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N. Korea's latest weapon? Bombarding South with noise

Gunshots, screams, eerie laughter: South Korea's border island Ganghwa is being bombarded nightly with blood-curdling sounds, part of a new campaign by the nuclear-armed North that is driving residents to despair.

'Kidnapped' Uganda opposition figure Besigye to appear at military court: lawyer

Leading Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye is due to appear before a military court on Wednesday, his lawyer said, after his reported abduction in neighbouring Kenya.

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US opens probe after 50 migrants die in sweltering trailer

US authorities opened a criminal investigation Tuesday after 50 migrants packed into a stifling trailer died in Texas, with President Joe Biden blaming professional smugglers for the tragedy.

Ukraine war drones lose pivotal role as artillery rules

The Ukrainian army's astute use of drones has been a cornerstone of its defence against the powerful Russian invader, but experts say their role is beginning to fade as heavy artillery takes over.

Ex-Red Brigades member exiled in France says 'will not die' in Italian jail

A former member of left-wing Italian extremist group the Red Brigades exiled in France has said he "will not die in jail" in Italy ahead of a French court's decision this week on his extradition.

Scotland sets October 2023 for new independence vote

Scotland's government on Tuesday drew the battle lines for a legal and political tussle with London as it announced plans to hold a second independence referendum on October 19, 2023.

Cuban boxing star Andy Cruz caught trying to escape island nation

Olympic and triple world boxing champion Andy Cruz was caught trying to escape Cuba, the island nation's boxing federation said on Tuesday, accusing the the fighter of "serious indiscipline".

G7 takes aim at China over 'market-distorting' practices

G7 leaders on Tuesday condemned China's "non-transparent and market-distorting" international trade practices in an end-of-summit statement billed as "unprecedented" by the United States.

US Capitol assault panel to hear from key White House aide

A former top White House aide with unique access to Donald Trump and inner workings of the West Wing was expected to testify publicly Tuesday before the committee probing the attack on the US Capitol.

US, Iran chief negotiators to start nuclear talks in Qatar

Chief negotiators from the United States and Iran were due to hold indirect talks in Qatar on Tuesday, bidding to overcome obstacles that have stalled attempts to revive a nuclear deal.

Zimbabwe issues arrest warrant for top author

Zimbabwe has issued an arrest warrant for award-winning author and filmmaker Tsitsi Dangarembga after she failed to appear in court over charges of inciting violence, her lawyer said Tuesday.

Erdogan to meet Biden for crunch NATO expansion talks

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday he would meet US President Joe Biden on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Madrid for talks on Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the bloc's expansion into two Nordic states.

Widow reveals Gene Kelly's Cold War mission for JFK

He starred in one of the most iconic musical moments in film history, but his wife told AFP that Gene Kelly also had a cameo in the Cold War.

Stocks bounce as China eases quarantine measures

Stock markets jumped Tuesday and oil prices rallied further as China slashed the quarantine time for visitors, fuelling hopes of recovery for the world's second largest economy.

Moody's says Russia defaulted on debt

Moody's ratings agency has confirmed that Russia defaulted on its foreign debt for the first time in a century, after bond holders did not receive $100 million in interest payments.

French minister apologises for Champions League chaos

French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin on Tuesday made a partial apology for chaos at last month's Champions League final between Real Madrid and Liverpool in Paris, while insisting fake tickets and "delinquency" were mostly to blame.

US, Iran chief negotiators in Qatar for nuclear talks

Iran's chief negotiator joined his US counterpart in Qatar on Tuesday ahead of indirect talks between the two rivals aimed at reviving a landmark nuclear deal, officials and media said.

Bunkers, barricades for showcase Hindu pilgrimage in Indian Kashmir

Indian flags fluttering over a sea of khaki army tents will form the backdrop to a mass pilgrimage starting this week in Kashmir that Delhi's Hindu nationalist government hopes will reinforce its claims to the blood-soaked territory.

US strike kills jihadist leader in Syria

A US drone strike in northwestern Syria killed a Yemeni leader of a local jihadist group affiliated to Al-Qaeda, the US military and a Syrian war monitor said.

Asian markets bounce as China eases quarantine measures

Most Asian markets reversed early losses Tuesday and oil continued its recent rally after China slashed the quarantine time for visitors, fuelling hope for a boost to the embattled economy.

Hong Kong's history: From backwater to trading metropolis

Modern-day Hong Kong is best known for its sprawl of skyscrapers and role as a bustling financial hub and regional trade conduit off the southern coast of mainland China.

