Small island states rate China as top development partner as West cuts aid

Small island states rate China as top development partner as West cuts aid
Small island states rate China as top development partner as West cuts aid

Small island states rate China as top development partner as West cuts aid
Israeli lawmakers to hold initial vote on draft budget as elections loom

Israeli lawmakers to hold initial vote on draft budget as elections loom
Dutch parties agree on rare minority government

Dutch parties agree on rare minority government
French government survives no-confidence votes on expenditure part of 2026 budget

French government survives no-confidence votes on expenditure part of 2026 budget
Explainer-What do Democrats and Republicans want in fight over ICE operations?

Explainer-What do Democrats and Republicans want in fight over ICE operations?
French government survives first no-confidence vote on expenditure part of 2026 budget

French government survives first no-confidence vote on expenditure part of 2026 budget
Explainer-Why has President Trump threatened to raise US tariffs on South Korea again?

Explainer-Why has President Trump threatened to raise US tariffs on South Korea again?
Brazil's Lula holds call with Trump, agrees to visit Washington

Brazil's Lula holds call with Trump, agrees to visit Washington
Spain's deadly rail accidents prompt maintenance investment debate

Spain's deadly rail accidents prompt maintenance investment debate
French government survives no-confidence votes over budget

French government survives no-confidence votes over budget
Portugal sees no upheaval from presidential vote, minister says

Portugal sees no upheaval from presidential vote, minister says
Factbox-How much does Venezuela owe China, and why is oil involved?

Factbox-How much does Venezuela owe China, and why is oil involved?
Explainer-Can Donald Trump buy Greenland?

Explainer-Can Donald Trump buy Greenland?
EU must show unity on Greenland, Ukraine, Board of Peace, preserve U.S. ties

EU must show unity on Greenland, Ukraine, Board of Peace, preserve U.S. ties
Exclusive-EU-Mercosur deal likely to take effect provisionally from March, says EU diplomat

Exclusive-EU-Mercosur deal likely to take effect provisionally from March, says EU diplomat
Putin says he will meet US envoys Witkoff, Kushner on Thursday

Putin says he will meet US envoys Witkoff, Kushner on Thursday
France puts G7 finance ministers' meeting off to next week

France puts G7 finance ministers' meeting off to next week
Hungary's PM offers support for restaurants, household heating ahead of election

Hungary's PM offers support for restaurants, household heating ahead of election
Chile’s Kast names Quiroz finance minister, taps Pinochet defenders for cabinet

Chile’s Kast names Quiroz finance minister, taps Pinochet defenders for cabinet
French PM forces part of budget bill through lower house without vote

French PM forces part of budget bill through lower house without vote
Hungarian opposition taps former Shell executive for economics role ahead of April election

Hungarian opposition taps former Shell executive for economics role ahead of April election
Germany and France 'will not be blackmailed' with US tariff threat, finance ministers say

Germany and France 'will not be blackmailed' with US tariff threat, finance ministers say
Japan PM Takaichi to call Feb 8 snap election on spending, tax cuts and defence

Japan PM Takaichi to call Feb 8 snap election on spending, tax cuts and defence
Indonesia's Prabowo nominates nephew as central bank deputy governor

Indonesia's Prabowo nominates nephew as central bank deputy governor
Lawyer files impeachment complaint against Philippine President Marcos

Lawyer files impeachment complaint against Philippine President Marcos
Nigeria's northeast faces worst hunger in a decade as aid cuts hit region, UN says

Nigeria's northeast faces worst hunger in a decade as aid cuts hit region, UN says
French PM announces new budget plans in bid to break deadlock

French PM announces new budget plans in bid to break deadlock
Bulgaria eyes snap election after main parties refuse mandate to form government

Bulgaria eyes snap election after main parties refuse mandate to form government
Czech PM Babis' government wins confidence vote as policies on budget, Ukraine shift

Czech PM Babis' government wins confidence vote as policies on budget, Ukraine shift
Mexico says trade pact with US will survive despite Trump's skepticism

Mexico says trade pact with US will survive despite Trump's skepticism
Spain's polarised politics stymies government's regional funding plan

Spain's polarised politics stymies government's regional funding plan
Reasons to believe Russia behind cyberattack on Polish power system, PM says

Reasons to believe Russia behind cyberattack on Polish power system, PM says
New IMF mission chief to visit to Senegal next week

New IMF mission chief to visit to Senegal next week
Man shot in Minneapolis during federal immigration operation, local media reports
Man shot in Minneapolis during federal immigration operation, local media reports
Another immigration-related shooting fuels chaos in Minneapolis

Another immigration-related shooting fuels chaos in Minneapolis
US Supreme Court does not issue ruling on Trump's tariffs

US Supreme Court does not issue ruling on Trump's tariffs
French government survives no-confidence votes, now faces another budget battle

French government survives no-confidence votes, now faces another budget battle
EU's von der Leyen: Greenlanders can count on us

EU's von der Leyen: Greenlanders can count on us
EU to split Ukraine financial support with 30 billion euros for budget, 60 billion for military

EU to split Ukraine financial support with 30 billion euros for budget, 60 billion for military
Snap election likely in Bulgaria after reformist group rejects bid for government

Snap election likely in Bulgaria after reformist group rejects bid for government
Japan PM readies snap election, February 8 ballot eyed

Japan PM readies snap election, February 8 ballot eyed
Deaths outnumber births in France for first time since World War Two

Deaths outnumber births in France for first time since World War Two
Germany's SPD, conservatives in coalition clash over inheritance tax reform

Germany's SPD, conservatives in coalition clash over inheritance tax reform
Indonesia's Prabowo affirms commitment to new capital city in first visit as president

Indonesia's Prabowo affirms commitment to new capital city in first visit as president
Sweden to spend $440 million on unmanned military drone systems

Sweden to spend $440 million on unmanned military drone systems
German finance minister says central bank independence is 'clear line'

German finance minister says central bank independence is 'clear line'
Norway gives $400 million to Ukraine for energy sector, administration

Norway gives $400 million to Ukraine for energy sector, administration
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
‘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