Analysis-South Korea's policy push springs to life as world's lowest birthrate rises

Analysis-Resurgence of Germany’s Left exposes fragmented, polarised electorate

Analysis-Resurgence of Germany’s Left exposes fragmented, polarised electorate
Exclusive-Trump aid freeze disrupts anti-narcotics program at Mexican ports

Exclusive-Trump aid freeze disrupts anti-narcotics program at Mexican ports
After three years of war, Trump hands Russian economy a lifeline

After three years of war, Trump hands Russian economy a lifeline
Exclusive-Trump administration directs ICE agents to find, deport unaccompanied migrant children

Exclusive-Trump administration directs ICE agents to find, deport unaccompanied migrant children
Dancing in Damascus: Syrians cling to culture under Islamists' rule

Dancing in Damascus: Syrians cling to culture under Islamists' rule
Exclusive-US could cut Ukraine's access to Starlink internet services over minerals, say sources

Exclusive-US could cut Ukraine's access to Starlink internet services over minerals, say sources
Exclusive-U.S. exempts security funds from aid freeze — but little for humanitarian programs

Exclusive-U.S. exempts security funds from aid freeze — but little for humanitarian programs
Russia could concede $300 billion in frozen assets as part of Ukraine war settlement, sources say

Russia could concede $300 billion in frozen assets as part of Ukraine war settlement, sources say
Analysis-Arab states scramble to counter Trump's Gaza 'Riviera' plan

Analysis-Arab states scramble to counter Trump's Gaza 'Riviera' plan
China's hopes to be Ukraine peacemaker collide with its goals on Trump, trade

China's hopes to be Ukraine peacemaker collide with its goals on Trump, trade
Exclusive-UK lines up new ambassador to help rebuild China ties

Exclusive-UK lines up new ambassador to help rebuild China ties
Exclusive-FDA staffers told that 'woman,' 'disabled' among banned words; White House says it’s an error

Exclusive-FDA staffers told that 'woman,' 'disabled' among banned words; White House says it’s an error
In Russia, dozens of dissenters are held as psychiatric patients

In Russia, dozens of dissenters are held as psychiatric patients
Exclusive-Trump could pursue streamlined initial deal on Ukraine minerals, sources say

Exclusive-Trump could pursue streamlined initial deal on Ukraine minerals, sources say
South Africa's white farmers would be among victims if Trump ends growth bill

South Africa's white farmers would be among victims if Trump ends growth bill
Analysis-Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy

Analysis-Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Analysis-European forces would struggle to guarantee Ukraine peace without US backing

Analysis-European forces would struggle to guarantee Ukraine peace without US backing
Analysis-France's latest pensions battle could ignite fresh political crisis

Analysis-France's latest pensions battle could ignite fresh political crisis
Exclusive-EU antitrust chief says Trump has upended Europe-US relations

Exclusive-EU antitrust chief says Trump has upended Europe-US relations
Analysis-Ukraine ceasefire hopes offer Europe's markets a tailwind in the shadow of tariffs

Analysis-Ukraine ceasefire hopes offer Europe's markets a tailwind in the shadow of tariffs
Analysis-Italy's Meloni takes on the judiciary, in echo of Berlusconi

Analysis-Italy's Meloni takes on the judiciary, in echo of Berlusconi
US asks Europeans what they need for Ukraine security guarantees, document shows

US asks Europeans what they need for Ukraine security guarantees, document shows
Exclusive-Five Iraqi banks to be banned from U.S. dollar transactions - sources

Exclusive-Five Iraqi banks to be banned from U.S. dollar transactions - sources
Analysis-Shocked Europeans play catch-up after Trump moves on Ukraine

Analysis-Shocked Europeans play catch-up after Trump moves on Ukraine
In Europe, ordinary Russians are shunned by wary banks

In Europe, ordinary Russians are shunned by wary banks
Exclusive-Trump’s foreign aid freeze stops anti-fentanyl work in Mexico

Exclusive-Trump’s foreign aid freeze stops anti-fentanyl work in Mexico
"50% battle-ready": Germany misses military targets despite Scholz's overhaul

"50% battle-ready": Germany misses military targets despite Scholz's overhaul
Exclusive-Syria's new leaders zero in on Assad's business barons

Exclusive-Syria's new leaders zero in on Assad's business barons
Exclusive-India expects $200 million missile deal with Philippines this year, sources say

Exclusive-India expects $200 million missile deal with Philippines this year, sources say
Analysis-Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns

Analysis-Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Exclusive-Russian-linked bots sow fear, distrust ahead of German vote, researchers find

Exclusive-Russian-linked bots sow fear, distrust ahead of German vote, researchers find
Exclusive-Trump poised to attend Saudi-backed conference in Miami in February, sources say

Exclusive-Trump poised to attend Saudi-backed conference in Miami in February, sources say
Democratic lawmakers to introduce bill aimed at halting elimination of USAID

Democratic lawmakers to introduce bill aimed at halting elimination of USAID
Analysis-Chilean voters fall back to conservative safe zone, propelling markets

Analysis-Chilean voters fall back to conservative safe zone, propelling markets
Analysis-U.S aid freeze risks handing influence to China in Beijing's backyard

Analysis-U.S aid freeze risks handing influence to China in Beijing's backyard
In search of economic boost, some African countries send workers abroad

In search of economic boost, some African countries send workers abroad
Exclusive-US will push European allies to buy more arms for Ukraine, say sources

Exclusive-US will push European allies to buy more arms for Ukraine, say sources
Exclusive-Colombia deforestation in 2024 among lowest levels in 23 years, minister says

Exclusive-Colombia deforestation in 2024 among lowest levels in 23 years, minister says
Afghans who worked with US should be exempt from aid, refugee freeze, advocacy group says

Afghans who worked with US should be exempt from aid, refugee freeze, advocacy group says
Trump’s aid freeze keeps life-saving programs shut, sparks “mayhem”

Trump’s aid freeze keeps life-saving programs shut, sparks “mayhem”
Exclusive-Zelenskiy says 'Let's do a deal', offering Trump mineral partnership, seeking security

Exclusive-Zelenskiy says 'Let's do a deal', offering Trump mineral partnership, seeking security
Analysis-Big but toothless - Italy's unions blamed for wage stagnation

Analysis-Big but toothless - Italy's unions blamed for wage stagnation
UK's tougher immigration policy risks trapping victims in modern slavery

UK's tougher immigration policy risks trapping victims in modern slavery
A recipe for radicalism: Jordan raises red flags over Trump's relocation plan

A recipe for radicalism: Jordan raises red flags over Trump's relocation plan
Why Trump's repeal of a trade loophole will hurt low-income and minority Americans

Why Trump's repeal of a trade loophole will hurt low-income and minority Americans
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