Cyclone compounds French Mayotte's problems of poverty, overcrowding and dwindling resources

Cyclone compounds French Mayotte's problems of poverty, overcrowding and dwindling resources
Cyclone compounds French Mayotte's problems of poverty, overcrowding and dwindling resources

Cyclone compounds French Mayotte's problems of poverty, overcrowding and dwindling resources
Tax Russia to rebuild Ukraine and increase defence spending, Estonia says

Tax Russia to rebuild Ukraine and increase defence spending, Estonia says
Greece to scrap some bank fees for retail customers, parliament approves budget

Greece to scrap some bank fees for retail customers, parliament approves budget
US defense contributions 'unfair,' Europe needs to do more, incoming Lithuanian minister says

US defense contributions 'unfair,' Europe needs to do more, incoming Lithuanian minister says
Putin urges government and central bank to coordinate action to curb high inflation

Putin urges government and central bank to coordinate action to curb high inflation
Relief for Portugal's minority government as parliament passes 2025 budget

Relief for Portugal's minority government as parliament passes 2025 budget
Factbox-Costs of Israel-Hezbollah conflict on Lebanon, Israel

Factbox-Costs of Israel-Hezbollah conflict on Lebanon, Israel
Greece general strike brings thousands onto streets, halts shipping, transport

Greece general strike brings thousands onto streets, halts shipping, transport
Modi's inflation-blowing farm pivot may not be enough to win key Indian state

Modi's inflation-blowing farm pivot may not be enough to win key Indian state
Factbox-What Russia's invasion has cost Ukraine as war reaches 1,000th day

Factbox-What Russia's invasion has cost Ukraine as war reaches 1,000th day
Taiwan, democracy, development are China's 'red lines', Xi tells Biden

Taiwan, democracy, development are China's 'red lines', Xi tells Biden
Israel-Hezbollah conflict cost Lebanon $8.5 billion, World Bank says

Israel-Hezbollah conflict cost Lebanon $8.5 billion, World Bank says
Cross-border challenges widen wealth gap between Europe and US, IMF study finds

Cross-border challenges widen wealth gap between Europe and US, IMF study finds
Latin America poverty hits 33-year low but inequality prevails, UN report says

Latin America poverty hits 33-year low but inequality prevails, UN report says
Ukraine targets value-added production to reshape wartime economy

Ukraine targets value-added production to reshape wartime economy
Factbox-Trump's US election win may bring NATO members' defense spending back into focus

Factbox-Trump's US election win may bring NATO members' defense spending back into focus
Trump's victory adds to Trudeau's challenges in Canada

Trump's victory adds to Trudeau's challenges in Canada
Harris or Trump will inherit a mixed legacy in 2024 US election

Harris or Trump will inherit a mixed legacy in 2024 US election
French people need to work more to boost growth, minister says

French people need to work more to boost growth, minister says
Indonesian court orders changes to some labour rules

Indonesian court orders changes to some labour rules
Inaction on emissions could cut developing Asia's GDP by 17% by 2070, ADB says

Inaction on emissions could cut developing Asia's GDP by 17% by 2070, ADB says
Diamond-rich Botswana votes with President Masisi seeking second term

Diamond-rich Botswana votes with President Masisi seeking second term
IMF chief says world economy at risk of low-growth malaise, rising dissatisfaction

IMF chief says world economy at risk of low-growth malaise, rising dissatisfaction
G20 finance chiefs express economic optimism, urge resistance to protectionism

G20 finance chiefs express economic optimism, urge resistance to protectionism
Factbox-The main takeaways from the BRICS summit

Factbox-The main takeaways from the BRICS summit
Putin warns of Middle East conflagration and debates Ukraine at BRICS

Putin warns of Middle East conflagration and debates Ukraine at BRICS
Trump presidency could deal heavy blow to Germany's flagging economy

Trump presidency could deal heavy blow to Germany's flagging economy
War likely to wipe 9% off Lebanon's GDP, with fallout set to exceed 2006 conflict

War likely to wipe 9% off Lebanon's GDP, with fallout set to exceed 2006 conflict
Exclusive-BRICS is for the fairies until China and India get serious, 'Mr BRICS' says

Exclusive-BRICS is for the fairies until China and India get serious, 'Mr BRICS' says
Turkey to spend less on earthquake relief and rebuilding next year, vice president says

Turkey to spend less on earthquake relief and rebuilding next year, vice president says
Xi tells Putin the world is in chaos but friendship with Russia will endure

Xi tells Putin the world is in chaos but friendship with Russia will endure
Poland needs reforms to keep up economic success, IMF officials say

Poland needs reforms to keep up economic success, IMF officials say
China, Vietnam, South Korea could see 1% GDP hit from Trump presidency, say Fitch

China, Vietnam, South Korea could see 1% GDP hit from Trump presidency, say Fitch
Subject cuts expose cracks in Egypt's under-funded school system

Subject cuts expose cracks in Egypt's under-funded school system
Italy's demographics are worst in Europe for growth, Scope Ratings says

Italy's demographics are worst in Europe for growth, Scope Ratings says
Factbox-What are the key challenges for Sri Lanka President Dissanayake?

Factbox-What are the key challenges for Sri Lanka President Dissanayake?
Factbox-Austrian political parties' plans for the economy

Factbox-Austrian political parties' plans for the economy
Factbox-What are the five key issues in Sri Lanka's presidential election?

Factbox-What are the five key issues in Sri Lanka's presidential election?
Who are the five key candidates in Sri Lanka's presidential election?

Who are the five key candidates in Sri Lanka's presidential election?
With eyes on economy, Sri Lankans to vote for president in tight election

With eyes on economy, Sri Lankans to vote for president in tight election
Crisis-hit Sri Lanka's poor hope new president will change their fortunes

Crisis-hit Sri Lanka's poor hope new president will change their fortunes
Indonesia's parliament passes Prabowo's maiden budget

Indonesia's parliament passes Prabowo's maiden budget
Sri Lanka presidential contenders wrap up campaigning ahead of Saturday vote

Sri Lanka presidential contenders wrap up campaigning ahead of Saturday vote
Argentina's Milei pledges to protect fiscal balance in budget speech

Argentina's Milei pledges to protect fiscal balance in budget speech
Thailand's new PM outlines policies to parliament as consumer mood drops

Thailand's new PM outlines policies to parliament as consumer mood drops
Landmines cost Ukraine $11 billion in GDP each year, says report

Landmines cost Ukraine $11 billion in GDP each year, says report
Ukraine's talks with IMF are 'difficult', prime minister says

Ukraine's talks with IMF are 'difficult', prime minister says
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
Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime

Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime
‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu

‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu
Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points

Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points
Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return

Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return
Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues

Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues
Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority

Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority
'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock

'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock
‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims

‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims
Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing

Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing
‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations

‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations
Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo

Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo
‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms

‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms
Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished

Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished
Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location

Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location
Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned

Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned
How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks

How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks
Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands

Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands
Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador

Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador
Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison

Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison
Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory

Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory
Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu

Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu
‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election

‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election