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President-elect Milei vows 'end to decline of Argentina'

Libertarian outsider Javier Milei swept to victory in Argentina's presidential election Sunday, vowing to halt decades of economic decline as the country reels from triple-digit inflation and record poverty.

Outsider Javier Milei triumphs in Argentina presidential election

Libertarian outsider Javier Milei pulled off a massive upset Sunday with a resounding win in Argentina's presidential election, plunging the country into uncertainty in the midst of a crippling economic crisis.

Javier Milei: outsider who ignited Argentine rage to become president

With his wild hair and powered-up chainsaw, the libertarian Javier Milei has upended Argentine politics in a meteoric rise from obscurity to the presidency, riding a wave of fury over decades of economic decline and rampant inflation.

Outsider Javier Milei wins Argentina's presidential election

Libertarian outsider Javier Milei pulled off a massive upset Sunday with a resounding win in Argentina's presidential election, a stinging rebuke of the traditional parties that have overseen decades of economic decline.

Tense DR Congo election campaign kicks off

The Democratic Republic of Congo launched a month-long election campaign Sunday with 25 candidates running for president amid a tense political climate and relentless fighting in the east of the country.

Argentines hold breath in tight presidential election

Argentina braced Sunday for the outcome of a knife-edge presidential election between Economy Minister Sergio Massa and outsider Javier Milei, who represent wildly different visions for the country's future.

Trump vows new migrant crackdown in visit to Mexico border

Donald Trump took his presidential campaign down to the border with Mexico on Sunday, doubling down on the hardline immigration rhetoric that was a hallmark of his first White House term.

Frustration as latest talks on global plastic treaty close

The latest negotiations toward a global plastic treaty concluded late Sunday with disagreement about how the pact should work and frustration from environment groups over delays and lack of progress.

DR Congo election campaign kicks off with fireworks and bullets

Democratic Republic of the Congo launched a month-long election campaign Sunday with 26 candidates running for president amid a tense political climate and relentless fighting in the east of the country.

DR Congo election campaign starts with fireworks and bullets

Democratic Republic of the Congo kicked off a month-long election campaign Sunday with 26 candidates running for president amid a tense political climate and fighting in the east of the country.

Medics evacuate 31 premature babies from Gaza hospital

Palestinian medics evacuated 31 premature babies from Gaza City's war-torn Al-Shifa hospital Sunday in a high-risk operation, the UN said, pledging to also move patients and staff who remain there.

Premature babies moved from Gaza hospital as Israel steps up fight with Hamas

Thirty-one premature babies were evacuated from Gaza's biggest hospital on Sunday, the World Health Organization said, seeking to get the last patients and staff out of what it has dubbed a "death zone".

Ukrainian army says advancing at Dnipro river as drones target capitals

The Ukrainian army said Sunday that it has pushed Russian forces back "three to eight kilometres" from the banks of Dnipro river, which if confirmed would be the first meaningful advance by Kyiv's forces months into a disappointing counteroffensive.

Babies evacuated from Gaza hospital UN agency dubs 'death zone'

More than 30 premature babies were evacuated Sunday from Gaza's largest hospital, said a health official in the Hamas-run territory, as Israel's army struck more targets in its war on the Palestinian militant group.

Argentines vote in cliffhanger election with economy at stake

Desperate for a way out of a crippling economic crisis, Argentines began voting Sunday in a nail-biter election between embattled Economy Minister Sergio Massa and the libertarian outsider Javier Milei.

More than 500 Rohingya refugees land in Indonesia

Three boats filled with more than 500 Rohingya refugees landed in Indonesia's westernmost province on Sunday, a UN agency said, in one of the biggest arrivals since Myanmar launched a military crackdown on the minority group in 2017.

Ukrainian army says advancing at Dnipro river as drones target Kyiv

The Ukrainian army said Sunday that it has pushed Russian forces back "three to eight kilometres" from the banks of Dnipro river, which if confirmed would be the first meaningful advance by Kyiv's forces months into a disappointing counteroffensive.

The Ukrainian train attendant chaperoning Western VIPs

She may be from a remote Ukrainian village, but Tetyana Kogut has rubbed shoulders with some of the world's most powerful Western leaders.

Cricket politics: India's Modi basks in World Cup success

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi cheers India in the blockbuster climax of the Cricket World Cup Sunday, commentators say he is also seeking to capitalise on the wildly popular sport to burnish his appeal ahead of elections next year.

Argentina holds cliffhanger election with economy at stake

Desperate for a way out of a crippling economic crisis, Argentines will vote Sunday in a nail-biter election race between embattled Economy Minister Sergio Massa and the libertarian outsider Javier Milei.

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators rally across Europe

Thousands of protesters took part in rallies across France and Britain on Saturday calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, while hundreds of others turned out again in cities across Europe.

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators rally in France, Britain

Thousands of protesters took part in rallies across France and Britain on Saturday calling for a ceasefire in the Gaza war.

S.Africa seeks to tempt disaffected voters back to elections

South Africa held a first major voter registration drive on Saturday in a bid to tackle widespread apathy ahead of national elections next year.

Thousands protest Spain's Catalan separatist amnesty law

Tens of thousands of Spaniards took to the streets of Madrid on Saturday to denounce a proposed amnesty law for Catalan separatists and activists, which was key for the left-wing government to retain power.

Hamas says more than 80 dead in Israeli strikes on Gaza camp

A Hamas health official said more than 80 people were killed Saturday in twin strikes on a northern Gaza refugee camp, including a UN school used as a shelter for people displaced by the Israel-Hamas war.

Thousands protest Spain's proposed seperatist amnesty law

Tens of thousands of Spaniards took to the streets of Madrid on Saturday to denounce a proposed amnesty law for Catalan separatists and activists, which was key for the left-wing government to retain power.

Rejected Rohingya boat sighted off Indonesia coast: official

A boat carrying Rohingya refugees that was forced back to sea earlier this week was sighted Saturday several miles off the coast of Indonesia's westernmost region, according to a local commander.

Lebanon's Palestinian refugees fear for their families in Gaza

In a ramshackle Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon, Hayat Shehadeh wrings her hands as she watches the Israel-Hamas war. Her daughter is in Gaza, and she has not spoken to her for a week.

Hundreds flee as Israel orders Gaza's main hospital evacuated

Hundreds of people fled on foot Saturday after Israel's army ordered the evacuation of Gaza's main hospital where more than 2,000 patients, medics and displaced people were trapped by the war between Israel and Hamas.

Liberian President George Weah concedes poll defeat to ex VP Boakai

Liberian leader and football legend George Weah conceded defeat to opposition leader Joseph Boakai after a tight presidential run-off, saying it was "time to put national interest above personal interest".

Fuel enters Gaza as phone links restored

A first consignment of fuel has entered Gaza after Israel bowed to US pressure for limited deliveries to allow wastewater treatment and the resumption of communications after a two-day blackout.

Chinese premier invited to Australia as tensions ease

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Friday he had invited China's Premier Li Qiang to visit, as a long-stormy relationship improves.

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