Iran president says Trump, Netanyahu, Europe stirred tensions in protests

Putin praises Russian military exports despite Western pressure

Putin praises Russian military exports despite Western pressure
More than 200 killed in coltan mine collapse in east Congo, official says
More than 200 killed in coltan mine collapse in east Congo, official says
Polish officials blame Russian domestic spy agency for Dec 29 cyberattacks

Polish officials blame Russian domestic spy agency for Dec 29 cyberattacks
Putin envoy Dmitriev to travel to Miami, meet members of Trump administration, sources say

Putin envoy Dmitriev to travel to Miami, meet members of Trump administration, sources say
Syria to close camps housing thousands linked to Islamic State

Syria to close camps housing thousands linked to Islamic State
Exclusive-US slows transfers of Islamic State detainees to Iraq, sources say

Exclusive-US slows transfers of Islamic State detainees to Iraq, sources say
US imposes sanctions on Iran's interior minister, businessman

US imposes sanctions on Iran's interior minister, businessman
Spanish police arrest Chinese hair salon owner accused of financing Hamas
Spanish police arrest Chinese hair salon owner accused of financing Hamas
UN says Houthi seizure of telecom gear threatens Yemen aid

UN says Houthi seizure of telecom gear threatens Yemen aid
Rohingya survivors expect UN's highest court to find Myanmar committed genocide

Rohingya survivors expect UN's highest court to find Myanmar committed genocide
New Dutch government plans 'freedom tax' to fund defence spending

New Dutch government plans 'freedom tax' to fund defence spending
MSF says it will not share staff details demanded by Israel to access Gaza

MSF says it will not share staff details demanded by Israel to access Gaza
Guterres warns of UN's 'imminent financial collapse'

Guterres warns of UN's 'imminent financial collapse'
Sudanese man jailed in UK for murdering asylum hotel worker
Sudanese man jailed in UK for murdering asylum hotel worker
Denmark plans tougher deportation laws, challenging European human rights framework

Denmark plans tougher deportation laws, challenging European human rights framework
Nobel Committee says Peace Prize winner likely revealed early by digital spying

Nobel Committee says Peace Prize winner likely revealed early by digital spying
Iran ready for 'fair' talks with US but not on defence capabilities

Iran ready for 'fair' talks with US but not on defence capabilities
Iran to label EU armed forces as 'terrorists' over Guards blacklist

Iran to label EU armed forces as 'terrorists' over Guards blacklist
China to lift restrictions on UK lawmakers, PM Starmer says

China to lift restrictions on UK lawmakers, PM Starmer says
Exclusive-European crisis fund worth over $500 billion could be used for defence, says ESM chief

Exclusive-European crisis fund worth over $500 billion could be used for defence, says ESM chief
Gaza’s Rafah crossing with Egypt to reopen on Sunday, Israel says

Gaza’s Rafah crossing with Egypt to reopen on Sunday, Israel says
South Africa expels Israel's top diplomat, prompting tit-for-tat retaliation
South Africa expels Israel's top diplomat, prompting tit-for-tat retaliation
US energy assistance for Ukraine stalls as winter bites

US energy assistance for Ukraine stalls as winter bites
Why French lawmakers say sex is not an obligation in marriage

Why French lawmakers say sex is not an obligation in marriage
Kremlin says Putin agreed to halt strikes on Kyiv until February 1

Kremlin says Putin agreed to halt strikes on Kyiv until February 1
German commuter transport faces 'standstill' on Monday amid call for strike

German commuter transport faces 'standstill' on Monday amid call for strike
Visit by Britain's Starmer shows drawbacks of 'China pivot' in countering Trump

Visit by Britain's Starmer shows drawbacks of 'China pivot' in countering Trump
US warship makes Israel port visit amid Iran tensions
US warship makes Israel port visit amid Iran tensions
Serbian police seizes five tons of cannabis, assault rifles
Serbian police seizes five tons of cannabis, assault rifles
Explainer-What is the New START nuclear treaty and why does its expiry matter?

Explainer-What is the New START nuclear treaty and why does its expiry matter?
Analysis-Barring last-minute nuclear deal, US and Russia teeter on brink of new arms race

Analysis-Barring last-minute nuclear deal, US and Russia teeter on brink of new arms race
Force won't bring true peace for Taiwan, president tells Pope Leo in letter

Force won't bring true peace for Taiwan, president tells Pope Leo in letter
We can't ignore China, says UK's Starmer after Trump criticises trade push

We can't ignore China, says UK's Starmer after Trump criticises trade push
Nigeria surpasses all of Europe in annual births

Nigeria surpasses all of Europe in annual births
Spain mourns victims as families push for train crash truth

Spain mourns victims as families push for train crash truth
Ukraine's Zelenskiy expects implementation of agreement not to fire on Kyiv

Ukraine's Zelenskiy expects implementation of agreement not to fire on Kyiv
Olympics-IOC voices concern for Iranian athletes amid unrest

Olympics-IOC voices concern for Iranian athletes amid unrest
UN chief 'deeply concerned' by escalation of violence in South Sudan, spokesperson says

UN chief 'deeply concerned' by escalation of violence in South Sudan, spokesperson says
Trump says Putin agreed to not fire on Kyiv for a week during cold

Trump says Putin agreed to not fire on Kyiv for a week during cold
Targeting Trump, UN chief says global problems will not be solved by one power 'calling the shots'

Targeting Trump, UN chief says global problems will not be solved by one power 'calling the shots'
Ai Weiwei says West lacks moral authority to criticise Beijing on rights

Ai Weiwei says West lacks moral authority to criticise Beijing on rights
Merz says Germany exploring shared nuclear umbrella with European allies

Merz says Germany exploring shared nuclear umbrella with European allies
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