EU should 'bring to life' mutual defence pact, von der Leyen says

Kremlin aide Medinsky to head Russian team as Ukraine peace talks move to Geneva next week

Kremlin aide Medinsky to head Russian team as Ukraine peace talks move to Geneva next week
Russia pushes back hard against prospect of US-built nuclear plant in Armenia

Russia pushes back hard against prospect of US-built nuclear plant in Armenia
Ukraine's foreign minister says China could help end the war, invites counterpart to Ukraine

Ukraine's foreign minister says China could help end the war, invites counterpart to Ukraine
Denmark to provide four F-35 fighter jets to NATO's Arctic Sentry

Denmark to provide four F-35 fighter jets to NATO's Arctic Sentry
NATO states pledge hundreds of millions for Ukraine weapons push, Rutte says

NATO states pledge hundreds of millions for Ukraine weapons push, Rutte says
Six more children reunited with Russian, Ukrainian families, US and Russia say

Six more children reunited with Russian, Ukrainian families, US and Russia say
Norway, France to finance more military support for Ukraine
Norway, France to finance more military support for Ukraine
Putin's children's commissioner says six kids to reunite with families in Russia and Ukraine, thanks Melania Trump
Putin's children's commissioner says six kids to reunite with families in Russia and Ukraine, thanks Melania Trump
Ukrainian arms producers receive first wartime export licences, Kyiv says

Ukrainian arms producers receive first wartime export licences, Kyiv says
Kyrgyzstan moves to purge allies of ousted security chief

Kyrgyzstan moves to purge allies of ousted security chief
Ukraine's air force gives all-clear after warning of Russian missile launch
Ukraine's air force gives all-clear after warning of Russian missile launch
Ukrainian drone strike causes fire at refinery in Russia's Komi region, governor says
Ukrainian drone strike causes fire at refinery in Russia's Komi region, governor says
Nearly 300,000 people without power, water supply in Ukraine's Odesa after Russian attack, deputy PM says

Nearly 300,000 people without power, water supply in Ukraine's Odesa after Russian attack, deputy PM says
Russia fully blocks WhatsApp, talks up state-backed alternative

Russia fully blocks WhatsApp, talks up state-backed alternative
Russia to fly its tourists out of Cuba and then suspend airline operations due to fuel crisis
Russia to fly its tourists out of Cuba and then suspend airline operations due to fuel crisis
Lavrov says US restrictions on Russia's role in Venezuela oil business are discrimination

Lavrov says US restrictions on Russia's role in Venezuela oil business are discrimination
Poland charges teen with preparing attack on a school
Poland charges teen with preparing attack on a school
Russia says it will stick to limits of expired nuclear treaty if US does the same

Russia says it will stick to limits of expired nuclear treaty if US does the same
EU Commission to take steps to improve drone detection capabilities

EU Commission to take steps to improve drone detection capabilities
Russia, facing labour crunch worsened by war, pivots to India for workers

Russia, facing labour crunch worsened by war, pivots to India for workers
South Africa's Ramaphosa backs efforts to end Ukraine war in call with Putin

South Africa's Ramaphosa backs efforts to end Ukraine war in call with Putin
Russia detains third suspect over attempt to kill general, Interfax news agency says

Russia detains third suspect over attempt to kill general, Interfax news agency says
Russia hits Odesa energy infrastructure, cuts power for thousands, governor says
Russia hits Odesa energy infrastructure, cuts power for thousands, governor says
Germany indicts Ukrainian over parcel bomb allegations tied to Russia
Germany indicts Ukrainian over parcel bomb allegations tied to Russia
Russia says the fuel situation in Cuba is critical, accuses US of 'suffocating' the island

Russia says the fuel situation in Cuba is critical, accuses US of 'suffocating' the island
Rubio to attend Munich Security Conference amid frayed Translantic ties

Rubio to attend Munich Security Conference amid frayed Translantic ties
Russia's Lavrov sees no 'bright future' for economic ties with U.S

Russia's Lavrov sees no 'bright future' for economic ties with U.S
Russia says man suspected of shooting top general has been flown to Moscow from Dubai

Russia says man suspected of shooting top general has been flown to Moscow from Dubai
Russia to interrogate two suspects over attempted killing of general, report says
Russia to interrogate two suspects over attempted killing of general, report says
Sweeping EU sanctions plan aims to hit Russian crude exports harder

Sweeping EU sanctions plan aims to hit Russian crude exports harder
Canada sends AIM missiles for Ukraine air defences, Ukrainian minister says

Canada sends AIM missiles for Ukraine air defences, Ukrainian minister says
Russian foreign minister accuses Ukraine of assassination attempt on top Russian general in Moscow

