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Guillotine abolitionist Robert Badinter to enter France's Pantheon
Robert Badinter, a justice minister who ended the death penalty in France in 1981, is to enter the country's Pantheon mausoleum of outstanding historical figures on Thursday.
EU to probe alleged Hungarian spying
The European Union said Thursday it would probe allegations that member state Hungary sought for years to spy on the bloc's decision-making.
EU chief survives confidence votes in fractious parliament
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen survived two confidence votes Thursday in the European Parliament -- touting "strong support" from the assembly despite the tensions laid bare by the challenge.
'They're coming back': Israelis await return of Gaza hostages
Thousands of jubilant Israelis gathered in a Tel Aviv square Thursday, hopeful for the return of hostages held in Gaza, after two years of fear and worry.
EU woos developing nations at investment forum
European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen pitched the bloc as a dependable partner in a transactional world Thursday as she hosted about a dozen Global South leaders at an investment conference in Brussels.
Israel, Hamas agree to hostage release, ceasefire deal
Israel and Hamas on Thursday agreed a Gaza ceasefire deal to free the remaining living hostages, in a major step towards ending a war that has killed tens of thousands of people and unleashed a humanitarian catastrophe.
DR Congo leader urges Rwanda's Kagame to 'make peace' in Brussels encounter
DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi made a personal appeal to Rwanda's Paul Kagame to stop supporting insurgents in DRC and work together for "peace", at a Brussels event attended by both leaders Thursday.
Trump hosts roundtable accusing 'sick' media of backing Antifa
Seated in the White House State Dining Room, US President Donald Trump called on far-right content creators to name and shame backers of Antifa, leading a roundtable discussion that quickly devolved into media bashing.
France hosts Arab, Europe ministers for talks on 'day after' Gaza war
France on Thursday hosts foreign ministers from Arab and European countries for talks on helping the Palestinians once the Gaza conflict between Israel and Hamas ends, a meeting that comes hours after the two sides agreed a ceasefire deal.
US sanctions hit Serbia's oil firm
US sanctions on Serbia's majority-Russian-owned NIS oil company, which operates the country's sole refinery, took effect on Thursday after months of delay.
'Sending you love from Gaza': Palestinians hail ceasefire deal
Palestinians in southern Gaza clapped, cheered and danced in the pre-dawn darkness on Thursday, after Israel and Hamas agreed a ceasefire deal to end the devastating two-year war in the territory.
French cinema booms in Russia despite political rift
On a cold autumn evening in Moscow, Alexandra was headed to a cinema, hoping to escape reality for a few hours by taking in a new French comedy.
OMG! German influencers face tax dodging crackdown
They could soon be unboxing fines rather than freebies -- Germany's online influencers are facing a tax evasion crackdown that has left them screaming OMG!
Afghan Taliban foreign minister begins first India visit
Afghanistan's UN-sanctioned foreign minister arrived in India on Thursday, the first visit by a top Taliban leader since they returned to power in 2021 following the withdrawal of US-led forces.
What we know about the new Gaza deal
US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a ceasefire in Gaza, after days of indirect talks in Egypt.
Hamas, Israel agree hostage release, ceasefire under Trump plan
Israel and Hamas on Thursday agreed a Gaza ceasefire deal that could free the remaining living hostages within days, in a major step toward ending a war that has killed tens of thousands and unleashed a humanitarian crisis.
EU chief faces confidence votes in fractious parliament
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen faces two confidence votes Thursday in the European Parliament -- challenges that pose no serious threat to her leadership but underscore the tensions roiling the assembly.
Macron seeks new PM to end France crisis
French President Emmanuel Macron was on Thursday racing to find a new prime minister within a two-day deadline after the resignation of outgoing premier Sebastien Lecornu tipped the country deeper into political crisis.
US federal workers apply for loans as shutdown hits military morale
Now into its second week, the US government shutdown has started impacting federal workers, prompting some to take out new loans to help make ends meet.
Israel, Hamas agree to first phase of peace plan
Israel and Hamas agreed on Thursday to the first phase of a Gaza ceasefire aimed at ending a war that has killed tens of thousands, razed the Palestinian territory and unleashed a major humanitarian crisis.
How Donald Trump pulled off his Gaza deal
It was a typically theatrical moment for the man who loves to publicly boast of being the "peacemaker-in-chief."
Trump calls for jailing of Illinois Democrats as troops arrive
US President Donald Trump called Wednesday for the Democratic governor of Illinois and mayor of Chicago to be jailed for resisting his mass deportation campaign, a day after armed troops from Texas arrived in the state.
Trump says Israel, Hamas agree to first phase of peace plan
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Israel and Hamas had agreed on the first phase of his Gaza peace plan, hailing it as a "historic and unprecedented" step to ending the two-year-old war.
'Daily struggle for survival' for Haiti children, UN report says
Fifteen-year-old Ania was raped by several men as she was fetching water, one of hundreds of thousands of young victims of gang violence that has engulfed Haiti and turned children's lives into a "daily struggle for survival," UNICEF warned in a report Wednesday.
Trump says may go to Middle East, with Gaza deal 'very close'
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he may travel to the Middle East later this week, as negotiators in Egypt reported "encouraging" progress toward a deal to end the Gaza war.
US facing worsening flight delays as shutdown snarls airports
Concerns over flight delays and missed paychecks due to the US government shutdown escalated Wednesday, as senators rejected yet another bid to end the standoff.
Outgoing French PM sees new premier named in next 48 hours
Outgoing French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, who intensified a political crisis by resigning earlier this week, said Wednesday he expected President Emmanuel Macron to name a new premier within the next 48 hours.
Failed assassin of Argentina's Kirchner given 10-year prison term
An Argentine court on Wednesday sentenced a gunman to 10 years in prison for his failed attempt to assassinate former president Cristina Kirchner, an act of violence that shocked the South American country.
France's Le Pen vows to block any government
France's far-right leader Marine Le Pen said Wednesday she would thwart all action by any new government, throwing into doubt Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu's ability to solve the country's deepening political crisis with a coalition cabinet.
Iran releases Franco-German accused of spying
Iran has released a 19-year-old Franco-German national days after throwing out spying charges against him, France's foreign minister told AFP on Wednesday.
Britain's storied Conservative party faces threat to existence
The leader of Britain's Conservatives vowed to return the party to its roots Wednesday as she tries to revive the fortunes of a once-electoral powerhouse whose very future is now under threat.
World economy not doing as badly as feared, IMF chief says
The global economy is doing better than expected, even as it faces prolonged uncertainty and underwhelming medium-term growth prospects, the head of the IMF said Wednesday.