Russia says it will respond to Ukraine attacks, Trump downplays immediate peace prospects

Factbox-Latin America's abortion rights in spotlight as Chile debates legalization

Factbox-Latin America's abortion rights in spotlight as Chile debates legalization
Russian media outlet says investigators search its editorial office
Russian media outlet says investigators search its editorial office
Turkish prosecutors investigate main opposition leader in crackdown

Turkish prosecutors investigate main opposition leader in crackdown
World Bank to resume Uganda funding after halt over anti-LGBT law

World Bank to resume Uganda funding after halt over anti-LGBT law
Trump ban on entry of international Harvard students blocked by US judge

Trump ban on entry of international Harvard students blocked by US judge
El Salvador judge orders pre-trial detention of prominent lawyer Ruth Lopez

El Salvador judge orders pre-trial detention of prominent lawyer Ruth Lopez
Hundreds of Venezuelans deported to El Salvador have right to challenge detention, US judge rules

Hundreds of Venezuelans deported to El Salvador have right to challenge detention, US judge rules
Canadian bill seeks to deny hearings to some asylum-seekers

Canadian bill seeks to deny hearings to some asylum-seekers
Large majority of Germans want tighter controls on arms exports to Israel

Large majority of Germans want tighter controls on arms exports to Israel
UN calls for probe into mass graves at Libya detention centres

UN calls for probe into mass graves at Libya detention centres
Hungary postpones vote on law that could curb foreign-funded groups

Hungary postpones vote on law that could curb foreign-funded groups
Ukraine's Zelenskiy suggests truce until meeting with Putin can be arranged

Ukraine's Zelenskiy suggests truce until meeting with Putin can be arranged
Italy cracks down on protests, squatters and cannabis

Italy cracks down on protests, squatters and cannabis
Sweden to hire prison cells in Estonia for up to 600 inmates
Sweden to hire prison cells in Estonia for up to 600 inmates
Analysis-Mexico's new Supreme Court will likely heavily favor Sheinbaum's ruling party

Analysis-Mexico's new Supreme Court will likely heavily favor Sheinbaum's ruling party
Norway lawmakers oppose blanket ban by wealth fund on companies in Israeli-occupied areas

Norway lawmakers oppose blanket ban by wealth fund on companies in Israeli-occupied areas
China criticises Rubio remarks on 1989 Tiananmen protests

China criticises Rubio remarks on 1989 Tiananmen protests
Hong Kong curbs Tiananmen anniversary, as US and Taiwan say world must remember

Hong Kong curbs Tiananmen anniversary, as US and Taiwan say world must remember
'We refuse to forget history', Taiwan president says on Tiananmen crackdown anniversary

'We refuse to forget history', Taiwan president says on Tiananmen crackdown anniversary
White House calls South Korea election 'fair,' expresses concern about Chinese influence

White House calls South Korea election 'fair,' expresses concern about Chinese influence
Europe's rights body says Hungary's transparency bill threatens human rights
Europe's rights body says Hungary's transparency bill threatens human rights
Lula vows to defend Brazil's Supreme Court as US threatens judge

Lula vows to defend Brazil's Supreme Court as US threatens judge
UK 'deeply concerned' about jailed Egyptian-British dissident's hunger-striking mother

UK 'deeply concerned' about jailed Egyptian-British dissident's hunger-striking mother
Sexual and physical abuse: What Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi says happened during Tanzania detention

Sexual and physical abuse: What Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi says happened during Tanzania detention
Syrian man handed life sentence in Germany for war crimes
Syrian man handed life sentence in Germany for war crimes
Wilful restriction on Gaza food aid may constitute war crime, says UN rights office

Wilful restriction on Gaza food aid may constitute war crime, says UN rights office
Five killed in attack on UN food convoy heading to Sudan hunger hot spot, UN says
Five killed in attack on UN food convoy heading to Sudan hunger hot spot, UN says
Myanmar junta says extends temporary ceasefire to June 30

Myanmar junta says extends temporary ceasefire to June 30
Hong Kong leader says sudden removal of China's top official in the city was "normal"

Hong Kong leader says sudden removal of China's top official in the city was "normal"
Rwanda-backed rebels in Congo executed civilians, Human Rights Watch says

Rwanda-backed rebels in Congo executed civilians, Human Rights Watch says
Top US immigration officials defend arrest of Massachusetts high school student

Top US immigration officials defend arrest of Massachusetts high school student
Zelenskiy says Ukraine, Russia to exchange lists this week for POW swap

Zelenskiy says Ukraine, Russia to exchange lists this week for POW swap
Kenyan and Ugandan activists say they were sexually assaulted in Tanzania

Kenyan and Ugandan activists say they were sexually assaulted in Tanzania
Man convicted for burning Koran outside London's Turkish consulate
Man convicted for burning Koran outside London's Turkish consulate
At least 20 killed in airstrike on militia group, Nigeria air force says
At least 20 killed in airstrike on militia group, Nigeria air force says
US Supreme Court won't review assault weapon, high-capacity magazine bans

US Supreme Court won't review assault weapon, high-capacity magazine bans
UK PM Starmer says situation in Gaza 'getting worse by the day'

UK PM Starmer says situation in Gaza 'getting worse by the day'
Factbox-Potential policy flashpoints between Poland's pro-Europe government and new president

Factbox-Potential policy flashpoints between Poland's pro-Europe government and new president
Hong Kong activist challenges China's Tiananmen taboo from exile in Taiwan

Hong Kong activist challenges China's Tiananmen taboo from exile in Taiwan
Chile president to ramp up decarbonization, pressure on Israel as term winds down

Chile president to ramp up decarbonization, pressure on Israel as term winds down
Seven migrant women and children died metres from shore in Canary Islands

Seven migrant women and children died metres from shore in Canary Islands
Trump gets key wins at Supreme Court on immigration, despite some misgivings

Trump gets key wins at Supreme Court on immigration, despite some misgivings
Turkish authorities order detention of dozens of opposition officials in widening crackdown
Turkish authorities order detention of dozens of opposition officials in widening crackdown
Guatemalan ex-paramilitaries sentenced to 40 years each in Maya Achi rape trial

Guatemalan ex-paramilitaries sentenced to 40 years each in Maya Achi rape trial
Cuba issues verbal warning to top US diplomat in Havana for 'disrespectful conduct'

Cuba issues verbal warning to top US diplomat in Havana for 'disrespectful conduct'
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
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