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Breakup with France stokes divisions in Burkina Faso
The ochre, weather-worn walls and tree-lined canal give a sense of tranquillity to the University of Ouagadougou, the highest institute of learning in crisis-stricken Burkina Faso.
China urges Russia, Ukraine to hold talks, warns against using nuclear weapons
China called on Friday for Russia and Ukraine to hold peace talks as soon as possible, while insisting that nuclear weapons must not be used in their conflict.
North Korea fires more missiles after US-South Korea nuclear drill
North Korea said Friday it had fired cruise missiles and claimed that ramped-up US-South Korean military drills "can be regarded as a declaration of war".
China urges Russia, Ukraine to resume talks, warns against using nuclear weapons
China called Friday for Russia and Ukraine to hold peace talks as soon as possible, while insisting that nuclear weapons must not be used in their conflict.
Warhol in the desert: flamboyant art icon pops up in Saudi
Andy Warhol's iconic portraits of stars such as Marlon Brando and Dolly Parton are on display in the Saudi desert, at a show intended to reframe the kingdom's forbidding reputation.
Three contenders in race to become Scotland first minister
Three contenders are in the running to succeed long-serving Scottish National Party (SNP) chief Nicola Sturgeon.
Politician's views on gay marriage roils Scotland leadership race
Nominations for a leader to succeed First Minister Nicola Sturgeon as head of Scotland's ruling party will close on Friday amid an uproar over a top contender's conservative views on gay marriage.
Asian markets mixed, Tokyo boosted by BoJ nominee
Asian markets were mixed Friday, with traders still occupied by long-running interest rate worries, though Tokyo rallied after the man tipped as Japan's next central bank head made the case for keeping its ultra-loose policy.
To YouTube and beyond: controversial S. Korean pundit kicked off radio
A hero to some. A foul-mouthed conspiracy theorist to others. South Korea's most controversial talk show host had his hit programme taken off air, so now he's taken his massive following to YouTube.
Ukrainians pray, ready for strikes one year after Russian invasion
Ukrainians will hold ceremonies across their war-ravaged country Friday on the first anniversary of Russia's invasion, with President Volodymyr Zelensky to assure them of victory even as they face the threat of new missile strikes.
Blinken to visit Central Asia as Ukraine war raises nerves
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan next week, the State Department said Thursday, courting former Soviet republics uneasy over Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
'We won for Ukraine': Shakhtar celebrate Europa League victory
Shakhtar Donetsk qualified for the knockout stages of the Europa League on Thursday with coach Igor Jovicevic hailing the win at French side Rennes as a "victory for Ukraine."
US stocks rebound from midday swoon as S&P 500 snaps losing streak
Wall Street stocks survived a midday swoon and finished higher Thursday following solid results from chip company Nvidia that boosted tech shares.
Putin trial for war crimes 'a possibility' - French minister
Russian President Vladimir Putin's trial before the International Criminal Court (ICC) is "a possibility", French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna said Thursday on the eve of the first anniversary of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
UN demands Russia withdraw from Ukraine
The United Nations voted overwhelmingly Thursday to demand Russia immediately and unconditionally withdraw its troops from Ukraine, marking the one-year anniversary of the war with a call for a "just and lasting" peace.
Estonian PM calls to 'discredit' Russian tool of aggression
Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas urged the West to "discredit" Russia's tool of aggression in Ukraine to prevent further attacks, in an AFP interview ahead of the invasion anniversary.
One billion users, but bans mount up for TikTok
TikTok's breakneck rise from niche video-sharing app to global social media behemoth has brought plenty of scrutiny, particularly over its links to China.
Nigeria's tense election campaign ends with appeals for calm
US, European and other governments on Thursday urged Nigeria to ensure a peaceful presidential election this weekend as skirmishes broke out in a key city on the last day of campaigning.
Scholz urges caution on China's relationship with Russia
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Thursday there should be "no illusions" over China, which has been seeking to position itself as a mediator between Russia and Ukraine, almost a year after Moscow's invasion.
Eiffel Tower lights up in Ukraine colours
The Eiffel Tower was lit in the colours of Ukraine's flag on Thursday in a mark of support for Kyiv on the eve of the first anniversary of Russia's invasion.
Meta shutters fake account 'cheerleaders' for Cuban, Bolivian governments
Facebook parent company Meta said Thursday it had taken down two fake account networks with links to the governments of Cuba and Bolivia that were used to spread official propaganda and discredit the opposition.
UN to vote on demand for Russia to withdraw from Ukraine
The United Nations is expected to vote Thursday on a resolution demanding Russia withdraw its troops from Ukraine, one year after it invaded the country.
US stocks bounce following downcast sessions
US stocks bounced higher Thursday following a streak of downcast sessions, while European shares were also mostly higher.
On war anniversary eve, Zelensky says Ukraine 'will prevail'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday expressed confidence in his country's victory over invading Russian forces with fears mounting of strikes on the war's first anniversary.
Wagner's chief Prigozhin: ambitious but deeply divisive
He says he has helped the Kremlin gain ground in Ukraine, but he has ruffled feathers among Russian elites.
From his farm to Alaska, Jimmy Carter leaves environmental legacy
Several thousand solar panels bake under an unseasonably warm February sun in Plains, Georgia, one of the many projects that bolster the environmental record of local icon and former US president Jimmy Carter.
Ukraine war turns French port of Rouen into grain powerhouse
Dozens of miles inland from the English Channel, the Seine River port of Rouen is bustling with shipments of wheat, barley and other grains, a boom fuelled by the Russian chokehold on Ukraine's agriculture exports.
Violence flares around Gaza after deadly Israeli West Bank raid
Israel launched air strikes on Gaza in return for rocket fire from the Palestinian enclave Thursday, a day after the deadliest Israeli army raid in the occupied West Bank in nearly 20 years.
US, other govts urge calm for Nigeria election
US, European and other governments on Thursday urged Nigerian leaders to ensure a fair and calm election this weekend when the country votes to choose a successor to President Muhammadu Buhari.
New Cyprus leader says hopes to rekindle peace process
The incoming Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides on Thursday held his first meeting with Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar to try and break the ice on frozen reunification talks.
Hot meals, kids' theatre: volunteers help Syria quake survivors
Since war-torn Syria was hit by a deadly earthquake, volunteers have kicked into action, cooking food for the homeless, giving free haircuts and bringing cheer to traumatised children.
Stocks diverge, dollar up as markets eye more US rate hikes
Stock markets traded mixed Thursday, with little buying enthusiasm after minutes from a Federal Reserve policy meeting indicated US interest rates would keep rising for longer than expected.