Macron to visit China, seek Xi’s help to end Russia-Ukraine war
French president's announcement comes after China published a 12-point position paper calling for a truce in Ukraine.
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French documentary ‘On the Adamant’ wins top Berlin film prize
'On the Adamant', a film about a floating daycare centre for adults with a mental illness, clinches Golden Bear prize.
Jordan to host Israel-Palestine talks as violence escalates
Jordan says the talks in Aqaba is part of an effort to halt 'a security breakdown that could fuel more violence'.
Nigeria’s presidential, parliamentary vote marked by long delays
Election officials cited technical problems and the absence of voter registers as causes of the delays.
Thousands rally in Berlin, Paris to call for peace in Ukraine
Thousands in Berlin take part in a protest against the delivery of weapons to Ukraine.
G20 meeting ends without consensus over Russia’s war in Ukraine
China and Russia refuse to sign statement condemning Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine.
Ukraine launches Banksy postage stamp on war anniversary
The stamp is based on a Banksy mural depicting a young boy defeating a grown man in a judo bout.
Polish refiner says Russia halted pipeline oil supplies to Poland
Moscow's move comes a day after the Warsaw government delivered its first Leopard tanks to Ukraine.
Athletes wounded after blasts hit race in Cameroon: reports
A separatist armed group claimed responsibility for the attack in Buea, in the English-speaking region, Reuters reports.
UK, EU inching towards Northern Ireland deal, Irish PM says
Momentum has been building for weeks towards a deal to ease checks on trade introduced under Northern Ireland protocol.
Turkey launches probe into 612 people after quakes: Minister
Justice Minister Bozdag says 184 suspects were arrested after the 7.8- and 7.6-magnitude earthquakes in February.
Nepal’s coalition in trouble as deputy PM, ministers resign
The crisis was triggered after the prime minister said he would back an opposition party candidate for president.
African Union condemns Tunisia’s ‘hate speech’ against migrants
President Kais Saied claimed migration from sub-Saharan Africa was aimed at changing his country's demographic makeup.
‘As long as it takes’: US aid to Ukraine sustainable, experts say
Support for Kyiv serves the US's 'strategic interests' against security threats posed by Putin's Russia, analysts say.
Magnitude 5.3 earthquake jolts Turkey’s central Nigde province
Earthquake had a depth of 7km and hit the Bor district on Saturday afternoon.
Belarus President Lukashenko to visit China next week
Alexander Lukashenko, an ally of Russian President Putin, will make a state visit to China from February 28 to March 2.
Tunisia judge imprisons politicians, businessman amid crackdown
A wave of raids and arrests has targeted opposition figures and government critics.
Trade resumes as Pakistan, Afghanistan reopen Torkham crossing
The closure of the key transit point between the countries left people and trucks carrying essential supplies stranded.
Peru recalls ambassador to Mexico amid row over ousted leader
Mexico's president says Peru's former leader was illegally removed, prompting rebuke from Peru President Dina Boluarte.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 367
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 367th day, we take a look at the main developments.