Dog ownership in Europe: Where paws rule the household

Putin lambasts trade sanctions on eve of visit to China

Putin lambasts trade sanctions on eve of visit to China
Irish missionary, orphanage staff and 3-year-old are freed after Haiti kidnapping
Irish missionary, orphanage staff and 3-year-old are freed after Haiti kidnapping
US tells UN: Russian strikes on Ukraine cast doubt on its desire for peace

US tells UN: Russian strikes on Ukraine cast doubt on its desire for peace
Emergency crews complete work after mass Kyiv attack, 25 dead

Emergency crews complete work after mass Kyiv attack, 25 dead
Iran's Pezeshkian says Iran does not seek war, but Israel, US seek to 'divide, destroy Iran'

Iran's Pezeshkian says Iran does not seek war, but Israel, US seek to 'divide, destroy Iran'
EU ministers to face Gaza divisions in Copenhagen

EU ministers to face Gaza divisions in Copenhagen
Poitras film at Venice spotlights Seymour Hersh's battles with US power

Poitras film at Venice spotlights Seymour Hersh's battles with US power
UK, France and Germany urge Iran to agree deal to delay UN sanctions

UK, France and Germany urge Iran to agree deal to delay UN sanctions
Ukraine backers to hold new meeting over post-war guarantees - Macron

Ukraine backers to hold new meeting over post-war guarantees - Macron
Macron says Putin would have duped Trump if he doesn't commit to Zelenskiy meeting

Macron says Putin would have duped Trump if he doesn't commit to Zelenskiy meeting
Russian defence minister says his forces have sped up rate of their advance in Ukraine

Russian defence minister says his forces have sped up rate of their advance in Ukraine
French Presdident Macron: will continue mandate until the end of its term

French Presdident Macron: will continue mandate until the end of its term
US bars Palestinian leader Abbas from UN as allies back statehood

US bars Palestinian leader Abbas from UN as allies back statehood
'Broad support' in EU for military training in Ukraine after truce, Kallas says

'Broad support' in EU for military training in Ukraine after truce, Kallas says
UK wins court ruling to keep asylum seekers in hotel but risks angry response

UK wins court ruling to keep asylum seekers in hotel but risks angry response
Israel targets Houthi chief of staff and defence minister in Sanaa, awaits outcome
Israel targets Houthi chief of staff and defence minister in Sanaa, awaits outcome
Critical medical supplies run out as cases of rare syndrome rise in Gaza, WHO says

Critical medical supplies run out as cases of rare syndrome rise in Gaza, WHO says
Zelenskiy wants higher-level talks on security guarantees next week

Zelenskiy wants higher-level talks on security guarantees next week
Russia says Macron crossed line of decency by calling Putin 'an ogre'

Russia says Macron crossed line of decency by calling Putin 'an ogre'
Julia Roberts denies her new Venice film sets back feminist cause

Julia Roberts denies her new Venice film sets back feminist cause
Norway's ex-NATO chief Stoltenberg campaigns for Labour Party's re-election

Norway's ex-NATO chief Stoltenberg campaigns for Labour Party's re-election
Austria brings criminal case against ex-official accused of spying for Russia

Austria brings criminal case against ex-official accused of spying for Russia
Russia says Western proposals on Ukraine's security are 'one-sided' and dangerous

Russia says Western proposals on Ukraine's security are 'one-sided' and dangerous
Signs of Chinese influence abound in Moscow before Putin's Beijing visit

Signs of Chinese influence abound in Moscow before Putin's Beijing visit
Israel recovers body of hostage Ilan Weiss from Gaza, PM's office says

Israel recovers body of hostage Ilan Weiss from Gaza, PM's office says
Largest flotilla for Gaza hopes to pressure Israel to end blockade

Largest flotilla for Gaza hopes to pressure Israel to end blockade
Italy's Meloni 'disgusted' by websites targeting women amid outcry over online abuse

Italy's Meloni 'disgusted' by websites targeting women amid outcry over online abuse
Red Cross sees surge in missing people as conflicts multiply

Red Cross sees surge in missing people as conflicts multiply
Large rise in number of people executed in Iran, says UN
Large rise in number of people executed in Iran, says UN
UK blocks Israeli officials from its biggest defence show

UK blocks Israeli officials from its biggest defence show
Germany tells nationals to leave Iran, fearing retaliation over sanctions

Germany tells nationals to leave Iran, fearing retaliation over sanctions
Ukraine's Zelenskiy says Europe must clearly define security guarantees

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says Europe must clearly define security guarantees
Iran ready to resume 'fair' nuclear talks if West shows goodwill, foreign minister says

Iran ready to resume 'fair' nuclear talks if West shows goodwill, foreign minister says
US State Department approves potential sale of air-launched cruise missiles to Ukraine

US State Department approves potential sale of air-launched cruise missiles to Ukraine
Analysis-Trump's options to ease Russia sanctions limited compared to Europe's

Analysis-Trump's options to ease Russia sanctions limited compared to Europe's
Polish F-16 crashes during airshow rehearsal

