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Gun attack leaves 24 dead in central Mexico

Gunmen attacked a drug rehabilitation center in central Mexico killing at least 24 people and leaving seven wounded on Wednesday, local authorities said.

Brazilian Amazon sees worst June in 13 years for forest fires

Amazon forest fires in Brazil increased by 19.5 per cent in June compared to the same month last year, making it the worst June in 13 years, authorities revealed on Wednesday.

Shooting star seems to have exploded above Tokyo

A bright shooting star crossed the sky above Tokyo early Thursday with many people saying they heard it explode.

US virus cases smash daily record as global infections soar

New daily coronavirus cases in the United States soared past 50,000 for the first time on Wednesday, as the World Health Organisation delivered a grave warning that the global pandemic is accelerating.

Turkey lifts veto on NATO defence plan for Poland, Baltics

The NATO Western military alliance on Tuesday approved a new defence plan for Poland and the Baltic states after the allies reached a compromise with Turkey which had been vetoing it, officials said.

Sahel allies have 'shifted the dynamic' in fight with jihadists: Macron

Sahel countries and their ally France have "shifted the dynamic" in the fight against an eight-year-old jihadist insurgency in the region, French President Emmanuel Macron said after a summit to review a six-month-old strategy.

Australia to revamp defences

Australia announced an assertive new defence strategy on Wednesday, beefing up its long-range strike capabilities and cyber-warfare efforts.

Turnout in online vote on Russian constitutional amendments reaches 90%

More than 1 million people have taken part in an online vote on amendments to the Russian Constitution, taking the voter turnout to 90 per cent, the voting monitoring center reported on Tuesday.

Merkel's legacy at stake as Germany takes EU reins

Germany takes over the European Union's six-month presidency on Wednesday, with outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel staking her legacy on a massive economic recovery plan to help the bloc cope with the coronavirus fallout.

UK reimposes lockdown on virus-hit city of Leicester

The British government on Monday ordered schools and non-essential shops in the central English city of Leicester to close after a localised outbreak of coronavirus.

At least 32 die in Bangladesh ferry accident

At least 32 people died after a ferry capsized and sank on Monday in the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka following a collision, said rescuers, who found one man alive in a "miracle" hours later.

UN renews Mali peacekeeping force without cuts

The United Nations renewed its peacekeeping force in Mali for another year on Monday, without a reduction in personnel despite the US earlier questioning the mission's validity.

New Zealand says APEC 2021 to be virtual summit

The annual APEC summit of Asia-Pacific leaders will be virtual next year to avoid travel risks associated with the global coronavirus pandemic, 2021 hosts New Zealand said on Tuesday.

More than a million hit by India monsoon floods

More than a million people have been affected by flooding in northeastern India, where the death toll over the past week rose to 13, authorities said on Monday.

EU, Britain intensify talks on post-Brexit future

The EU and Britain launch an intense five weeks of negotiations on a deal to define their post-Brexit relations on Monday, with London keen to wrap things up quickly.

Virus death toll hits 500,000, LA shuts bars again as US struggles

More than half a million people have died in the coronavirus pandemic, an AFP tally showed Sunday, as bars in Los Angeles were ordered to close again due to surging cases in the United States.

14 missing after Philippines sea collision

Philippine rescuers were searching on Monday for 14 people missing after a local fishing boat collided with a cargo ship.

Polish president, liberal rival face tight run-off

Polish President Andrzej Duda is set for a tight run-off against Warsaw's liberal mayor next month after Sunday's inconclusive first-round vote, leaving the fate of the populist right-wing government in the balance.

Under pressure Johnson launches UK public spending drive

Prime Minister Boris Johnson will announce massive spending plans on Monday to boost Britain's coronavirus-hit economy, as pressure grows on the government over its handling of the crisis.

'Tears of joy': Eiffel Tower opens after 3-month closure

ourists and Parisians panted their way up the stairs of the Eiffel Tower Thursday as the iron monument reopened after its longest closure since World War II due to the coronavirus, with the lifts still closed as a health precaution.