Pope Leo says Israeli strikes on Qatar create 'very serious' situation

Ukraine makes official request for new IMF programme, PM says

Ukraine makes official request for new IMF programme, PM says
Russia sends high-level team to Syria to discuss aid, energy

Russia sends high-level team to Syria to discuss aid, energy
Portugal PM urges China's Xi to push Russia for Ukraine peace

Portugal PM urges China's Xi to push Russia for Ukraine peace
Poland to close Belarus border due to Russia-led military exercises, PM says

Poland to close Belarus border due to Russia-led military exercises, PM says
Russian airstrike on east Ukraine village kills 24 pensioners

Russian airstrike on east Ukraine village kills 24 pensioners
Czech Republic to expel Belarusian diplomat over alleged espionage

Czech Republic to expel Belarusian diplomat over alleged espionage
Serbian student protesters demand probe into use of force by police

Serbian student protesters demand probe into use of force by police
Brazil's Lula calls for tighter trade ties for BRICS as tariffs bite

Brazil's Lula calls for tighter trade ties for BRICS as tariffs bite
Estonia says it summoned Russia diplomat after Russian helicopter violated Estonian airspace

Estonia says it summoned Russia diplomat after Russian helicopter violated Estonian airspace
Thousands of Romanian teachers take to streets against school restructuring
Thousands of Romanian teachers take to streets against school restructuring
EU envoy in Washington for talks on Russia sanctions, Commission says
EU envoy in Washington for talks on Russia sanctions, Commission says
Russian forces attack power station in Kyiv region, Ukraine's energy ministry says

Russian forces attack power station in Kyiv region, Ukraine's energy ministry says
Kremlin says sanctions will never force Russia to change course

Kremlin says sanctions will never force Russia to change course
Trump says European leaders will visit US this week to discuss Russia-Ukraine war

Trump says European leaders will visit US this week to discuss Russia-Ukraine war
Romanian coalition government survives multiple no confidence votes over deficit cuts
Romanian coalition government survives multiple no confidence votes over deficit cuts
Hungary's Orban predicts chaos if pro-EU party wins next election

Hungary's Orban predicts chaos if pro-EU party wins next election
Soccer-Ukraine midfielder Sudakov says home destroyed in Russian drone strike on Kyiv

Soccer-Ukraine midfielder Sudakov says home destroyed in Russian drone strike on Kyiv
Russia says it struck Ukrainian military targets with drones, missiles and aircraft

Russia says it struck Ukrainian military targets with drones, missiles and aircraft
Tanker carrying sanctioned Russian Arctic LNG leaves Chinese port
Tanker carrying sanctioned Russian Arctic LNG leaves Chinese port
Possible smuggling drone falls in eastern Poland, ministry says
Possible smuggling drone falls in eastern Poland, ministry says
Second known tanker carrying sanctioned Russian Arctic LNG berths in China
Second known tanker carrying sanctioned Russian Arctic LNG berths in China
Serbian police use teargas to disperse anti-government protesters

Serbian police use teargas to disperse anti-government protesters
Zelenskiy meets Slovakia's Fico, says Ukraine will respond to Russia's energy attacks

Zelenskiy meets Slovakia's Fico, says Ukraine will respond to Russia's energy attacks
Ukraine's allies are preparing next wave of Russia sanctions, says Carney

Ukraine's allies are preparing next wave of Russia sanctions, says Carney
Putin says foreign troops in Ukraine would be legitimate targets

Putin says foreign troops in Ukraine would be legitimate targets
Berlin considers purchase of Eurofighters, modernisation of Taurus cruise missile

Berlin considers purchase of Eurofighters, modernisation of Taurus cruise missile
Trump says India and Russia appear 'lost' to 'deepest, darkest China'

Trump says India and Russia appear 'lost' to 'deepest, darkest China'
US could lead buffer zone monitoring under Ukraine deal, NBC News reports

US could lead buffer zone monitoring under Ukraine deal, NBC News reports
U.S. informed Europe of cuts to military aid, Lithuania says

U.S. informed Europe of cuts to military aid, Lithuania says
Kremlin says Trump is 'quite cynical', but in a good way

Kremlin says Trump is 'quite cynical', but in a good way
Suspect shot during arrest after stabbing at German school, police say
Suspect shot during arrest after stabbing at German school, police say
Czech former PM Babis pledges cheap energy, lower pension age in bid to win back power

Czech former PM Babis pledges cheap energy, lower pension age in bid to win back power
Putin says any Western troops in Ukraine would be fair targets

Putin says any Western troops in Ukraine would be fair targets
Putin orders government to provide plan to develop rare earths by November

Putin orders government to provide plan to develop rare earths by November
Russia is ready to discuss nuclear fuel at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia with US - RIA

Russia is ready to discuss nuclear fuel at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia with US - RIA
Ukraine commander seeks improved use of interceptor drones

Ukraine commander seeks improved use of interceptor drones
Safe skies over Ukraine must not compromise Polish security, Tusk says

Safe skies over Ukraine must not compromise Polish security, Tusk says
Zelenskiy says allies have framework for security guarantees

Zelenskiy says allies have framework for security guarantees
Trump pressures European leaders over Russian oil purchases, White House official says

Trump pressures European leaders over Russian oil purchases, White House official says
Berlin holds off decision on participation in postwar Ukraine force

Berlin holds off decision on participation in postwar Ukraine force
Russian strike on demining mission in Ukraine kills two

Russian strike on demining mission in Ukraine kills two
Car accidentally drives into crowd of people in Berlin, emergency services say
Car accidentally drives into crowd of people in Berlin, emergency services say
Feud between key Ukraine law enforcement agencies flares again

Feud between key Ukraine law enforcement agencies flares again
Poland says two drones enter airspace, cause no damage

Poland says two drones enter airspace, cause no damage
Russian oligarch Potanin's ex-wife can pursue massive divorce claim, UK court rules

Russian oligarch Potanin's ex-wife can pursue massive divorce claim, UK court rules
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
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