US to keep pressure on UN for reforms while paying its dues, says US ambassador

US to keep pressure on UN for reforms while paying its dues, says US ambassador
US to keep pressure on UN for reforms while paying its dues, says US ambassador

US to keep pressure on UN for reforms while paying its dues, says US ambassador
Kosovo parliament votes in new government after year of deadlock

Kosovo parliament votes in new government after year of deadlock
Taiwan says budget delay risks 'rupture' in line of defence against China

Taiwan says budget delay risks 'rupture' in line of defence against China
Factbox-Hungary's opposition Tisza party sets out policy plans ahead of April election

Factbox-Hungary's opposition Tisza party sets out policy plans ahead of April election
Student dies as Senegal university protests over finances escalate

Student dies as Senegal university protests over finances escalate
US to fund free speech initiatives in Europe, Trump official says

US to fund free speech initiatives in Europe, Trump official says
UN seeks clarity on when US will pay dues, and how much

UN seeks clarity on when US will pay dues, and how much
Explainer-What happens if the UK's Starmer quits, or is challenged?

Explainer-What happens if the UK's Starmer quits, or is challenged?
Spain's far-right Vox doubles its seats in Aragon regional vote

Spain's far-right Vox doubles its seats in Aragon regional vote
Landslide election win clears path for Japan's Takaichi to deliver tax cuts

Landslide election win clears path for Japan's Takaichi to deliver tax cuts
Japan's Takaichi set for major lower house victory

Japan's Takaichi set for major lower house victory
Japan's 'Iron Lady' Takaichi forges historic election win

Japan's 'Iron Lady' Takaichi forges historic election win
Hungary's opposition Tisza promises wealth tax, euro adoption in election programme

Hungary's opposition Tisza promises wealth tax, euro adoption in election programme
US plans initial payment towards billions owed to UN, envoy Waltz says

US plans initial payment towards billions owed to UN, envoy Waltz says
Trump orders prioritizing countries with higher defense spending as customers for US weapons

Trump orders prioritizing countries with higher defense spending as customers for US weapons
France to rally aid for Lebanon as it warns truce gains remain fragile

France to rally aid for Lebanon as it warns truce gains remain fragile
Ukraine seeks to soften key condition for new IMF loan, Bloomberg News reports
Ukraine seeks to soften key condition for new IMF loan, Bloomberg News reports
Trump administration to end job protections for up to 50,000 federal workers

Trump administration to end job protections for up to 50,000 federal workers
Explainer-Why is UN warning of 'imminent financial collapse'?

Explainer-Why is UN warning of 'imminent financial collapse'?
Hungary's Orban orders tax lawsuit dropped, mayor says it's an attack on rule of law

Hungary's Orban orders tax lawsuit dropped, mayor says it's an attack on rule of law
Taiwan must pass defence spending to avoid giving wrong impression, president says

Taiwan must pass defence spending to avoid giving wrong impression, president says
Handbags and hashtags: Japan's Takaichi rides youth-led craze into election

Handbags and hashtags: Japan's Takaichi rides youth-led craze into election
Greece to soon announce social media ban for children under 15, government source says

Greece to soon announce social media ban for children under 15, government source says
Guinea president keeps mines minister in post-election government

Guinea president keeps mines minister in post-election government
Storm warnings for Portugal, Spain a week after Kristin destruction

Storm warnings for Portugal, Spain a week after Kristin destruction
Portugal counts multi‑billion‑euro damage after Storm Kristin tears off roofs

Portugal counts multi‑billion‑euro damage after Storm Kristin tears off roofs
France passes delayed 2026 budget, ending months-long saga

France passes delayed 2026 budget, ending months-long saga
Poland and Germany pledge to take lead on Europe's economic revival

Poland and Germany pledge to take lead on Europe's economic revival
Philippine VP Sara Duterte faces new impeachment complaints

Philippine VP Sara Duterte faces new impeachment complaints
Japan PM Takaichi's party poised for landslide victory, poll shows

Japan PM Takaichi's party poised for landslide victory, poll shows
Portugal launches $3 billion package to help rebuild after storm Kristin

Portugal launches $3 billion package to help rebuild after storm Kristin
Hungary's Orban denies need for spending cuts after April election

Hungary's Orban denies need for spending cuts after April election
Cubans under siege as US stranglehold sets in

Cubans under siege as US stranglehold sets in
Putin praises Russian military exports despite Western pressure

Putin praises Russian military exports despite Western pressure
New Dutch government plans 'freedom tax' to fund defence spending

New Dutch government plans 'freedom tax' to fund defence spending
Brazil's Lula discharged from hospital after cataract surgery

Brazil's Lula discharged from hospital after cataract surgery
Guterres warns of UN's 'imminent financial collapse'

Guterres warns of UN's 'imminent financial collapse'
US energy assistance for Ukraine stalls as winter bites

US energy assistance for Ukraine stalls as winter bites
Patagonia wildfires stir criticism over Milei austerity cuts

Patagonia wildfires stir criticism over Milei austerity cuts
Sweeping oil reform in Venezuela approved, operators expected to gain autonomy

Sweeping oil reform in Venezuela approved, operators expected to gain autonomy
Spain's government defends rail investment record after deadly crashes

Spain's government defends rail investment record after deadly crashes
Hungary launches $157 million scheme to curb heating costs ahead of election

Hungary launches $157 million scheme to curb heating costs ahead of election
Germany's Merz: Europe found 'joy of self-respect' to defend rules-based world

Germany's Merz: Europe found 'joy of self-respect' to defend rules-based world
Israel parliament gives initial approval for 2026 budget, averting snap election for now

Israel parliament gives initial approval for 2026 budget, averting snap election for now
Switzerland to boost defence spending, funded by sales tax hike

Switzerland to boost defence spending, funded by sales tax hike
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
‘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