George Vassiliou, 'eternal optimist' president who led Cyprus into the EU, dies at 94

George Vassiliou, 'eternal optimist' president who led Cyprus into the EU, dies at 94
George Vassiliou, 'eternal optimist' president who led Cyprus into the EU, dies at 94

George Vassiliou, 'eternal optimist' president who led Cyprus into the EU, dies at 94
France to open a consulate in Greenland on February 6

France to open a consulate in Greenland on February 6
French foreign minister: Iran crackdown could be most violent in its contemporary history

French foreign minister: Iran crackdown could be most violent in its contemporary history
Cambodia to keep up crackdown on scam centres after arrest of alleged mastermind

Cambodia to keep up crackdown on scam centres after arrest of alleged mastermind
Cambodia says Thai troops still occupy civilian areas, testing December truce

Cambodia says Thai troops still occupy civilian areas, testing December truce
At least 2,571 killed in Iran's protests, Trump says 'help is on the way'

At least 2,571 killed in Iran's protests, Trump says 'help is on the way'
New Zealand central bank governor faces backlash for Fed solidarity

New Zealand central bank governor faces backlash for Fed solidarity
Far-right group targeting pro-Palestinian voices to close New York operation, NY AG says

Far-right group targeting pro-Palestinian voices to close New York operation, NY AG says
Japan will not comment on BOJ's absence in joint Powell statement

Japan will not comment on BOJ's absence in joint Powell statement
Iraqi officials arrest man wanted by Australian police as 'number one priority'
Iraqi officials arrest man wanted by Australian police as 'number one priority'
UK's foreign minister to urge NATO to focus on Arctic in Finland and Norway visit

UK's foreign minister to urge NATO to focus on Arctic in Finland and Norway visit
Takaichi and Lee end first day of summit on a high note with drum session

Takaichi and Lee end first day of summit on a high note with drum session
Japan PM readies snap election, February 8 ballot eyed

Japan PM readies snap election, February 8 ballot eyed
German Foreign Minister Wadephul says there is more consensus than disagreement with the US

German Foreign Minister Wadephul says there is more consensus than disagreement with the US
Exclusive-US files for warrants to seize dozens more Venezuela-linked oil tankers, sources say

Exclusive-US files for warrants to seize dozens more Venezuela-linked oil tankers, sources say
US will take 'very strong action' if Iran hangs protesters, Trump tells CBS News

US will take 'very strong action' if Iran hangs protesters, Trump tells CBS News
Venezuela's top lawmaker says over 400 prisoners freed, NGOs say numbers much lower

Venezuela's top lawmaker says over 400 prisoners freed, NGOs say numbers much lower
UN chief warns he could refer Israel to world court over action against UN Palestinian refugee agency

UN chief warns he could refer Israel to world court over action against UN Palestinian refugee agency
US envoy Witkoff, Reza Pahlavi discussed Iran protests, Axios reports

US envoy Witkoff, Reza Pahlavi discussed Iran protests, Axios reports
With Maduro gone, Rubio's political fortunes are tied to Venezuela's

With Maduro gone, Rubio's political fortunes are tied to Venezuela's
US designates three Muslim Brotherhood chapters as global terrorists

US designates three Muslim Brotherhood chapters as global terrorists
Russia slams US strike threats, warns against interference in Iran

Russia slams US strike threats, warns against interference in Iran
Trump tells Iranians to keep protesting, says 'help is on its way'

Trump tells Iranians to keep protesting, says 'help is on its way'
UK condemns Iran leadership for 'brutal killing' of protesters

UK condemns Iran leadership for 'brutal killing' of protesters
Ukraine parliament blocks Zelenskiy's energy minister choice in surprise rebuke

Ukraine parliament blocks Zelenskiy's energy minister choice in surprise rebuke
Syria's Kurds protest Aleppo violence as fears of wider conflict grow

Syria's Kurds protest Aleppo violence as fears of wider conflict grow
US bolsters Nigeria's military with supplies in security partnership

