EU's main political group on collision course with Germany over budget increase demands

EU's main political group on collision course with Germany over budget increase demands
EU's main political group on collision course with Germany over budget increase demands

EU's main political group on collision course with Germany over budget increase demands
Romania's next government likely to include all four pro-European parties, party leader says

Romania's next government likely to include all four pro-European parties, party leader says
South Korea drafts second extra budget as new leader seeks to spur growth

South Korea drafts second extra budget as new leader seeks to spur growth
New Zealand halts Cook Islands funding over China row
New Zealand halts Cook Islands funding over China row
Separatist Moldovan region facing crisis without Russian gas, minister says

Separatist Moldovan region facing crisis without Russian gas, minister says
Portugal's new minority centre-right government takes power

Portugal's new minority centre-right government takes power
Cash-strapped Vatican unveils fundraising video centred on Pope Leo

Cash-strapped Vatican unveils fundraising video centred on Pope Leo
UN trade agency says it faces 'painful' cuts as countries navigate tariffs

UN trade agency says it faces 'painful' cuts as countries navigate tariffs
Hungary approves Orban's 2026 budget with tax cuts despite fiscal risks

Hungary approves Orban's 2026 budget with tax cuts despite fiscal risks
Indonesia disburses less than 3% of budget for Prabowo's flagship free meals programme

Indonesia disburses less than 3% of budget for Prabowo's flagship free meals programme
Trump expected to sign proclamation finalizing US-UK trade deal, sources say

Trump expected to sign proclamation finalizing US-UK trade deal, sources say
Funding cuts to human rights are comfort to dictators, UN's Turk says

Funding cuts to human rights are comfort to dictators, UN's Turk says
South Korea to introduce second extra budget for this year

South Korea to introduce second extra budget for this year
Trump Medicaid cuts could devastate rural health services, hospitals warn

Trump Medicaid cuts could devastate rural health services, hospitals warn
Spanish PM's far-left ally wants 'reset' after corruption case

Spanish PM's far-left ally wants 'reset' after corruption case
Italy says it needs at least 10 years to raise defence spending

Italy says it needs at least 10 years to raise defence spending
German defence minister: not considering sending Taurus missiles to Ukraine

German defence minister: not considering sending Taurus missiles to Ukraine
Kenya police fire teargas to break up protests over blogger's death in custody

Kenya police fire teargas to break up protests over blogger's death in custody
Trump: willing to extend July 8 deadline for trade talks, but not likely necessary

Trump: willing to extend July 8 deadline for trade talks, but not likely necessary
Argentine market traders cautiously cheer 'future without Cristina'

Argentine market traders cautiously cheer 'future without Cristina'
UN rights chief warns of $60 million funding shortfall

UN rights chief warns of $60 million funding shortfall
UK's Reeves sets out over 2 trillion pounds of spending to revive government

UK's Reeves sets out over 2 trillion pounds of spending to revive government
NIH director hopes to settle with US universities over suspended grants

NIH director hopes to settle with US universities over suspended grants
Romanian president could nominate a prime minister this week

Romanian president could nominate a prime minister this week
French budget minister warns of IMF, EU oversight risk

French budget minister warns of IMF, EU oversight risk
Canada vows to meet NATO defense budget target early, US welcomes news

Canada vows to meet NATO defense budget target early, US welcomes news
NIH scientists speak out over estimated $12 billion in Trump funding cuts

NIH scientists speak out over estimated $12 billion in Trump funding cuts
US seeking 'handshake' on rare earths from China, White House aide says

US seeking 'handshake' on rare earths from China, White House aide says
Analysis-Argentine leader Milei licking his chops ahead of October elections

Analysis-Argentine leader Milei licking his chops ahead of October elections
Canada to announce new security and defence investment plan, Globe and Mail reports

Canada to announce new security and defence investment plan, Globe and Mail reports
No plans for Trump call with Musk on Friday, White House source says

No plans for Trump call with Musk on Friday, White House source says
Trump says he has no plans to speak to Musk as feud persists

Trump says he has no plans to speak to Musk as feud persists
From bros to foes: how the unlikely Trump-Musk relationship imploded

From bros to foes: how the unlikely Trump-Musk relationship imploded
Factbox-Musk, Trump reignite social media feud over big spending bill

Factbox-Musk, Trump reignite social media feud over big spending bill
Portugal to meet 2% defence spending target ahead of schedule in 2025

Portugal to meet 2% defence spending target ahead of schedule in 2025
Trump and Carney are in direct contact over tariffs, says Canadian minister

Trump and Carney are in direct contact over tariffs, says Canadian minister
Trump, Musk feud explodes with threats of cutting contracts, backing impeachment

Trump, Musk feud explodes with threats of cutting contracts, backing impeachment
IMF sees 'some progress' on Lebanon reforms, says external support needed

IMF sees 'some progress' on Lebanon reforms, says external support needed
Exclusive-Ukraine hits out at Europe's payout from frozen Russian cash

Exclusive-Ukraine hits out at Europe's payout from frozen Russian cash
Spain will stick to 2% of GDP defence spending goal, defence minister says

Spain will stick to 2% of GDP defence spending goal, defence minister says
Hungarian minister calls for safeguards in contested transparency bill

Hungarian minister calls for safeguards in contested transparency bill
South Korea's new President Lee begins moves to tackle economic 'crisis'

South Korea's new President Lee begins moves to tackle economic 'crisis'
US House plans quick action on Trump cuts to foreign aid spending

US House plans quick action on Trump cuts to foreign aid spending
Brazil plans to cut tax breaks, curb education spending in fiscal package, say sources

Brazil plans to cut tax breaks, curb education spending in fiscal package, say sources
Portugal's PM Montenegro to keep most key ministers in new cabinet

Portugal's PM Montenegro to keep most key ministers in new cabinet
Polish gridlock puts belt tightening efforts at risk, ratings agencies warn

Polish gridlock puts belt tightening efforts at risk, ratings agencies warn
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