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France summons Musk after raids on X offices
AFP, Published on 03/02/2026
» PARIS - France summoned billionaire Elon Musk to a “voluntary interview” as cybercrime authorities on Tuesday searched the French offices of his social media network X, the Paris public prosecutor’s office said.
Turkey offers to mediate as Trump softens Iran threats
AFP, Published on 30/01/2026
» ISTANBUL - Iran’s foreign minister was in Turkey on Friday as Ankara led a diplomatic push to mediate between Tehran and Washington, after US President Donald Trump cooled threats of an imminent strike on the Islamic republic.
Iran vows ‘crushing response’ to any attack
AFP, Published on 29/01/2026
» Iran on Thursday vowed a “crushing response” to any attack after US President Donald Trump warned time was running out for a nuclear deal, and as the European Union looks to declare the Revolutionary Guards a terrorist organisation.
One year on, Trump shattering global order
AFP, Published on 15/01/2026
» WASHINGTON - One year into his second term, US President Donald Trump is shattering the post-World War II order as never before, leaving a world that may be unrecognisable once he is through.
'Remove her clothes': Global backlash over Grok sexualised images
AFP, Published on 06/01/2026
» WASHINGTON - Elon Musk's AI tool Grok faced growing international backlash on Monday for generating sexualised deepfakes of women and minors, with the European Union joining the condemnation and Britain warning of an investigation.
Trump declares US 'in charge' of Venezuela and Maduro goes to court
AFP, Published on 05/01/2026
» NEW YORK - President Donald Trump's claim that the United States is "in charge" of Venezuela will be underscored Monday when the oil-rich nation's deposed leader is hauled before a New York court, while his successor offers to cooperate.
Somaliland recognition prompts celebrations, condemnation
AFP, Published on 29/12/2025
» MOGADISHU - People gathered in several towns in the breakaway region of Somaliland on Sunday to celebrate its recognition by Israel -- a decision condemned by the Somali president as a "threat" to stability in the Horn of Africa.
What we know about Australia's Bondi Beach attack
AFP, Published on 16/12/2025
» SYDNEY - An attack by a father and son on a Jewish celebration at Sydney's Bondi Beach killed 15 people, plunging Australia into national mourning Monday.
Trump condemned for saying critical filmmaker brought on own murder
AFP, Published on 16/12/2025
» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - Donald Trump faced a storm of condemnation on Monday after posting "perverse" and "sick" remarks suggesting Rob Reiner and his wife were murdered because of the celebrated filmmaker's criticism of the US president.
Father and son gunmen kill 15 at Jewish festival on Australia's Bondi Beach
AFP, Published on 15/12/2025
» SYDNEY - A father and son opened fire on a Jewish festival at Australia's Bondi Beach in a shooting spree that killed 15 people, including a child, authorities said Monday, denouncing the attack as antisemitic "terrorism".