Japan foreign minister to visit S.Korea to shore up security cooperation

Two weeks in, South Korea's latest leader Choi walks political tightrope

Two weeks in, South Korea's latest leader Choi walks political tightrope
Brazil's Lula may make changes to the cabinet before Jan. 21

Brazil's Lula may make changes to the cabinet before Jan. 21
Australia violated refugees' rights in offshore detention centre, says UN

Australia violated refugees' rights in offshore detention centre, says UN
As Panama remembers bloody past, a message for Trump: the canal is ours

As Panama remembers bloody past, a message for Trump: the canal is ours
UK's Labour government removes illegal migrants at fastest pace since 2018

UK's Labour government removes illegal migrants at fastest pace since 2018
France's Sarkozy slams Libyan campaign financing case as 'a conspiracy'

France's Sarkozy slams Libyan campaign financing case as 'a conspiracy'
Explainer-Challenges Austria's far right faces in coalition talks

Explainer-Challenges Austria's far right faces in coalition talks
Top NY court rejects Trump bid to delay sentencing, court official says

Top NY court rejects Trump bid to delay sentencing, court official says
Feeling forgotten, UK child rape scandal victim urges government to act

Feeling forgotten, UK child rape scandal victim urges government to act
Italy ready to activate migrant centres in Albania, Meloni says

Italy ready to activate migrant centres in Albania, Meloni says
Singapore says 3 men detained since October for seeking to join Middle East conflict
Singapore says 3 men detained since October for seeking to join Middle East conflict
Italy says no US extradition request for detained Iranian businessman so far
Italy says no US extradition request for detained Iranian businessman so far
Japanese crime leader pleads guilty in US to trafficking nuclear materials from Myanmar

Japanese crime leader pleads guilty in US to trafficking nuclear materials from Myanmar
Israeli military tightens media rules over war crimes prosecution concern

Israeli military tightens media rules over war crimes prosecution concern
South Africa Roundup: Border enforcement, crime spikes, VAT exemptions

South Africa Roundup: Border enforcement, crime spikes, VAT exemptions
Spain begins events marking 50 years since dictator Franco's death

Spain begins events marking 50 years since dictator Franco's death
Azerbaijan protests to Eritrea over detention of three vessels and crews
Azerbaijan protests to Eritrea over detention of three vessels and crews
South Africa leads list of African countries with highest crime rates

South Africa leads list of African countries with highest crime rates
Spain's Sanchez says Musk attacks Europe's institutions, incites hatred

Spain's Sanchez says Musk attacks Europe's institutions, incites hatred
Exclusive-China-linked shipowner denies Taiwan accusation of damaging undersea cable

Exclusive-China-linked shipowner denies Taiwan accusation of damaging undersea cable
Malaysia says royal document granting home detention for jailed ex-PM not withheld

Malaysia says royal document granting home detention for jailed ex-PM not withheld
UK special forces soldiers tell inquiry of Afghan murder concerns

UK special forces soldiers tell inquiry of Afghan murder concerns
Seattle police officer who fatally struck Indian student has been fired
Seattle police officer who fatally struck Indian student has been fired
British minister says Musk knows 'absolutely nothing' about child rape scandals

British minister says Musk knows 'absolutely nothing' about child rape scandals
Two men fatally injured after shooting at company in southern Germany, police say
Two men fatally injured after shooting at company in southern Germany, police say
Trump Middle East envoy predicts 'good things' to announce on Gaza hostages before inauguration

Trump Middle East envoy predicts 'good things' to announce on Gaza hostages before inauguration
Venezuela opposition leader Gonzalez's son-in-law kidnapped, he says
Venezuela opposition leader Gonzalez's son-in-law kidnapped, he says
Israel says no foreign courts have warrants issued against reservists
Israel says no foreign courts have warrants issued against reservists
France commemorates victims of Charlie Hebdo attacks 10 years on

France commemorates victims of Charlie Hebdo attacks 10 years on
Security guard shot dead at Honduran consulate in Atlanta
Security guard shot dead at Honduran consulate in Atlanta
Venezuela to free 146 more election protesters, taking total releases to 1,515

