Taiwan-China tensions ratchet up week before presidential inauguration

Poland to boost intelligence spending due to Russian threat, says PM

Poland to boost intelligence spending due to Russian threat, says PM
Germany needs strong military recruitment, Scholz says in conscription debate

Germany needs strong military recruitment, Scholz says in conscription debate
Russia puts submarine-launched Bulava intercontinental missile into service
Russia puts submarine-launched Bulava intercontinental missile into service
Turkey says to apply to intervene in ICJ genocide case against Israel

Turkey says to apply to intervene in ICJ genocide case against Israel
US Air Force prosecutors seek court-martial for leaker Jack Teixeira

US Air Force prosecutors seek court-martial for leaker Jack Teixeira
Zelenskiy lauds U.S. aid package, asks Blinken for air defences

Zelenskiy lauds U.S. aid package, asks Blinken for air defences
Russia defence scandal deepens with arrest of new bribery suspect

Russia defence scandal deepens with arrest of new bribery suspect
UK confirms it will build six new warships for Royal Marines

UK confirms it will build six new warships for Royal Marines
Australian court jails former military lawyer for sharing secret documents with journalists
Australian court jails former military lawyer for sharing secret documents with journalists
Blinken, in Kyiv, vows unwavering US support as Russian attacks intensify

Blinken, in Kyiv, vows unwavering US support as Russian attacks intensify
Russian general detained in suspected criminal prosecution, Tass says
Russian general detained in suspected criminal prosecution, Tass says
Exclusive-U.S. and Taiwan navies quietly held Pacific drills in April, sources say

Exclusive-U.S. and Taiwan navies quietly held Pacific drills in April, sources say
Australia sees second straight budget surplus, inflation easing sharply

Australia sees second straight budget surplus, inflation easing sharply
UK's Labour pledges 'ironclad' commitment to Ukraine during Kyiv visit

UK's Labour pledges 'ironclad' commitment to Ukraine during Kyiv visit
US to force China-linked firm to sell land near US missile silos

US to force China-linked firm to sell land near US missile silos
Ukraine says it thwarted Russian bomb attacks in Kyiv on May 9

Ukraine says it thwarted Russian bomb attacks in Kyiv on May 9
Australia to boast budget surplus, eye inflation's earlier return to target

Australia to boast budget surplus, eye inflation's earlier return to target
China denies Philippine report of "artificial island" in disputed waters

China denies Philippine report of "artificial island" in disputed waters
Exclusive-Japan's military needs more women. But it's still failing on harassment

Exclusive-Japan's military needs more women. But it's still failing on harassment
Factbox-Who is Andrei Belousov, Putin's choice as defence minister?

Factbox-Who is Andrei Belousov, Putin's choice as defence minister?
Exclusive-Before arrest in Russia, US soldier's relationship with Russian girlfriend turned bloody, wife says

Exclusive-Before arrest in Russia, US soldier's relationship with Russian girlfriend turned bloody, wife says
Girding Russia for war, Putin gives extra duties to two top officials

Girding Russia for war, Putin gives extra duties to two top officials
Egypt refuses to coordinate with Israel on entry of aid from Rafah crossing, Alqahera News reports
Egypt refuses to coordinate with Israel on entry of aid from Rafah crossing, Alqahera News reports
Oil plant in Russia's Bashkortostan stopped its cat cracker after drone attack 9 May, sources say
Oil plant in Russia's Bashkortostan stopped its cat cracker after drone attack 9 May, sources say
Philippines sends ships to disputed atoll where China building 'artificial island'

Philippines sends ships to disputed atoll where China building 'artificial island'
Ukraine ground force commander expects Russian push ahead of arms supplies

Ukraine ground force commander expects Russian push ahead of arms supplies
Russian attack forces frustrated, hungry residents from Ukraine border town

Russian attack forces frustrated, hungry residents from Ukraine border town
North Korea leader Kim Jong Un inspects artillery weapon system, attends test firing, KCNA says

North Korea leader Kim Jong Un inspects artillery weapon system, attends test firing, KCNA says
Netanyahu defiant after Biden warning on arms supplies to Israel

Netanyahu defiant after Biden warning on arms supplies to Israel
Canada to give C$76 million to help buy air defenses for Ukraine

Canada to give C$76 million to help buy air defenses for Ukraine
Indian security forces kill at least 12 Maoist rebels in gunbattle
Indian security forces kill at least 12 Maoist rebels in gunbattle
Ukraine to get its first F-16 jets in June-July, says Kyiv military source

Ukraine to get its first F-16 jets in June-July, says Kyiv military source
Turkey says it killed 17 Kurdish militants in northern Iraq, Syria
Turkey says it killed 17 Kurdish militants in northern Iraq, Syria
French minister vows better protection of military sexual abuse victims -Le Monde

French minister vows better protection of military sexual abuse victims -Le Monde
British commander says air drops a lifesaver for Gazans facing starvation

British commander says air drops a lifesaver for Gazans facing starvation
US warning on arms supplies prompts Israeli defiance, doubts

US warning on arms supplies prompts Israeli defiance, doubts
Zelenskiy dismisses head of state guard after two members accused of assassination plot

Zelenskiy dismisses head of state guard after two members accused of assassination plot
Ukraine drone hits Russian oil facility a 'record' 1,500 km away, source says
Ukraine drone hits Russian oil facility a 'record' 1,500 km away, source says
Ukraine's parliament cracks down on draft dodgers

Ukraine's parliament cracks down on draft dodgers
Zelenskiy says Ukraine needs more arms to stop Russian advances

Zelenskiy says Ukraine needs more arms to stop Russian advances
Zelenskiy replaces special operations chief for second time in six months

Zelenskiy replaces special operations chief for second time in six months
Ukraine's popular former army chief Zaluzhnyi appointed ambassador to UK

Ukraine's popular former army chief Zaluzhnyi appointed ambassador to UK
UK system of arms exports to Israel not the same as U.S., Cameron says

UK system of arms exports to Israel not the same as U.S., Cameron says
‘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
Thousands rally in Tehran against US and Israel on embassy seizure anniversary

Thousands rally in Tehran against US and Israel on embassy seizure anniversary
Abdul El-Sayed makes history as first Muslim elected to US Senate

Abdul El-Sayed makes history as first Muslim elected to US Senate
Colombia's De la Espriella launches 'Sparta' Military offensive against armed groups near Venezuela border

Colombia's De la Espriella launches 'Sparta' Military offensive against armed groups near Venezuela border
Spain's transport minister resigns after train crashes kill 115

Spain's transport minister resigns after train crashes kill 115
Egypt's el-Sisi warns of 'catastrophic' consequences if US-Iran conflict resumes

Egypt's el-Sisi warns of 'catastrophic' consequences if US-Iran conflict resumes
‘Rabat must go’ – Chilean women demand Justice Minister's resignation over reduced sentences for sex offenders

‘Rabat must go’ – Chilean women demand Justice Minister's resignation over reduced sentences for sex offenders
ChatGPT could weaken African students’ critical thinking skills, AI researcher warns

ChatGPT could weaken African students’ critical thinking skills, AI researcher warns
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