Turkish prosecutor opens new investigation into jailed Kurdish politician
A Turkish prosecutor has opened a new investigation into Selahattin Demirtas, the jailed former leader of Turkey’s pro-Kurdish Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP), on terrorism-related charges, Demirtas tweeted on Friday.
Germany agrees ‘art of the possible’ climate action plan without blowing budget
Chancellor Angela Merkel’s ruling coalition agreed a package of budget-neutral measures on Friday to protect the climate and restore its green credentials, but drew criticism from environmental groups which had hoped it would go further.
Media visits wrecked Saudi oil plant, Iran vows to strike back if attacked
Saudi Arabia on Friday took media to inspect oil facilities hit by attacks that Washington and Riyadh blame on Iran, showing melted pipes and burned equipment, as Tehran vowed wide retaliation if heightened tensions boil over into hostilities.
Hezbollah says Iran would destroy Saudi Arabia in any war
Lebanon’s Hezbollah warned Saudi Arabia on Friday against betting on a war against Iran because it would destroy the country and urged Riyadh and the United Arab Emirates to halt the war in Yemen instead of buying more air defences.
Mould-breaking court to shape Britain’s Brexit agony
Britain is renowned for its ancient, august and male-dominated institutions – yet its biggest moment since World War Two may be shaped by a mere decade-old court run by a very modern woman.
Israel’s Netanyahu clings to power as coalition talks loom
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced Israeli media headlines on Friday suggesting power is slipping from his grasp after an election in which he trails his main rival with nearly all votes counted.
A historic first? Israel’s Arabs could lead parliamentary opposition
Israel’s Arab parties are set to be the largest non-ruling bloc in parliament – and could even lead the opposition – if a national unity government emerges from Tuesday’s election.
Trump says U.S. has sanctioned Iran’s central bank
The United States has imposed sanctions on Iran’s central bank, U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters at the White House on Friday, nearly a week after attacks on oil facilities in Saudi Arabia that some U.S. officials have pinned on Tehran.
‘Save our future’: Students hit streets to demand global climate action
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Trump welcomes Australia’s PM, cementing strong trade, security ties
U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed Australia’s prime minister on Friday for only the second state visit of his administration, signaling the close bond between the two allies as Washington takes on Beijing and Tehran.
