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Passers-by look at a mural painting by Italian artist- activist aleXsandro Palombo, depicting Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni (R) and Democratic Party (PD) Secretary Elly Schlein (L) naked and pregnant as debate rages over surrogacy

Italy Mulls Tightening Surrogacy Ban

Italian lawmakers began deliberating Wednesday a bill to toughen a ban on surrogacy to make it illegal to seek it abroad, sparking criticism the government was targeting LGBTQ rights.

Bandmates Lead Tributes As Mick Jagger Turns 80

The years have not slowed down Mick Jagger, seen here in June 2023 with his partner, who is still strutting and gyrating in front of packed-out arenas

Bandmates Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood led the birthday wishes for The Rolling Stones' legendary frontman Mick Jagger, as he turned 80 on Wednesday.

US Actor Kevin Spacey Cleared Of UK Sex Offences

The jury reached majority decisions on the nine counts against Kevin Spacey after more than 12 hours of deliberations

Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey was found not guilty in Britain Wednesday of nine alleged sex offences against men, which follows the Oscar winner's being cleared in a US case.

This handout photograph taken and released by the Turkish Presidency Press Office on July 26, 2023, shows Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (C) meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (L) and the leader of the Palestinian Hamas movement Isma

Erdogan Meets Palestinian President, Hamas Leader In Ankara

Turkey's leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday spoke in Ankara with the Palestinian president and the head of Hamas in the run-up to a crucial meeting of Palestinian factions set for the weekend.

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Tajikistan's Emomali Rakhmon has been in power for 30 years

Staying Power: The World's Longest-serving Leaders

Following the announcement by Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen that he was stepping down after nearly four decades in power, here are the world's longest-serving leaders, except for monarchs. - 40 years plus - Equatorial Guinea: The Soviet Union was still a decade from collapse when Teodoro Obiang Nguema came to power in a coup in the west African state of Equatorial Guinea in 1979.

Presidency Sealed Off In Coup-prone Niger

Members of Niger's Presidential Guard on Wednesday sealed off the residence and offices of President Mohamed Bazoum, a source close to Bazoum said, describing the move as a "fit of temper" by the elite troops and that "talks" were underway.

Russian defence minister is visiting the North this week for the anniversary of the signing of the July 27, 1953 Korean War armistice

Kim Jong Un Pays Respect To Mao's Eldest Son Ahead Of Anniversary Celebration

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited a cemetery commemorating Chinese troops who fought in the Korean War, including the grave of Mao Zedong's eldest son, state media said Wednesday.

Building With 4,700 Offices, 131 Elevators In India Surpasses Pentagon As World's Largest Office Building

"We decided to create something that is iconic, that borrows ... from its context and the community we are working (with)," Sonali Rastogi, co-founder of Morphogenesis, the Indian architecture firm that masterminded the building, said.

Hun Manet, eldest son of Prime Minister Hun Sen, shows his finger after he casts his vote at a polling station in Phnom Penh on July 23, 2023

Chosen Son: Cambodia's Next PM Hun Manet To Succeed Father

Hun Manet has an economics degree from England and graduated from US military academy West Point, but there are few expectations he will uphold Western liberal ideals when he succeeds his father as Cambodia's prime minister.

The EU probe adds to two started by Greece which European lawmakers say is not sufficiently independent

EU Watchdog Probes Frontex's Action In Greece Boat Tragedy

The EU watchdog on Wednesday announced a probe into the bloc's border patrol agency Frontex over its actions after a boat packed with migrants off Greece sank last month, killing hundreds.

Campaigners have denounced the police for firing tear gas and live rounds to disperse stone-throwing protesters

Kenyans Hope For End To Demos As Ruto Offers To Meet Opposition

Weary Kenyans on Wednesday voiced cautious optimism for an end to political unrest after President William Ruto said he was ready to meet opposition leader Raila Odinga "anytime" following months of anti-government protests.

A man in Phnom Penh watches as Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen speaks during a televised speech on July 26, 2023

Hardline Cambodian PM Hun Sen To Step Down After Four Decades

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, one of the world's longest-serving leaders, said Wednesday he will resign and hand power to his eldest son after almost four decades of hardline rule.

Prime Minister Hun Sen said he would hand off power to his son after nearly four decades at Cambodia's helm

Hun Sen: Long-serving Architect Of Cambodia's Repressive State

Asia's longest-serving leader Hun Sen outlasted the murderous Khmer Rouge, sidelined the monarchy and extinguished any glimmer of multiparty democracy during his nearly 40-year reign over Cambodia.

A bridge is washed out in Cagayan province, Philippines, after a river overflowed due to heavy rains brought by Typhoon Doksuri

One Dead As Typhoon Doksuri Batters Philippines

A powerful storm pounded the northern Philippines on Wednesday, killing at least one person, toppling trees and knocking out power as thousands sheltered with neighbours or in emergency evacuation centres.

Taiwan staged its first-ever military drill at Taoyuan International Airport on Wednesday as part of the annual Han Kuang exercises

Taiwan Defends Largest Airport Against Simulated Chinese Attack

Taiwan staged its first-ever military drill at Taoyuan International Airport on Wednesday, briefly halting commercial traffic as soldiers practised defending the facility against a simulated attack by Beijing.

French President Emmanuel Macron (C) greets people after delivering his speech in Noumea on Wednesday

Macron Tells New Caledonia Separatists To Accept Pro-France Votes

President Emmanuel Macron warned Wednesday that separatist sentiment could lead to violence in New Caledonia, as he urged the pro-independence camp to accept a string of votes to stay part of France.

