French PM faces backlash over holiday excuse

French PM faces backlash over holiday excuse
French PM faces backlash over holiday excuse

French PM faces backlash over holiday excuse
US urges UN Security Council boost Haiti support as gangs recruit more children

US urges UN Security Council boost Haiti support as gangs recruit more children
US withdraws from key UN human rights report, draws criticism from rights advocates

US withdraws from key UN human rights report, draws criticism from rights advocates
Israeli strikes hit Yemen's Sanaa for second time in a week
Israeli strikes hit Yemen's Sanaa for second time in a week
Italy's foreign minister sees no end to Ukraine war this year

Italy's foreign minister sees no end to Ukraine war this year
Top pro-Kurdish lawmakers urge faster steps in Turkey's PKK peace plan

Top pro-Kurdish lawmakers urge faster steps in Turkey's PKK peace plan
Explainer-Iran is facing a return of UN sanctions - what happens now?

Explainer-Iran is facing a return of UN sanctions - what happens now?
Bosnia sets early election in Serb region as crisis deepens

Bosnia sets early election in Serb region as crisis deepens
Germany, France, Spain to discuss fighter jet programme in October, says Berlin

Germany, France, Spain to discuss fighter jet programme in October, says Berlin
In Kyiv, one man's dash to try to save neighbours after Russian strike

In Kyiv, one man's dash to try to save neighbours after Russian strike
Four African states running out of special food for starving children, aid group says

Four African states running out of special food for starving children, aid group says
Tiny carved animals found in Turkey tell story of prehistoric myth making

Tiny carved animals found in Turkey tell story of prehistoric myth making
Algeria's president removes prime minister, appoints new acting premier, state media reports

Algeria's president removes prime minister, appoints new acting premier, state media reports
UK summons Russian ambassador after Kyiv hit by missiles, drones overnight

UK summons Russian ambassador after Kyiv hit by missiles, drones overnight
Ladbrokes owner's ex-CEO among 11 charged in UK over gambling services in Turkey
Ladbrokes owner's ex-CEO among 11 charged in UK over gambling services in Turkey
Kremlin says it is satisfied after Italy arrests Ukrainian man over Nord Stream attack

Kremlin says it is satisfied after Italy arrests Ukrainian man over Nord Stream attack
Kremlin says report of Russian drones over US weapons routes in Germany looks like fake news

Kremlin says report of Russian drones over US weapons routes in Germany looks like fake news
Kremlin says it remains interested in pursuing Ukraine peace talks despite overnight strike on Kyiv

Kremlin says it remains interested in pursuing Ukraine peace talks despite overnight strike on Kyiv
Modest food aid increase not enough to stop starvation in Gaza, says World Food Programme chief

Modest food aid increase not enough to stop starvation in Gaza, says World Food Programme chief
Swiss president discusses peace, reconstruction with Ukrainian PM

Swiss president discusses peace, reconstruction with Ukrainian PM
The 'land swap' that wasn't: Inside Trump's frantic dash for Ukraine peace

The 'land swap' that wasn't: Inside Trump's frantic dash for Ukraine peace
German minister says must respond to Russian attacks on Kyiv

German minister says must respond to Russian attacks on Kyiv
Kremlin denies Russian surveillance drones fly over US weapons routes in Germany

Kremlin denies Russian surveillance drones fly over US weapons routes in Germany
French finance minister sees no risk of financial crisis, despite political woes

French finance minister sees no risk of financial crisis, despite political woes
Europeans launch UN sanctions process against Iran, drawing Tehran ire

Europeans launch UN sanctions process against Iran, drawing Tehran ire
EU's Kyiv base damaged in Russian drone attack, Commission says

EU's Kyiv base damaged in Russian drone attack, Commission says
Japan hails 'unprecedented' security ties as British aircraft carrier visits Tokyo

Japan hails 'unprecedented' security ties as British aircraft carrier visits Tokyo
India's Modi seeks closer ties on Asia tour to offset fallout from US tariffs

India's Modi seeks closer ties on Asia tour to offset fallout from US tariffs
US reaffirms Greenland's right to self-determination amid political sway allegations

US reaffirms Greenland's right to self-determination amid political sway allegations
Egusi soup in space? Nigerian seeds launch into orbit

Egusi soup in space? Nigerian seeds launch into orbit
Germany's security is linked to security of Baltic countries, minister says

Germany's security is linked to security of Baltic countries, minister says
Hong Kong wraps up pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai's security trial

Hong Kong wraps up pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai's security trial
Defying West, China's Xi gathers 'Axis of Upheaval' at military parade

Defying West, China's Xi gathers 'Axis of Upheaval' at military parade
Russian missiles pound Ukraine, damage EU and British offices

Russian missiles pound Ukraine, damage EU and British offices
Global airlines group proposes raising international pilot retirement age to 67

Global airlines group proposes raising international pilot retirement age to 67
All NATO members hit old spending target, only three meet new goal

All NATO members hit old spending target, only three meet new goal
Ukraine's Zelenskiy names Olha Stefanishyna new US ambassador

Ukraine's Zelenskiy names Olha Stefanishyna new US ambassador
Ukrainian officials discuss peace options in Riyadh, will head to Switzerland, New York

Ukrainian officials discuss peace options in Riyadh, will head to Switzerland, New York
Israel conducts landing on former air defence base in southwest Damascus - sources
Israel conducts landing on former air defence base in southwest Damascus - sources
All UN Security Council members, except US, say famine in Gaza is 'man-made crisis'

All UN Security Council members, except US, say famine in Gaza is 'man-made crisis'
Trump holds Gaza policy meeting with Tony Blair and Jared Kushner

Trump holds Gaza policy meeting with Tony Blair and Jared Kushner
Gunmen in Nigeria's Zamfara abduct over 100 in deadly attack
Gunmen in Nigeria's Zamfara abduct over 100 in deadly attack
Israel expects to have more information soon on deadly hospital strike

Israel expects to have more information soon on deadly hospital strike
Argentina officials come up empty-handed in raid to find art stolen by Nazis
Argentina officials come up empty-handed in raid to find art stolen by Nazis
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