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Kyiv and Prague agree to produce rifles, ammo in Ukraine
Kyiv and Prague have agreed to launch joint production of assault rifles and ammunition components inside Ukraine, the countries' prime ministers said Tuesday following talks in the Czech Republic.
Body of former Burundian president Buyoya repatriated from Mali
The body of Burundi's former president Pierre Buyoya was repatriated to his home country on Tuesday, more than three years after he was buried thousands of kilometres (miles) away in Mali.
Equities mixed on flat retail sales, IMF inflation warning
Global stock markets fluctuated Tuesday on rising expectations that Donald Trump will return to the White House against a backdrop of flat US retail sales and an IMF inflation warning.
Gibraltar fury at Spain team's 'offensive' Euro victory chants
Gibraltar on Tuesday expressed fury over the "offensive" and "discriminatory" chants by several Spain players during the mass celebrations in Madrid after their Euro 2024 victory over England.
French PM to take caretaker role in deadlocked France
President Emmanuel Macron will accept the resignation of the French government on Tuesday, but ask Prime Minister Gabriel Attal to head up a caretaker administration for now, cabinet sources told AFP.
EU parliament re-elects speaker in first vote on top jobs
The European Parliament overwhelmingly re-elected Maltese conservative Roberta Metsola as speaker on Tuesday, in the first crunch vote on the EU's top jobs after elections in June.
Kenyan police fire tear gas in Nairobi as anti-govt rallies kick off
Police fired tear gas at dozens of demonstrators in Kenya's capital Nairobi on Tuesday, as scattered rallies across the country called for embattled President William Ruto to step down.
Welsh leader resigns after just four months
Wales's First Minister Vaughan Gething announced on Tuesday that he would step down after just four months in the job, dealing a blow to the UK's new Labour government.
French PM poised to take caretaker role in deadlocked France
French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal was set to resign but stay on as head of a caretaker government Tuesday, officials said, with no replacement in sight as divided parliamentary groups succumb to infighting.
Russia gives cautious reaction to Zelensky's summit offer
The Kremlin on Tuesday gave a cautious reaction to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's apparent invitation to a future peace summit, saying that Russia first needs to understand what Kyiv means before attending talks.
Bangladesh turns back fleeing Myanmar soldiers at border
Bangladesh stopped dozens of Myanmar security personnel from crossing into its territory to flee advancing rebel forces, a local government official based near their river border said Tuesday.
Israel bombs Gaza after US criticises high civilian toll
Israel renewed its bombardment of the Gaza Strip Tuesday, after its key military backer the United States renewed its criticism of its ally over the high civilian casualty toll of the war.
Rwanda's Kagame wins fourth term with 99 percent of vote
Rwandan President Paul Kagame was gearing up Tuesday for a fourth term in office after winning a thundering 99.15 percent of the vote in an election where only two challengers were allowed to run against him.
200 more Kenyan police deploy to tackle Haiti violence
Another 200 Kenyan police officers have left for Haiti under a UN-backed mission to try to quell rampant gang violence in the troubled Caribbean nation, senior police officers said Tuesday.
What we know about the bomb Israel used on Gaza 'safe zone'
Israel's deadly strike on Al-Mawasi, one of the bloodiest attacks in more than nine months of war in Gaza, used massive payload bombs provided by the United States, according to weapons experts.
High-ranking North Korean diplomat in Cuba defected to South
A high-ranking North Korean diplomat stationed in Cuba defected to South Korea last November -- just months before Seoul and Havana established diplomatic ties, South Korea's spy agency said Tuesday.
J.D. Vance is Trump's bold choice for VP, but can he win?
Donald Trump has put a youthful, loyal gladiator for his Make America Great Again movement on the Republican ticket, hoping J.D. Vance's transformation from blue-collar Rust Belter to senator can help him secure victory.
Trump appears at convention with bandaged ear after shooting
Donald Trump received a hero's welcome Monday as he entered the Republican National Convention arena with a bandaged right ear in his first public appearance since being wounded in a weekend assassination attempt.
Division trumps unity in US election rhetoric
Donald Trump and Joe Biden have both stressed "unity" in the wake of the stunning assassination attempt on the Republican presidential contender, but any shift to a more civil political discourse is likely to be short-lived.
High-ranking North Korean diplomat in Cuba defected to South: report
A high-ranking North Korean diplomat stationed in Cuba defected to South Korea last November -- just months before Seoul and Havana established diplomatic ties, a report said Tuesday.
4 killed in shooting near Oman mosque: police
Four people were killed and multiple others wounded in a shooting near a mosque in Oman's capital Muscat, police said Tuesday.
Trump formally named Republican candidate, picks right-wing Vance as VP
Donald Trump won the formal nomination Monday as the Republican presidential candidate and picked a right-wing loyalist for his running mate, kicking off a triumphalist party convention in the wake of the weekend's failed assassination attempt.
The unlikely new lawmakers in the EU parliament
A new crop of EU lawmakers will join more familiar faces in the European Parliament this week, including influencers, activists and even a former jockey.
Far right to seek greater influence in EU parliament
EU leaders' fate will be in lawmakers' hands from Tuesday onwards as the European Parliament convenes for the first time since June elections, with a bolstered far right demanding more influence in the assembly.
Rwanda's Kagame cruises to crushing election victory
Rwanda's President Paul Kagame scored a crushing election victory that will extend his iron-fisted rule by another five years, according to partial results issued Monday.
Israel air, artillery strikes hit Gaza
Israeli air and artillery fire pounded the Gaza Strip on Monday, more than nine months into the war between Israel and Palestinian Hamas militants as peace hopes faded.
Secret Service agrees to independent probe over Trump shooting
Facing growing criticism over a massive security failure, the US Secret Service on Monday vowed to cooperate with an independent review after a shooter was allowed to open fire on Donald Trump.
Biden campaign upended by Trump shooting, for now
The assassination attempt on Donald Trump has upended Joe Biden's campaign by forcing it to dial down attacks -- yet it also buys him time to deal with his own political woes.
US Secret Service under pressure after Trump shooting
Facing growing criticism over a massive security failure, the US Secret Service on Monday vowed to cooperate with an independent review after a shooter was allowed to open fire on Donald Trump.
US judge dismisses Trump classified documents case
A Florida judge appointed by Donald Trump has dismissed the criminal case against him on charges of mishandling top secret documents, in a stunning victory for the former president who immediately called for an end to his other pending cases.
Trump set to unveil VP pick, days after shooting
Donald Trump was set to unveil his running mate on Monday as supporters gathered in Milwaukee for the Republican Party convention, an extravaganza turbocharged by the attempted assassination of the former president.
Wall Street stocks advance on expectation of Trump election win
Wall Street stocks pushed higher at the start of trading on Monday as traders weighed the impact of the failed assassination attempt on Donald Trump.