US bolsters Nigeria's military with supplies in security partnership
Pope Leo to visit Angola as part of an Africa tour, Vatican envoy says

Pope Leo to visit Angola as part of an Africa tour, Vatican envoy says
Somali regions reject Mogadishu's move to cut ties with UAE

Somali regions reject Mogadishu's move to cut ties with UAE
North Korea's Kim Yo Jong says South's hopes for better relations are an illusion

North Korea's Kim Yo Jong says South's hopes for better relations are an illusion
Hamas to elect first leader since Sinwar killed by Israel, sources say

Hamas to elect first leader since Sinwar killed by Israel, sources say
Russian captain 'did nothing' to avoid US tanker crash, UK prosecutors tell trial

Russian captain 'did nothing' to avoid US tanker crash, UK prosecutors tell trial
US to end deportation relief for Somalis in Temporary Protected Status program

US to end deportation relief for Somalis in Temporary Protected Status program
EU to 'swiftly' propose further sanctions on Iran, von der Leyen says

EU to 'swiftly' propose further sanctions on Iran, von der Leyen says
Anti-minority hate speech in India rose by 13% in 2025, US research group says

Anti-minority hate speech in India rose by 13% in 2025, US research group says
Why Iran’s clerical establishment still holds as protests rage

Why Iran’s clerical establishment still holds as protests rage
Clock ticks in Cuba as Trump cuts off Venezuelan oil

Clock ticks in Cuba as Trump cuts off Venezuelan oil
EU-Mercosur trade pact signals limits of Trump’s hardball diplomacy in Latin America

EU-Mercosur trade pact signals limits of Trump’s hardball diplomacy in Latin America
Who's actually running Venezuela?

Who's actually running Venezuela?
Trump’s exercise of raw power upends world order, sending friends and foes reeling

Trump’s exercise of raw power upends world order, sending friends and foes reeling
UN rights office says hundreds killed in Iran protests

UN rights office says hundreds killed in Iran protests
Greenland PM prefers Denmark ties over US ahead of Vance meeting

Greenland PM prefers Denmark ties over US ahead of Vance meeting
Trump's Iran tariff threat risks reopening China rift

Trump's Iran tariff threat risks reopening China rift
Orban's grip on power faces test at Hungary election on April 12

Orban's grip on power faces test at Hungary election on April 12
About 2,000 killed in Iran protests, official says

About 2,000 killed in Iran protests, official says
Over 100 children killed in Gaza since ceasefire, UNICEF says

Over 100 children killed in Gaza since ceasefire, UNICEF says
Zelensky warns Europe against US-Russia security deal as Putin talks continue

Zelensky warns Europe against US-Russia security deal as Putin talks continue
Venezuela defends oil production at COP31, unveils new climate plan

Venezuela defends oil production at COP31, unveils new climate plan
China accuses US of fabricating spy claims amid Nvidia CEO scandal

China accuses US of fabricating spy claims amid Nvidia CEO scandal
Ghana celebrates major new offshore oil and gas discovery at Nya Gyidie well

Ghana celebrates major new offshore oil and gas discovery at Nya Gyidie well
Indonesia's vice president Gibran resigns over Diploma scandal as Prabowo accepts exit

Indonesia's vice president Gibran resigns over Diploma scandal as Prabowo accepts exit
Pope Leo XIV receives state welcome in Peru, meets President Fujimori

Pope Leo XIV receives state welcome in Peru, meets President Fujimori
Argentina Roundup: Báez properties raided, Machado jailed in US, Neuquén sets first 2027 election

Argentina Roundup: Báez properties raided, Machado jailed in US, Neuquén sets first 2027 election
Which countries can you see from Africa?

Which countries can you see from Africa?
South Africa election results 2026: ANC suffers historic defeat as DA and MK Party gain ground

South Africa election results 2026: ANC suffers historic defeat as DA and MK Party gain ground
Nvidia's $4.5 trillion market value rivals the economies of Japan and Britain

Nvidia's $4.5 trillion market value rivals the economies of Japan and Britain
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