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Hundreds flee as Israel orders Gaza's main hospital evacuated
Hundreds of people fled on foot Saturday after Israel's army ordered the evacuation of Gaza's main hospital where more than 2,000 patients, medics and displaced people were trapped by the war between Israel and Hamas.
Liberian President George Weah concedes poll defeat to ex VP Boakai
Liberian leader and football legend George Weah conceded defeat to opposition leader Joseph Boakai after a tight presidential run-off, saying it was "time to put national interest above personal interest".
Fuel enters Gaza as phone links restored
A first consignment of fuel has entered Gaza after Israel bowed to US pressure for limited deliveries to allow wastewater treatment and the resumption of communications after a two-day blackout.
Chinese premier invited to Australia as tensions ease
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Friday he had invited China's Premier Li Qiang to visit, as a long-stormy relationship improves.
Liberian challenger close to victory over president Weah
Political veteran Joseph Boakai was on Friday close to victory in Liberia's presidential race against incumbent George Weah.
US approves major long-range missile deal for Japan
The United States on Friday approved Japan's request to buy 400 Tomahawk missiles, part of Tokyo's bid to bolster defenses despite fresh dialogue with China.
Jimmy Carter's wife Rosalynn enters hospice care
The wife of former US president Jimmy Carter, Rosalynn, has entered hospice care at her home in the southern state of Georgia, her family said Friday.
Fuel enters Gaza to restore phone links after two days without aid
A first consignment of fuel entered Gaza from Egypt late Friday after Israel agreed to a US request to allow limited deliveries to end a communications blackout that has halted aid convoys for two days.
Liberian challenger close to election victory over president Weah
Political veteran Joseph Boakai was on Friday close to victory in Liberia's presidential race against incumbent George Weah, with more than 99 percent of polling stations reporting.
US, China commerce ministers pledge to further talks in 2024
The United States and China plan further talks on commercial issues next year, the US Commerce Department said Friday in a commitment to continue high level engagement despite tensions.
Finland sees asylum surge before Russia border crossings shut
Dozens of asylum seekers arrived at four Finnish border crossings with Russia on Friday, just hours before they were to close, a border guard captain told AFP.
Germany, Turkey leaders trade barbs over Israel-Hamas war
Germany and Turkey's leaders traded barbs Friday over Israel's war on Hamas, with Frank-Walter Steinmeier stressing the country's right to exist while Recep Tayyip Erdogan demanded an end to Israel's military operation.
Motion to boot out fabulist US congressman
A Republican congressman who won office with a glittering but faked resume, then allegedly stole funds for treats including Botox and the OnlyFans porn site, faced a new bid Friday to force his expulsion from the US House of Representatives.
Hamas says 24 die at Gaza hospital as Israel hunts hideouts
The Hamas-controlled health ministry said Friday that 24 patients at a hospital in war-torn Gaza had died within 48 hours due to power outages, as Israeli forces searched the complex for Hamas hideouts.
Erdogan on 'difficult' German visit after Israel outbursts
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived in Berlin for talks with German leaders Friday, in a highly controversial visit made more explosive by the Turkish leader's branding of Israel as a "terror state".
Stocks struggle to end week on high note
European stock markets rose but Wall Street wavered on Friday as investors struggled to end the week on a high note after cooling inflation raised hopes of an end to interest rate hikes.
Azerbaijan must allow 'safe' return to Nagorno-Karabakh: UN court
The UN's top court Friday ordered Azerbaijan to allow the safe return of people to the contested territory of Nagorno-Karabakh, which Baku seized in a lightning September offensive.
French senator held for allegedly spiking MP's drink
French investigators on Friday were questioning a senator arrested on suspicion of drugging a lower house MP with a view to assaulting her, in a case that has rocked France's parliament.
Paris plan targeting SUVs hits bumpy road
A plan to make SUV owners pay more for parking in Paris has met with a mixed response from residents, ranging from Gallic shrugs to outright support or rejection.
Ukraine claims successes in 'heavy fighting' on Russian-held side of Dnipro river
Ukraine said Friday it had carried out successful attacks on the Russian-occupied eastern bank of the Dnipro river, days after Moscow admitted Kyiv's forces had gained a foothold there.
Scottish government outlines post-independence plans to rejoin EU
An independent Scotland would move quickly to rejoin the European Union, the Scottish government said on Friday as it laid out its plans for getting back into the bloc.
Mother of French teen killed by police calls for new protests
The mother of a French teenager whose killing by police sparked over a week of nationwide riots has called on supporters to stage a new protest this weekend after the officer was released from custody.
Meta, TikTok challenge incoming EU digital market law
Tech giants Meta and TikTok are contesting the scope of an EU law that from March will set new rules on competition in the digital marketplace.
European stocks rally, as tanking Alibaba weighs on Hong Kong
Europe's main stock markets rallied and the dollar weakened Friday, closing out a volatile week for financial assets as investors assess the outlook for interest rates.
Israeli forces search Gaza hospital as communications cut
Israeli troops carried out building-by-building searches at Gaza's main hospital on Friday, after a communications blackout in the Palestinian territory compounded fears for civilians trapped inside the facility.
About 250 Rohingya refugees in Indonesia sent back to sea
About 250 Rohingya refugees in an overcrowded wooden boat have been turned away from western Indonesia and sent back to sea, residents said Friday.
Maldives to inaugurate new China-leaning leader
The Maldives is set to inaugurate on Friday a president who has vowed to cultivate "strong ties" with China and to expel Indian troops deployed in the strategically placed Indian Ocean archipelago.
Biden, Mexico president to discuss fentanyl, migrants
US President Joe Biden and his Mexican counterpart Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador will meet Friday in San Francisco to discuss the fentanyl and migration crises that straddle their shared border.
US opens way for nuclear investment in energy-hungry Philippines
The United States on Thursday signed a nuclear cooperation agreement with the Philippines, clearing a path for US investment to jumpstart atomic power in a country racing to expand its electricity supply.
Tanking Alibaba drags Hong Kong as markets rally fades
Asian stocks fell Friday as a rally fuelled by the likely end of US interest rate hikes ran out of puff, while Alibaba dragged Hong Kong down after saying it would cancel the planned spinoff of its cloud computing arm.
Biden, Xi compete for Asia-Pacific allies at summit
US President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping made rival bids to win over Asia-Pacific allies at a summit in San Francisco Thursday, just a day after the two leaders met in a bid to reduce tensions between the superpowers.
From Messi to Malbec: five things to know about Argentina
Argentina, which holds a presidential runoff on Sunday, was one of the world's richest countries a century ago.