Japan PM hopefuls prepare leadership bids, markets recoil

Japan PM hopefuls prepare leadership bids, markets recoil
Japan PM hopefuls prepare leadership bids, markets recoil

Japan PM hopefuls prepare leadership bids, markets recoil
Romanian coalition government survives multiple no confidence votes over deficit cuts
Romanian coalition government survives multiple no confidence votes over deficit cuts
Greek premier rules out snap election, says tax cuts will help families

Greek premier rules out snap election, says tax cuts will help families
Berlin considers purchase of Eurofighters, modernisation of Taurus cruise missile

Berlin considers purchase of Eurofighters, modernisation of Taurus cruise missile
Pressure grows on Milei ahead of Argentina midterm elections

Pressure grows on Milei ahead of Argentina midterm elections
Japan's Ishiba may face leadership challenge on Monday

Japan's Ishiba may face leadership challenge on Monday
Squeezed French millennials blame boomers in backlash over soaring deficit

Squeezed French millennials blame boomers in backlash over soaring deficit
Argentina lawmakers overturn Milei veto, raising stakes before elections

Argentina lawmakers overturn Milei veto, raising stakes before elections
Northwestern University president steps down after Trump funding cuts

Northwestern University president steps down after Trump funding cuts
US gives Ecuador nearly $20 million in new funding, drones to fight drug gangs

US gives Ecuador nearly $20 million in new funding, drones to fight drug gangs
Berlin holds off decision on participation in postwar Ukraine force

Berlin holds off decision on participation in postwar Ukraine force
Jamaica's Labour Party wins third term promising tax cuts

Jamaica's Labour Party wins third term promising tax cuts
Analysis-Merz's economic promises suffer reality check

Analysis-Merz's economic promises suffer reality check
French Socialists pledge tax hikes on super rich if they take power

French Socialists pledge tax hikes on super rich if they take power
Philippine groups demand independent investigation of 'excessive corruption' in government projects

Philippine groups demand independent investigation of 'excessive corruption' in government projects
White House drops World Trade Organization from list of funding cuts

White House drops World Trade Organization from list of funding cuts
Trump administration unlawfully cut Harvard's funding, US judge rules

Trump administration unlawfully cut Harvard's funding, US judge rules
Brazil's Congress clears new fiscal rule for court-ordered debt payments

Brazil's Congress clears new fiscal rule for court-ordered debt payments
UK doesn't know how much massive Afghan data leak will cost, watchdog says

UK doesn't know how much massive Afghan data leak will cost, watchdog says
Trump says his administration will ask Supreme Court for expedited ruling on tariffs

Trump says his administration will ask Supreme Court for expedited ruling on tariffs
US peacekeeping cuts could limit UN ability to protect civilians, says UN
US peacekeeping cuts could limit UN ability to protect civilians, says UN
Poland signs $1.6 billion deal with PGZ-Narew for 46 radars

Poland signs $1.6 billion deal with PGZ-Narew for 46 radars
Greek farmers pocket over 22 million euros in EU farm aid fraud, minister says

Greek farmers pocket over 22 million euros in EU farm aid fraud, minister says
France's far-right RN urges snap elections

France's far-right RN urges snap elections
US Congress returns, with one month to avert government shutdown

US Congress returns, with one month to avert government shutdown
Cash-strapped Colombia proposes $6.5 billion long-shot tax reform
Cash-strapped Colombia proposes $6.5 billion long-shot tax reform
Funding cuts to Afghanistan obstruct earthquake response

Funding cuts to Afghanistan obstruct earthquake response
International Labour Organization staff fear job losses as Trump proposes $107 million cut

International Labour Organization staff fear job losses as Trump proposes $107 million cut
Romanian government to face multiple no-confidence votes over deficit-lowering reforms
Romanian government to face multiple no-confidence votes over deficit-lowering reforms
Spain's Sanchez seeks to coordinate climate change pact with France, Portugal

Spain's Sanchez seeks to coordinate climate change pact with France, Portugal
UN refugee agency plans to reduce spending by a fifth as cuts bite

UN refugee agency plans to reduce spending by a fifth as cuts bite
Benin's ruling parties pick finance minister Wadagni as presidential candidate

Benin's ruling parties pick finance minister Wadagni as presidential candidate
In Mexican border town, thousands of jobs lost due to Trump tariffs

In Mexican border town, thousands of jobs lost due to Trump tariffs
France's far-right RN says it is getting ready for potential snap elections

France's far-right RN says it is getting ready for potential snap elections
Trump cancels $4.9 billion in foreign aid, escalating spending fight with Congress

Trump cancels $4.9 billion in foreign aid, escalating spending fight with Congress
Milei's vow to veto Argentine public hospital funding risks midterm backlash

Milei's vow to veto Argentine public hospital funding risks midterm backlash
Protests erupt in Jakarta over lawmakers' housing allowances, pay hike

Protests erupt in Jakarta over lawmakers' housing allowances, pay hike
Vietnam announces National Day cash handouts worth $380 million
Vietnam announces National Day cash handouts worth $380 million
French finance minister sees no risk of financial crisis, despite political woes

French finance minister sees no risk of financial crisis, despite political woes
Malaysia's parliament approves law to regulate government procurement

Malaysia's parliament approves law to regulate government procurement
Brazil might challenge tariffs in US courts, finance minister says

Brazil might challenge tariffs in US courts, finance minister says
Ukraine confident Poland will keep funding Starlink at the front

Ukraine confident Poland will keep funding Starlink at the front
Macron, referring to French market slump, says France is solid -spokesperson

Macron, referring to French market slump, says France is solid -spokesperson
Thailand grants some Myanmar refugees right to legal work

Thailand grants some Myanmar refugees right to legal work
French political crisis carries steep economic risk, business leaders say

French political crisis carries steep economic risk, business leaders say
Extreme rain in China caused $2.2 billion in road damage, further straining public purse

Extreme rain in China caused $2.2 billion in road damage, further straining public purse
Elon Musk leads 2026 US midterm election donors with $446 million

Elon Musk leads 2026 US midterm election donors with $446 million
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