With eyes on economy, Sri Lankans to vote for president in tight election

With eyes on economy, Sri Lankans to vote for president in tight election
With eyes on economy, Sri Lankans to vote for president in tight election

With eyes on economy, Sri Lankans to vote for president in tight election
Flood-hit central Europe will get billions in EU aid, von der Leyen promises

Flood-hit central Europe will get billions in EU aid, von der Leyen promises
Russian attacks on Ukraine power grid probably violate humanitarian law, says UN

Russian attacks on Ukraine power grid probably violate humanitarian law, says UN
Russia advances in the Kursk region, commander says

Russia advances in the Kursk region, commander says
Explainer-What's at stake in Austrian parliamentary election?

Explainer-What's at stake in Austrian parliamentary election?
Ukraine's Zelenskiy says 'victory plan' is ready

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says 'victory plan' is ready
Europe must prepare to meet Russia militarily in 6-8 years, says its new defence chief

Europe must prepare to meet Russia militarily in 6-8 years, says its new defence chief
Devices used in Lebanon detonations were never in Hungary, government says

Devices used in Lebanon detonations were never in Hungary, government says
In a flood-hit Polish town, residents try to piece their lives back together

In a flood-hit Polish town, residents try to piece their lives back together
Ukraine's Zelenskiy to address UN Security Council on Tuesday

Ukraine's Zelenskiy to address UN Security Council on Tuesday
Factbox-Central Europe experiencing worst floods in at least two decades

Factbox-Central Europe experiencing worst floods in at least two decades
Two dead after shooting at Moscow office of Russia's Wildberries
Two dead after shooting at Moscow office of Russia's Wildberries
NATO must react to Russian incursions into its airspace, Romania says

NATO must react to Russian incursions into its airspace, Romania says
Kremlin calls Stoltenberg's comments on missile strikes on Russia 'dangerous'

Kremlin calls Stoltenberg's comments on missile strikes on Russia 'dangerous'
Kremlin warns Lebanon pager attack is a possible trigger for wider M. East conflict

Kremlin warns Lebanon pager attack is a possible trigger for wider M. East conflict
Factbox-What do we know about the Ukrainian attack in Russia's Tver region?
Factbox-What do we know about the Ukrainian attack in Russia's Tver region?
Slovak ruling parties fire opposition chief from parliament post

Slovak ruling parties fire opposition chief from parliament post
Europe's new energy commissioner takes on housing as well as fuel

Europe's new energy commissioner takes on housing as well as fuel
Russian nuclear test chief says Moscow is ready to resume testing 'at any moment'

Russian nuclear test chief says Moscow is ready to resume testing 'at any moment'
Romanian police hunt man who started fire inside parliament

Romanian police hunt man who started fire inside parliament
Kyiv investigates alleged Russian execution of Ukrainian serviceman
Kyiv investigates alleged Russian execution of Ukrainian serviceman
Factbox-Who's who in top picks for European Commission

Factbox-Who's who in top picks for European Commission
Kremlin says Russian army expansion needed to address growing threats on western flank

Kremlin says Russian army expansion needed to address growing threats on western flank
Explainer-What is the European Commission

Explainer-What is the European Commission
Russia clears fuel pipeline construction in Congo
Russia clears fuel pipeline construction in Congo
Bulgarian father and son row across Arctic Ocean for endangered species

Bulgarian father and son row across Arctic Ocean for endangered species
Von der Leyen names new European Commission with focus on security, competitiveness

Von der Leyen names new European Commission with focus on security, competitiveness
Russian national arrested in US for illegal export of drone technology to Russia, DOJ says

Russian national arrested in US for illegal export of drone technology to Russia, DOJ says
Iran's president says Tehran did not transfer weapons to Russia since he took office

Iran's president says Tehran did not transfer weapons to Russia since he took office
Russian and Chinese warships practice missile firing at Ocean-2024, RIA reports

Russian and Chinese warships practice missile firing at Ocean-2024, RIA reports
Central Europe braces for further flooding 'apocalypse' as death toll rises

Central Europe braces for further flooding 'apocalypse' as death toll rises
Budapest district narrowly votes to ban short-term rentals from 2026

Budapest district narrowly votes to ban short-term rentals from 2026
Ukraine defences down 10 drones, 1 Russia-launched missile, Ukraine air force says
Ukraine defences down 10 drones, 1 Russia-launched missile, Ukraine air force says
British PM urged to allow Ukraine to use long-range missiles -Sunday Times

British PM urged to allow Ukraine to use long-range missiles -Sunday Times
Ukraine's spy chief says N. Korean military aid to Russia presents major battlefield problem

Ukraine's spy chief says N. Korean military aid to Russia presents major battlefield problem
U.S. to discuss war strategy with Zelenskiy, prepare support package this month

U.S. to discuss war strategy with Zelenskiy, prepare support package this month
Polish minister, visiting Kyiv, calls for end to benefits for Ukrainian men in Europe

Polish minister, visiting Kyiv, calls for end to benefits for Ukrainian men in Europe
Russia threatens Ukraine, West as long-range strikes decision looms

Russia threatens Ukraine, West as long-range strikes decision looms
US officials question if easing Ukraine weapons restrictions would pay off

US officials question if easing Ukraine weapons restrictions would pay off
German police union head doubts border controls' feasibility ahead of Monday launch

German police union head doubts border controls' feasibility ahead of Monday launch
Putin's options for Ukraine missiles response include nuclear test, experts say

Putin's options for Ukraine missiles response include nuclear test, experts say
Ukraine says Russia launched 8,060 Iran-developed drones during war
Ukraine says Russia launched 8,060 Iran-developed drones during war
Two pilot instructors killed after training plane crashes in Bulgaria
Two pilot instructors killed after training plane crashes in Bulgaria
Ukraine secures return of 49 people in POW exchange with Russia

Ukraine secures return of 49 people in POW exchange with Russia
Prague on high flood alert as central Europe faces torrential rain

Prague on high flood alert as central Europe faces torrential rain
Exclusive-Nine European countries protest against IMF resuming missions to Russia

Exclusive-Nine European countries protest against IMF resuming missions to Russia
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
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