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Fresh anti-government protest flares in Albania's capital
Masked protesters hurled stones and firebombs at police in Albania's capital on Saturday on the margins of a fresh anti-government demonstration demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama.
German police fire water cannon during tense 'Gen Z' protests
German police fired water cannon to disperse firework-hurling protesters Saturday and were also pelted with other projectiles, as tensions rose at the end of massive youth-led protests.
Erdogan takes Russia, Ukraine to task over Black Sea attacks
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday attacks aimed at civilian vessels in the Black Sea were unacceptable, urging Russia and Ukraine to "act responsibly".
Forced to eat grass, Oleshky evacuees say truce was a 'blessing'
Evacuees from Oleshky, a bombed-out city in Russian-occupied Ukraine, told AFP that residents had to eat grass and dogs to survive and that their rescue following a humanitarian truce was a "blessing".
UK police arrest Palestine Action supporters ahead of Supreme Court hearing
London police arrested Saturday dozens of Palestine Action supporters, who protested there and in Edinburgh days before the Supreme Court hears an appeal over the government's contentious ban of the group.
Germans join Europe's wave of 'Gen Z' protests
Thousands of young Germans took to the streets nationwide Saturday in the latest protests in Europe led by youths angry at political elites they say are ignoring their concerns.
Russia says responding to US report of planned attack on Moscow
Russia's FSB security service said on Saturday it was carrying out "appropriate" measures after the US embassy in Moscow warned of a planned "terrorist" attack in the capital.
Thousands turn up for France protests amid tight security
Thousands of protesters, some dressed as clowns and witches for Halloween, took to the streets of Paris and other cities on Saturday for a third weekend of demonstrations under tight security, as authorities tried to avoid a repeat of the unrest that swept France two weeks ago.
Evacuees from Russian-occupied Oleshky arrive in Ukraine
Residents of the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky, ravaged by years of war, arrived in Ukraine on Saturday after being evacuated via Belarus during a rare truce brokered by US First Lady Melania Trump.
Evacuees from Russian-occupied Oleshky expected in Ukraine
Residents of the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky, bombed and ravaged by years of war, were expected to arrive in Ukraine on Saturday after being evacuated during a rare truce brokered by US First Lady Melania Trump.
France on alert as Halloween protests raise risk of violence
France on Saturday braced for a third weekend of protests coinciding with Halloween, as shops boarded up and authorities scrambled to prevent a repeat of the street violence that swept the country two weeks ago.
US, S.Korea, Japan vow 'complete' N.Korea denuclearization
The United States, South Korea and Japan reaffirmed their commitment to the "complete denuclearization" of North Korea on Saturday, as Pyongyang continues to reject disarmament ahead of possible talks with Washington.
Fears of violence as France braces for Halloween protests
France on Saturday braced for a third weekend of protests coinciding with Halloween, as shops boarded up and authorities scrambled to prevent a repeat of the street violence that swept the country two weeks ago.
Nations commit to get nature goals back on track
Nearly 200 nations struck hard-fought agreements Friday at a UN biodiversity summit hoping to revive a flagging commitment to halt the destruction of nature by 2030.
US oil companies aim to squeeze more out of refineries
US oil companies are investing to squeeze out more fuel from refineries and bringing shuttered plants back online in response to conflicts in Russia and Iran that have crimped supplies.
Trump admin approves potential Patriot missiles sale to Ukraine
The Trump administration on Friday green-lit the sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine, the State Department said, but the Ukrainian president warned deliveries could take years.
Russia uncompromising as Rubio hosts G20 talks in shadow of conflicts
Russia showed no sign Friday of softening its stance on Kyiv as G20 foreign ministers opened talks in the United States, with the Ukraine and Iran wars deepening rifts between the sprawling forum's members.
Polish riot police deployed as deposed court chief sets off crisis
Poland's President Karol Nawrocki called off a visit to Africa in mid-flight as riot police deployed around the country's constitutional court Friday following the suspension of its chief justice in a battle between the centrist government and the nationalist right.
'Breath of fresh air' truce brings hope to Ukraine's ravaged Kherson
Gardener Volodymyr Omeltchenko, rake in hand, looked up at the sky with an expression of near disbelief -- only the pitter-patter of rain and the sound of a lawnmower broke the silence of Freedom Square, a central area of the Ukrainian city of Kherson which has been relentlessly bombarded by Russian forces.
Trump, Milei under pressure to explain Bolsonaro flight from Brazil
US President Donald Trump and Argentina's Javier Milei faced mounting pressure Friday to explain the role their countries played in helping Flavio Bolsonaro flee Brazil after he had his passports cancelled.
Nations agree crucial texts in overtime at UN nature summit
Nearly 200 nations on Friday adopted hard-fought agreements at a UN biodiversity summit aimed at putting the world back on track in efforts to halt nature's destruction by 2030.
Polish riot police deployed after court chief suspended
Riot police deployed around Poland's constitutional court and President Karol Nawrocki called off an African visit on Friday after the suspension of its chief justice in a battle between the centrist government and the nationalist right.
France fears new street violence at Halloween protests
Shops and businesses in Paris and other French cities on Friday boarded up windows amid fears of fresh street violence during a third consecutive weekend of protests -- this time clashing with Halloween.
UN nature talks in extra time as nations struggle to reach deal
The UN biodiversity summit spilled into overtime Friday, pushing negotiations into the night as nations wrangled over how to get a landmark deal to halt nature's destruction back on track.
French authorities fear new street violence at Halloween protests
Shops and other businesses in Paris on Friday were boarding up windows amid fears of fresh street violence, as France braced for a third consecutive weekend of protests that coincide with Halloween celebrations.
Thousands of students, workers hold peaceful protests in Italy
Thousands of students and workers took to the streets across Italy on Friday, calling for more school funding and relief from the soaring cost of living, in massive protests that remained mostly peaceful.
France boards up ahead of Halloween protests
Shops and other businesses in Paris and other cities on Friday were boarding up windows as France braced for a third consecutive weekend of protests that coincide with Halloween celebrations.
Is Bukele's troop deployment in Haiti just a rescue mission?
Over 2,000 troops have flown in from El Salvador to Haiti in little over a week, effectively doubling the contingent of foreign soldiers operating in the Caribbean island nation.
Germans to join Europe's youth protest wave
Tens of thousands of young Germans are set to demonstrate on Saturday, the latest in a wave of protests across Europe led by youths who complain political elites are ignoring their concerns.
Eurozone growth holds up despite energy crunch
The eurozone economy grew more than expected in the third quarter, official data showed Friday, demonstrating resilience despite the impact of the Middle East war and surging energy costs.
Thousands of students, workers protest in Italy under heavy security
Thousands of students and workers took to the streets across Italy on Friday, calling for more school funding and relief from the soaring cost of living, amid a high police presence to avert possible clashes.
'Get them there alive': Ukraine's railways under Russian barrage
Aboard the morning high-speed train from the Ukrainian capital Kyiv to Poltava, some 300 kilometres to the east, 24-year-old Daryna Styrchuk was nervous.