Slovak PM Fico looms large in presidential election

Slovak PM Fico looms large in presidential election
Slovak PM Fico looms large in presidential election

Slovak PM Fico looms large in presidential election
Factbox-UN report documents Russian rights abuses in occupied Ukraine

Factbox-UN report documents Russian rights abuses in occupied Ukraine
With no chance to celebrate Ramadan, Gazans gather at soup kitchens

With no chance to celebrate Ramadan, Gazans gather at soup kitchens
Analysis-The Kremlin saw off Navalny - what now for Russia's opposition?

Analysis-The Kremlin saw off Navalny - what now for Russia's opposition?
China tells UK and others to stop 'smearing' new Hong Kong security law

China tells UK and others to stop 'smearing' new Hong Kong security law
European Union, UN criticise new Hong Kong security law

European Union, UN criticise new Hong Kong security law
Relocating UK asylum seekers from hotels will not save money, watchdog says

Relocating UK asylum seekers from hotels will not save money, watchdog says
UK says 2,000-tonne food aid package has entered Gaza

UK says 2,000-tonne food aid package has entered Gaza
UN official protesting Gaza conflict alleges assault by security at headquarters

UN official protesting Gaza conflict alleges assault by security at headquarters
US to lift Afghan visa limit under Biden, Congress deal

US to lift Afghan visa limit under Biden, Congress deal
Ombudsman raises concern over EU migration deal with Egypt

Ombudsman raises concern over EU migration deal with Egypt
NYU urges dismissal of antisemitism lawsuit, says it acted 'decisively'

NYU urges dismissal of antisemitism lawsuit, says it acted 'decisively'
Ghana president won't act on anti-LGBTQ bill before legal challenge resolved

Ghana president won't act on anti-LGBTQ bill before legal challenge resolved
Amnesty slams leaked Saudi draft penal code, urges changes
Amnesty slams leaked Saudi draft penal code, urges changes
Posterchild for Russia's removal of Ukraine orphans says he was coached, threatened

Posterchild for Russia's removal of Ukraine orphans says he was coached, threatened
Germany arrests two over suspected Islamist plot on Swedish parliament
Germany arrests two over suspected Islamist plot on Swedish parliament
Hungary's sovereignty law threatens free debate, says rights watchdog

Hungary's sovereignty law threatens free debate, says rights watchdog
Two Mississippi officers sentenced in federal 'Goon Squad' torture case
Two Mississippi officers sentenced in federal 'Goon Squad' torture case
UK closer to passing Rwanda asylum law after changes overturned

UK closer to passing Rwanda asylum law after changes overturned
Congo court sentences journalist Stanis Bujakera to six months in jail
Congo court sentences journalist Stanis Bujakera to six months in jail
US says seeking information on reports of detained Al Jazeera reporter in Gaza
US says seeking information on reports of detained Al Jazeera reporter in Gaza
Egyptians thought Regeni was British spy, Italian court told

Egyptians thought Regeni was British spy, Italian court told
Russians vote for Putin must be accepted, Italy's Salvini says

Russians vote for Putin must be accepted, Italy's Salvini says
WHO chief voices concern over Gaza's Al Shifa Hospital

WHO chief voices concern over Gaza's Al Shifa Hospital
Independent Russian vote monitor says election was a mockery

Independent Russian vote monitor says election was a mockery
EU's Borrell says Israel is provoking famine in Gaza

EU's Borrell says Israel is provoking famine in Gaza
Nigeria military denies reprisal attack after 16 troops killed
Nigeria military denies reprisal attack after 16 troops killed
Explainer-Why is South Korea hosting a 'Summit for Democracy'?

Explainer-Why is South Korea hosting a 'Summit for Democracy'?
Blinken says authoritarian regimes using tech to undermine democracy

Blinken says authoritarian regimes using tech to undermine democracy
Navalny's widow takes part in 'noon against Putin' protest in Berlin, activists say

Navalny's widow takes part in 'noon against Putin' protest in Berlin, activists say
UNICEF says essential aid container looted at Haiti port

UNICEF says essential aid container looted at Haiti port
Independent vote monitor says Russian elections are 'most secret' ever

Independent vote monitor says Russian elections are 'most secret' ever
Congo lifts moratorium on death penalty, justice ministry circular shows
Congo lifts moratorium on death penalty, justice ministry circular shows
North Korean defectors seek more U.N. monitoring of abuses

North Korean defectors seek more U.N. monitoring of abuses
UNICEF warns of catastrophic loss of lives in Sudan as famine looms

UNICEF warns of catastrophic loss of lives in Sudan as famine looms
Russia systematically tortures Ukraine POWs, UN commission says

Russia systematically tortures Ukraine POWs, UN commission says
India dismisses U.S. concern about its citizenship law as 'misplaced'

India dismisses U.S. concern about its citizenship law as 'misplaced'
Russian rights group says jailed leader, 70, was asked to fight in Ukraine war

Russian rights group says jailed leader, 70, was asked to fight in Ukraine war
Twice displaced, Crimean Tatar woman longs for home 10 years after annexation

Twice displaced, Crimean Tatar woman longs for home 10 years after annexation
EU humanitarian chief urges Israel to boost land access to Gaza

EU humanitarian chief urges Israel to boost land access to Gaza
Slovakia raises alarm with planned revamp of public broadcaster

Slovakia raises alarm with planned revamp of public broadcaster
Kyrgyzstan parliament adopts Russian-style "foreign agents" bill

Kyrgyzstan parliament adopts Russian-style "foreign agents" bill
US imposes arms restrictions on Nicaragua
US imposes arms restrictions on Nicaragua
Media harassment after China restaurant blast sparks protest, public criticism

Media harassment after China restaurant blast sparks protest, public criticism
Philippines' former first lady Imelda Marcos set to leave hospital

Philippines' former first lady Imelda Marcos set to leave hospital
ICC has no authority to probe Philippines, Marcos tells Germany's Scholz

ICC has no authority to probe Philippines, Marcos tells Germany's Scholz
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
Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador

Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador
Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison

Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison
Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory

Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory
Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu

Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu
‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election

‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election
Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness

Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness
‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US

‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US
Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory

Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory
UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates

UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates
The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil

The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil