Right-wing Sanae Takaichi set to be Japan's first female premier

Right-wing Sanae Takaichi set to be Japan's first female premier
Right-wing Sanae Takaichi set to be Japan's first female premier

Right-wing Sanae Takaichi set to be Japan's first female premier
Bid to end shutdown fails in Senate; Trump freezes aid to Chicago

Bid to end shutdown fails in Senate; Trump freezes aid to Chicago
French PM proposes wealth tax in bid to break budget impasse, opposition wants more

French PM proposes wealth tax in bid to break budget impasse, opposition wants more
New Zealand announces plans to boost local defence sector

New Zealand announces plans to boost local defence sector
Czechs vote as frontrunner Babis promises more spending, less Ukraine aid

Czechs vote as frontrunner Babis promises more spending, less Ukraine aid
Japan’s next leader may be its first woman or youngest in modern era

Japan’s next leader may be its first woman or youngest in modern era
Argentina's Milei suffers veto overrides again, a blow before consequential midterms

Argentina's Milei suffers veto overrides again, a blow before consequential midterms
Trump eyes cuts to 'Democrat Agencies' in government shutdown

Trump eyes cuts to 'Democrat Agencies' in government shutdown
Thailand to let losing lottery tickets fund retirement savings

Thailand to let losing lottery tickets fund retirement savings
Thousands protest in France against spending cuts

Thousands protest in France against spending cuts
Belgium says EU states must share risk to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine

Belgium says EU states must share risk to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine
US memo to colleges proposes terms on ideology, foreign enrollment for federal funds

US memo to colleges proposes terms on ideology, foreign enrollment for federal funds
Italy's Meloni hails return of St. Francis Day as national holiday

Italy's Meloni hails return of St. Francis Day as national holiday
Factbox-US senators who voted against their party positions on stopgap funding bill

Factbox-US senators who voted against their party positions on stopgap funding bill
Vietnam estimates property damage from Typhoon Bualoi at $303 million

Vietnam estimates property damage from Typhoon Bualoi at $303 million
White House freezes funds for Democratic states in shutdown slap

White House freezes funds for Democratic states in shutdown slap
IMF reaches agreement with Ivory Coast, to disburse over $844 million

IMF reaches agreement with Ivory Coast, to disburse over $844 million
US government lurches toward shutdown, Trump threatens fresh cuts

US government lurches toward shutdown, Trump threatens fresh cuts
Morocco squashes youth-led protesters over health, education

Morocco squashes youth-led protesters over health, education
Vance says US 'headed to a shutdown' after meeting with Democrats

Vance says US 'headed to a shutdown' after meeting with Democrats
Greece intends to buy four used Bergamini frigates from Italy

Greece intends to buy four used Bergamini frigates from Italy
Russian defence spending set to fall slightly in 2026, draft budget shows

Russian defence spending set to fall slightly in 2026, draft budget shows
Spain expects Mercosur agreement to be ratified by the end of the year

Spain expects Mercosur agreement to be ratified by the end of the year
Republicans urge Democrats to agree to short-term bill to keep US government open

Republicans urge Democrats to agree to short-term bill to keep US government open
Trump to meet top Congressional leaders on Monday, White House official says

Trump to meet top Congressional leaders on Monday, White House official says
Brazil's tourism minister resigns amid political tensions

Brazil's tourism minister resigns amid political tensions
Botswana launches citizenship program to boost economy beyond diamonds

Botswana launches citizenship program to boost economy beyond diamonds
South Korea's National Assembly passes law overhauling finance ministry, prosecutors' office

South Korea's National Assembly passes law overhauling finance ministry, prosecutors' office
UN cuts for 2026 mostly spare its elite, draft budget shows

UN cuts for 2026 mostly spare its elite, draft budget shows
Donor nations provide emergency financial aid to Palestinian Authority, Norway says

Donor nations provide emergency financial aid to Palestinian Authority, Norway says
German defence minister warns against growing Russian threat in space

German defence minister warns against growing Russian threat in space
Germany's Merz pushes for use of frozen Russian assets for Ukraine

Germany's Merz pushes for use of frozen Russian assets for Ukraine
Private detectives tail French workers to root out surging sick leave fraud

Private detectives tail French workers to root out surging sick leave fraud
Trump plans 'America First' foreign aid funding shift, document shows