Venezuela to free 146 more election protesters, taking total releases to 1,515
Argentina Roundup: Hemp farming, manslaughter, high temperatures affect crops

Argentina Roundup: Hemp farming, manslaughter, high temperatures affect crops
French weekly Charlie Hebdo marks 10th anniversary of attack with special edition

French weekly Charlie Hebdo marks 10th anniversary of attack with special edition
Explainer-The child rape scandal dominating UK politics after Musk criticism

Explainer-The child rape scandal dominating UK politics after Musk criticism
Azerbaijan starts trial of Frenchman accused of spying

Azerbaijan starts trial of Frenchman accused of spying
Germany sees rise in far-right crime with online offences as main driver
Germany sees rise in far-right crime with online offences as main driver
German Christmas market attack death toll rises to six

German Christmas market attack death toll rises to six
Turkey investigates opposition mayor's comments about Syrians
Turkey investigates opposition mayor's comments about Syrians
Chinese cyberattacks on Taiwan government averaged 2.4 million a day in 2024, report says

Chinese cyberattacks on Taiwan government averaged 2.4 million a day in 2024, report says
China's Xi cites corruption as 'biggest threat' to ruling Communist party

China's Xi cites corruption as 'biggest threat' to ruling Communist party
Anger and tears as Montenegro town commemorates mass shooting victims

Anger and tears as Montenegro town commemorates mass shooting victims
This week’s biggest stories from the Global South: South Koreans protest, Africa’s top 10 ‘Most Wanted’, migrants rush to Mexico city

This week’s biggest stories from the Global South: South Koreans protest, Africa’s top 10 ‘Most Wanted’, migrants rush to Mexico city
Another 75 Guatemalan soldiers arrive in Haiti to battle gangs

Another 75 Guatemalan soldiers arrive in Haiti to battle gangs
Iran unveils underground missile base, warns of 'surprises' in future war

Iran unveils underground missile base, warns of 'surprises' in future war
Argentina takes Britain to International Court, demands halt to Falklands oil project

Argentina takes Britain to International Court, demands halt to Falklands oil project
Slovakia's Fico threatens EU budget veto over Ukraine funding dispute

Slovakia's Fico threatens EU budget veto over Ukraine funding dispute
Pete Hegseth escapes impeachment as House Republicans block vote over Iran war

Pete Hegseth escapes impeachment as House Republicans block vote over Iran war
China keeps Xi-Putin-Trump summit talks open amid Nvidia spying allegations

China keeps Xi-Putin-Trump summit talks open amid Nvidia spying allegations
‘Come through me’ – Pete Hegseth warns impeachment could put US soldiers on trial

‘Come through me’ – Pete Hegseth warns impeachment could put US soldiers on trial
Thieves drill through wall, steal $3 million in Chile bank heist

Thieves drill through wall, steal $3 million in Chile bank heist
Russia warns Europe of swift military response if war breaks out

Russia warns Europe of swift military response if war breaks out
Iran says war triggered US 'political earthquake', confirms nuclear inspection

Iran says war triggered US 'political earthquake', confirms nuclear inspection
Trump defends Nvidia CEO over alleged Chinese spy scandal

Trump defends Nvidia CEO over alleged Chinese spy scandal
Six killed, eight feared trapped after massive explosion at Turkey's Izmir steel plant

Six killed, eight feared trapped after massive explosion at Turkey's Izmir steel plant
South Africa's ANC suffers major election setback as Ramaphosa praises democracy

South Africa's ANC suffers major election setback as Ramaphosa praises democracy
China denies spying claims linked to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's affair

China denies spying claims linked to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's affair
US midterm elections 1974–2026: Only two presidents kept control of Congress as Trump suffers defeat

US midterm elections 1974–2026: Only two presidents kept control of Congress as Trump suffers defeat
Pope Leo XIV urges Argentina's Milei to exercise power responsibly

Pope Leo XIV urges Argentina's Milei to exercise power responsibly
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