Germany's Scholz responds to Musk, saying freedom of speech must not back extreme-right

ECB's Villeroy: US move to leave Paris climate deal regrettable, unsurprising

ECB's Villeroy: US move to leave Paris climate deal regrettable, unsurprising
Chancellor hopeful says Germany should focus on existing NATO spending target

Chancellor hopeful says Germany should focus on existing NATO spending target
Lithuania to allocate 5-6% of GDP for defence in 2026-2030, foreign minister says
Lithuania to allocate 5-6% of GDP for defence in 2026-2030, foreign minister says
France to hold conference on Syria on Feb. 13 in Paris - French presidency

France to hold conference on Syria on Feb. 13 in Paris - French presidency
French Socialists will not back no-confidence vote against Bayrou's government

French Socialists will not back no-confidence vote against Bayrou's government
Pope Francis using sling after injuring forearm in fall

Pope Francis using sling after injuring forearm in fall
France summons Venezuelan envoy over Caracas' decision to limit diplomatic staff
France summons Venezuelan envoy over Caracas' decision to limit diplomatic staff
Russia says Western claims of Russian undersea cable sabotage aim to curb sea-borne Russian oil exports

Russia says Western claims of Russian undersea cable sabotage aim to curb sea-borne Russian oil exports
Micheal Martin to return as Irish prime minister under coalition deal

Micheal Martin to return as Irish prime minister under coalition deal
Lebanon's PM designate Nawaf Salam resigns as member of International Court of Justice

Lebanon's PM designate Nawaf Salam resigns as member of International Court of Justice
Polish army says reported "shadow fleet" incident did not happen
Polish army says reported "shadow fleet" incident did not happen
French PM Bayrou rules out suspending or repealing pension reform- source

French PM Bayrou rules out suspending or repealing pension reform- source
Dozens of oil tankers drop anchor after latest US sanctions bite

Dozens of oil tankers drop anchor after latest US sanctions bite
Slovak parliament's deputy speaker arrives in Moscow, TASS reports
Slovak parliament's deputy speaker arrives in Moscow, TASS reports
Italy's Meloni condemns 'unacceptable act of repression' in Venezuela

Italy's Meloni condemns 'unacceptable act of repression' in Venezuela
Baby born on migrant boat off Spain's Canary Islands 'doing well,' doctor says

Baby born on migrant boat off Spain's Canary Islands 'doing well,' doctor says
German defence minister: Allies' group on Ukraine will decide next steps if US retreats

German defence minister: Allies' group on Ukraine will decide next steps if US retreats
Italy ready to activate migrant centres in Albania, Meloni says

Italy ready to activate migrant centres in Albania, Meloni says
Biden cancels Italy trip due to California wildfires

Biden cancels Italy trip due to California wildfires
Baby boy born on migrant boat off Spain's Canary Islands

Baby boy born on migrant boat off Spain's Canary Islands
Spain's Sanchez says Musk attacks Europe's institutions, incites hatred

Spain's Sanchez says Musk attacks Europe's institutions, incites hatred
Lithuania boosts power grid security ahead of Russia decoupling

Lithuania boosts power grid security ahead of Russia decoupling
EU will not tolerate attacks on its borders, France says after Trump Greenland comments

EU will not tolerate attacks on its borders, France says after Trump Greenland comments
Slovak PM Fico to discuss gas transit with Commission on Jan 9

Slovak PM Fico to discuss gas transit with Commission on Jan 9
French PM Bayrou will go to China to seek progress on cognac trade dispute, Macron says

French PM Bayrou will go to China to seek progress on cognac trade dispute, Macron says
Blinken heads to South Korea, Japan and France

Blinken heads to South Korea, Japan and France
Spanish government rift over shorter working week breaks into the open

Spanish government rift over shorter working week breaks into the open
Next nuclear talks between Iran and three European countries due on Jan 13

Next nuclear talks between Iran and three European countries due on Jan 13
Greece presents strategy to combat youth internet addiction

Greece presents strategy to combat youth internet addiction
New French finance minister eyes 2025 deficit slightly above 5%

New French finance minister eyes 2025 deficit slightly above 5%
Putin says there is no time to sign new Ukraine gas transit deal this year

Putin says there is no time to sign new Ukraine gas transit deal this year
China says it has given info, documents in probe of cut Baltic Sea cables

China says it has given info, documents in probe of cut Baltic Sea cables
Magdeburg Christmas market incident could be attack, local authorities say
Magdeburg Christmas market incident could be attack, local authorities say
After deal with unions, Spain inches closer to shorter work week

After deal with unions, Spain inches closer to shorter work week
German president to decide on Dec. 27 whether to dissolve parliament

German president to decide on Dec. 27 whether to dissolve parliament
Russia says it hit military targets in Ukraine in response to attack with Western missiles
Russia says it hit military targets in Ukraine in response to attack with Western missiles
Irish Labour Party rules out junior role in next coalition
Irish Labour Party rules out junior role in next coalition
Zelenskiy on Putin's missile duel offer: do you think he is sane?

Zelenskiy on Putin's missile duel offer: do you think he is sane?
Dutch, Finnish, Swedish jets intercept Russian aircraft over Baltic Sea, says Dutch defence minister
Dutch, Finnish, Swedish jets intercept Russian aircraft over Baltic Sea, says Dutch defence minister
Italy's Meloni defends choice to reopen Damascus embassy under Assad

Italy's Meloni defends choice to reopen Damascus embassy under Assad
At least 34 killed by Cyclone Chido in Mozambique, UN agency says

At least 34 killed by Cyclone Chido in Mozambique, UN agency says
Parties unveil plans to rescue Germany from economic doldrums

Parties unveil plans to rescue Germany from economic doldrums
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
Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness

Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness
‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US

‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US
Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory

Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory
UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates

UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates