Analysis-In Japan, Prime Minister Takaichi tries to avoid a 'Truss shock'

Venezuela asks lawmakers to approve 2026 budget of $19.9 billion

Venezuela asks lawmakers to approve 2026 budget of $19.9 billion
Belgian PM hopes to have 'fruitful discussion' on Russian frozen assets with Germany's Merz

Belgian PM hopes to have 'fruitful discussion' on Russian frozen assets with Germany's Merz
Syria's growth accelerates as sanctions ease, refugees return, central bank chief says

Syria's growth accelerates as sanctions ease, refugees return, central bank chief says
Explainer-How does the EU want to use Russia's frozen assets for Ukraine?

Explainer-How does the EU want to use Russia's frozen assets for Ukraine?
Israel cabinet set to approve 2026 budget but faces battle for final approval

Israel cabinet set to approve 2026 budget but faces battle for final approval
Israel publishes draft law seeking to boost state revenues from Dead Sea minerals

Israel publishes draft law seeking to boost state revenues from Dead Sea minerals
Ukraine's Parliament approves 2026 budget, focuses on defence

Ukraine's Parliament approves 2026 budget, focuses on defence
Mexican government hikes minimum wage, pushes shorter work week

Mexican government hikes minimum wage, pushes shorter work week
A bridge too far? Sicily project tests limits of Italy's ambitions

A bridge too far? Sicily project tests limits of Italy's ambitions
Bulgaria's president calls on government to resign

Bulgaria's president calls on government to resign
Brazil's Lula expects more US tariff cuts after call with Trump

Brazil's Lula expects more US tariff cuts after call with Trump
Norway government secures budget backing, preventing cabinet fall

Norway government secures budget backing, preventing cabinet fall
German conservatives back pension reform in trial vote ahead of parliamentary test

German conservatives back pension reform in trial vote ahead of parliamentary test
Romania seeks judicial pension reform again after first try thwarted

Romania seeks judicial pension reform again after first try thwarted
France faces pandemic-level spending to support ageing population, audit office says

France faces pandemic-level spending to support ageing population, audit office says
Bulgaria's government withdraws 2026 draft budget after protests

Bulgaria's government withdraws 2026 draft budget after protests
Hungary PM Orban's Fidesz narrows gap on opposition rival, opinion poll shows

Hungary PM Orban's Fidesz narrows gap on opposition rival, opinion poll shows
UN chief proposes slashing 2026 budget by $577 million, cutting 18% of jobs

UN chief proposes slashing 2026 budget by $577 million, cutting 18% of jobs
Thousands rally in Bulgaria against 2026 budget, clash with police

Thousands rally in Bulgaria against 2026 budget, clash with police
US says it will use G20 presidency to focus on economic growth

US says it will use G20 presidency to focus on economic growth
UK budget watchdog head quits over early release of Reeves' budget

UK budget watchdog head quits over early release of Reeves' budget
Top Russian banker says the EU faces 50 years of litigation if it takes Russia's frozen assets

Top Russian banker says the EU faces 50 years of litigation if it takes Russia's frozen assets
Norway government budget in peril over oil, wealth fund's Israel investments

Norway government budget in peril over oil, wealth fund's Israel investments
Swiss voters reject proposed tax on super rich

Swiss voters reject proposed tax on super rich
Bulgaria will resubmit draft 2026 budget after protests

Bulgaria will resubmit draft 2026 budget after protests
Belgian PM says using frozen Russian assets could block Ukraine peace deal

Belgian PM says using frozen Russian assets could block Ukraine peace deal
Swiss wealth tax proposal to test public appetite for redistribution

Swiss wealth tax proposal to test public appetite for redistribution
European nations agree 30% boost in three-year space budget

European nations agree 30% boost in three-year space budget
Kyiv says external funding critical, urges EU to unlock Russian assets

Kyiv says external funding critical, urges EU to unlock Russian assets
Taiwan says it has discussed with US arms purchases for extra defence budget

Taiwan says it has discussed with US arms purchases for extra defence budget
Czech president voices opposition to cabinet nominee who made Nazi salute

Czech president voices opposition to cabinet nominee who made Nazi salute
Vatican reports first budget surplus after years of deficits

Vatican reports first budget surplus after years of deficits
Germany's Merz sees signs economy turning corner, IMF says mid-term prospects constrained

Germany's Merz sees signs economy turning corner, IMF says mid-term prospects constrained
EU urgently seeks agreement on using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine, as US touts other ideas

EU urgently seeks agreement on using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine, as US touts other ideas
Putin cannot leave Ukraine war successfully, German chancellor says

Putin cannot leave Ukraine war successfully, German chancellor says
Belgian national strike disrupts schools, flights and public transport

Belgian national strike disrupts schools, flights and public transport
Analysis-US political support tilts Latam market risk, investors say

Analysis-US political support tilts Latam market risk, investors say
Taiwan plans extra $40 billion in defence spending to counter China

Taiwan plans extra $40 billion in defence spending to counter China
'Coalition of the Willing' supports Trump's efforts to put an end to Ukraine war

'Coalition of the Willing' supports Trump's efforts to put an end to Ukraine war
Bolivia negotiating $9 billion in multilateral loans to spur recovery

Bolivia negotiating $9 billion in multilateral loans to spur recovery
How French teachers' pensions leave students falling behind

How French teachers' pensions leave students falling behind
Finland clings to happiness crown as economic gloom deepens

Finland clings to happiness crown as economic gloom deepens
DOJ drops immigration-related restrictions for states' domestic violence services

DOJ drops immigration-related restrictions for states' domestic violence services
Czech 2026 budget hits snag as election winners reject draft plan

Czech 2026 budget hits snag as election winners reject draft plan
French PM pressures lawmakers to pass 2026 budget despite parliament tensions

French PM pressures lawmakers to pass 2026 budget despite parliament tensions
South Africa's G20 debt focus to be tested as US takes the chair

South Africa's G20 debt focus to be tested as US takes the chair
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