The UN Security Council has called for nations to support Haiti's national police, who have been overwhelmed by gangs in the capital Port-au-Prince

Calls For Haiti Intervention Mount, But No One Wants To Lead

Haunted by previous failures in Haiti and worried about getting stuck in a deadly quagmire, the international community is reluctant to answer a UN call for a special intervention force, experts say.

Kim Hau, a former tea shop owner who was convicted of sedition, said the offence remains "wide and mysterious" to her

Sedition Clampdown Hits 'Ordinary' Hong Kongers

Single mother Law Oi-wah pled guilty to sedition in an almost inaudible voice, as her 12-year-old son watched from a few feet away in a Hong Kong court.

An aerial photograph released by the Western Australia Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions shows 60-70 pilot whales gathering before scores stranded at Cheynes Beach

51 Pilot Whales Dead After Beaching In Western Australia

More than 50 pilot whales have died hours after stranding themselves on a beach in Western Australia, with authorities saying Wednesday they are scrambling to save dozens more.

China was tight-lipped for weeks about the fate of Qin, who has not been seen in public since June 25, when he met Russia's deputy foreign minister Andrey Rudenko in Beijing

China's Qin Scrubbed From Foreign Ministry Website After Dramatic Removal

China offered no explanation for the sacking of foreign minister Qin Gang on Wednesday, while scrubbing mentions of him from a government website.

All the Korean War veterans interviewed by AFP said they regretted that young Koreans seem to have little awareness of the horrors of the war, especially as Pyongyang ramps up its threats

Korean War Veterans Dream Of Real Peace On Divided Peninsula

Korean War veteran Ryu Jae-sik has had a bullet fired by a Chinese soldier lodged in his chest for 70 years, a constant reminder of the conflict that never ended.

William Noun and Maria Fares prepare to get married three years after having lost siblings in the Beirut port blast

United By Beirut Blast Grief, Couple Vow To Fight For Justice

William Noun and Maria Fares were united by loss after a devastating blast ripped through Lebanon's capital three years ago.

Belgium's biggest-ever criminal trial was held under tight security at the former headquarters of the NATO military alliance

Six Found Guilty Of Murder At Brussels 2016 Attack Trial

A Brussels court on Tuesday convicted French citizen Salah Abdeslam and Belgian-Moroccan Mohamed Abrini for 2016 jihadist bombings in the Belgian capital that killed 32 people, after the country's largest-ever criminal trial.

2,700 police and soldiers raided the prison

Ecuador Prison Raided As Riot Death Toll Climbs To 18

Some 2,700 soldiers stormed a prison in Ecuador Tuesday to retake control as the death toll from a riot that started three days earlier rose to 18 inmates, officials said.

The latest mass protest in Israel's commercial hub Tel Aviv comes days after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to press on with a controversial judicial overhaul despite mounting international alarm

Will Israeli Reform Threaten Its International Status?

Thousands of Israeli protesters descended on Jerusalem as the country braced for a crucial vote on legislation weakening the authority of its Supreme Court.

Lebanon's outtgoing Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh

No Successor Named For Lebanon Central Bank Chief: Deputy PM

Crisis-hit Lebanon -- which has no president and is ruled by a caretaker government -- will also have to go without a central bank chief from next week, says the country's deputy premier.

The closure of beauty salons will put thousands of Afghan women out of work

Taliban Makeover: Afghan Women Despair Over Beauty Parlour Ban

Shirin booked her bridal makeover weeks ago, but instead of relaxing as beauticians pampered her, everyone in the Kabul salon was on edge, ready to hide the bride should the police appear.

Smoke billows in the distance behind homes in Khartoum's Bahri district on July 14, 2023

16 Killed As Homes Hit In Khartoum Air, Artillery Strikes

Air strikes and artillery barrages from Sudan's warring generals killed at least 16 people in a Khartoum neighbourhood on Tuesday, a neighbourhood group reported.

Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas said the US is likely to avoid a recession

US On 'Very Narrow Path' To Avoid Recession: IMF Chief Economist

The US economy is on a "very narrow path" to avoiding a recession, the International Monetary Fund's chief economist says, while warning of risks to China's strong post-pandemic recovery.

The IMF upgraded its forecast for the global economy

IMF Nudges Up 2023 Economic Outlook But Warns Of Slowing Global Growth Ahead

The International Monetary Fund has slightly upgraded its outlook for global growth this year on the back of resilient service sector activity in the first quarter and a strong labor market, the lender said Tuesday.

By banning beauty salons the Taliban is outlawing one of the few remaining opportunities for women to socialise away from home

Thousands Of Afghan Salons Close As Taliban Deadline Bites

Thousands of beauty parlours across Afghanistan closed permanently on Tuesday following an order by Taliban authorities that cuts off one of the few revenue streams available to women, as well as a cherished space for socialising.

The inferno has wrought havoc on the dream vacation of thousands of tourists

'Guardian Angels': Rhodes Locals Help Fire-stranded Tourists

In the yard of a private school far from the wildfires raging on the Greek island of Rhodes, children kicked a ball as a man relaxed under the scorching sun.

Extreme Weather Hits India's Staple Food Crops, Threatens Food Security

"This year, we are experiencing more than usual rainfall, probably due to global warming... Heavy rains mixed with flash flooding will further delay planting, resulting in lower-than-normal yields. It can threaten food security, not only in the country but globally also," said Mahesh Salgaokar, an independent agricultural consultant.