Russia revives Soviet-era tactics to quash dissent, says UN expert

Russia revives Soviet-era tactics to quash dissent, says UN expert
Russia revives Soviet-era tactics to quash dissent, says UN expert

Russia revives Soviet-era tactics to quash dissent, says UN expert
Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah released after Sisi pardon

Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah released after Sisi pardon
Former Polish PM's close associate fights extradition from UK on corruption charges
Former Polish PM's close associate fights extradition from UK on corruption charges
Germany plans for 1,000 wounded troops per day in case of conflict with Russia

Germany plans for 1,000 wounded troops per day in case of conflict with Russia
Poland will shoot down objects in clear-cut airspace violations, prime minister says

Poland will shoot down objects in clear-cut airspace violations, prime minister says
Moldovan police launch sweeping raids over alleged Russian meddling
Moldovan police launch sweeping raids over alleged Russian meddling
Russia accuses Estonia of making false airspace incursion allegation to whip up tensions

Russia accuses Estonia of making false airspace incursion allegation to whip up tensions
Russia, after Western Palestinian state recognition move, says it still backs a two-state solution

Russia, after Western Palestinian state recognition move, says it still backs a two-state solution
UK's populist Reform party pledges tougher residency rules

UK's populist Reform party pledges tougher residency rules
Euro's 'global moment' risks slipping away amid political division

Euro's 'global moment' risks slipping away amid political division
Malta to formally recognise Palestinian state at UN assembly, PM says

Malta to formally recognise Palestinian state at UN assembly, PM says
Russia presses global aviation gathering to ease sanctions over safety concerns

Russia presses global aviation gathering to ease sanctions over safety concerns
Iran's nuclear chief in Moscow to sign power plants deal as UN ponders sanctions

Iran's nuclear chief in Moscow to sign power plants deal as UN ponders sanctions
Israel reopens border crossing with Jordan
Israel reopens border crossing with Jordan
US lawmakers hold rare talks with Chinese defence minister

US lawmakers hold rare talks with Chinese defence minister
Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia kills three, governor says

Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia kills three, governor says
World leaders rally behind Palestinian statehood at UN, defying US and Israel

World leaders rally behind Palestinian statehood at UN, defying US and Israel
At Charlie Kirk memorial, Trump rallies MAGA against political opponents

At Charlie Kirk memorial, Trump rallies MAGA against political opponents
Sharaa to become first Syrian leader to attend UN meetings since 1967

Sharaa to become first Syrian leader to attend UN meetings since 1967
North Korea's Kim says he is open to talks if US drops denuclearisation demand

North Korea's Kim says he is open to talks if US drops denuclearisation demand
Russian official says Ukrainian drones kill three, injure 16 in Crimea resort area
Russian official says Ukrainian drones kill three, injure 16 in Crimea resort area
Exclusive-South Korea's President Lee says US investment demands would spark financial crisis

Exclusive-South Korea's President Lee says US investment demands would spark financial crisis
Ecuador to vote in November on whether to allow foreign military bases, says Electoral Council

Ecuador to vote in November on whether to allow foreign military bases, says Electoral Council
Israeli drone strikes kill five, including children, in southern Lebanon
Israeli drone strikes kill five, including children, in southern Lebanon
Reaction to recognition of Palestinian state by UK, Canada and Australia

Reaction to recognition of Palestinian state by UK, Canada and Australia
Iranian official denies reported meeting with European officials

Iranian official denies reported meeting with European officials
Syria to hold parliamentary elections on October 5
Syria to hold parliamentary elections on October 5
Four major Western nations recognise Palestinian state, to fury of Israel

Four major Western nations recognise Palestinian state, to fury of Israel
Palestinian foreign minister says recognition brings independence, sovereignty closer

Palestinian foreign minister says recognition brings independence, sovereignty closer
Carney says Canada recognises a Palestinian state

Carney says Canada recognises a Palestinian state
Israel making progress on Syria pact but deal still far off, Netanyahu says

Israel making progress on Syria pact but deal still far off, Netanyahu says
Israeli strikes kill 31 people in Gaza City, medics say, as tanks advance

Israeli strikes kill 31 people in Gaza City, medics say, as tanks advance
Charlie Kirk's death ignites free speech fire storm among Trump supporters

Charlie Kirk's death ignites free speech fire storm among Trump supporters
US House lawmakers make rare China visit to stabilise ties

US House lawmakers make rare China visit to stabilise ties
Britain recognises Palestinian state after Israel ignores ultimatum

Britain recognises Palestinian state after Israel ignores ultimatum
Two civilians killed in Ukrainian attack on Russian region, Russian official says
Two civilians killed in Ukrainian attack on Russian region, Russian official says
Erdogan says Palestine, US ties and Syria talks on agenda in US trip

Erdogan says Palestine, US ties and Syria talks on agenda in US trip
Chinese COVID whistleblower sentenced to 4 more years in jail, group says

Chinese COVID whistleblower sentenced to 4 more years in jail, group says
Qatar's emir heads to New York to participate in UN General Assembly

Qatar's emir heads to New York to participate in UN General Assembly
Vietnam wins Russia's 'Intervision' song contest, geopolitical and conservative rival to Eurovision

Vietnam wins Russia's 'Intervision' song contest, geopolitical and conservative rival to Eurovision
Trump says 'bad things' will happen if Afghanistan does not return Bagram air base

Trump says 'bad things' will happen if Afghanistan does not return Bagram air base
Argentine President Milei to meet with Trump and Netanyahu in New York

Argentine President Milei to meet with Trump and Netanyahu in New York
UK fighter jets begin NATO air defence mission over Poland

UK fighter jets begin NATO air defence mission over Poland
Maduro offers to engage in direct talks with Trump envoy Grenell

Maduro offers to engage in direct talks with Trump envoy Grenell
US new H-1B visa fee will not apply to existing holders, White House says

US new H-1B visa fee will not apply to existing holders, White House says
Chilean students take to streets over education budget and school conditions

Chilean students take to streets over education budget and school conditions
Paraguay’s political crisis deepens as Congress moves to impeach Peña

Paraguay’s political crisis deepens as Congress moves to impeach Peña
Indonesia's Widodo displays university diploma in court amid forgery allegations

Indonesia's Widodo displays university diploma in court amid forgery allegations
‘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