Court jails man who killed Russian chemical weapons chief at Ukraine's behest for life

Kosovo accepts invitation to join Trump's Board of Peace

Kosovo accepts invitation to join Trump's Board of Peace
Hungary's PM offers support for restaurants, household heating ahead of election

Hungary's PM offers support for restaurants, household heating ahead of election
EU is at a crossroads towards more independence, von der Leyen says

EU is at a crossroads towards more independence, von der Leyen says
Rumen Radev, the ex-president vowing to end Bulgaria's political crisis

Rumen Radev, the ex-president vowing to end Bulgaria's political crisis
Trump and Putin envoys say Davos meting on Ukraine was 'very positive' and 'constructive'

Trump and Putin envoys say Davos meting on Ukraine was 'very positive' and 'constructive'
Lithuania president says joint security deal could end Greenland row

Lithuania president says joint security deal could end Greenland row
Ukraine's new defence minister vows data-driven overhaul of military

Ukraine's new defence minister vows data-driven overhaul of military
Zelenskiy has not decided yet on Davos visit, official says

Zelenskiy has not decided yet on Davos visit, official says
Russia says Moldova's plans to merge with Romania would destroy its statehood

Russia says Moldova's plans to merge with Romania would destroy its statehood
Moldova proceeds with withdrawal from Russia-led CIS group

Moldova proceeds with withdrawal from Russia-led CIS group
Valentino, Italian haute couture 'emperor' who painted fashion red, dies at 93

Valentino, Italian haute couture 'emperor' who painted fashion red, dies at 93
Bulgarian President Radev resigns amid speculation he will form his own party

Bulgarian President Radev resigns amid speculation he will form his own party
Bulgaria's President Radev resigns amid speculation he will form his own party

Bulgaria's President Radev resigns amid speculation he will form his own party
Valentino, leading Italian fashion designer, dies at 93

Valentino, leading Italian fashion designer, dies at 93
Trump invites Polish president to join Gaza Board of Peace, aide says

Trump invites Polish president to join Gaza Board of Peace, aide says
Russia gleeful at Trump-Europe split over Greenland, but also has concerns

Russia gleeful at Trump-Europe split over Greenland, but also has concerns
Benin opposition fails to secure seats in parliamentary election

Benin opposition fails to secure seats in parliamentary election
Ukraine's election chief warns against a rushed post-war vote

Ukraine's election chief warns against a rushed post-war vote
Hungarian opposition taps former Shell executive for economics role ahead of April election

Hungarian opposition taps former Shell executive for economics role ahead of April election
Gunman kills one, wounds six others in Czech town hall before killing self

Gunman kills one, wounds six others in Czech town hall before killing self
Kazakh, Uzbek leaders to join Donald Trump's 'Board of Peace,' spokespeople say

Kazakh, Uzbek leaders to join Donald Trump's 'Board of Peace,' spokespeople say
Two killed in mass Russian drone attack on Ukraine, Zelenskiy says

Two killed in mass Russian drone attack on Ukraine, Zelenskiy says
EU and Mercosur sign trade deal after 25 years of negotiations

EU and Mercosur sign trade deal after 25 years of negotiations
Ukraine's Zelenskiy orders faster imports of electricity, power equipment

Ukraine's Zelenskiy orders faster imports of electricity, power equipment
Over half of Ukrainians oppose pulling back in return for security, poll shows

Over half of Ukrainians oppose pulling back in return for security, poll shows
Suspects in Russian-led explosive parcels plot face life sentences, Poland says

Suspects in Russian-led explosive parcels plot face life sentences, Poland says
Kyiv has only half of the electricity it needs, mayor says

Kyiv has only half of the electricity it needs, mayor says
Czechs set to provide Ukraine with drone-fighting jets, president says

Czechs set to provide Ukraine with drone-fighting jets, president says
EU executive weighs idea of quick, but limited membership for Ukraine

EU executive weighs idea of quick, but limited membership for Ukraine
Factbox-What happens next in EU-Mercosur trade deal saga?

Factbox-What happens next in EU-Mercosur trade deal saga?
Kremlin says Putin is mediating in Iran situation to try to de-escalate

Kremlin says Putin is mediating in Iran situation to try to de-escalate
Russia hails apparent desire of some EU states to resume dialogue on Ukraine with Moscow

Russia hails apparent desire of some EU states to resume dialogue on Ukraine with Moscow
Ukraine able to meet only 60% of electricity need after Russian attacks

Ukraine able to meet only 60% of electricity need after Russian attacks
Orban ramps up anti‑Ukraine campaign with 'petition' as election battle tightens

Orban ramps up anti‑Ukraine campaign with 'petition' as election battle tightens
Venezuela frees Czech, Dutch, German and other foreign nationals

Venezuela frees Czech, Dutch, German and other foreign nationals
Russia was behind attempted 2024 arson attack, Lithuania says

Russia was behind attempted 2024 arson attack, Lithuania says
Bulgaria eyes snap election after main parties refuse mandate to form government

Bulgaria eyes snap election after main parties refuse mandate to form government
Zelenskiy affirms Ukraine's commitment to peace after Trump's remarks

Zelenskiy affirms Ukraine's commitment to peace after Trump's remarks
Czech PM Babis' government wins confidence vote as policies on budget, Ukraine shift

Czech PM Babis' government wins confidence vote as policies on budget, Ukraine shift
NATO Secretary General: discussed Russia's attacks and energy problems with Ukraine's Zelenskiy

NATO Secretary General: discussed Russia's attacks and energy problems with Ukraine's Zelenskiy
Russia says the West should stop claiming Moscow wants to occupy Greenland

Russia says the West should stop claiming Moscow wants to occupy Greenland
US seizes Venezuela-linked tanker ahead of Trump-Machado meeting

US seizes Venezuela-linked tanker ahead of Trump-Machado meeting
Poland will not send soldiers to Greenland, Polish PM says

Poland will not send soldiers to Greenland, Polish PM says
Reasons to believe Russia behind cyberattack on Polish power system, PM says

Reasons to believe Russia behind cyberattack on Polish power system, PM says
Kremlin says Trump is right about Zelenskiy holding up a peace deal in Ukraine

Kremlin says Trump is right about Zelenskiy holding up a peace deal in Ukraine
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
Iran calls US ‘biggest nuclear threat’ - After Tucker Carlson warns of possible strike

Iran calls US ‘biggest nuclear threat’ - After Tucker Carlson warns of possible strike
Trump jokes about naming Strait of Hormuz after himself, renaming Atlantic ‘American Ocean’

Trump jokes about naming Strait of Hormuz after himself, renaming Atlantic ‘American Ocean’
Lula supporters take to Brazil's streets, warn far-right fight is not over

Lula supporters take to Brazil's streets, warn far-right fight is not over
Celsius vs Fahrenheit: Why the US still uses a different temperature scale from most of the world

Celsius vs Fahrenheit: Why the US still uses a different temperature scale from most of the world
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye's defence pact brings together 1.4 million troops and 3,400 aircraft

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye's defence pact brings together 1.4 million troops and 3,400 aircraft
Senegal makes history as Africa's first Youth Olympic Games open

Senegal makes history as Africa's first Youth Olympic Games open
Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war

Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war
FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft

FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft
Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches

Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches
GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation

GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation
Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy

Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy
Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat

Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat
Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns

Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns
Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football

Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football
Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest

Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest
Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement

Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement
Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years

Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years