Socialist seen beating far-right rival for Portuguese presidency with conservative help

Socialist seen beating far-right rival for Portuguese presidency with conservative help
Socialist seen beating far-right rival for Portuguese presidency with conservative help

Socialist seen beating far-right rival for Portuguese presidency with conservative help
Sweden to make asylum seekers live in centres in further tightening of rules

Sweden to make asylum seekers live in centres in further tightening of rules
Turkey edges towards curbing social media access to minors amid global push

Turkey edges towards curbing social media access to minors amid global push
'Eyes of world on Hong Kong' as China critic Jimmy Lai awaits Monday sentencing

'Eyes of world on Hong Kong' as China critic Jimmy Lai awaits Monday sentencing
Democrats' immigration enforcement reforms face rough waters in Congress

Democrats' immigration enforcement reforms face rough waters in Congress
Trump has no 'formal plans' to deploy ICE at polling sites, White House says

Trump has no 'formal plans' to deploy ICE at polling sites, White House says
Cuba to roll out rationing plan as US moves to block fuel supply

Cuba to roll out rationing plan as US moves to block fuel supply
Slovenia prepares legislation to ban social media for under-15s

Slovenia prepares legislation to ban social media for under-15s
Spain's Sanchez: we won't be swayed by tech oligarchs on social media ban

Spain's Sanchez: we won't be swayed by tech oligarchs on social media ban
Latvia launches human trafficking investigation after Epstein file release

Latvia launches human trafficking investigation after Epstein file release
Turkey to stress need to update customs union with EU during commissioner's visit

Turkey to stress need to update customs union with EU during commissioner's visit
Australia says attempted bombing of national day protest was act of terror

Australia says attempted bombing of national day protest was act of terror
Nearly two dozen more prisoners freed in Venezuela, legal rights group says

Nearly two dozen more prisoners freed in Venezuela, legal rights group says
Iran-U.S. talks to take place in Oman on Friday, U.S. official confirms

Iran-U.S. talks to take place in Oman on Friday, U.S. official confirms
Tunisian police arrest member of parliament who mocked president

Tunisian police arrest member of parliament who mocked president
Trump has attacked pillars of democracy, says Human Rights Watch

Trump has attacked pillars of democracy, says Human Rights Watch
Germany seeks broader spy powers to counter rising hybrid threats

Germany seeks broader spy powers to counter rising hybrid threats
Exclusive-State prisons grew deadlier and more violent amid guard shortage, review finds

Exclusive-State prisons grew deadlier and more violent amid guard shortage, review finds
Myanmar junta plans 'super-body' to tighten grip on military, new government

Myanmar junta plans 'super-body' to tighten grip on military, new government
Fifteen migrants die after boat collides with Greek coast guard vessel off island of Chios

Fifteen migrants die after boat collides with Greek coast guard vessel off island of Chios
Eswatini court throws out challenge to deal on US deportees
Eswatini court throws out challenge to deal on US deportees
Soccer-Guardiola vows to speak up for victims of global conflicts

Soccer-Guardiola vows to speak up for victims of global conflicts
Factbox-Trump tells Minnesota to help more with US immigration enforcement. What does it already do?

Factbox-Trump tells Minnesota to help more with US immigration enforcement. What does it already do?
Iranian police say 139 foreigners arrested over unrest in Yazd province
Iranian police say 139 foreigners arrested over unrest in Yazd province
Case against Ugandan man charged with "aggravated homosexuality" dropped, lawyer says
Case against Ugandan man charged with "aggravated homosexuality" dropped, lawyer says
US judge halts Trump plan to end protections for 350,000 Haitians

US judge halts Trump plan to end protections for 350,000 Haitians
Explainer-Olympics-Can transgender athletes compete at the Milano Cortina Winter Games?

Explainer-Olympics-Can transgender athletes compete at the Milano Cortina Winter Games?
EU rejects Iran's categorisation of EU armies as 'terrorist groups'

EU rejects Iran's categorisation of EU armies as 'terrorist groups'
Iranian police detain four unspecified foreigners over unrest

Iranian police detain four unspecified foreigners over unrest
Venezuela releases 30 prisoners including activists, says rights group

Venezuela releases 30 prisoners including activists, says rights group
Judge orders release of 5-year-old, father detained in Minnesota ICE raid

Judge orders release of 5-year-old, father detained in Minnesota ICE raid
Iran president says Trump, Netanyahu, Europe stirred tensions in protests

Iran president says Trump, Netanyahu, Europe stirred tensions in protests
US Justice Dept opens civil rights probe into Alex Pretti shooting, official says

US Justice Dept opens civil rights probe into Alex Pretti shooting, official says
US judge temporarily blocks end of Ethiopians' deportation protections

US judge temporarily blocks end of Ethiopians' deportation protections
Argentina in advanced talks to become destination for US deportations, New York Times reports

Argentina in advanced talks to become destination for US deportations, New York Times reports
Mexico seeks to avoid US tariffs on states shipping oil to Cuba

Mexico seeks to avoid US tariffs on states shipping oil to Cuba
US imposes sanctions on Iran's interior minister, businessman

US imposes sanctions on Iran's interior minister, businessman
Denmark plans tougher deportation laws, challenging European human rights framework

Denmark plans tougher deportation laws, challenging European human rights framework
South Africa expels Israel's top diplomat, prompting tit-for-tat retaliation
South Africa expels Israel's top diplomat, prompting tit-for-tat retaliation
Factbox-Trump reshapes US historical and cultural institutions

Factbox-Trump reshapes US historical and cultural institutions
Thousands demonstrate in Minnesota and across US to protest ICE

Thousands demonstrate in Minnesota and across US to protest ICE
Sudanese paramilitary force abducting children in Darfur, witnesses say

Sudanese paramilitary force abducting children in Darfur, witnesses say
Exclusive-US missions to review aid programs for compliance with new rules on abortion, diversity and gender

Exclusive-US missions to review aid programs for compliance with new rules on abortion, diversity and gender
Democrats ask top US spy to explain presence at FBI raid on election facility

Democrats ask top US spy to explain presence at FBI raid on election facility
Trump's NSA pick endorses post-9/11 surveillance powers, stays vague on warrants

Trump's NSA pick endorses post-9/11 surveillance powers, stays vague on warrants
Iran rounds up thousands in mass arrest campaign after crushing unrest, sources say

Iran rounds up thousands in mass arrest campaign after crushing unrest, sources say
Germany's Merz: remains to be seen whether FCAS will yield joint aircraft

Germany's Merz: remains to be seen whether FCAS will yield joint aircraft
Trump's border czar says cooperation with local leaders can lead to ICE drawdown

Trump's border czar says cooperation with local leaders can lead to ICE drawdown
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
Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest

Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest
Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement

Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement
Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years

Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years
Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime

Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime