Germany joins U.S., UK in making diplomatic contact with Syria's HTS

Six migrants die trying to reach Spain's Canary Islands
Six migrants die trying to reach Spain's Canary Islands
Greece faced 9,500 forest fires this year, says minister

Greece faced 9,500 forest fires this year, says minister
Venezuela's Gonzalez plans to return to take over as president

Venezuela's Gonzalez plans to return to take over as president
France's Macron to convene all political parties willing to compromise to form a government - source

France's Macron to convene all political parties willing to compromise to form a government - source
Portugal calls for joint EU funding for defence spending

Portugal calls for joint EU funding for defence spending
Dutch F-35s intercepted three Russian aircraft over the Baltic Sea
Dutch F-35s intercepted three Russian aircraft over the Baltic Sea
UK's Starmer pledges to step up engagement in Middle East for long-term stability

UK's Starmer pledges to step up engagement in Middle East for long-term stability
Irish centre-right parties to start coalition talks on Tuesday

Irish centre-right parties to start coalition talks on Tuesday
Catalan separatists threaten ending support for Spain's PM, want confidence vote

Catalan separatists threaten ending support for Spain's PM, want confidence vote
Italy's La Scala opens season with Verdi opera about tragedy of war

Italy's La Scala opens season with Verdi opera about tragedy of war
US State Dept approves possible $807 million sale of missiles to the Netherlands
US State Dept approves possible $807 million sale of missiles to the Netherlands
Ukraine's Zelenskiy heads to Paris with possible Trump talks in mind, sources say

Ukraine's Zelenskiy heads to Paris with possible Trump talks in mind, sources say
Factbox-What's in the newly finalised EU-Mercosur trade accord?

Factbox-What's in the newly finalised EU-Mercosur trade accord?
Factbox-Who might become France's next prime minister?

Factbox-Who might become France's next prime minister?
Macron asked PM Barnier and his government to stay on until next PM named

Macron asked PM Barnier and his government to stay on until next PM named
Planned EU-Mercosur deal is unacceptable, says Elysee

Planned EU-Mercosur deal is unacceptable, says Elysee
Economic impact of French political turmoil seems limited and contained- EU

Economic impact of French political turmoil seems limited and contained- EU
Macron aims to install new French PM quickly if government falls, sources say

Macron aims to install new French PM quickly if government falls, sources say
Greece backs higher tax on short-term rentals, levy on cruise arrivals

Greece backs higher tax on short-term rentals, levy on cruise arrivals
Number of migrants reaching Spain's Canary Islands breaks all-time record

Number of migrants reaching Spain's Canary Islands breaks all-time record
Relief for Portugal's minority government as parliament passes 2025 budget

Relief for Portugal's minority government as parliament passes 2025 budget
Euro zone crisis fund head says members should consider it for defence spend
Euro zone crisis fund head says members should consider it for defence spend
Sweden asks China to cooperate on Baltic Sea cable investigation

Sweden asks China to cooperate on Baltic Sea cable investigation
UN chief sees Lebanon ceasefire as first ray of hope in Mideast conflict

UN chief sees Lebanon ceasefire as first ray of hope in Mideast conflict
Lebanon truce expands area free of Hezbollah arms, sharpens terms of UN resolution

Lebanon truce expands area free of Hezbollah arms, sharpens terms of UN resolution
Russia is still working to deploy Sarmat intercontinental missile, TASS says
Russia is still working to deploy Sarmat intercontinental missile, TASS says
Biden to push for Gaza ceasefire after Israel-Lebanon deal

Biden to push for Gaza ceasefire after Israel-Lebanon deal
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
Italy's 5-Star to rerun vote that ousted co-founder Grillo

Italy's 5-Star to rerun vote that ousted co-founder Grillo
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu

G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
Italy, Japan sign agreement on defence cooperation - statement

Italy, Japan sign agreement on defence cooperation - statement
Lebanon condemns attacks on UN peacekeeping mission

Lebanon condemns attacks on UN peacekeeping mission
Four Italian soldiers injured in strike at UNIFIL Lebanon base

Four Italian soldiers injured in strike at UNIFIL Lebanon base
Berlin to study ICC warrants, no more steps until Israeli visit planned

Berlin to study ICC warrants, no more steps until Israeli visit planned
France dampens response to ICC Israel warrants, takes note of decision

France dampens response to ICC Israel warrants, takes note of decision
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
Ireland would arrest Netanyahu following ICC warrant, PM says

Ireland would arrest Netanyahu following ICC warrant, PM says
Sara Aagesen to replace Teresa Ribera as Spain's energy minister

Sara Aagesen to replace Teresa Ribera as Spain's energy minister
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
Work one day for free, French asked in latest budget plan

Work one day for free, French asked in latest budget plan
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
The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil

The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil