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'Get married': The reality of Japanese politics for women
After Sanae Takaichi took office as Japan's first woman prime minister, AFP spoke to some of her younger counterparts who called it a symbolic victory.
Ouattara favourite as fourth Ivory Coast term looms
Incumbent Alassane Ouattara is the overwhelming favourite to secure a fourth term as Ivory Coast holds presidential polls Saturday, a task facilitated by the absence of several key opposition figures.
Aid workers, student movement among finalists for EU rights prize
Jailed journalists in Belarus and Georgia, students in Serbia and aid workers and reporters in Gaza are vying for the top EU rights prize to be awarded by the European Parliament Wednesday.
North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles, first launch in months
North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles on Wednesday, its first such launch in months and just a week before world leaders, including US President Donald Trump, descend on South Korea for a summit.
'Music to my ears': Trump brushes off White House demolition critics
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday brushed off criticism over the demolition of part of the White House to build a new ballroom, saying the sound of the construction work was "music to my ears."
Trump says doesn't want 'wasted' meeting with Putin
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he had shelved plans for a summit in Budapest with Russia's Vladimir Putin on the Ukraine war because he did not want a "wasted" meeting.
Colombian court overturns ex-president Uribe's witness tampering conviction
A Colombian court on Tuesday overturned the witness tampering conviction of influential ex-president Alvaro Uribe, who had been sentenced to 12 years' house arrest in a decision condemned by the United States.
Louvre director faces grilling over $102 mn jewels heist
The jewellery stolen from the Louvre in Paris was valued at more than $100 million, a French prosecutor said Tuesday, as the museum's director faces security questions from a Senate committee over the brazen weekend heist.
Trump and Putin's Budapest summit shelved
US President Donald Trump put plans to meet Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Budapest on hold Tuesday, as efforts to end the war in Ukraine ran into yet another roadblock.
JD Vance voices 'great optimism' for Gaza truce on Israel visit
US Vice President JD Vance said Tuesday that he had "great optimism" the Gaza truce would hold, during a visit to Israel aimed at shoring up the ceasefire, with Washington piling pressure on Hamas.
JD Vance voices 'great optimism' for Gaza truce on Isreal visit
US Vice President JD Vance said Tuesday that he had "great optimism" the Gaza truce would hold, during a visit to Israel aimed at shoring up the ceasefire, with Washington piling pressure on Hamas.
Trump urged Ukraine to give up land in 'tense' talks: Kyiv source
US President Donald Trump pressured Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky to give up the eastern Donbas region in exchange for peace during "tense" talks last Friday in Washington, a senior Ukrainian official told AFP.
Wife of Colombian killed in US strike says life taken unjustly
Alejandro Carranza's loved ones say he left home on Colombia's Caribbean coast to fish in open waters. Days later, he was dead -- one of 32 alleged drug traffickers killed in US military strikes.
GM shares soar on better tariff outlook and EV backpedal
General Motors shares soared Tuesday after reporting strong results as it adjusts strategy over US President Donald Trump's tariffs and slashing of economic support for electric vehicles.
What we know about the downfall of Prince Andrew
A posthumous memoir containing damaging allegations about Prince Andrew by the woman at the centre of the Jeffrey Epstein scandal appears to have been the last straw for Buckingham Palace.
Virginia Giuffre memoir goes on sale, piling pressure on Prince Andrew
The memoir of one of Jeffrey Epstein's main accusers whose claims sparked the downfall of Britain's Prince Andrew shot to the top of Amazon UK's bestseller list Tuesday as it went on sale, ratcheting up pressure on the disgraced royal.
Europe backs Trump's Ukraine peace push as Kremlin hedges on summit
European leaders Tuesday threw their support behind President Donald Trump's peace push for Ukraine, while reaffirming their red lines, as the Kremlin cast doubt on chances of an imminent summit between the US leader and Vladimir Putin.
Conservative Takaichi named Japan's first woman PM
Sanae Takaichi was named Japan's first woman prime minister Tuesday, with the social conservative naming just two other women to her cabinet.
US Vice President Vance in Israel to shore up Gaza deal
US Vice President JD Vance landed in Israel on Tuesday to shore up a fragile Gaza ceasefire deal, after President Donald Trump warned Hamas it would be wiped out if it breached the truce.
France's ex-leader Sarkozy jailed, proclaiming his innocence
France's ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy became the first former head of an EU state to be jailed Tuesday, proclaiming his innocence as he entered a Paris prison.
France's ex-president Sarkozy escorted to jail over Libya funding conviction
France's ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy left home on Tuesday to head to jail after being found guilty of seeking to acquire Libyan funding for his 2007 presidential run.
Virginia Giuffre shines light on Epstein ordeal in new memoir
A memoir by one of Jeffrey Epstein's main accusers whose claims led to the downfall of Britain's Prince Andrew was released Tuesday, promising to keep Epstein's ties to President Donald Trump in the spotlight.
Trump warns Hamas not to breach Gaza deal as Vance heads to Israel
US President Donald Trump threatened to "eradicate" Hamas if it breached its ceasefire deal with Israel, as Vice President JD Vance travelled to the region Tuesday to bolster the fragile Gaza truce.
China hawk Takaichi named Japan's first woman PM
Japan got its first woman prime minister on Tuesday after Sanae Takaichi, a China hawk and social conservative, forged an 11th-hour coalition deal.
Sanae Takaichi, Iron Lady 2.0 poised to be Japan PM
Sanae Takaichi, a staunch conservative who admires Margaret Thatcher, is expected to become Japan's first woman prime minister Tuesday, but analysts say her rise does not necessarily signal a feminist victory.
France's ex-president Sarkozy to be jailed over Libya funding conviction
France's ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy is to be jailed Tuesday after being found guilty of acquiring Libyan funding for his 2007 presidential run.
Migrants brace for hostile climate after Chile's election
After a 15-day overland journey during which she feared a heart attack from the high altitude, Venezuelan hairdresser Giovaneska Escobar finally reached Chile, the country where she hoped to rebuild her life with her two young children.
Trump demolishes part of White House for new ballroom
Donald Trump has often been dubbed a political wrecking ball for his unorthodox style -- and now the US president has literally started demolition work on the White House.
Maccabi Tel Aviv to decline tickets for European tie at Aston Villa
Maccabi Tel Aviv will decline any tickets offered to their fans for a Europa League match at away to Aston Villa, the Israeli club announced Monday.
US, Australia sign rare earths deal as Trump promises submarines
US President Donald Trump signed a deal on rare earth minerals Monday with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and said Washington's key ally would get its coveted nuclear-powered attack submarines.
Crisis-hit Argentina inks $20 bn rescue with US
Argentina and the United States signed off on a $20 billion financial lifeline Monday, hoping to avert economic meltdown and boost President Javier Milei ahead of tough legislative elections.
Vance due in Israel as US seeks to shore up Gaza ceasefire
The Trump administration has redoubled its efforts to bolster a fragile ceasefire in Gaza after a flare-up of violence, with Vice President JD Vance due in Israel on Tuesday hot on the heels of two high-level envoys.