Russian foreign minister accuses Ukraine of assassination attempt on top Russian general in Moscow
US accuses China of secret nuclear testing

US accuses China of secret nuclear testing
Kremlin says it hopes US-Iran talks in Oman will yield results

Kremlin says it hopes US-Iran talks in Oman will yield results
Russian intelligence official under Western sanctions is shot and wounded in Moscow

Russian intelligence official under Western sanctions is shot and wounded in Moscow
US, Russia close in on deal to continue New START nuclear arms treaty, Axios reports

US, Russia close in on deal to continue New START nuclear arms treaty, Axios reports
Ukraine says Starlink terminals used by Russia deactivated in blow to Moscow

Ukraine says Starlink terminals used by Russia deactivated in blow to Moscow
Estonia releases vessel held on suspicion of smuggling after inspection
Estonia releases vessel held on suspicion of smuggling after inspection
Russian captain jailed over crew member's death in U.S. tanker crash

Russian captain jailed over crew member's death in U.S. tanker crash
Kremlin dismisses Western claims that Epstein was Russian intelligence asset

Kremlin dismisses Western claims that Epstein was Russian intelligence asset
Kremlin says Russia will stay a responsible nuclear power despite New START's expiry

Kremlin says Russia will stay a responsible nuclear power despite New START's expiry
The Man who turned nuclear secrets into a business

The Man who turned nuclear secrets into a business
Tunisia Roundup: Saïed demands procurement overhaul, parliament advances water and energy bills and fuel strike looms

Tunisia Roundup: Saïed demands procurement overhaul, parliament advances water and energy bills and fuel strike looms
Which Spanish accents are hardest to understand?

Which Spanish accents are hardest to understand?
Elon Musk leads 2026 US midterm election donors with $446 million

Elon Musk leads 2026 US midterm election donors with $446 million
The democracy paradox: Why we want freedom but admire unchecked power — Opinion

The democracy paradox: Why we want freedom but admire unchecked power — Opinion
Russia supplies up to 87% of diesel imports in key markets as fuel disruptions threaten trade

Russia supplies up to 87% of diesel imports in key markets as fuel disruptions threaten trade
US time zones in 1924: How railways shaped America's clocks more than a century ago

US time zones in 1924: How railways shaped America's clocks more than a century ago
‘Trump is preventing World War III’ – Lukashenko warns Ukraine conflict could turn nuclear

‘Trump is preventing World War III’ – Lukashenko warns Ukraine conflict could turn nuclear
El Salvador soldiers seek discharge over deadly Haiti mission as four remain missing

El Salvador soldiers seek discharge over deadly Haiti mission as four remain missing
Iran threatens ‘new battlefield’ if US attacks again, warns of unpredictable retaliation

Iran threatens ‘new battlefield’ if US attacks again, warns of unpredictable retaliation
Fujimori orders Peru prison overhaul after deadly gang clash kills three inmates

Fujimori orders Peru prison overhaul after deadly gang clash kills three inmates
Where can you legally change your gender?

Where can you legally change your gender?
Happiest states in America 2026: Hawaii tops rankings as West Virginia comes last

Happiest states in America 2026: Hawaii tops rankings as West Virginia comes last
More than half of the world's population lives in just seven countries

More than half of the world's population lives in just seven countries
Bangladesh dengue surge overwhelms hospitals as deaths reach 419

Bangladesh dengue surge overwhelms hospitals as deaths reach 419
Palestinians return to rubble in Hebron after 11-day Israeli operation

Palestinians return to rubble in Hebron after 11-day Israeli operation
Iran calls US ‘biggest nuclear threat’ - After Tucker Carlson warns of possible strike

Iran calls US ‘biggest nuclear threat’ - After Tucker Carlson warns of possible strike
Trump jokes about naming Strait of Hormuz after himself, renaming Atlantic ‘American Ocean’

Trump jokes about naming Strait of Hormuz after himself, renaming Atlantic ‘American Ocean’
Lula supporters take to Brazil's streets, warn far-right fight is not over

Lula supporters take to Brazil's streets, warn far-right fight is not over
Celsius vs Fahrenheit: Why the US still uses a different temperature scale from most of the world

Celsius vs Fahrenheit: Why the US still uses a different temperature scale from most of the world
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye's defence pact brings together 1.4 million troops and 3,400 aircraft

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye's defence pact brings together 1.4 million troops and 3,400 aircraft
Senegal makes history as Africa's first Youth Olympic Games open

Senegal makes history as Africa's first Youth Olympic Games open
Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war

Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war
FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft

FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft
Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches

Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches
GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation

GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation
Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy

Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy
Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat

Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat
Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns

Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns
Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football

Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football