Russia warns US against 'spiral of escalation' but says it will keep channels open

Slovak PM Fico to attend Victory Day commemoration in Moscow in May

Slovak PM Fico to attend Victory Day commemoration in Moscow in May
Polish PM to urge 'navy policing' in Baltic Sea on visit to Sweden

Polish PM to urge 'navy policing' in Baltic Sea on visit to Sweden
Russia is still working to deploy Sarmat intercontinental missile, TASS says
Russia is still working to deploy Sarmat intercontinental missile, TASS says
Albania police fire tear gas, water cannon at anti-government protesters

Albania police fire tear gas, water cannon at anti-government protesters
Russia says Ukraine hit it with US-made ATACMS twice in last three days
Russia says Ukraine hit it with US-made ATACMS twice in last three days
Greece calls for increased EU defence role, cooperation with NATO

Greece calls for increased EU defence role, cooperation with NATO
Russian court orders arrest of French TV reporter for crossing into Kursk region
Russian court orders arrest of French TV reporter for crossing into Kursk region
Russia wants a long-term peace in Ukraine, Putin's spy chief says

Russia wants a long-term peace in Ukraine, Putin's spy chief says
EU's Borrell urges Israel to accept Lebanon ceasefire 'today'

EU's Borrell urges Israel to accept Lebanon ceasefire 'today'
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu

G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
Russia's army bigger than two years ago but quality has decreased, says NATO official

Russia's army bigger than two years ago but quality has decreased, says NATO official
Romanian centre-right leader makes it to Dec. 8 presidential run-off vote, preliminary count shows
Romanian centre-right leader makes it to Dec. 8 presidential run-off vote, preliminary count shows
Poland's PiS party picks historian Nawrocki for presidential run

Poland's PiS party picks historian Nawrocki for presidential run
Polish farmers block border crossing with Ukraine in Mercosur trade protest - report
Polish farmers block border crossing with Ukraine in Mercosur trade protest - report
Russian strikes have damaged 321 Ukrainian port infrastructure facilities, Zelenskiy says
Russian strikes have damaged 321 Ukrainian port infrastructure facilities, Zelenskiy says
Poland's Civic Coalition picks Warsaw mayor as presidential candidate

Poland's Civic Coalition picks Warsaw mayor as presidential candidate
Ukraine accuses Russian forces of executing five POWs
Ukraine accuses Russian forces of executing five POWs
Russia says Kyiv returned 46 civilians taken to Ukraine after incursion

Russia says Kyiv returned 46 civilians taken to Ukraine after incursion
Berlin to study ICC warrants, no more steps until Israeli visit planned

Berlin to study ICC warrants, no more steps until Israeli visit planned
Romania and Bulgaria may become full Schengen members in January, Hungary says

Romania and Bulgaria may become full Schengen members in January, Hungary says
Russian Defence Minister says Moscow has sped up its advance in northeast Ukraine

Russian Defence Minister says Moscow has sped up its advance in northeast Ukraine
Slovenia will respect ICC arrest warrants for Israel, Hamas leaders, PM says

Slovenia will respect ICC arrest warrants for Israel, Hamas leaders, PM says
Factbox-What is Russia's 'Oreshnik' missile?

Factbox-What is Russia's 'Oreshnik' missile?
China expands visa-free access to Japan, Bulgaria and other countries

China expands visa-free access to Japan, Bulgaria and other countries
South Korea official says Russia provided anti-air missile to North Korea

South Korea official says Russia provided anti-air missile to North Korea
Russia says its forces capture Dalne village in eastern Ukraine
Russia says its forces capture Dalne village in eastern Ukraine
Ukraine's Zelenskiy says Russian strike with new missile is clear escalation

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says Russian strike with new missile is clear escalation
EU-Croatia dispute deepens over minister's corruption case
EU-Croatia dispute deepens over minister's corruption case
Romania's radical right leader Simion, a Trump fan, sets eyes on presidency

Romania's radical right leader Simion, a Trump fan, sets eyes on presidency
Spanish police bust gang that recruited Swedish and Danish minors as hitmen
Spanish police bust gang that recruited Swedish and Danish minors as hitmen
Cost of living fuels radical right challenge in Romanian presidential vote

Cost of living fuels radical right challenge in Romanian presidential vote
Factbox-Who are the main contenders in Romania's presidential election?

Factbox-Who are the main contenders in Romania's presidential election?
Russia's Putin, Iraqi PM discuss OPEC+ coordination on oil price stability

Russia's Putin, Iraqi PM discuss OPEC+ coordination on oil price stability
Russia is ready to consider any 'realistic' Ukraine peace initiative, says Foreign Ministry

Russia is ready to consider any 'realistic' Ukraine peace initiative, says Foreign Ministry
Serbia arrests 11 over railway station roof collapse

Serbia arrests 11 over railway station roof collapse
Hungary to install air defence system near Ukraine border

Hungary to install air defence system near Ukraine border
China willing to maintain communication on submarine infrastructure security

China willing to maintain communication on submarine infrastructure security
Russian attack on Dnipro damages industrial enterprise, rehabilitation centre, authorities say

Russian attack on Dnipro damages industrial enterprise, rehabilitation centre, authorities say
Ukraine launches UK cruise missiles into Russia, a day after using US ATACMS

Ukraine launches UK cruise missiles into Russia, a day after using US ATACMS
Netherlands delivers final two promised F-16's for training Ukrainian pilots
Netherlands delivers final two promised F-16's for training Ukrainian pilots
Serbian opposition politicians join protests after train station disaster

Serbian opposition politicians join protests after train station disaster
Ukraine fires UK Storm Shadow missiles into Russia, Bloomberg reports
Ukraine fires UK Storm Shadow missiles into Russia, Bloomberg reports
Ukrainian capital Kyiv under air raid alert amid missile threat
Ukrainian capital Kyiv under air raid alert amid missile threat
Russian spy chief says NATO aid for Ukraine missile strikes will be punished

Russian spy chief says NATO aid for Ukraine missile strikes will be punished
Russian command post in Belgorod region 'successfully struck', Ukraine says
Russian command post in Belgorod region 'successfully struck', Ukraine says
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
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