Afghanistan's Helmand province on Thursday, the Taliban government and residents told AFP.
Woman in hospital after Tennessee's second failed execution in 2026
A Tennessee woman convicted of murder survived two lethal injection doses and was hospitalized on Thursday, her lawyers said, marking the state's second failed execution in months and prompting it to halt capital punishment this year.
Tennessee woman in hospital after execution 'failed': lawyers
Tennessee woman Christa Pike was in a hospital Thursday after authorities "failed" to carry out her execution, her lawyers said, with witnesses reporting the convicted murderer was breathing despite the injections intended to kill her.
Asian stocks mixed as positive US data offset by elevated oil, bond yields
Asian stocks were mixed Thursday following a largely down day on Wall Street with positive US data offset by elevated government bond yields and oil prices.
Japan tightens rules for foreigners wanting permanent residency
Japan toughened on Thursday requirements for foreigners wanting to obtain permanent residency, as part of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's push to tighten immigration controls.
Hundreds held, dozens wounded as French school protests escalate
French security forces on Wednesday detained over 600 people while dozens of police and gendarmes were wounded as protests that have seen blockades of high schools and violent clashes escalated, the interior minister said.
US government's new AI chatbot pulls back from debunking Trump
US President Donald Trump unveiled what he called a "damn good" AI chatbot, but it quickly drew attention for contradicting some of his contentious political claims.
Panic, anger, tears: Evan Gershkovich's uneasy journey after Russian jail
US journalist Evan Gershkovich spent nearly 500 days in a tiny Russian jail cell. When he was finally set free two years ago as part of an extraordinary multi-country prisoner swap, it took him almost as long to heal.
Hegseth says US cut number of generals, admirals by 20%
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday that the United States has slashed the number of its generals and admirals by 20 percent, in a move he said is aimed at "accountability."
US pushes against overproduction with eye on China at G20 meeting
The United States is pushing for action against excess industrial capacity that drives prices down unfairly, Washington's top trade envoy said Wednesday on the sidelines of a G20 meeting, with some countries -- excluding China -- agreeing to a plan that includes lowering subsidies.
Oil companies close in on Venezuela despite hurdles
Foreign oil companies scrambled for a slice of Venezuela's crude at an oil summit in Caracas this week despite years of sanctions, underinvestment and mismanagement that have crippled the once booming industry.
Romanian parliament rejects pro-EU PM candidate
The Romanian parliament on Wednesday rejected a pro-European liberal as prime minister, prolonging a political crisis seen as fuelling the rising far right.
'Welcome back,' says Macron, as UK PM opens door to EU return
Andy Burnham put the idea of Britain rejoining the EU on the table Wednesday, breaking a taboo for a UK prime minister and leading French President Emmanuel Macron to declare in English "Welcome back".
France in talks with UK to end 2025 migrant accord: ministry
France is in discussions with the UK on ending a 2025 accord that aimed to reduce the number of migrants illegally crossing the Channel to England on small boats, the French interior ministry said on Wednesday.
Europe's surging inflation spreads gloom in stock markets
Several European countries reported surging inflation on Wednesday as the energy shocks caused by the Mideast war continued to bite, with the continent's stock markets largely flat as traders absorbed the news and waited for further data from the United States.
'Devastated' AI scandal author Orelien returns to Quebec
Top-selling author Thelyson Orelien is "devastated" by the scandal over his alleged use of AI to write his debut novel and has returned home to Montreal, friends and fellow writers say.