'Shoot them dead': Philippine president Duterte in his own words

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who steps down on Thursday, was infamous for his foul-mouthed tirades, off-colour jokes, and threats to kill people.

Macron seeks allies as new French parliament opens

France's lower house of parliament reopens Tuesday after an election upset for President Emmanuel Macron whose centrist allies are little closer to building a stable majority, putting Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne's job potentially on the line.

Brazil's Petrobras board approves Bolsonaro choice as president

The board of directors at Brazilian oil giant Petrobras on Monday approved President Jair Bolsonaro's pick to be the state-controlled company's chief.

Protesters meet Ecuador govt after rejecting fuel price cut

Indigenous protesters in Ecuador met with the government on Monday in an attempt to end nationwide demonstrations against high living costs that have rocked the country for two weeks.

G7 denounces 'war crime' as Russian strike kills shoppers

A Russian missile strike on a crowded mall in central Ukraine killed at least 13 people Monday in what Group of Seven leaders branded "a war crime" during a meeting in Germany where they looked to step up sanctions on Moscow.

UK bid to override N.Ireland Brexit trade pact clears first hurdle

The UK government's bid to scrap parts of post-Brexit trade arrangements in Northern Ireland cleared its first hurdle on Monday, despite EU warnings it is illegal and could spark a trade war.

As Ukraine fallout worsens, G7 seeks to woo fence-sitters

The five emerging powers -- Argentina, India, Indonesia, Senegal and South Africa -- have become the object of the G7 industrialised powers' charm offensive, as the club of rich nations seeks to build a broader support base in their backing for Kyiv.

Investment vehicle probed over merger with Trump media company

The investment vehicle seeking to merge with Donald Trump's social media venture disclosed Monday that it received federal subpoenas, delaying and potentially derailing the transaction.

Russian strike kills Ukrainian shoppers as G7 agrees more sanctions

A Russian missile strike on a crowded mall in central Ukraine killed at least 10 people Monday, as G7 leaders in Germany discussed fresh sanctions against Moscow and pledged continuing support for Kyiv.

Russia fails to pay debt but denies default

Russia said Monday that two of its debt payments were blocked from reaching creditors, pushing the country closer to its first foreign default in a century due to sanctions over the Ukraine offensive.

Blood and fears as Russian missile hits flats in east Ukraine city

A man's body still wearing one slipper lay in a courtyard in the centre of Sloviansk in east Ukraine Monday after a morning strike hit apartment blocks in the strategic city.

NATO allies to boost high readiness forces to 300,000

NATO allies will boost high readiness forces to "well over 300,000" troops as they strengthen their defences in response to Russia's war on Ukraine, alliance chief Jens Stoltenberg said Monday.

Protesters reject Ecuador president's 'insensitive' fuel price cut

Indigenous protesters in Ecuador vowed Monday to continue a disruptive country-wide protest against high living costs, rejecting a fuel price cut announced by the government as insufficient and "insensitive."

Turkey's troubled lira rallies on 'backdoor capital controls'

Turkey's beleaguered lira extended its biggest rally of the year on Monday in response to a new rule that effectively forces many banks to part with some of their foreign currency.

Frustration and hope: the African migrants in limbo in Rwanda

Ismail Hmdan Banaga says he's had a "frustrating and fruitless" time waiting in vain in Rwanda for his Canadian asylum request to be approved.

UK MPs to vote on bill to override N.Ireland Brexit pact

British lawmakers will on Monday get their first chance to vote on a government bill to overhaul post-Brexit trade arrangements in Northern Ireland, despite EU warnings it is illegal and could spark a trade war.

Ecuador to cut fuel prices that sparked protests

Ecuadoran President Guillermo Lasso announced Sunday that the country will cut fuel prices, which had sparked weeks of demonstrations, though not by as much as protesters have demanded.

As US undoes abortion rights, Chile works to enshrine them

As the United States loses a five-decade-old right to abortion, Chile -- long one of Latin America's most conservative countries -- is gearing up to enshrine the same right in its constitution.

Asian markets extend rally as rate hike fears subside

Asian markets rallied again Monday, building on last week's advances and following a strong performance on Wall Street as speculation that inflation may have peaked tempered expectations about central bank interest rate hikes.

'Number one adviser': Philippine First Lady to play key role

The Philippines' new first lady Louise Araneta-Marcos insists she has no interest in joining her husband's government -- but observers say she is likely to hold major sway.

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