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Asian stocks mixed ahead of weekend as tech recovers early losses
Asian equities were mixed Friday as tech firms managed to claw back some early losses on bargain-buying at the end of tough week for the sector, while traditional safe havens benefited from a generally cautious mood.
West Bank attack wounds 5 as Israel PM cancels events
An attack in the occupied West Bank wounded at least five Israelis on Friday and touched off a shootout that ended with two suspected Palestinian assailants dead, prompting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to cancel political events days ahead of elections.
Ahead of APEC summit, Trump comes knocking on Kim's door
As world leaders prepare to gather in Shenzhen for November's APEC summit, speculation is mounting over a possible meeting between Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un -- a prospect experts say remains remote.
South Korea proposes holding border talks with North
South Korea proposed on Friday military talks with North Korea to "mutually confirm the precise location" of their border and discuss restoring communication channels, after an explosion in the DMZ further strained relations.
Ukraine's young figure skaters twizzle on despite Russian threat
When music suddenly stopped at a Kyiv ice rink and a siren blared out announcing a drone threat, Ukraine's top young skaters didn't miss a beat, and carried on perfecting jumps and honing twizzles.
New Zealand military chief resigns over 'inappropriate relationship'
The head of New Zealand's military has resigned over an "inappropriate relationship" he had while in charge of a unit, the Defence Force said Friday.
'Generational rage': Young Europeans fight to be heard
From blockaded schools in Rome to tent camps in Madrid and street protests in France, young people across Europe are turning their anger on a political class they say is not listening.
Colombia's Indigenous Guard up in arms over new president's agenda
In the mountains of southwestern Colombia, hundreds of Indigenous guards who protect their lands from crime are debating how to negotiate a standoff with right-wing President Abelardo de la Espriella.
From tech giants to anonymous nonprofits, the biggest donors in US midterms
The 15 largest contributors in the upcoming US midterm elections have donated over $1.5 billion, an AFP analysis of Federal Election Commission data shows, as the race shapes up to be the most expensive midterms to date.
Venezuela protests demand return of Nobel winning leader Machado
Thousands demonstrated in Venezuela's capital and other cities Thursday, demanding the return of opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado.
Israel's far-right Ben Gvir seeks new ground in election
A turbo-charged election campaign by Israel's far-right national security minister has seen gun-shaped keychains distributed to high school students and a promotional video threatening to "put to death" a Palestinian inmate.
Australia sanctions North Koreans over 'fraudulent' IT work, cybercrime
Australia said on Friday it had sanctioned two North Korean individuals and companies over the use of "fraudulent" IT workers and cybercrime to earn cash for the isolated nuclear-armed state.
Around 150,000 rally in Belgrade as Serbia heads to pivotal poll
Around 150,000 supporters of Serbia's opposition student movement rallied in central Belgrade on Thursday, seeking to oust the party of veteran leader Aleksandar Vucic in crunch parliamentary elections this weekend.
Reclaiming the walls in a former Salvadoran gang hotspot
In El Salvador, walls that were once plastered with gang graffiti now feature tableaus of birds, flowers and landscapes, as artists reclaim public spaces from vanquished crime gangs.
Judge orders Trump to give deposition in BBC lawsuit by Dec 11
A US judge on Thursday issued President Donald Trump a December 11 deadline to testify under oath in his $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC.
Global markets retreat as tech mood sours, oil prices jump
Global equity markets mostly sank Thursday as tech firms resumed their downward spiral following a mixed bag of earnings from Wall Street titans, while sentiment was also soured by rising oil prices.
Tens of thousands rally as Serbia heads to pivotal poll
Tens of thousands of supporters of Serbia's opposition student movement rallied in central Belgrade on Thursday, seeking to oust the party of veteran leader Aleksandar Vucic in crunch parliamentary elections this weekend.
Thousands rally as Serbia heads to pivotal poll
Tens of thousands of supporters of Serbia's opposition student movement gathered in central Belgrade on Thursday, as the country's longtime leader Aleksandar Vucic rallied across town at the duelling final events ahead of pivotal parliamentary elections.
Guatemala sentences former police officers in gay couple's killings
A Guatemalan court has sentenced seven former police officers to up to 60 years in prison over the "extrajudicial execution" of a gay couple, killings denounced by human rights groups as a hate crime.
Canada opens free trade talks with Turkey
Canada, which is in the midst of a trade war with the United States, opened talks with Turkey Thursday on a free trade agreement during a landmark visit by Prime Minister Mark Carney.
Swiss, Austrian women freed after Niger kidnap ordeal
A Swiss and an Austrian woman kidnapped by suspected jihadists in Niger more than a year and a half ago have been freed, their countries announced Thursday, after Libya's reported intervention.
Austrian-born French resistance fighter dies aged 105: regional official
An Austrian-born resistance fighter who escaped fascism, imprisonment and Nazi occupation before helping the French Resistance during World War II, has died aged 105, local authorities said Sunday.
Pentagon, Lockheed announce agreement for 850 F-35 jets over 10 years
The Pentagon and Lockheed Martin on Thursday announced a 10-year agreement for the production of 850 F-35 warplanes, underscoring Washington's long-term commitment to the high-tech stealth aircraft.
American detained in Russia arrives in US: lawyer
A retired US teacher freed by President Vladimir Putin after four years' detention in Russia for allegedly fighting on behalf of Ukraine has returned to the United States, his lawyer said Thursday.
Myanmar's Suu Kyi sounded 'fairly healthy', son says after first call in years
The son of Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi told AFP she sounded "fairly healthy" after speaking to the detained ex-democratic leader on Thursday for the first time in more than five years.
Pentagon, Lockheed announce deal for 850 F-35 jets over 10 years
The Pentagon and Lockheed Martin announced Thursday a 10-year agreement for the production of 850 F-35 warplanes, underscoring Washington's long-term commitment to the stealth aircraft.
Zelensky says fresh Russian strikes show 'no change' in Kremlin position
Moscow firing ballistic missiles at Ukraine shortly after talks between US envoy Steve Witkoff and Russia's Vladimir Putin showed the Kremlin's position on the war had not changed, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday.
Son of Myanmar's Suu Kyi says had first call in five years
The son of Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi said Thursday he was allowed to speak to the detained former democratic leader for the first time in more than five years.
China slams 'Cold War mentality' after new EU Arctic plan
China opposed on Thursday "using Cold War mentality" to stoke conflict over the Arctic, after the European Union linked Beijing's cooperation with Russia in the region to security concerns.
Asian stocks retreat as tech mood sours again
Equities sank in Asia Thursday as tech firms resumed their downward spiral following a mixed bag of earnings from Wall Street titans, while sentiment was also soured by another spike in oil prices.
Thales sales jump on European rearmament, satellite systems
French aerospace and defence group Thales said third-quarter sales and orders rose strongly as it benefited from higher European spending on weapons and satellite communication systems.
Russian strikes kill 7 in Ukraine after US envoy meets Putin
Russia and Ukraine traded attacks overnight, with seven killed on the Ukrainian side, authorities said on Thursday, shortly after US President Donald Trump's envoy held talks with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Saint Petersburg.