Germany's Merz sees no plan for bringing Iran war to swift end

No sign of sabotage in Finland-Sweden power outage, operator says
No sign of sabotage in Finland-Sweden power outage, operator says
Trump, Putin talk of war and peace as US weighs easing Russian oil sanctions

Trump, Putin talk of war and peace as US weighs easing Russian oil sanctions
Ukraine ready for new peace talks 'at any moment', Zelenskiy says

Ukraine ready for new peace talks 'at any moment', Zelenskiy says
Ukraine seeks more talks, but Kyiv's partners focused on Iran, Zelenskiy says

Ukraine seeks more talks, but Kyiv's partners focused on Iran, Zelenskiy says
Germany's Merz says state election will not impact his coalition

Germany's Merz says state election will not impact his coalition
Zelenskiy says Ukraine has unique drone experience, discusses joint production with Dutch PM

Zelenskiy says Ukraine has unique drone experience, discusses joint production with Dutch PM
Azerbaijan says it foils Iranian plots including plan to attack major pipeline

Azerbaijan says it foils Iranian plots including plan to attack major pipeline
UK police say Russia military intelligence behind European cargo fires
UK police say Russia military intelligence behind European cargo fires
Swiss expect to purchase 30 F-35 jets after cost increases

Swiss expect to purchase 30 F-35 jets after cost increases
Croatia to re-launch mandatory military service after 17 years

Croatia to re-launch mandatory military service after 17 years
Hungary's $82 million bank transit swoop deepens spat with Ukraine

Hungary's $82 million bank transit swoop deepens spat with Ukraine
Germany's Merz warns against spread of war in Middle East

Germany's Merz warns against spread of war in Middle East
Russia's GRU believed to be behind 2024 European parcel blasts with 22 suspects identified, police say

Russia's GRU believed to be behind 2024 European parcel blasts with 22 suspects identified, police say
Hungary to expel seven Ukrainian nationals, government spokesperson says
Hungary to expel seven Ukrainian nationals, government spokesperson says
Romania will not host nuclear components on its territory for deterrence, says president

Romania will not host nuclear components on its territory for deterrence, says president
Czech parliament votes to shield PM Babis from trial on EU subsidy fraud charges

Czech parliament votes to shield PM Babis from trial on EU subsidy fraud charges
Iran seeking to escalate conflict, EU's Kallas says

Iran seeking to escalate conflict, EU's Kallas says
NATO increases missile defence posture after Turkey incident

NATO increases missile defence posture after Turkey incident
Ukraine, Russia exchange 200 POWs each in latest swap

Ukraine, Russia exchange 200 POWs each in latest swap
NATO's Rutte backs Macron's nuclear revamp but says US umbrella is ultimate guarantee

NATO's Rutte backs Macron's nuclear revamp but says US umbrella is ultimate guarantee
Belarus leader Lukashenko pardons 15 people jailed on political charges

Belarus leader Lukashenko pardons 15 people jailed on political charges
Russia and Ukraine to exchange 500 POWs over coming two days, Moscow says
Russia and Ukraine to exchange 500 POWs over coming two days, Moscow says
Exclusive-NATO allies will keep supporting Ukraine despite situation in Iran, Rutte says

Exclusive-NATO allies will keep supporting Ukraine despite situation in Iran, Rutte says
Russia jails Romanian citizen for 15 years for spying for Ukraine
Russia jails Romanian citizen for 15 years for spying for Ukraine
Russia accuses US and Israel of trying to drag Arab countries into a wider Middle East conflict

Russia accuses US and Israel of trying to drag Arab countries into a wider Middle East conflict
U.S., Ukraine discussed postponing peace talks with Russia, Zelenskiy says

U.S., Ukraine discussed postponing peace talks with Russia, Zelenskiy says
Azerbaijan says four injured by Iranian drones, vows to retaliate

Azerbaijan says four injured by Iranian drones, vows to retaliate
Russian drone strikes foreign cargo ship near Ukraine Black Sea port
Russian drone strikes foreign cargo ship near Ukraine Black Sea port
Russia releases Hungarian-Ukrainian POWs to Budapest, drawing Kyiv's ire

Russia releases Hungarian-Ukrainian POWs to Budapest, drawing Kyiv's ire
Russia says US attacked Iran on false pretext, condemns call for Iranians to seize power

Russia says US attacked Iran on false pretext, condemns call for Iranians to seize power
Russian LNG tanker sinks in Mediterranean, Moscow blames Ukrainian drones
Russian LNG tanker sinks in Mediterranean, Moscow blames Ukrainian drones
At least five hurt in Russian strikes on railway infrastructure in southern Ukraine

At least five hurt in Russian strikes on railway infrastructure in southern Ukraine
Hungary's opposition leads in polls, far-right party gains support

Hungary's opposition leads in polls, far-right party gains support
France sending aircraft carrier to Mediterranean, Macron says

France sending aircraft carrier to Mediterranean, Macron says
Zelenskiy holds talks with UAE, Qatar leaders

Zelenskiy holds talks with UAE, Qatar leaders
Russia halts construction work at Bushehr nuclear plant due to strikes on Iran