Trump plans 'America First' foreign aid funding shift, document shows
German finance minister urges EU to 'Buy European', embrace joint defence projects

German finance minister urges EU to 'Buy European', embrace joint defence projects
Russian finance ministry proposes raising VAT to help fund Ukraine war

Russian finance ministry proposes raising VAT to help fund Ukraine war
IMF staff to visit Kenya for talks on potential support programme

IMF staff to visit Kenya for talks on potential support programme
Diamonds and drones: Pakistan tax unit scans social media for evasion

Diamonds and drones: Pakistan tax unit scans social media for evasion
Trump says he will help Argentina, World Bank to accelerate support

Trump says he will help Argentina, World Bank to accelerate support
House panel presses Rubio to secure Philippines funding to counter China threat

House panel presses Rubio to secure Philippines funding to counter China threat
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
US ready to support Argentina with 'large and forceful' action, Treasury chief says

US ready to support Argentina with 'large and forceful' action, Treasury chief says
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
France's richest man, LVMH's Arnault, slams proposed billionaire tax

France's richest man, LVMH's Arnault, slams proposed billionaire tax
US new H-1B visa fee will not apply to existing holders, White House says

US new H-1B visa fee will not apply to existing holders, White House says
New York eyes record Climate Week despite Trump attacks on green agenda

New York eyes record Climate Week despite Trump attacks on green agenda
Japan PM contender Koizumi vows wage hikes to counter inflation

Japan PM contender Koizumi vows wage hikes to counter inflation
The democracy paradox: Why we want freedom but admire unchecked power — Opinion

The democracy paradox: Why we want freedom but admire unchecked power — Opinion
Russia supplies up to 87% of diesel imports in key markets as fuel disruptions threaten trade

Russia supplies up to 87% of diesel imports in key markets as fuel disruptions threaten trade
US time zones in 1924: How railways shaped America's clocks more than a century ago

US time zones in 1924: How railways shaped America's clocks more than a century ago
‘Trump is preventing World War III’ – Lukashenko warns Ukraine conflict could turn nuclear

‘Trump is preventing World War III’ – Lukashenko warns Ukraine conflict could turn nuclear
El Salvador soldiers seek discharge over deadly Haiti mission as four remain missing

El Salvador soldiers seek discharge over deadly Haiti mission as four remain missing
Iran threatens ‘new battlefield’ if US attacks again, warns of unpredictable retaliation

Iran threatens ‘new battlefield’ if US attacks again, warns of unpredictable retaliation
Fujimori orders Peru prison overhaul after deadly gang clash kills three inmates

Fujimori orders Peru prison overhaul after deadly gang clash kills three inmates
Where can you legally change your gender?

Where can you legally change your gender?
Happiest states in America 2026: Hawaii tops rankings as West Virginia comes last

Happiest states in America 2026: Hawaii tops rankings as West Virginia comes last
More than half of the world's population lives in just seven countries

More than half of the world's population lives in just seven countries
Bangladesh dengue surge overwhelms hospitals as deaths reach 419

Bangladesh dengue surge overwhelms hospitals as deaths reach 419
Palestinians return to rubble in Hebron after 11-day Israeli operation

Palestinians return to rubble in Hebron after 11-day Israeli operation
Iran calls US ‘biggest nuclear threat’ - After Tucker Carlson warns of possible strike

Iran calls US ‘biggest nuclear threat’ - After Tucker Carlson warns of possible strike
Trump jokes about naming Strait of Hormuz after himself, renaming Atlantic ‘American Ocean’

Trump jokes about naming Strait of Hormuz after himself, renaming Atlantic ‘American Ocean’
Lula supporters take to Brazil's streets, warn far-right fight is not over

Lula supporters take to Brazil's streets, warn far-right fight is not over
Celsius vs Fahrenheit: Why the US still uses a different temperature scale from most of the world

Celsius vs Fahrenheit: Why the US still uses a different temperature scale from most of the world
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye's defence pact brings together 1.4 million troops and 3,400 aircraft

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye's defence pact brings together 1.4 million troops and 3,400 aircraft
Senegal makes history as Africa's first Youth Olympic Games open

Senegal makes history as Africa's first Youth Olympic Games open
Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war

Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war
FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft

FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft
Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches

Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches
GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation

GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation
Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy

Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy
Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat

Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat
Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns

Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns
Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football

Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football
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