Pope Leo decries world's 'zeal for war' in fiery Vatican speech

Pope Leo decries world's 'zeal for war' in fiery Vatican speech
Pope Leo decries world's 'zeal for war' in fiery Vatican speech

Pope Leo decries world's 'zeal for war' in fiery Vatican speech
Iran's Supreme Leader to give speech about protests shortly, state TV says

Iran's Supreme Leader to give speech about protests shortly, state TV says
US border agent shoots and wounds two people in Portland

US border agent shoots and wounds two people in Portland
Iran must show restraint against protesters, French diplomatic source says

Iran must show restraint against protesters, French diplomatic source says
'Intended killings': Tanzania's election violence ensnared unsuspecting victims

'Intended killings': Tanzania's election violence ensnared unsuspecting victims
Iran's rulers face legitimacy crisis amid spreading unrest

Iran's rulers face legitimacy crisis amid spreading unrest
Trump administration says it is creating new DOJ division to tackle fraud

Trump administration says it is creating new DOJ division to tackle fraud
US judge dismisses lawsuit by Palestinian Americans trapped in Gaza

US judge dismisses lawsuit by Palestinian Americans trapped in Gaza
Israel bars some aid workers from Gaza as groups face suspension

Israel bars some aid workers from Gaza as groups face suspension
Russia frees French researcher Vinatier in prisoner exchange

Russia frees French researcher Vinatier in prisoner exchange
Spanish Catholic Church to compensate sex abuse victims under agreement with government

Spanish Catholic Church to compensate sex abuse victims under agreement with government
Syria declares ceasefire in Aleppo after fresh clashes with Kurdish forces

Syria declares ceasefire in Aleppo after fresh clashes with Kurdish forces
Nationwide internet blackout reported in Iran as protests persist

Nationwide internet blackout reported in Iran as protests persist
Trump withdraws US from dozens of international and UN entities

Trump withdraws US from dozens of international and UN entities
TikTok removes videos by Polish far-right politician after hate speech complaint

TikTok removes videos by Polish far-right politician after hate speech complaint
Iran judiciary chief warns no leniency for protesters 'helping enemy'

Iran judiciary chief warns no leniency for protesters 'helping enemy'
China detains six underground church members in latest crackdown, church tells members
China detains six underground church members in latest crackdown, church tells members
German minister calls for EU legal steps over Grok images on Musk's X

German minister calls for EU legal steps over Grok images on Musk's X
World is less safe after US action in Venezuela, says UN Human Rights Office

World is less safe after US action in Venezuela, says UN Human Rights Office
Over a dozen media workers detained in Venezuela, says national press association

Over a dozen media workers detained in Venezuela, says national press association
Israeli airstrike kills two in Gaza including girl, hospital staff say

Israeli airstrike kills two in Gaza including girl, hospital staff say
Ten convicted for cyber-bullying France's Brigitte Macron

Ten convicted for cyber-bullying France's Brigitte Macron
Malaysia to push for two-term limit for prime ministers, further reforms

Malaysia to push for two-term limit for prime ministers, further reforms
Venezuelan houses destroyed in US attack; no official figures on deaths

Venezuelan houses destroyed in US attack; no official figures on deaths
Trump warns Venezuelan VP Delcy Rodríguez in magazine interview

Trump warns Venezuelan VP Delcy Rodríguez in magazine interview
Pope Leo calls for Venezuela to remain an independent country

Pope Leo calls for Venezuela to remain an independent country
Myanmar to free 6,186 prisoners in Independence Day amnesty during election

Myanmar to free 6,186 prisoners in Independence Day amnesty during election
UN Security Council to meet Monday over US action in Venezuela

UN Security Council to meet Monday over US action in Venezuela
Iran supreme leader says will not yield as protests simmer and US threatens

Iran supreme leader says will not yield as protests simmer and US threatens
Venezuela defense minister says will resist presence of foreign troops

Venezuela defense minister says will resist presence of foreign troops
Venezuela says it rejects "military aggression" by the US

Venezuela says it rejects "military aggression" by the US
Trump threatens Iran over protest crackdown as deadly unrest flares

Trump threatens Iran over protest crackdown as deadly unrest flares
Molotov cocktail, dead chickens sent to Indonesian government critics, rights groups say
Molotov cocktail, dead chickens sent to Indonesian government critics, rights groups say
Russia accuses Ukraine of killing 24 people in New Year drone strike

Russia accuses Ukraine of killing 24 people in New Year drone strike
Russia-installed Kherson governor says 24 killed in strike on New Year celebrations

Russia-installed Kherson governor says 24 killed in strike on New Year celebrations
Thailand frees 18 Cambodian soldiers under new ceasefire deal

Thailand frees 18 Cambodian soldiers under new ceasefire deal
Macron wants to ban under-15s from social media from September 2026, Le Monde reports

Macron wants to ban under-15s from social media from September 2026, Le Monde reports
Iranians try to access local government building on fourth day of protests, state media says
Iranians try to access local government building on fourth day of protests, state media says
How Israel’s multi-ton truck bombs ripped through Gaza City

How Israel’s multi-ton truck bombs ripped through Gaza City
Indonesia's new criminal code requires public oversight, minister says

Indonesia's new criminal code requires public oversight, minister says
Uganda detains prominent rights campaigner and government critic ahead of polls
Uganda detains prominent rights campaigner and government critic ahead of polls
Myanmar junta says voter turnout at 52% in first phase of election

Myanmar junta says voter turnout at 52% in first phase of election
Thailand frees 18 Cambodian soldiers under new ceasefire deal

Thailand frees 18 Cambodian soldiers under new ceasefire deal
US government audits cases of Somali US citizens for potential denaturalization

US government audits cases of Somali US citizens for potential denaturalization
Court allows Trump-backed cuts to Planned Parenthood's Medicaid funding in 22 states

Court allows Trump-backed cuts to Planned Parenthood's Medicaid funding in 22 states
Poland acts to improve status of same-sex couples with cohabitation bill

Poland acts to improve status of same-sex couples with cohabitation bill
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