Biden Faces Silent Gaza Protest At Martin Luther King Jr's College
US President Joe Biden said Sunday he heard the voice of Gaza war protesters as some students turned their backs on his graduation ceremony speech at the former university of civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr.
A small number of graduates carried out the silent protest, with some holding Palestinian flags and one holding up a fist as Biden spoke at Morehouse College, a historically Black university in Atlanta, Georgia.
Mexico Aims To Be Big Economic Winner From US-China Tensions
Sparks fly as a laser slices through metal in a factory in Mexico, which is preparing for a wave of foreign investment thanks to heightened tensions between the United States and China.
Man City Win Historic Fourth Straight Premier League Title
Manchester City created English football history on Sunday, beating West Ham 3-1 to win their fourth straight Premier League title and break Arsenal's hearts as Jurgen Klopp made an emotional Liverpool exit.
DR Congo Thwarts Kinshasa 'Coup Attempt': Army
The DR Congo military on Sunday said it had thwarted an "attempted coup" near the offices of President Felix Tshisekedi in Kinshasa involving "foreigners and Congolese".
Iran's President Raisi Declared Dead In Helicopter Crash
Iran launched a large-scale search and rescue effort to scour a fog-shrouded mountain area after President Ebrahim Raisi's helicopter went missing Sunday in what state media described as an "accident".
Strikes Kills 11 In Ukraine Region Under Russian Offensive
Russian attacks on Ukraine's Kharkiv region on Sunday killed at least 11 people, said authorities in the border area facing a new offensive by Moscow's forces.
France Says Will Quell New Caledonia Riots 'Whatever The Cost'
French forces smashed through dozens of barricades in a bid to retake the main road to New Caledonia's airport and a top official said Sunday that France would reclaim all of the Pacific territory from independence militants "whatever the cost".
'Blood Everywhere': Survivor Recounts Attack On Tourists In Afghanistan
When she first heard the gunshots, French tourist Anne-France Brill thought for a split second there was a celebration in the Afghan market where she and her fellow travellers stopped to buy fruit.
Deadly Bombs Hit Gaza As US Security Envoy Visits Israel
An Israeli strike in Gaza killed 31 people Sunday, the Palestinian civil defence agency said, as US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan was visiting for talks on the brutal conflict and post-war scenarios.
Russian Exiles In Georgia Inspired By Protests But Scared
Stood in the middle of a Tblisi demonstration, Russian emigre Ivan looked on with a tinge of nostalgia as thousands of Georgians protested against a highly-controversial law targeting NGOs and the media.
'Maldives What?': Saudi Fashionistas Attempt Beach Rebrand
Saudi designer Tima Abid got her start at a time when fashion shows were taboo and tourism, apart from religious pilgrimages, was almost nonexistent in the Gulf kingdom.
Iraq Father Begins Legal Action Against BP Over Son's Cancer Death
Hussein Julood is taking legal action against British energy giant BP after he lost his son to leukaemia, which he alleges was caused by gas flaring at Iraq's largest oil field.
Usyk Beats Fury To Become Undisputed World Heavyweight Boxing Champion
Oleksandr Usyk beat Tyson Fury by split decision to win the world's first undisputed heavyweight championship in 25 years on Sunday, an unprecedented feat in boxing's four-belt era.
Three Spaniards, Three Afghans Killed In Shooting In Afghanistan
The bodies of three Spanish tourists and three Afghans shot dead while visiting a market in Afghanistan were transported to the capital where multiple wounded were also treated, the Taliban government said Saturday.
Threats And Bullets: Mexico's Candidates Risk Lives To Compete
The warning left Margarita Galan with no choice but to abandon her mayoral bid in a Mexican town where three candidates have already been murdered ahead of June elections.
Israeli Leaders Split Over Post-war Gaza Governance
New divisions have emerged among Israel's leaders over post-war Gaza's governance, with an unexpected Hamas fightback in parts of the Palestinian territory piling pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Fighting Rages In Gaza's Rafah After First Aid Delivery Via Pier
Heavy clashes and bombardment Saturday rocked Gaza's southern city of Rafah, witnesses said, as the Israeli military announced the first 310 pallets of humanitarian aid had entered the besieged territory via a US-built pier.
Taiwan And China: Different Views Across The Strait
Standing on the shore of Taiwan's Kinmen island, Taiwanese tourists snap photos of the skyline of China's Xiamen city that is clearly visible across the sliver of water separating them.
Ineos Drives Towards Hydrogen Car Future
At a sprawling vehicle test centre in the English countryside, a hydrogen-powered Grenadier 4x4 made by Ineos Automotive grips steep and rugged tracks, showcasing its off-road capabilities.
Zelensky Expects Russian Offensive In Northeast Ukraine To Intensify
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an exclusive interview with AFP on Friday he expects Russia to step up its offensive in the northeast and warned Kyiv only has a quarter of the air defences it needs to hold the front line.
Zelensky Warns Russia Could Step Up Offensive: AFP Interview
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in an interview with AFP on Friday warned Russia could intensify its offensive and said Kyiv would only accept a "fair peace" despite the West's calls for a quick solution.
WADA Founder Pound Says 'Disgusted' By USADA 'Lies' Over China Cases
WADA applies the World Anti-Doping Code and the related standards in an even-handed way," he said.
'Get Out Now': Kharkiv Region Evacuees Wait For Stranded Relatives
Nina Kozyr looked around the courtyard of the evacuation centre in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, hoping for news of her parents.
Police Arrest Golf World No.1 Scheffler Outside PGA Course
Golf world number one Scottie Scheffler was handcuffed and arrested by police early Friday after allegedly trying to drive around traffic controls outside the PGA Championship at Valhalla.
Russian Northeast Offensive Pushes On As Putin Blames Kyiv
Russian forces were pressing ahead Friday with their offensive in north-east Ukraine as Russian President Vladimir Putin said there were no current plans to occupy Kharkiv city, the regional capital.
Kim's Sister Denies N. Korea Exporting Weapons To Russia
The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Friday denied widespread allegations that Pyongyang is shipping weapons to Russia, calling the claim "absurd".
Reddit Gives OpenAI Access To Its Wealth Of Posts
OpenAI will have access to Reddit data for training its artificial intelligence models and will put its technology to work on the popular discussion platform, the companies said Thursday.
Musk Confirms Twitter Has Become X.com
The social network formerly known as Twitter has fully migrated over to X.com, owner Elon Musk said on Friday.
Energy Transition Risks Critical Mineral Shortage: IEA
The sharp drop in prices for minerals critical to the green energy transition is masking a looming shortage due to inadequate investment, the International Energy Agency said Friday.
'Balaclavas And Big Sticks': New Caledonia Tourists Trapped By Riots
Lured by the promise of a Pacific paradise, hundreds of visitors to France's island territory of New Caledonia have found themselves trapped in a land teeming with troops trying to put down riots.
