Czech election winner flags potential higher 2026 budget deficit

Czech election winner flags potential higher 2026 budget deficit
Czech election winner flags potential higher 2026 budget deficit

Czech election winner flags potential higher 2026 budget deficit
Brazil's Finance Minister confirms studies on eliminating public transport fares

Brazil's Finance Minister confirms studies on eliminating public transport fares
Former French PM Philippe in favour of early presidential election

Former French PM Philippe in favour of early presidential election
Japan's Takaichi picks ex-premier Aso as party vice president

Japan's Takaichi picks ex-premier Aso as party vice president
Macron wanders alone by the Seine as grip on his future slips away

Macron wanders alone by the Seine as grip on his future slips away
Pakistan looks to unlock Saudi investment in visit following defence pact
Pakistan looks to unlock Saudi investment in visit following defence pact
Reactions to the resignation of France's one-day old government

Reactions to the resignation of France's one-day old government
French PM Sebastien Lecornu has resigned, BFM TV says

French PM Sebastien Lecornu has resigned, BFM TV says
France's Macron tasks his outgoing PM with holding last-ditch talks to end crisis

France's Macron tasks his outgoing PM with holding last-ditch talks to end crisis
Factbox-France names new government amid political turmoil

Factbox-France names new government amid political turmoil
Macron loyalist picked to fix budget mess in new French government

Macron loyalist picked to fix budget mess in new French government
Malawi's Mutharika sworn in for second term as president

Malawi's Mutharika sworn in for second term as president
Czechs vote as frontrunner Babis promises more spending, less Ukraine aid

Czechs vote as frontrunner Babis promises more spending, less Ukraine aid
US is not putting money into Argentina, Bessent says

US is not putting money into Argentina, Bessent says
EU mulls using frozen Russian assets for loan to Ukraine, wary of legal issues

EU mulls using frozen Russian assets for loan to Ukraine, wary of legal issues
IMF reaches agreement with Ivory Coast, to disburse over $844 million

IMF reaches agreement with Ivory Coast, to disburse over $844 million
Brazil's tourism minister resigns amid political tensions

Brazil's tourism minister resigns amid political tensions
With US backing, Argentina gains time - but October vote will be crucial

With US backing, Argentina gains time - but October vote will be crucial
EU 'reparations loan' to Ukraine could be up to 130 billion euros, officials say

EU 'reparations loan' to Ukraine could be up to 130 billion euros, officials say
Malawi re-elects Mutharika after five years of economic crisis under Chakwera

Malawi re-elects Mutharika after five years of economic crisis under Chakwera
IMF staff to visit Kenya for talks on potential support programme

IMF staff to visit Kenya for talks on potential support programme
Ukraine accepts IMF forecast of bigger $65 billion financing gap, Bloomberg News reports

Ukraine accepts IMF forecast of bigger $65 billion financing gap, Bloomberg News reports
Sweden unveils bonanza budget to boost growth with tax cuts, military spending, before election

Sweden unveils bonanza budget to boost growth with tax cuts, military spending, before election
Japan PM contender Koizumi vows wage hikes to counter inflation

Japan PM contender Koizumi vows wage hikes to counter inflation
Ukraine seeking new four-year lending programme with IMF

Ukraine seeking new four-year lending programme with IMF
Spain backs EU efforts to use frozen Russian assets, cuts gas imports from Russia

Spain backs EU efforts to use frozen Russian assets, cuts gas imports from Russia
Fitch says Nepal's political unrest risks economic outlook, credit metrics

Fitch says Nepal's political unrest risks economic outlook, credit metrics
PM contender Takaichi vows fiscal expansion to make Japan a 'Rising Sun' again

PM contender Takaichi vows fiscal expansion to make Japan a 'Rising Sun' again
Argentine markets slump as Milei fiscal fears mount

Argentine markets slump as Milei fiscal fears mount
EU floats plan to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine loan, bypassing a Hungary veto

EU floats plan to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine loan, bypassing a Hungary veto
Indonesian parliament set to approve bigger 2026 budget for Prabowo

Indonesian parliament set to approve bigger 2026 budget for Prabowo
French Socialists press Macron's new government for major budget concessions

French Socialists press Macron's new government for major budget concessions
Russia warns Europe: we will go after any state which takes our assets

Russia warns Europe: we will go after any state which takes our assets
Fitch downgrade casts shadow over new French prime minister's budget battles

Fitch downgrade casts shadow over new French prime minister's budget battles
New French PM gives up predecessor's idea to cut back two public holidays

New French PM gives up predecessor's idea to cut back two public holidays
Brazil top court panel forms majority to convict Bolsonaro for criminal organization

Brazil top court panel forms majority to convict Bolsonaro for criminal organization
Montenegro hopes to join EU and euro in 2028, eyes bond sales

Montenegro hopes to join EU and euro in 2028, eyes bond sales
EU executive floats idea of reparations loan for Ukraine, based on frozen Russian assets

EU executive floats idea of reparations loan for Ukraine, based on frozen Russian assets
EU finalizes $176 billion defence loans, with Poland taking largest share

