Analysis-UK's China embassy gamble shows changing calculations in divided West

Swiss bar owner faces prosecutors for second hearing after deadly New Year's fire

Swiss bar owner faces prosecutors for second hearing after deadly New Year's fire
Iranian parliament warns of jihad if Supreme Leader is attacked, ISNA

Iranian parliament warns of jihad if Supreme Leader is attacked, ISNA
Macron tells Davos of a 'shift towards a world without rules'

Macron tells Davos of a 'shift towards a world without rules'
Lawmakers quit Dutch far right leader Wilders' faction in threat to leadership

Lawmakers quit Dutch far right leader Wilders' faction in threat to leadership
Prince Harry targeted for standing up to UK newspaper, his lawyer says

Prince Harry targeted for standing up to UK newspaper, his lawyer says
Saudi state TV says King Salman chairs cabinet days after leaving hospital

Saudi state TV says King Salman chairs cabinet days after leaving hospital
Exclusive-Some European states rethink presence at US-backed Gaza base, diplomats say

Exclusive-Some European states rethink presence at US-backed Gaza base, diplomats say
Russia's Far East buried in snow, transport disrupted in China and Japan

Russia's Far East buried in snow, transport disrupted in China and Japan
US-led coalition negotiating Al-Hol camp handover, Syrian sources say

US-led coalition negotiating Al-Hol camp handover, Syrian sources say
Russia's Lavrov says Britain should no longer be called 'Great' Britain

Russia's Lavrov says Britain should no longer be called 'Great' Britain
Turkey's Erdogan will soon decide whether to join Trump's Board of Peace

Turkey's Erdogan will soon decide whether to join Trump's Board of Peace
Golfing-Statue honouring Ballesteros vanishes in Spain

Golfing-Statue honouring Ballesteros vanishes in Spain
EU Commission working on package to support Arctic security, von der Leyen says

EU Commission working on package to support Arctic security, von der Leyen says
IAEA says Ukraine's Chornobyl nuclear plant lost all off-site power on Tuesday
IAEA says Ukraine's Chornobyl nuclear plant lost all off-site power on Tuesday
UK approves China plan for mega embassy in London despite spy fears

UK approves China plan for mega embassy in London despite spy fears
UK weighs Australia-style social media ban for children under 16

UK weighs Australia-style social media ban for children under 16
UN chief Guterres cancels Davos trip due to bad cold, spokesperson says

UN chief Guterres cancels Davos trip due to bad cold, spokesperson says
Greece, Israel to cooperate on anti-drone systems, cybersecurity, Greek minister says

Greece, Israel to cooperate on anti-drone systems, cybersecurity, Greek minister says
Zelenskiy has not decided yet on Davos visit, official says

Zelenskiy has not decided yet on Davos visit, official says
US invited Israel to join board of peace, Israeli minister says

US invited Israel to join board of peace, Israeli minister says
Russia's Lavrov says Greenland is not a 'natural part' of Denmark

Russia's Lavrov says Greenland is not a 'natural part' of Denmark
UK and US can work through differences, says House Speaker Johnson

UK and US can work through differences, says House Speaker Johnson
UN rights council to hold emergency session on Iran, document shows

UN rights council to hold emergency session on Iran, document shows
Russia says Moldova's plans to merge with Romania would destroy its statehood

Russia says Moldova's plans to merge with Romania would destroy its statehood
Trump threatens 200% tariffs on French wines to get Macron on Board of Peace

Trump threatens 200% tariffs on French wines to get Macron on Board of Peace
Factbox-Key facts about Chagos Islands deal signed by UK and Mauritius

Factbox-Key facts about Chagos Islands deal signed by UK and Mauritius
Spain orders speed limit on Madrid-Barcelona line in wake of deadly train crash

Spain orders speed limit on Madrid-Barcelona line in wake of deadly train crash
Moscow says it expects U.S. to release Russian crew from seized Venezuela-linked tanker

Moscow says it expects U.S. to release Russian crew from seized Venezuela-linked tanker
Egypt's Sisi to meet Trump on Davos sidelines, presidency says

Egypt's Sisi to meet Trump on Davos sidelines, presidency says
Trump, sharing leaked texts and AI mock-ups, vows 'no going back' on Greenland

Trump, sharing leaked texts and AI mock-ups, vows 'no going back' on Greenland
Trump calls UK's Chagos deal with Mauritius 'stupid' and 'weak''

Trump calls UK's Chagos deal with Mauritius 'stupid' and 'weak''
Russia jails U.S. citizen for five years after he carried rifle on yacht

Russia jails U.S. citizen for five years after he carried rifle on yacht
After Trump salvo, Macron says: we don't give in to bullies

After Trump salvo, Macron says: we don't give in to bullies
Trump says had a telephone call with NATO's Rutte concerning Greenland

Trump says had a telephone call with NATO's Rutte concerning Greenland
Hong Kong court to call 18 witnesses over Baltic Sea cable damage case against ship's captain

Hong Kong court to call 18 witnesses over Baltic Sea cable damage case against ship's captain
Russian attack plunges Kyiv into cold, threatens nuclear-linked facilities

Russian attack plunges Kyiv into cold, threatens nuclear-linked facilities
Young workers most worried about AI affecting jobs, Randstad survey shows

Young workers most worried about AI affecting jobs, Randstad survey shows
Syria gives Kurds four days to accept integration as US signals end of support

Syria gives Kurds four days to accept integration as US signals end of support
Moldova proceeds with withdrawal from Russia-led CIS group

Moldova proceeds with withdrawal from Russia-led CIS group
Islamic State claims responsibility for attack on Chinese-run restaurant in Afghanistan
Islamic State claims responsibility for attack on Chinese-run restaurant in Afghanistan
Ukraine's Zelenskiy announces new air defence system

Ukraine's Zelenskiy announces new air defence system
Valentino, Italian haute couture 'emperor' who painted fashion red, dies at 93

Valentino, Italian haute couture 'emperor' who painted fashion red, dies at 93
Kurdish forces say Turkish drones hit Syria's Hasaka city; Turkey denies it
Kurdish forces say Turkish drones hit Syria's Hasaka city; Turkey denies it
Europeans shift on security as support for a common army grows

Europeans shift on security as support for a common army grows
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