Red Cross ready to act as intermediary in bringing Israeli hostages, Palestinian detainees home

Drone sighting temporarily disrupts traffic at Norway's Oslo airport, NTB reports
Drone sighting temporarily disrupts traffic at Norway's Oslo airport, NTB reports
Australia, Papua New Guinea leaders sign defence alliance
Australia, Papua New Guinea leaders sign defence alliance
New Zealand pays $3.5 million to Samoa after 2024 Navy ship sinking
New Zealand pays $3.5 million to Samoa after 2024 Navy ship sinking
North Korea's Kim Jong Un visits naval destroyer, KCNA says

North Korea's Kim Jong Un visits naval destroyer, KCNA says
Germany's Merz: We assume Russia is behind drone incursions

Germany's Merz: We assume Russia is behind drone incursions
Trump says Putin's offer on nuclear arms control 'sounds like a good idea'

Trump says Putin's offer on nuclear arms control 'sounds like a good idea'
Hegseth says he has every authorization needed for Caribbean strikes

Hegseth says he has every authorization needed for Caribbean strikes
Russia condemns U.S. strike on alleged drug vessel near Venezuela

Russia condemns U.S. strike on alleged drug vessel near Venezuela
Build defences, but avoid Putin's 'escalation trap', says German defence minister

Build defences, but avoid Putin's 'escalation trap', says German defence minister
Russian strike hits train station in Ukraine, killing one and injuring 30

Russian strike hits train station in Ukraine, killing one and injuring 30
Activists allege Greta Thunberg mistreated as flotilla detainees arrive in Turkey

Activists allege Greta Thunberg mistreated as flotilla detainees arrive in Turkey
Inspired by Thatcher, Japan's PM-in-waiting Takaichi smashes glass ceiling

Inspired by Thatcher, Japan's PM-in-waiting Takaichi smashes glass ceiling
US carries out new strike against alleged drug vessel near Venezuela

US carries out new strike against alleged drug vessel near Venezuela
Erdogan tells Trump he welcomes peace efforts, but Israel must stop attacks for their success

Erdogan tells Trump he welcomes peace efforts, but Israel must stop attacks for their success
Northrop Grumman tests longer-range anti-drone bullets after Ukraine feedback

Northrop Grumman tests longer-range anti-drone bullets after Ukraine feedback
Analysis-Moldova's government works to secure pro-EU path after big election win

Analysis-Moldova's government works to secure pro-EU path after big election win
Swiss Army ramps up drone defence systems after sightings

Swiss Army ramps up drone defence systems after sightings
Sweden urges EU to simplify drone procurement standards

Sweden urges EU to simplify drone procurement standards
Myanmar's reclusive general turns jet-setter in quest for election backing

Myanmar's reclusive general turns jet-setter in quest for election backing
Dutch Supreme Court orders government to review jet parts export licence to Israel
Dutch Supreme Court orders government to review jet parts export licence to Israel
Denmark reports repeated Russian naval provocations in its straits

Denmark reports repeated Russian naval provocations in its straits
Boat from intercepted Gaza aid flotilla docks in Cyprus
Boat from intercepted Gaza aid flotilla docks in Cyprus
Philippines says important that China does not militarise disputed Scarborough Shoal

Philippines says important that China does not militarise disputed Scarborough Shoal
Taiwan tracking China activity but cannot say if there will be more drills post-national day

Taiwan tracking China activity but cannot say if there will be more drills post-national day
New Zealand announces plans to boost local defence sector

New Zealand announces plans to boost local defence sector
Japan’s next leader may be its first woman or youngest in modern era

Japan’s next leader may be its first woman or youngest in modern era
US Tomahawk missile shipments to Ukraine unlikely, sources say

US Tomahawk missile shipments to Ukraine unlikely, sources say
Putin says murder of Charlie Kirk is sign of deep rift in US

Putin says murder of Charlie Kirk is sign of deep rift in US
Putin swipes back at Trump: is NATO a 'paper tiger'?

Putin swipes back at Trump: is NATO a 'paper tiger'?
Russian boat seen close to Polish gas pipeline, border guard says
Russian boat seen close to Polish gas pipeline, border guard says
Ukraine brings home 185 soldiers, 20 civilians in swap with Russia, Zelenskiy says

Ukraine brings home 185 soldiers, 20 civilians in swap with Russia, Zelenskiy says
'Assault on oversight': Hegseth overhaul of military watchdogs spurs concern

'Assault on oversight': Hegseth overhaul of military watchdogs spurs concern
Kremlin says US already gives Ukraine intelligence on a regular basis

Kremlin says US already gives Ukraine intelligence on a regular basis
Belgium says EU states must share risk to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine

Belgium says EU states must share risk to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine
France's Macron says detention of 'shadow' tanker signals new plan to pressure Russia

France's Macron says detention of 'shadow' tanker signals new plan to pressure Russia
Papua New Guinea approves defence treaty with Australia

Papua New Guinea approves defence treaty with Australia
Swiss defence minister urges overhaul of arms export law, sees 'trust' at stake

Swiss defence minister urges overhaul of arms export law, sees 'trust' at stake
US to give Ukraine intelligence on long-range energy targets in Russia

US to give Ukraine intelligence on long-range energy targets in Russia
Russia does not recognize return of UN sanctions on Iran

Russia does not recognize return of UN sanctions on Iran
Russia still waiting for US response to nuclear arms control proposal, says Russia's UN envoy

Russia still waiting for US response to nuclear arms control proposal, says Russia's UN envoy
Polish court says Ukrainian wanted in Nord Stream case must remain in custody

Polish court says Ukrainian wanted in Nord Stream case must remain in custody
‘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