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Russians welcome idea of Putin and Zelensky meeting
Russians welcomed Tuesday the idea of a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky, though not everyone was convinced it would bring peace after nearly three-and-a-half years of conflict.
Spanish PM says 'difficult hours' left in wildfire fight
Spain still faces "difficult hours" ahead in its fight against wildfires that have ravaged a record area of land, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez warned Tuesday, despite the onset of cooler weather.
Serbia protesters accuse police of abuse and warn of 'spiral of violence'
Serbian anti-government protesters accused police Tuesday of beating and threatening detained activists, fuelling fears of a spiralling crackdown after a week of violent clashes.
Israel demands release of all hostages after Hamas backs new truce offer
A senior Israeli official on Tuesday said the government stood firm on its call for the release of all hostages in any future Gaza deal, after Hamas accepted a new truce proposal.
Trump says US air support possible for Ukraine security guarantee
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that US air support and European ground troops could be part of security guarantees for Ukraine, warning of a "rough" situation if talks between Moscow and Kyiv fail.
Nigerian judge delays trial over 2022 church massacre
A Nigeria court postponed on Tuesday the beginning of a highly anticipated trial over the killing of dozens of Catholic worshippers in a church massacre that rocked the nation's usually safer southwest region and drew international condemnation.
Russia says peace deal must ensure its 'security' amid Ukraine talks
Russia said Tuesday that any deal on Ukraine should ensure its own security and that of Russians in Ukraine, as Kyiv's allies met to discuss possible peace talks, after suggestions that Volodymyr Zelensky could sit down with Vladimir Putin.
Ukraine allies meet with hopes of peace talks breakthrough
Ukraine's allies were meeting on Tuesday to discuss the outcome of fast-moving talks to end the war with Russia, after indications that Volodymyr Zelensky could sit down with Vladimir Putin for a peace summit.
Mediators await Israeli response to new truce offer
Mediators were awaiting an Israeli response Tuesday to a fresh Gaza ceasefire plan, a day after Hamas accepted the proposal and signalled its readiness for a new round of talks aimed at ending nearly two years of war.
Togo tight-lipped as Burkina jihadists infiltrate north
Jihadists from Burkina Faso have stepped up their assaults on northern Togo since the beginning of the year, with the Togolese government tight-lipped on their covert infiltration.
Historic Swedish church to relocate on trailers in logistical feat
With great fanfare, a historic red wooden church considered one of Sweden's most beautiful buildings is to be moved Tuesday from its longtime home in the Arctic town of Kiruna to allow the expansion of Europe's biggest underground mine.
Maduro says mobilizing millions of militia after US 'threats'
Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro on Monday said he would deploy 4.5 million militia members in response to US "threats," after Washington raised the bounty for his arrest and launched anti-drug operations in the Caribbean.
Suits you: 'Fabulous' Zelensky outfit wows Trump
The fates of nations have rarely, if ever, been decided by sartorial choices.
Pro-Trump outlet to pay $67 mn in voting defamation case
Newsmax is to pay $67 million to a voting technology firm over false claims the pro-Trump cable television channel made about the 2020 US presidential election.
Putin and Zelensky set for peace summit after Trump talks
Russian and Ukrainian presidents Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky looked set for a peace summit after fast-moving talks Monday between Donald Trump and European leaders that focused on the key issue of long-term security guarantees for Kyiv.
UN debates future withdrawal of Lebanon peacekeeping force
The United Nations Security Council began to debate Monday a resolution drafted by France to extend the UN peacekeeping force in south Lebanon for a year with the ultimate aim to withdraw it.
Trump says arranging Putin-Zelensky peace summit
US President Donald Trump said Monday he had started arranging a peace summit between Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky and Russia's Vladimir Putin, after intensive talks with Zelensky and European leaders at the White House.
Trump floats Ukraine security pledges in talks with Zelensky and Europeans
US President Donald Trump said Monday that Russia would accept security guarantees for Ukraine as part of a peace deal, as he hosted Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders in an extraordinary show of unity at the White House.
Excessive force used against LA protesters: rights group
Law enforcement used excessive force and deliberate brutality against Los Angeles protesters and journalists during demonstrations against Donald Trump's immigration crackdown in June, a Human Rights Watch report said Monday.
Panama hopes to secure return of US banana giant Chiquita
Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino will meet with representatives of US banana giant Chiquita Brands in Brazil later this month amid a push for the company to resume operations in his country after it laid off its entire workforce due to a strike, a minister announced Monday.
'Things will improve': Bolivians look forward to right's return
Bolivians on Monday began looking to a future without the ruling socialists of the past two decades, after the first round of presidential and parliamentary elections were won by a resurgent right.
Trump welcomes Zelensky with fresh optimism on peace deal
US President Donald Trump raised hopes of a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia Monday as he gave President Volodymyr Zelensky a friendly welcome for high-stakes talks at the White House.
Israeli controls choke Gaza relief at Egypt border, say aid workers
At the Rafah crossing into the Gaza Strip, hundreds of aid trucks sat unmoving in the Egyptian desert, stuck for days with only a handful allowed through by Israel to relieve the humanitarian disaster across the border.
Europeans arrive for high-stakes Trump and Zelensky talks
European leaders arrived at the White House Monday ahead of high-stakes talks with US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky aimed at bridging big differences over a peace deal with Russia.
Trump, Zelensky and Europeans meet in bid to resolve split over Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky headed to a high stakes meeting with Donald Trump Monday, backed by a phalanx of European leaders, in hopes of bridging a growing gulf with his US counterpart on a peace deal with Russia.
Hamas accepts new Gaza truce plan: Hamas official
Hamas has accepted a new ceasefire proposal for Gaza without requesting amendments, a source from the group told AFP Monday, after a fresh diplomatic push to end more than 22 months of war.
Russian attacks kill 14 in Ukraine ahead of Trump-Zelensky talks
Russian attacks, including on an apartment block in Kharkiv city, killed 14 people across Ukraine, authorities said Monday, ahead of talks in Washington between President Volodymyr Zelensky and US leader Donald Trump.
Swedish ex-govt adviser goes on trial over mislaid documents
Sweden's former national security adviser went on trial Monday for forgetting classified documents at a Stockholm hotel conference centre, which prosecutors said jeopardised the country's security.
Irish literary star Sally Rooney pledges UK TV fees to banned pro-Palestine group
Irish author Sally Rooney has vowed to give fees generated by two BBC adaptations of her books to the Palestine Action group, which was recently proscribed as a terrorist organisation in the UK.
Zelensky warns against 'rewarding' Russia after Trump urges concessions
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said ahead of talks with Donald Trump on Monday that Russia should not be "rewarded" for its invasion, after the US leader pressed Ukraine to make concessions in exchange for peace.
Zelensky says Russia must end war, after Trump pressures Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said it was up to Russia to end its invasion, ahead of high-stakes talks on Monday with US counterpart Donald Trump, who is pressuring Ukraine to give up Crimea and abandon its NATO ambitions.
China slams Germany for 'hyping' regional tensions in Asia
China lashed out at Germany on Monday, warning Berlin against "inciting confrontation and hyping up tensions" after its foreign minister said Beijing was "increasingly aggressive" in the Asia-Pacific region.