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Trump calls for jailing of Illinois Democrats as troops arrive
US President Donald Trump called Wednesday for the Democratic governor of Illinois and mayor of Chicago to be jailed for resisting his mass deportation campaign, a day after armed troops from Texas arrived in the state.

Trump says Israel, Hamas agree to first phase of peace plan
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Israel and Hamas had agreed on the first phase of his Gaza peace plan, hailing it as a "historic and unprecedented" step to ending the two-year-old war.

'Daily struggle for survival' for Haiti children, UN report says
Fifteen-year-old Ania was raped by several men as she was fetching water, one of hundreds of thousands of young victims of gang violence that has engulfed Haiti and turned children's lives into a "daily struggle for survival," UNICEF warned in a report Wednesday.

Trump says may go to Middle East, with Gaza deal 'very close'
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he may travel to the Middle East later this week, as negotiators in Egypt reported "encouraging" progress toward a deal to end the Gaza war.

US facing worsening flight delays as shutdown snarls airports
Concerns over flight delays and missed paychecks due to the US government shutdown escalated Wednesday, as senators rejected yet another bid to end the standoff.

Outgoing French PM sees new premier named in next 48 hours
Outgoing French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, who intensified a political crisis by resigning earlier this week, said Wednesday he expected President Emmanuel Macron to name a new premier within the next 48 hours.

Failed assassin of Argentina's Kirchner given 10-year prison term
An Argentine court on Wednesday sentenced a gunman to 10 years in prison for his failed attempt to assassinate former president Cristina Kirchner, an act of violence that shocked the South American country.

France's Le Pen vows to block any government
France's far-right leader Marine Le Pen said Wednesday she would thwart all action by any new government, throwing into doubt Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu's ability to solve the country's deepening political crisis with a coalition cabinet.

Iran releases Franco-German accused of spying
Iran has released a 19-year-old Franco-German national days after throwing out spying charges against him, France's foreign minister told AFP on Wednesday.

Britain's storied Conservative party faces threat to existence
The leader of Britain's Conservatives vowed to return the party to its roots Wednesday as she tries to revive the fortunes of a once-electoral powerhouse whose very future is now under threat.

World economy not doing as badly as feared, IMF chief says
The global economy is doing better than expected, even as it faces prolonged uncertainty and underwhelming medium-term growth prospects, the head of the IMF said Wednesday.

Former FBI chief James Comey pleads not guilty in case pushed by Trump
Former FBI director James Comey pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to felony charges in a case widely seen as an escalation of President Donald Trump's campaign of retribution against political opponents.

US envoys arrive at Gaza truce talks as Egypt, Hamas voice 'optimism'
Top US negotiators joined discussions Wednesday aimed at bringing the Gaza war to an end, with the negotiations' Egyptian host saying he had received "encouraging" signs so far.

Canal Istanbul stirs fear and uncertainty in nearby villages
In Sazlibosna village, along the planned route of the vast Canal Istanbul project, 68-year-old Yasar Demirkaya fidgets with worn prayer beads as he sips tea at a cafe, uncertain about the future.

Russia says momentum from Putin-Trump meeting 'gone'
Russia said Wednesday that momentum towards reaching a peace deal in Ukraine had largely vanished following Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump's presidential summit in Alaska, dimming hopes for a quick end to the three-and-a-half year war.

EU wants key sectors to use made-in-Europe AI
The EU on Wednesday told European businesses in critical sectors to ramp up their uptake of artificial intelligence and pushed for the bloc to cut its dependence on foreign AI providers.

Hamas says 'optimism prevails' in Gaza talks with Israel
Hamas said Wednesday that "optimism" was prevailing in indirect talks with Israel aimed at ending the Gaza war, with the militant group submitting a list of prisoners it wants released in exchange for freeing Israeli hostages as part of an agreement.

New documentary shows life in Gaza for AFP journalists
A new documentary tells the story of AFP journalists who were trapped in the Gaza Strip at the beginning of the Israeli offensive, witnessing the destruction of their own reality through a lens.

In Simandou mountains, Guinea prepares to cash in on iron ore
At the foot of the Simandou mountains in southeast Guinea's lush tropical forest, thousands of workers, trucks and excavators are digging up the hills.

Britain's storied Conservative party faces uncertain future
They were an electoral powerhouse, the party of political titans Winston Churchill, Margaret Thatcher and Benjamin Disraeli. But Britain's once-towering Conservatives end their annual meeting on Wednesday with their very future under threat.

US, Qatar, Turkey to join third day of Gaza peace talks in Egypt
Qatar's prime minister and senior delegates from the United States and Turkey will join Hamas and Israeli negotiators on Wednesday for a third day of talks aimed at ending the Gaza war.

NBA back in China after six-year absence sparked by democracy tweet
The NBA returns to the lucrative China market this week with two pre-season games following a six-year absence after a team official tweeted his support for pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong.

Qatar, Turkey to join third day of Gaza peace talks in Egypt
Qatar's prime minister and Turkish delegates will join Hamas and Israeli negotiators in Egypt on Wednesday for a third day of talks aimed at ending the Gaza war.

On Trump's orders, 200 troops from Texas arrive in Illinois
Two hundred Texas National Guard troops have arrived in Illinois, a Pentagon official said Tuesday, ahead of a planned deployment in Chicago that is strongly opposed by local Democratic officials.

Trump talks up Canada trade deal chances with 'world-class' Carney
President Donald Trump said Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney would be "very happy" after their trade talks at the White House Tuesday, but offered no immediate concessions on lifting steep US tariffs.

New prime minister inspires little hope in protest-hit Madagascar
President Andry Rajoelina's appointment of an army general as new prime minister was met with little enthusiasm in Madagascar Tuesday, as protesters gathered again ahead of a looming deadline set by the youth-led movement for a national strike.

EU wants to crack down on 'conversion therapy'
The European Union wants to clamp down on "conversion therapy" targeting LGBTQ people, the bloc's equality chief told AFP on Tuesday, but Brussels will stop short of introducing a ban on such practices.

Trump says 'real chance' to end Gaza war as Israel marks Oct 7 anniversary
US President Donald Trump voiced optimism that there was a "real chance" to end the war in Gaza, as Israel marked the second anniversary of the October 7 attack on Tuesday.

Trump talks up Canada deal chances with visiting PM
President Donald Trump struck a friendly tone with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney Tuesday, hailing progress towards a trade deal but offering few concrete concessions on steep US tariffs.

Trump says 'real chance' of Gaza peace deal
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday there was a "real chance" of a Gaza peace deal, as Hamas and Israeli negotiators held indirect talks on the second anniversary of the October 7 attack.

Senators accuse US attorney general of politicizing justice
US Attorney General Pam Bondi faced fiery questioning Tuesday from senators who accuse her of transforming the Justice Department into a tool of President Donald Trump's efforts to target his perceived enemies.

US Supreme Court hears challenge to 'conversion therapy' ban for minors
The US Supreme Court was hearing a challenge on Tuesday by a Christian therapist to a Colorado law that bans "conversion therapy" for minors who are questioning their gender identity or sexual orientation.