Russia halts construction work at Bushehr nuclear plant due to strikes on Iran
Russia says war could backfire by spurring Iran and Arab nations to seek nuclear weapons

Russia says war could backfire by spurring Iran and Arab nations to seek nuclear weapons
Russia's Putin, Saudi crown prince discuss Iran escalation risks

Russia's Putin, Saudi crown prince discuss Iran escalation risks
France and Germany move closer on joint nuclear deterrence
France and Germany move closer on joint nuclear deterrence
Budapest summons Ukrainian envoy to protest at conscription of two ethnic Hungarians

Budapest summons Ukrainian envoy to protest at conscription of two ethnic Hungarians
Ukraine to complete preparation in days to start EU accession talks, Zelenskiy says

Ukraine to complete preparation in days to start EU accession talks, Zelenskiy says
GTA VI faces restrictions in China, Russia and parts of the Middle East ahead of release

GTA VI faces restrictions in China, Russia and parts of the Middle East ahead of release
Israel's Eisenkot begins coalition talks, calls for national emergency government

Israel's Eisenkot begins coalition talks, calls for national emergency government
India leads world in Gen Z population with 331 million young people

India leads world in Gen Z population with 331 million young people
Hundreds rally in Tel Aviv demanding Arab-backed government to oust Netanyahu

Hundreds rally in Tel Aviv demanding Arab-backed government to oust Netanyahu
Netanyahu calls for unity government as opposition leader set to form coalition

Netanyahu calls for unity government as opposition leader set to form coalition
Krakow gunman 'held very radical views, acted alone' - Poland Interior Minister says

Krakow gunman 'held very radical views, acted alone' - Poland Interior Minister says
Kenyan cult leader Mackenzie sentenced to 200 years over Shakahola massacre

Kenyan cult leader Mackenzie sentenced to 200 years over Shakahola massacre
Migrants crowd onto dinghy in France as tensions flare during Channel crossing

Migrants crowd onto dinghy in France as tensions flare during Channel crossing
Qatar says US-Iran mediation continues despite renewed military tensions

Qatar says US-Iran mediation continues despite renewed military tensions
Israeli ambassador denounces alleged antisemitic campaign in Mexico

Israeli ambassador denounces alleged antisemitic campaign in Mexico
Powerful flash floods submerge major highway in Iraq

Powerful flash floods submerge major highway in Iraq
Paraguay's President Peña impeached, arrested over banking scandal

Paraguay's President Peña impeached, arrested over banking scandal
Mali, Niger hail anti-terror gains, pledge stronger Sahel cooperation

Mali, Niger hail anti-terror gains, pledge stronger Sahel cooperation
Indonesia rocked by presidential spying scandal

Indonesia rocked by presidential spying scandal
Chilean students take to streets over education budget and school conditions

Chilean students take to streets over education budget and school conditions
Paraguay’s political crisis deepens as Congress moves to impeach Peña

Paraguay’s political crisis deepens as Congress moves to impeach Peña
Indonesia's Widodo displays university diploma in court amid forgery allegations

Indonesia's Widodo displays university diploma in court amid forgery allegations
‘He carried Portugal’ – Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement divides fans after 23 years

‘He carried Portugal’ – Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement divides fans after 23 years
Paraguay's Senate opens impeachment trial against President Peña over banking crisis

Paraguay's Senate opens impeachment trial against President Peña over banking crisis
‘We want our money’ – Paraguay protesters demand Peña's impeachment as banking crisis sparks unrest

‘We want our money’ – Paraguay protesters demand Peña's impeachment as banking crisis sparks unrest
Israelis fear losing US support after Vance blames Iran war for election defeat

Israelis fear losing US support after Vance blames Iran war for election defeat
‘Bolt from the blue’ – Herzog alarmed as Trump announces end to US military aid for Israel

‘Bolt from the blue’ – Herzog alarmed as Trump announces end to US military aid for Israel
How an Indonesian company created Europe’s hottest football club

How an Indonesian company created Europe’s hottest football club
Paraguay's President Peña resigns amid banking crisis and impeachment threat

Paraguay's President Peña resigns amid banking crisis and impeachment threat
Netanyahu warns against Arab-backed coalition as Israel faces political deadlock

Netanyahu warns against Arab-backed coalition as Israel faces political deadlock
South Korea expands naval mission near Strait of Hormuz but rules out joining US-Iran war

South Korea expands naval mission near Strait of Hormuz but rules out joining US-Iran war
‘Socialism is fascism’ – Milei attacks the left at Madrid Summit amid tensions with Spain's Sanchez

‘Socialism is fascism’ – Milei attacks the left at Madrid Summit amid tensions with Spain's Sanchez
‘Your party drove Arab voters to polls’ – Herzog confronts Netanyahu ally over Israel election

‘Your party drove Arab voters to polls’ – Herzog confronts Netanyahu ally over Israel election
Paraguay's Peña pledges to return savings amid banking crisis

Paraguay's Peña pledges to return savings amid banking crisis
US midterm elections 2026: Young, Black and Hispanic voters drive Democratic gains

US midterm elections 2026: Young, Black and Hispanic voters drive Democratic gains