Czech populist billionaire Babis returns as prime minister, will take power next week

Czech populist billionaire Babis returns as prime minister, will take power next week
Czech populist billionaire Babis returns as prime minister, will take power next week

Czech populist billionaire Babis returns as prime minister, will take power next week
Haven cafe shuts as Russian attacks turn Ukraine's Kherson into ghost town

Haven cafe shuts as Russian attacks turn Ukraine's Kherson into ghost town
Lithuania declares state of emergency over balloons from Belarus

Lithuania declares state of emergency over balloons from Belarus
Russia's top general says army is advancing in Ukraine and targeting Myrnohrad

Russia's top general says army is advancing in Ukraine and targeting Myrnohrad
French lawmakers pass social security budget in knife-edge vote

French lawmakers pass social security budget in knife-edge vote
Japan threatening us militarily, China tells German foreign minister

Japan threatening us militarily, China tells German foreign minister
Russia proposes medal for recovering bodies in war zones

Russia proposes medal for recovering bodies in war zones
Russian drone attacks cut power in Sumy in northern Ukraine
Russian drone attacks cut power in Sumy in northern Ukraine
EU leaders say Ukraine's sovereignty, long-term security crucial in peace talks

EU leaders say Ukraine's sovereignty, long-term security crucial in peace talks
Russia suspends flights at four airports, warns residents of drone attacks
Russia suspends flights at four airports, warns residents of drone attacks
North Korea's Kim Jong Un sends condolences to Russian embassy for ambassador's death, KCNA says

North Korea's Kim Jong Un sends condolences to Russian embassy for ambassador's death, KCNA says
Kremlin says still no word on US-Ukraine talks in Florida

Kremlin says still no word on US-Ukraine talks in Florida
European leaders discuss "positive progress" on making use of frozen Russian assets

European leaders discuss "positive progress" on making use of frozen Russian assets
Two Afghan teenagers jailed for raping girl in England
Two Afghan teenagers jailed for raping girl in England
Dutch centre and centre-right parties to start talks on forming government

Dutch centre and centre-right parties to start talks on forming government
Turkey to guarantee flow of Russian gas to Hungary, Orban says

Turkey to guarantee flow of Russian gas to Hungary, Orban says
A struggle to survive in Ukraine's east, with Russia at the gates

A struggle to survive in Ukraine's east, with Russia at the gates
Planned December 15 strike at France's Louvre Museum adds to catalogue of woes

Planned December 15 strike at France's Louvre Museum adds to catalogue of woes
Russian soldiers jailed for killing pro-Kremlin US volunteer in Ukraine
Russian soldiers jailed for killing pro-Kremlin US volunteer in Ukraine
No need to 'break' with US over security policy, German spy chief says

No need to 'break' with US over security policy, German spy chief says
EU countries agree positions on new asylum, migrant returns policy

EU countries agree positions on new asylum, migrant returns policy
Norway police detain suspected shooter in Oslo shopping centre

Norway police detain suspected shooter in Oslo shopping centre
China's foreign minister urges trust, emphasises 'one-China principle' in meeting with German counterpart

China's foreign minister urges trust, emphasises 'one-China principle' in meeting with German counterpart
Greek farmers block borders, airport and roads in protest at delayed EU funds

Greek farmers block borders, airport and roads in protest at delayed EU funds
UN body urges Britain and Mauritius not to ratify Chagos deal

UN body urges Britain and Mauritius not to ratify Chagos deal
Flights at Crete's Heraklion airport suspended due to farmers' protests, aviation officials say

Flights at Crete's Heraklion airport suspended due to farmers' protests, aviation officials say
Netanyahu will meet Trump on Gaza on December 29, spokesperson says

Netanyahu will meet Trump on Gaza on December 29, spokesperson says
Congo President Tshisekedi accuses Rwanda of violating peace deal

Congo President Tshisekedi accuses Rwanda of violating peace deal
Sudan's paramilitary RSF says it took control of strategic Heglig oilfield

Sudan's paramilitary RSF says it took control of strategic Heglig oilfield
Indonesia sends home two Dutch convicts, one on death row, after repatriation deal

Indonesia sends home two Dutch convicts, one on death row, after repatriation deal
EU looking at options for boosting Lebanon's internal security forces, document says

EU looking at options for boosting Lebanon's internal security forces, document says
Zelenskiy says no accord so far on eastern Ukraine in US talks, Bloomberg News reports

Zelenskiy says no accord so far on eastern Ukraine in US talks, Bloomberg News reports
US and Greenland pledge 'mutual respect' as ambassador visits

US and Greenland pledge 'mutual respect' as ambassador visits
Iran opens trial of dual national accused of spying for Israel

Iran opens trial of dual national accused of spying for Israel
Ukraine to share revised peace plan with US on Tuesday, Zelenskiy says

Ukraine to share revised peace plan with US on Tuesday, Zelenskiy says
Nigeria police probe suspected organ-harvesting ring after grisly discovery
Nigeria police probe suspected organ-harvesting ring after grisly discovery
Seven EU leaders urge action on Ukraine reparations loan proposal

Seven EU leaders urge action on Ukraine reparations loan proposal
French socialist party to vote social security budget's bill

French socialist party to vote social security budget's bill
Russian drone strike on Ukraine's Sumy injures at least seven, governor says

Russian drone strike on Ukraine's Sumy injures at least seven, governor says
UN cuts its aid appeal for 2026 despite soaring need

UN cuts its aid appeal for 2026 despite soaring need
Syrian refugee returns set to slow as donor support fades

Syrian refugee returns set to slow as donor support fades
German foreign minister in China urges end to supply chain uncertainty

German foreign minister in China urges end to supply chain uncertainty
Zelenskiy says Ukraine's peace talks with US constructive but not easy

Zelenskiy says Ukraine's peace talks with US constructive but not easy
Nigerian government secures release of 100 kidnapped schoolchildren, Channels TV says
Nigerian government secures release of 100 kidnapped schoolchildren, Channels TV says
Mozambique seeks $37.2 billion in climate funding after devastating weather disasters

Mozambique seeks $37.2 billion in climate funding after devastating weather disasters
How much of each country is in Europe?

How much of each country is in Europe?
Iran calls for regional peace, praises Russia's support after US-Israeli strikes

Iran calls for regional peace, praises Russia's support after US-Israeli strikes
Iran unveils underground missile base, warns of 'surprises' in future war

Iran unveils underground missile base, warns of 'surprises' in future war
Argentina takes Britain to International Court, demands halt to Falklands oil project

Argentina takes Britain to International Court, demands halt to Falklands oil project
Slovakia's Fico threatens EU budget veto over Ukraine funding dispute

Slovakia's Fico threatens EU budget veto over Ukraine funding dispute
Pete Hegseth escapes impeachment as House Republicans block vote over Iran war

Pete Hegseth escapes impeachment as House Republicans block vote over Iran war
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