Ukraine, UK, France and Turkey discuss Black Sea security, Zelenskiy says

Spend more on defence now to protect Europe from Russia, says Lithuania's defence minister

Spend more on defence now to protect Europe from Russia, says Lithuania's defence minister
Romania tells US Congress group its presidential vote will be fair, transparent

Romania tells US Congress group its presidential vote will be fair, transparent
Russian court jails five for helicopter arson and sabotage 'at Ukraine's behest,' TASS reports
Russian court jails five for helicopter arson and sabotage 'at Ukraine's behest,' TASS reports
Russia declines to say if it would accept Iran's enriched uranium as part of a US-Iranian deal

Russia declines to say if it would accept Iran's enriched uranium as part of a US-Iranian deal
Kremlin says there is no outline yet for US-Russia deal on Ukraine, but political will is there

Kremlin says there is no outline yet for US-Russia deal on Ukraine, but political will is there
Swedish probe finds no conclusive evidence of deliberate cable damage by Chinese ship

Swedish probe finds no conclusive evidence of deliberate cable damage by Chinese ship
Russia jails soldier for 15 years for voluntarily surrendering to Ukraine, Kommersant reports
Russia jails soldier for 15 years for voluntarily surrendering to Ukraine, Kommersant reports
Russia says it is not easy to agree Ukraine peace deal with US

Russia says it is not easy to agree Ukraine peace deal with US
Ukraine pounds Kursk with drones, killing one and injuring nine, Russia says

Ukraine pounds Kursk with drones, killing one and injuring nine, Russia says
Series of blasts shake Russia's Kursk near Ukrainian border, Russian Telegram channels report
Series of blasts shake Russia's Kursk near Ukrainian border, Russian Telegram channels report
EU plan to end Russian oil and gas imports due out in May

EU plan to end Russian oil and gas imports due out in May
NATO discusses civil defence spending target, Swedish PM says

NATO discusses civil defence spending target, Swedish PM says
Syrian ambassador to Moscow requests asylum in Russia, TASS reports

Syrian ambassador to Moscow requests asylum in Russia, TASS reports
German court to review seizure of Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker
German court to review seizure of Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker
Hungary passes legislation targeting LGBTQ+ community as campaign heats up

Hungary passes legislation targeting LGBTQ+ community as campaign heats up
Kremlin says tough line from Merz on Ukraine risks escalating war

Kremlin says tough line from Merz on Ukraine risks escalating war
Kremlin says instant results not possible after Trump demands Ukraine progress

Kremlin says instant results not possible after Trump demands Ukraine progress
Russian missile strike kills 34 in Ukraine's Sumy, Kyiv says

Russian missile strike kills 34 in Ukraine's Sumy, Kyiv says
Trump says Ukraine talks may be going OK, but there is a time 'to put up or shut up'

Trump says Ukraine talks may be going OK, but there is a time 'to put up or shut up'
Romanian election favourite pledges to stop potential US troop withdrawal

Romanian election favourite pledges to stop potential US troop withdrawal
Russia launches scores of drones on Ukraine, four people injured, Kyiv says

Russia launches scores of drones on Ukraine, four people injured, Kyiv says
Witkoff-Putin meeting ends after more than four hours, Russian media say

Witkoff-Putin meeting ends after more than four hours, Russian media say
Chinese nationals fighting for Russia in Ukraine are mercenaries-US officials

Chinese nationals fighting for Russia in Ukraine are mercenaries-US officials
Trump envoy's embrace of Russian demands worries Republicans, U.S. allies

Trump envoy's embrace of Russian demands worries Republicans, U.S. allies
Italy sends failed asylum seekers to vacant Albanian detention centre

Italy sends failed asylum seekers to vacant Albanian detention centre
Russia designates Yeltsin-era foreign minister turned Putin critic a 'foreign agent'
Russia designates Yeltsin-era foreign minister turned Putin critic a 'foreign agent'
European Commission plans emergency measures to combat bird flu in Poland

European Commission plans emergency measures to combat bird flu in Poland
Ukraine will be able to keep fighting, say Britain and Germany

Ukraine will be able to keep fighting, say Britain and Germany
Ukraine set to extend martial law again, pushing back prospect of elections

Ukraine set to extend martial law again, pushing back prospect of elections
Estonian navy detains Russia-bound oil tanker in Baltic Sea

Estonian navy detains Russia-bound oil tanker in Baltic Sea
Two French journalists denied entry to Georgia after covering protests
Two French journalists denied entry to Georgia after covering protests
US envoy Witkoff meets Putin as Trump tells Moscow to 'get moving' on Ukraine

US envoy Witkoff meets Putin as Trump tells Moscow to 'get moving' on Ukraine
Russia says it captures village in Ukraine's Sumy region
Russia says it captures village in Ukraine's Sumy region
US ambassador to Ukraine stepping down, State Department says

US ambassador to Ukraine stepping down, State Department says
France, Poland finalising bilateral treaty, President Macron says

France, Poland finalising bilateral treaty, President Macron says
Russian missile strike kills one in Ukraine's Dnipro, governor says

Russian missile strike kills one in Ukraine's Dnipro, governor says
Europeans discuss Ukraine peace force but big questions still open

Europeans discuss Ukraine peace force but big questions still open
Zelenskiy accuses Russia of systematically recruiting Chinese fighters

Zelenskiy accuses Russia of systematically recruiting Chinese fighters
Russian prosecutors seek nearly six years in jail for four journalists accused of extremism

Russian prosecutors seek nearly six years in jail for four journalists accused of extremism
Permit-free entry to EU for Ukrainian cargo extended till year-end, Kyiv says
Permit-free entry to EU for Ukrainian cargo extended till year-end, Kyiv says
Kremlin says China not being drawn into Ukraine conflict

Kremlin says China not being drawn into Ukraine conflict
Factbox-Who are the American and the Russian prisoners in the latest swap?

Factbox-Who are the American and the Russian prisoners in the latest swap?
Ukraine says accepting curbs to its military would be red line in talks to end war

Ukraine says accepting curbs to its military would be red line in talks to end war
China warns against 'irresponsible' remarks after Kyiv claim on Chinese fighters

China warns against 'irresponsible' remarks after Kyiv claim on Chinese fighters
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
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