US, Russia to hold talks in Miami this weekend, Politico reports

Exclusive-Poland to start producing anti-personnel mines to lay along eastern border

Exclusive-Poland to start producing anti-personnel mines to lay along eastern border
Ukraine says it controls 90% of Kupiansk, Russia denies it

Ukraine says it controls 90% of Kupiansk, Russia denies it
Putin says Russia will take more land in Ukraine if Europe sinks peace moves

Putin says Russia will take more land in Ukraine if Europe sinks peace moves
Italy's Meloni says using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine 'far from easy' ahead of EU summit

Italy's Meloni says using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine 'far from easy' ahead of EU summit
EU talks to fund Ukraine with Russian assets make progress, key decisions seen Thursday
EU talks to fund Ukraine with Russian assets make progress, key decisions seen Thursday
Germany wraps up Patriot air defence mission in Poland
Germany wraps up Patriot air defence mission in Poland
Bosnian police detain two officials over deadly retirement home fire

Bosnian police detain two officials over deadly retirement home fire
Russia is main threat to peace in Euro-Atlantic area, eight northern and eastern European countries say

Russia is main threat to peace in Euro-Atlantic area, eight northern and eastern European countries say
UK to review foreign interference in politics after ex-Reform member's Russia bribery case

UK to review foreign interference in politics after ex-Reform member's Russia bribery case
Zelenskiy says Russia must be held responsible for 'crime of aggression'

Zelenskiy says Russia must be held responsible for 'crime of aggression'
European states flanking Russia push to keep defence high on EU agenda

European states flanking Russia push to keep defence high on EU agenda
Netherlands will host International Claims Commission for Ukraine, minister says

Netherlands will host International Claims Commission for Ukraine, minister says
Polish student detained over suspected Christmas market attack plot
Polish student detained over suspected Christmas market attack plot
Europe launches international commission for Ukraine war damages

Europe launches international commission for Ukraine war damages
Ukraine says underwater drones hit submarine, but Moscow denies damage

Ukraine says underwater drones hit submarine, but Moscow denies damage
Serbia's prosecutor files to indict minister in connection with Kushner project
Serbia's prosecutor files to indict minister in connection with Kushner project
European drone wall, other 'flagship' defence projects at risk in EU power struggle

European drone wall, other 'flagship' defence projects at risk in EU power struggle
Romania's government survives no-confidence vote over reform plans
Romania's government survives no-confidence vote over reform plans
Ukraine strikes Russian oil infrastructure in Caspian Sea for third time, source says
Ukraine strikes Russian oil infrastructure in Caspian Sea for third time, source says
EU's von der Leyen, NATO's Rutte join Ukraine talks in Berlin

EU's von der Leyen, NATO's Rutte join Ukraine talks in Berlin
Azerbaijan's Aliyev plans a large-scale prisoner amnesty, Azertac reports
Azerbaijan's Aliyev plans a large-scale prisoner amnesty, Azertac reports
Vast majority of Ukrainians reject major peace concessions, poll finds

Vast majority of Ukrainians reject major peace concessions, poll finds
Slovak woman killed in Bondi Beach mass shooting, president says

Slovak woman killed in Bondi Beach mass shooting, president says
Thousands of Romanians protest against judicial abuses
Thousands of Romanians protest against judicial abuses
Czech president appoints Prime Minister Babis' government

Czech president appoints Prime Minister Babis' government
EU broadens Belarus sanctions to include hybrid activity

EU broadens Belarus sanctions to include hybrid activity
Thousands march in Hungary in protest over child abuse scandal

Thousands march in Hungary in protest over child abuse scandal
US says Belarus agreed to stop balloon flyovers into Lithuania

US says Belarus agreed to stop balloon flyovers into Lithuania
Belarusian opposition politician Maria Kalesnikava freed by authorities, report says

Belarusian opposition politician Maria Kalesnikava freed by authorities, report says
Swiss to reduce F-35 fighter jet order from US as costs rise

Swiss to reduce F-35 fighter jet order from US as costs rise
Euroclear can offset its assets seized by Russia with Russia's assets -EU

Euroclear can offset its assets seized by Russia with Russia's assets -EU
Slovak lawmakers scuffle as parliament revises laws on whistleblowers, witnesses

Slovak lawmakers scuffle as parliament revises laws on whistleblowers, witnesses
Berlin summons Russian ambassador over increase in hybrid attacks

Berlin summons Russian ambassador over increase in hybrid attacks
Hungarian police propose charges against Budapest mayor over banned Pride march

Hungarian police propose charges against Budapest mayor over banned Pride march
Finland to procure AMRAAM missiles from the US
Finland to procure AMRAAM missiles from the US
Zelenskiy visits Kupiansk as Ukraine retakes parts of frontline town

Zelenskiy visits Kupiansk as Ukraine retakes parts of frontline town
Romanian judges, prosecutors denounce systemic judicial abuses, president wants consultations

Romanian judges, prosecutors denounce systemic judicial abuses, president wants consultations
Analysis-Ukraine fails to fill key posts as corruption scandal lingers

Analysis-Ukraine fails to fill key posts as corruption scandal lingers
Hungary protests 'unlawful' step by EU to freeze Russian assets, Orban says

Hungary protests 'unlawful' step by EU to freeze Russian assets, Orban says
Ukraine says it hit two Russian ships transporting military equipment in Caspian Sea
Ukraine says it hit two Russian ships transporting military equipment in Caspian Sea
Kremlin suggests it may not like new Ukraine peace proposals after recent U.S.-Ukraine talks

Kremlin suggests it may not like new Ukraine peace proposals after recent U.S.-Ukraine talks
Russia attacked energy facilities in southern Ukrainian Odesa region, officials say
Russia attacked energy facilities in southern Ukrainian Odesa region, officials say
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