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BRICS aims to 'build' global ties as Trump takes office: Brazil

Brazil will seek to build relationships and not worsen an already tense global mood, while holding the rotating presidency of the BRICS bloc of developing economies, a top official told AFP.

US, UK unveil widespread sanctions against Russia's energy sector

The United States and Britain on Friday announced sanctions against Russia's energy sector, including oil giant Gazprom Neft, just days before outgoing President Joe Biden leaves office.

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Uruguayans vote in tight race for president

Uruguayans voted Sunday in what looks to be a tight election, with the leftist alliance of celebrated ex-president Jose "Pepe" Mujica hoping to reclaim the country's top job after five years of right-wing rule.

Israel, Hezbollah in heavy exchanges of fire despite EU ceasefire call

Israel struck Hezbollah's south Beirut stronghold on Sunday as Lebanese state media reported intense fighting in the border area and Israel's military said around 250 projectiles were fired at its territory.

Romania PM fends off far-right challenge in presidential first round

Romania's pro-European Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu was leading in the first round of presidential elections Sunday according to exit polls, with the far right not yet assured of a place in the second round, despite a breakthrough in support.

Iran says will hold nuclear talks with France, Germany, UK on Friday

Iran said on Sunday that it would hold nuclear talks in the coming days with the three European countries that initiated a censure resolution against it adopted by the UN's atomic watchdog.

Israel records 250 launches from Lebanon as Hezbollah targets Tel Aviv, south

Israel's military said Hezbollah fired around 250 projectiles into its territory from Lebanon on Sunday, with the militants saying their attacks targeted the Tel Aviv area and Israel's south.

Truce called after 82 killed in Pakistan sectarian clashes

Pakistani officials announced a seven-day truce Sunday after days of bitter sectarian gunfights in the country's northwest Kurram district that have killed at least 82 people and wounded 156 more.

Key Trump pick calls for end to escalation in Ukraine

US President-elect Donald Trump's top security advisor called on Sunday for an end to the escalation of the war between Ukraine and Russia, and for both parties to come to the negotiating table.

EU urges immediate halt to Israel-Hezbollah war

Top EU diplomat Josep Borrell called for an immediate ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war while on a visit to Lebanon on Sunday, as the militant group claimed a wave of cross-border attacks.

Far right targets breakthrough in Romania presidential vote

Romanians voted Sunday in the first round of a presidential election amid a surge in inflation and fears over the war in neighbouring Ukraine that could favour far-right leader George Simion.

Ukraine shows fragments of new Russian missile after 'Oreshnik' strike

Ukraine on Sunday showed journalists fragments of the Russian missile used to strike the city of Dnipro last week, after Moscow said it had tested its new Oreshnik ballistic missile.

Survivors, sniffing dogs join anti-mine march at Cambodia's Angkor Wat

Survivors and sniffing dogs joined hundreds of people at Cambodia's Angkor Wat on Sunday for a march against landmines after the US decision to send anti-personnel mines to Ukraine.

Far right eye breakthrough in Romania presidential vote

Romanians were voting Sunday in the first round of a presidential election amid a surge in inflation and fears over the war in neighbouring Ukraine that could favour far-right leader George Simion.

Olympics in India a 'dream' facing many hurdles

India says it wants the 2036 Olympics in what is seen as an attempt by Narendra Modi to cement his legacy but the country faces numerous challenges to host the biggest show on earth.

Israel retreat helps rescuers heal from October 7 attack

From a distance, it seemed like a relaxing get-together among friends. A group of men sitting around a crackling bonfire in the Jerusalem Hills, one strumming a guitar while others sang along. Between each song, they laughed and joked.

At climate talks, painstaking diplomacy and then anger

After three sleepless nights of back and forth among negotiators, all it took to seal a contentious global deal on climate finance was the hammering of a gavel. And just as quickly, the denunciations began.

Uruguayans head to polls with left hoping for comeback

Uruguayans go to the polls Sunday, with the leftist alliance of celebrated ex-president Jose "Pepe" Mujica hoping to reclaim the country's top job five years after a right-wing victory driven by concerns over crime and taxes.

Australia ditches plans to fine tech giants for misinformation

Australia has ditched plans to fine social media companies if they fail to stem the spread of misinformation, the country's communications minister said Sunday.

Developing nations slam 'paltry' $300 bn climate deal

The world approved a bitterly negotiated climate deal Sunday but poorer nations most at the mercy of worsening disasters dismissed a $300 billion a year pledge from wealthy historic polluters as insultingly low.

World reaches $300 bn climate finance deal at COP29

The world approved a bitterly negotiated climate deal Sunday committing wealthy historic polluters to $300 billion annually for poor and vulnerable nations that had demanded far more to confront the crisis of global warming.

Venezuela opposition calls for mass anti-Maduro protest on Dec. 1

Venezuelan opposition leaders called Saturday for mass protests on December 1 against President Nicolas Maduro's contested reelection, as his government claimed it had uncovered another alleged "destabilization" plot and made arrests.

Lebanon says more than 55 killed in Israeli strikes

Lebanon said Israeli air strikes on Saturday killed more than 55 people, many of them in central Beirut, as Israel's defence minister vowed decisive action against Hezbollah, in a call with his US counterpart.

Venezuela opposition calls for 'enormous' anti-Maduro protest

The top leaders of the Venezuelan opposition called Saturday for an "enormous" turnout December 1 to protest the contested reelection of President Nicolas Maduro.

Thousands demand lower rents at Barcelona demo

Thousands of protesters marched through Barcelona on Saturday demanding lower rents in Spain's second city.

Putin signs law letting Ukraine fighters write off bad debts

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday signed a law that allows those who sign up to fight in Ukraine to write off unpaid debts worth almost $100,000, the government announced.

Thousands march against Angola govt

Several thousand Angolan opposition supporters in the capital Luanda protested against the government on Saturday in the first large demonstration since 2022's disputed vote.

Aid only 'delaying deaths' as Sudan counts down to famine: agency chief

War-torn Sudan is on a "countdown to famine" ignored by world leaders while humanitarian aid is only "delaying deaths", Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) chief Jan Egeland told AFP on Saturday.

Fear in central Beirut district hit by Israeli strikes

When Lebanese carpenter Samir awoke in a panic Saturday to the sound of explosions and screams, he thought his own building in central Beirut had been hit by an air raid.

Lebanon says 15 killed in Israeli strike on central Beirut

Lebanon said an Israeli air strike in the heart of Beirut that brought down a residential building and jolted residents across the city killed at least 15 people on Saturday.

Families fleeing after 32 killed in new sectarian violence in Pakistan

Around 300 families fled sectarian violence on Saturday in northwest Pakistan as fresh sectarian clashes killed another 32 people.

Lebanon says 11 killed in Israeli strike on central Beirut

Lebanon said an Israeli air strike in the heart of Beirut that brought down a residential building and jolted residents across the city killed at least 11 people on Saturday.

Pope to skip Notre Dame opening for Corsica visit

Pope Francis will visit the French Mediterranean island of Corsica on December 15, just days after skipping the reopening of Paris's Notre Dame Cathedral which was ravaged by a fire in 2019, the Vatican said Saturday.

Philippine VP made 'active threat' on Marcos' life: palace

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos' security detail has been put on alert over what his office is calling an "active threat" against his life by Vice President Sara Duterte, the palace said Saturday.

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