War Of Words: Myanmar Migrants Face Disinformation In Thailand
More than a million people have fled Myanmar's brutal civil war to seek shelter and work in neighbouring Thailand, where experts say nationalists are using disinformation to fuel prejudice against them.
Take 'Precautionary Approach' On Deep-sea Mining: Top Official Tells AFP
Rules for the emerging deep-sea mining sector should take a "precautionary approach" that protects the environment, the head of the body drafting regulations for the practice told AFP Friday.
EU Parliament Roiled By Graft Probe Linked To China's Huawei
A new graft scandal rocked the European Parliament after police carried out raids Thursday in Belgium and Portugal, detaining multiple suspects in a probe into suspicions of corruption under the guise of lobbying for the benefit of Chinese tech giant Huawei.
Syria Leader Signs Constitutional Declaration, Hailing 'New History'
Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa hailed the start of a "new history" for his country on Thursday, signing into force a constitutional declaration regulating its five-year transitional period and laying out rights for women and freedom of expression.
Rwanda-backed M23 Welcomes Talks To End DR Congo Conflict
The Rwanda-backed M23 armed group cautiously welcomed Thursday the prospect of direct negotiations with the Congolese government to end the conflict in the volatile eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
Pope Marks 12 Years In Job In Hospital - With Cake - But Future Uncertain
Pope Francis marked 12 years as head of the Catholic Church on Thursday, celebrating with cake and slowly recovering after a month in hospital, but with his health casting a shadow over his future.
Trump Threatens Huge Tariffs On European Wine, Other Alcohol
US President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to impose 200 percent tariffs on wine, champagne and other alcoholic beverages from European Union countries, in retaliation against the bloc's planned levies on US-produced whiskey.
Duterte Case Seen As A 'Gift' For Embattled ICC
The high-profile case of former Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte at the International Criminal Court comes at a welcome time for the institution, which faces unprecedented attacks from all sides and even US sanctions, experts say.
UK Seeks Tougher Term For Father Jailed Over Daughter's Murder
The father of a British-Pakistani girl jailed for 40 years for her murder should have been given a whole life sentence from which he would never be released, a top government lawyer argued in a court appeal hearing Thursday.
Israel Attack On Gaza IVF Clinic A 'Genocidal Act': UN Probe
A United Nations investigation concluded Thursday that Israel carried out "genocidal acts" in Gaza through the destruction of its main IVF clinic, maternity facilities and other reproductive healthcare facilities.
Germany's Merz Urges MPs To Back Spending Bonanza In Fiery Debate
Germany's likely next leader Friedrich Merz said Thursday urgent action was needed to boost the country's under-resourced military and ailing economy, as he defended plans for a spending bonanza during a fiery parliamentary debate.
US Negotiators To Set Out Ukraine Truce Plan To Russia
US negotiators travelled to Russia on Thursday to present their plan for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, but Moscow warned in advance it would refuse any temporary deal that gave Kyiv a "breather".
Games Industry Still A Hostile Environment For Many Women
Five years on from a first wave of harassment scandals that rocked the world of gaming, multiple women working in the industry tell AFP they have seen or experienced sexism in the workplace, fearing economic hardship in the sector will lead to backsliding.
All-women Marching Band Livens Up Taiwanese Funerals
At a funeral in rural Taiwan, musicians wearing pleated mini-skirts and go-go boots march around a coffin to the beat of the 1980s hit "I Hate Myself for Loving You".
On The Mongolian Steppe, Climate Change Pushes Herders To The Brink
Over a year after a devastating winter wiped out virtually his entire sheep flock, herder Zandan Lkhamsuren is still reckoning with the damage wrought by Mongolia's increasingly erratic extreme weather.
Real Madrid Into Champions League Quarter-finals On Penalties As English Duo Advance
Real Madrid won a dramatic penalty shoot-out against city rivals Atletico to qualify for the Champions League quarter-finals on Wednesday, while Arsenal, Aston Villa and Borussia Dortmund also advanced to the last eight.
What We Know About The Health Of Pope Francis
Pope Francis, who has been in hospital since February 14 with pneumonia in both lungs, is stable and talk has turned to when he might go home.
Steel At Heart Of New Trump Trade War
US President Donald Trump's new tariffs on steel target a major industry that is found in everything from cars to buildings but was already facing a range of challenges.
Greenland To Get New Government To Lead Independence Process
Talks to form a new Greenland government tasked with mapping a timeline for independence from Denmark began Wednesday, a day after elections that saw support soar for a party seeking to cut ties swiftly.
West Says Next Step 'Up To Putin' On Ukraine Ceasefire Proposal
Kyiv's Western allies upped the pressure on Russia on Wednesday to respond to a US-proposed 30-day ceasefire plan, after Ukraine backed the proposal aimed at ending the three-year war.
Pakistan Launches 'Full-scale' Operation To Free Train Hostages
Pakistan forces launched a "full-scale" operation on Wednesday to rescue train passengers taken hostage by militants in the mountainous southwest, with security sources saying 155 had been freed in the past 24 hours.
Mongolia's Children Choke In Toxic Pollution
As she watched her five-month-old son lying in intensive care, wires and tubes crisscrossing his tiny body, Uyanga cursed her hometown Ulaanbaatar and its chronic pollution.
South Korean Pastor Vows Revolt Against Yoon's Impeachment
If South Korea formally impeaches its suspended president over his martial law debacle, one firebrand pastor says he is ready for "revolution".
Syria Determined To 'Prevent Unlawful Revenge' Says Fact-finding Committee
A committee formed by Syria's new authorities to investigate a wave of deadly violence said on Tuesday the country was determined to "prevent unlawful revenge".
Maradona Medical Team On Trial For 'Horror Theater' Of His Death
Seven Argentines went on trial Tuesday accused of homicide for their alleged role in what prosecutors called the "horror theater" of football legend Diego Maradona's death four years ago.
PSG Down Liverpool On Penalties In Champions League, Bayern Thrash Leverkusen
Paris Saint-Germain held their nerve to beat Liverpool 4-1 on penalties and reach the Champions League quarter-finals on Tuesday after their tie finished one-apiece on aggregate, while Bayern Munich saw off Bayer Leverkusen to complete a 5-0 win over both legs.
Trump May Rethink Plans To Double Canada Steel, Aluminum Tariffs
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he would "probably" reconsider doubling planned tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum, hours after announcing the sharp hike.
Facing Trump And Putin, Are The EU's Defence Plans Enough?
Faced by a menacing Russia and unreliable United States, the EU is pushing a mammoth plan to boost its defences that Brussels says could unlock up to 800 billion euros ($860 billion).
'Getting Scary': US Aid Cuts Undermine Global Fight Against TB
The Trump administration's sweeping foreign aid cuts will send tuberculosis cases and deaths soaring around the world, humanitarian workers have warned.
French Right-wing Media's Russia Tilt Irks Elysee
French Sunday newspaper readers woke up this past weekend to starkly different visions of their country's relationship with Russia.