EU finalizes $176 billion defence loans, with Poland taking largest share
Ukraine makes official request for new IMF programme, PM says

Ukraine makes official request for new IMF programme, PM says
Analysis-Stalemate or surrender: France's Macron is left with no good options

Analysis-Stalemate or surrender: France's Macron is left with no good options
Brazil's Lula calls for tighter trade ties for BRICS as tariffs bite

Brazil's Lula calls for tighter trade ties for BRICS as tariffs bite
Argentine markets plunge after Milei's party loses to Peronists in Buenos Aires vote

Argentine markets plunge after Milei's party loses to Peronists in Buenos Aires vote
Hungary's Orban predicts chaos if pro-EU party wins next election

Hungary's Orban predicts chaos if pro-EU party wins next election
Greek premier rules out snap election, says tax cuts will help families

Greek premier rules out snap election, says tax cuts will help families
Under pressure Argentine markets brace for key Milei midterm test

Under pressure Argentine markets brace for key Milei midterm test
Gaza rescuers search rubble after Al-Saada collapse kills more than 20

Gaza rescuers search rubble after Al-Saada collapse kills more than 20
‘We will rescue Brazil’ - Flavio Bolsonaro targets Lula at Recife rally

‘We will rescue Brazil’ - Flavio Bolsonaro targets Lula at Recife rally
Netanyahu calls IDF 'most moral army' and defends Israel's treatment of Christians

Netanyahu calls IDF 'most moral army' and defends Israel's treatment of Christians
Mexican students disrupt independence parade to demand justice over femicide

Mexican students disrupt independence parade to demand justice over femicide
‘Mexico is never for sale’ Sheinbaum declares at independence parade

‘Mexico is never for sale’ Sheinbaum declares at independence parade
Peru workers launch 72-hour strike over fuel prices, power cuts

Peru workers launch 72-hour strike over fuel prices, power cuts
Honduras protesters denounce Asfura government and alleged US interference

Honduras protesters denounce Asfura government and alleged US interference
Malawian innovator uses AI to control computers with eyes

Malawian innovator uses AI to control computers with eyes
‘We’re not leaving’ - Ceuta residents demand action over migration crisis

‘We’re not leaving’ - Ceuta residents demand action over migration crisis
Sheinbaum rings historic bell as thousands fill Zocalo for Mexican Independence Day

Sheinbaum rings historic bell as thousands fill Zocalo for Mexican Independence Day
Niger rolls out AES travel document as Sahel trio moves beyond ECOWAS

Niger rolls out AES travel document as Sahel trio moves beyond ECOWAS
Burkina Faso to stop importing armoured vehicles, Traore says

Burkina Faso to stop importing armoured vehicles, Traore says
Indonesia ferry disaster leaves 129 missing as families wait for news

Indonesia ferry disaster leaves 129 missing as families wait for news
‘Taste the sun’ - Young engineers take on South Africa’s solar challenge

‘Taste the sun’ - Young engineers take on South Africa’s solar challenge
Malaria surge in Sudan’s Khartoum as millions return home

Malaria surge in Sudan’s Khartoum as millions return home
Togolese designer takes football jerseys beyond the stadium

Togolese designer takes football jerseys beyond the stadium
Philippines invites Modi as India ties deepen at BRICS summit

Philippines invites Modi as India ties deepen at BRICS summit
Mud, rain and racing Oxen draw thousands to Vietnam festival

Mud, rain and racing Oxen draw thousands to Vietnam festival
‘Not a licence for impunity’ - Colombia allows police intervention at universities

‘Not a licence for impunity’ - Colombia allows police intervention at universities
Olympic flame arrives on African soil for first time as Senegal begins Dakar 2026 countdown

Olympic flame arrives on African soil for first time as Senegal begins Dakar 2026 countdown
Niger appoints new army chief weeks after failed mutiny

Niger appoints new army chief weeks after failed mutiny
Families wait for news as 140 remain missing from Indonesian ferry

Families wait for news as 140 remain missing from Indonesian ferry
Xi arrives in India for BRICS Summit after seven years

Xi arrives in India for BRICS Summit after seven years
130 missing after Indonesian passenger ferry loses contact in Java Sea

130 missing after Indonesian passenger ferry loses contact in Java Sea
Ugandan queen mother claims house arrest amid Tooro succession dispute

Ugandan queen mother claims house arrest amid Tooro succession dispute
Russia signs BRICS Pay and technology deals in New Delhi

Russia signs BRICS Pay and technology deals in New Delhi
9/11: When terrorist money looked ordinary

9/11: When terrorist money looked ordinary
Ethiopia welcomes New Year with colourful Addis Ababa drone show

Ethiopia welcomes New Year with colourful Addis Ababa drone show
Iran's Pezeshkian urges BRICS to turn economic weight into real projects

Iran's Pezeshkian urges BRICS to turn economic weight into real projects
Netanyahu accuses Iran of renewing nuclear weapons push

Netanyahu accuses Iran of renewing nuclear weapons push