George Clooney, his wife Amal and their children obtain French citizenship

George Clooney, his wife Amal and their children obtain French citizenship
George Clooney, his wife Amal and their children obtain French citizenship

George Clooney, his wife Amal and their children obtain French citizenship
Facing Alawite backlash, Syria’s new leaders take controversial steps to win loyalty

Facing Alawite backlash, Syria’s new leaders take controversial steps to win loyalty
Putin amends law to let Russia ignore foreign criminal courts

Putin amends law to let Russia ignore foreign criminal courts
Syria secures Assad-era mass grave revealed by Reuters and opens criminal investigation

Syria secures Assad-era mass grave revealed by Reuters and opens criminal investigation
Weak turnout seen in Myanmar's phased election, first since 2021 coup

Weak turnout seen in Myanmar's phased election, first since 2021 coup
Conflict and fear sap campaign energy ahead of Myanmar election

Conflict and fear sap campaign energy ahead of Myanmar election
Venezuelans held in Salvadoran prison look to challenge deportation in US court

Venezuelans held in Salvadoran prison look to challenge deportation in US court
Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah arrives in UK after release from Egyptian prison

Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah arrives in UK after release from Egyptian prison
Venezuela frees 99 prisoners detained after post-election protests
Venezuela frees 99 prisoners detained after post-election protests
Judge grants injunction blocking US from detaining British anti-disinformation activist

Judge grants injunction blocking US from detaining British anti-disinformation activist
In first Christmas sermon, Pope Leo decries conditions for Palestinians in Gaza

In first Christmas sermon, Pope Leo decries conditions for Palestinians in Gaza
Russia-ally Touadera seeks third term in Central African Republic

Russia-ally Touadera seeks third term in Central African Republic
UK, Canada, Germany and others condemn Israel's West Bank settlement plan

UK, Canada, Germany and others condemn Israel's West Bank settlement plan
Pope Leo, on Christmas Eve, says denying help to poor is rejecting God

Pope Leo, on Christmas Eve, says denying help to poor is rejecting God
Swiss prosecutors drop probe into banking blog
Swiss prosecutors drop probe into banking blog
Turkey, Hamas discuss Gaza ceasefire deal's second phase, Turkish source says

Turkey, Hamas discuss Gaza ceasefire deal's second phase, Turkish source says
How Israel's hilltop settlers coordinate attacks to expel Palestinians

How Israel's hilltop settlers coordinate attacks to expel Palestinians
Europe slams visa bans after US takes fresh swing at allies over 'censorship'

Europe slams visa bans after US takes fresh swing at allies over 'censorship'
Palau to take up to 75 migrants from US after call on transfer of third-country nationals

Palau to take up to 75 migrants from US after call on transfer of third-country nationals
US targets former EU commissioner, activists with visa bans over alleged censorship

US targets former EU commissioner, activists with visa bans over alleged censorship
Australian state passes tougher gun, protest law after Bondi Beach shooting

Australian state passes tougher gun, protest law after Bondi Beach shooting
Florida Catholic bishops urge Trump to halt immigration enforcement until after holidays

Florida Catholic bishops urge Trump to halt immigration enforcement until after holidays
US Supreme Court rejects Trump's military deployment in Chicago area, for now

US Supreme Court rejects Trump's military deployment in Chicago area, for now
UK police drop probe into Bob Vylan comments about Israeli military
UK police drop probe into Bob Vylan comments about Israeli military
US 'not satisfied' with M23 withdrawal from Congo town, official says

US 'not satisfied' with M23 withdrawal from Congo town, official says
Trump's campaign against corporate DEI faces high legal hurdles

Trump's campaign against corporate DEI faces high legal hurdles
Now in their 50s, trans Latinas reclaim a youthful rite of passage

Now in their 50s, trans Latinas reclaim a youthful rite of passage
Uganda restricts imports of Starlink equipment weeks before election

Uganda restricts imports of Starlink equipment weeks before election
Central African Republic's Touadera, friend of Russia and crypto, vies for third term

Central African Republic's Touadera, friend of Russia and crypto, vies for third term
Four children’s disappearance leads to historic military verdict in Ecuador

Four children’s disappearance leads to historic military verdict in Ecuador
Portugal's far-right leader ordered to remove posters targeting Roma community

Portugal's far-right leader ordered to remove posters targeting Roma community
Ecuador soldiers sentenced to decades in prison over disappearance of murdered boys

Ecuador soldiers sentenced to decades in prison over disappearance of murdered boys
Turkey expects second phase of Gaza ceasefire deal to start in early 2026

Turkey expects second phase of Gaza ceasefire deal to start in early 2026
Netanyahu government moves to shut down Israel's Army Radio station

Netanyahu government moves to shut down Israel's Army Radio station
Freed Belarus opposition leaders delay public appearance to recover

Freed Belarus opposition leaders delay public appearance to recover
Bangladesh editors warn of 'fight for survival' as mob violence targets media
Bangladesh editors warn of 'fight for survival' as mob violence targets media
Germany charges suspected former Syrian intelligence agent with murder in Assad jail
Germany charges suspected former Syrian intelligence agent with murder in Assad jail
Australian Prime Minister booed as Bondi Beach attack victims honoured

Australian Prime Minister booed as Bondi Beach attack victims honoured
Australia honours Bondi Beach attack victims as PM orders safety review

Australia honours Bondi Beach attack victims as PM orders safety review
Bangladesh holds state funeral for slain youth leader amid tight security

Bangladesh holds state funeral for slain youth leader amid tight security
Ghana's president urged to rally African leaders behind push for slavery reparations

Ghana's president urged to rally African leaders behind push for slavery reparations
Iran executes man accused of spying for Israel, judiciary's news outlet says

Iran executes man accused of spying for Israel, judiciary's news outlet says
US drops Uganda deportation order against Chinese dissident, lawyer says

US drops Uganda deportation order against Chinese dissident, lawyer says
Four died in ICE custody this week as 2025 deaths reach 20-year high

Four died in ICE custody this week as 2025 deaths reach 20-year high
Presses fall silent after mobs torch offices of Bangladesh's top newspapers

Presses fall silent after mobs torch offices of Bangladesh's top newspapers
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