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
Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest

Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest
Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement

Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement
Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years

Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years
Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime

Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime
‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu

‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu
Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points

Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points
Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return

Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return
Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues

Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues
Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority

Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority
'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock

'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock
‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims

‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims
Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing

Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing
‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations

‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations
Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo

Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo
‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms

‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms
Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished

Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished
Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location

Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location
Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned

Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned
How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks

How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks
Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands

Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands
Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador

Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador
Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison

Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison
Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory

Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory
Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu

Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu
‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election

‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election
Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness

Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness
‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US

‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US
Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory

Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory
UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates

UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates
The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil

The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil