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Iran envoy says friendly nations to get ‘special’ Hormuz fee treatment
BEIJING, July 5 — Iran’s ambassador to China insisted yesterday that new fees would be charged to ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz — an idea rejected by Washington — […]
Tens of thousands rally in Albania against Trump-linked resort project
TIRANA (Albania), July 5 — Tens of thousands rallied on Saturday in the Albanian capital Tirana in the largest protest since a movement against a resort linked to US President […]
Man climbs Eiffel Tower, hangs US flag on America’s big birthday
PARIS, July 5 — A man climbed the Eiffel Tower today and draped the US flag on Paris’s emblematic landmark on the 250th anniversary of American independence, police said. The […]
Venezuela quake death toll rises to nearly 3,000
CARACAS, July 5 —Venezuela’s devastating twin earthquakes killed nearly 3,000, updated official figures showed on Saturday, as international rescue teams began winding down search operations for survivors in the rubble […]
Temperatures rising: Severe weather disrupts Trump’s America 250 celebration
WASHINGTON, July 5 — Severe weather disrupted the marquee celebration of America’s 250th birthday yesterday, threatening a much-hyped rally and speech in Washington by President Donald Trump who has sought […]
In Brazil, Bolsonaro family feud spills into public view, shaking conservative camp ahead polls
BRASILIA, July 5 — After months of rumours of a family rift, Brazil’s former first lady Michelle Bolsonaro has dropped a political bombshell: an Instagram video detailing her fallout with her […]
One for the history books: What we know about the European heatwave
PARIS, July 5 — Europe is still taking stock of a powerful heatwave in late June but experts are already confident it ranks among the worst ever recorded — even […]
From Arafat to Khomeini: Middle East funerals that drew massive crowds and global attention
PARIS, July 5 — Iranian officials paid their final respects on Friday at the start of a week of funeral events for late supreme leader Ali Khamenei, killed in US-Israeli […]
‘Retake control!’ of… video games: French presidential hopeful backs property rights for physical game copies
PARIS, July 4 — France’s hard-left presidential hopeful Jean-Luc Melenchon, who supports nationalising basic services, came out strongly yesterday in favour of property rights… to video games. Sony announced earlier […]
Deep divides and distrust of authorities: Why some Iranians are avoiding Khamenei’s funeral
PARIS, July 4 — Iranians interviewed by AFP from Paris explain why they won’t be attending late supreme leader Ali Khamenei’s funeral, with some fearing for their safety and others […]