Polish F-16 crashes during airshow rehearsal
Turkey, U.S. discuss peace efforts on Russia-Ukraine war, Turkish source says

Turkey, U.S. discuss peace efforts on Russia-Ukraine war, Turkish source says
White House says Trump not happy with Russia strike on Ukraine, to make statement later

White House says Trump not happy with Russia strike on Ukraine, to make statement later
Germany's Merz says it seems clear there will be no meeting between Putin and Zelenskiy

Germany's Merz says it seems clear there will be no meeting between Putin and Zelenskiy
Two Lebanese military personnel killed by Israeli drone exploding in southern Lebanon
Two Lebanese military personnel killed by Israeli drone exploding in southern Lebanon
UN Security Council renews Lebanon peacekeeping mission 'for a final time'

UN Security Council renews Lebanon peacekeeping mission 'for a final time'
Croatia detains military officer and girlfriend for suspected spying
Croatia detains military officer and girlfriend for suspected spying
China keeps Xi-Putin-Trump summit talks open amid Nvidia spying allegations

China keeps Xi-Putin-Trump summit talks open amid Nvidia spying allegations
‘Come through me’ – Pete Hegseth warns impeachment could put US soldiers on trial

‘Come through me’ – Pete Hegseth warns impeachment could put US soldiers on trial
Thieves drill through wall, steal $3 million in Chile bank heist

Thieves drill through wall, steal $3 million in Chile bank heist
Russia warns Europe of swift military response if war breaks out

Russia warns Europe of swift military response if war breaks out
Iran says war triggered US 'political earthquake', confirms nuclear inspection

Iran says war triggered US 'political earthquake', confirms nuclear inspection
Trump defends Nvidia CEO over alleged Chinese spy scandal

Trump defends Nvidia CEO over alleged Chinese spy scandal
Six killed, eight feared trapped after massive explosion at Turkey's Izmir steel plant

Six killed, eight feared trapped after massive explosion at Turkey's Izmir steel plant
South Africa's ANC suffers major election setback as Ramaphosa praises democracy

South Africa's ANC suffers major election setback as Ramaphosa praises democracy
China denies spying claims linked to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's affair

China denies spying claims linked to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's affair
US midterm elections 1974–2026: Only two presidents kept control of Congress as Trump suffers defeat

US midterm elections 1974–2026: Only two presidents kept control of Congress as Trump suffers defeat
Pope Leo XIV urges Argentina's Milei to exercise power responsibly

Pope Leo XIV urges Argentina's Milei to exercise power responsibly
GTA VI faces restrictions in China, Russia and parts of the Middle East ahead of release

GTA VI faces restrictions in China, Russia and parts of the Middle East ahead of release
Israel's Eisenkot begins coalition talks, calls for national emergency government

Israel's Eisenkot begins coalition talks, calls for national emergency government
India leads world in Gen Z population with 331 million young people

India leads world in Gen Z population with 331 million young people
Hundreds rally in Tel Aviv demanding Arab-backed government to oust Netanyahu

Hundreds rally in Tel Aviv demanding Arab-backed government to oust Netanyahu
Netanyahu calls for unity government as opposition leader set to form coalition

Netanyahu calls for unity government as opposition leader set to form coalition
Krakow gunman 'held very radical views, acted alone' - Poland Interior Minister says

Krakow gunman 'held very radical views, acted alone' - Poland Interior Minister says
Kenyan cult leader Mackenzie sentenced to 200 years over Shakahola massacre

Kenyan cult leader Mackenzie sentenced to 200 years over Shakahola massacre
Migrants crowd onto dinghy in France as tensions flare during Channel crossing

Migrants crowd onto dinghy in France as tensions flare during Channel crossing
Qatar says US-Iran mediation continues despite renewed military tensions

Qatar says US-Iran mediation continues despite renewed military tensions
Israeli ambassador denounces alleged antisemitic campaign in Mexico

Israeli ambassador denounces alleged antisemitic campaign in Mexico
Powerful flash floods submerge major highway in Iraq

Powerful flash floods submerge major highway in Iraq
Paraguay's President Peña impeached, arrested over banking scandal

Paraguay's President Peña impeached, arrested over banking scandal
Mali, Niger hail anti-terror gains, pledge stronger Sahel cooperation

Mali, Niger hail anti-terror gains, pledge stronger Sahel cooperation
Indonesia rocked by presidential spying scandal

Indonesia rocked by presidential spying scandal
Chilean students take to streets over education budget and school conditions

Chilean students take to streets over education budget and school conditions
Paraguay’s political crisis deepens as Congress moves to impeach Peña

Paraguay’s political crisis deepens as Congress moves to impeach Peña
Indonesia's Widodo displays university diploma in court amid forgery allegations

Indonesia's Widodo displays university diploma in court amid forgery allegations
‘He carried Portugal’ – Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement divides fans after 23 years

‘He carried Portugal’ – Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement divides fans after 23 years
Paraguay's Senate opens impeachment trial against President Peña over banking crisis

Paraguay's Senate opens impeachment trial against President Peña over banking crisis