Zelenskiy confirms prisoner swap with Russia, with 100 Ukrainians returned

UN team has begun mission to assess conditions in northern Gaza -Blinken

UN team has begun mission to assess conditions in northern Gaza -Blinken
EU border agency says stopping migration is impossible

EU border agency says stopping migration is impossible
Network blackout cuts communications for millions in war-torn Sudan
Network blackout cuts communications for millions in war-torn Sudan
EU tells Hungary its 'sovereignty' law violates EU law

EU tells Hungary its 'sovereignty' law violates EU law
EU: conditions to complete Mercosur trade deal not met yet

EU: conditions to complete Mercosur trade deal not met yet
Two Russian strategic bombers flew near Alaska
Two Russian strategic bombers flew near Alaska
Qatar PM says Qatar received 'positive response' from Hamas on framework deal

Qatar PM says Qatar received 'positive response' from Hamas on framework deal
UN envoy in Iraq to step down at end of May, says country 'on a knife edge'

UN envoy in Iraq to step down at end of May, says country 'on a knife edge'
Israel hostage's terminally ill mother hopes for final farewell

Israel hostage's terminally ill mother hopes for final farewell
EU's foreign policy chief Borrell arrives in Kyiv, underlines support

EU's foreign policy chief Borrell arrives in Kyiv, underlines support
EU cautions against trade measures to support solar sector

EU cautions against trade measures to support solar sector
Spain to give UNRWA extra $3.8 million after key donors suspend aid
Spain to give UNRWA extra $3.8 million after key donors suspend aid
Israeli forces kill dozens of Gazan gunmen in wide operations, military says
Israeli forces kill dozens of Gazan gunmen in wide operations, military says
Israel says it has struck more than 50 Hezbollah targets in Syria since Oct 7

Israel says it has struck more than 50 Hezbollah targets in Syria since Oct 7
Some Palestinian Americans decline invite to meet Blinken

Some Palestinian Americans decline invite to meet Blinken
US lawmakers want pressure on Hungary to back Sweden's NATO membership

US lawmakers want pressure on Hungary to back Sweden's NATO membership
Hamas official to Reuters: We haven't given response to Gaza truce proposal, still being studied
Hamas official to Reuters: We haven't given response to Gaza truce proposal, still being studied
Israeli forces have killed 10,000 Gaza fighters, minister says

Israeli forces have killed 10,000 Gaza fighters, minister says
Russia has no plans to deploy nuclear arms beyond Belarus, says deputy minister
Russia has no plans to deploy nuclear arms beyond Belarus, says deputy minister
Hungary parliament to meet on Monday at opposition request with Sweden's NATO bid on agenda

Hungary parliament to meet on Monday at opposition request with Sweden's NATO bid on agenda
UNRWA could shut down by end of February if funding does not resume

UNRWA could shut down by end of February if funding does not resume
Estonia's PM Kallas says EU should agree to a long-term aid package for Ukraine

Estonia's PM Kallas says EU should agree to a long-term aid package for Ukraine
Belgium's PM De Croo 'confident' agreement on aid to Ukraine can be reachead

Belgium's PM De Croo 'confident' agreement on aid to Ukraine can be reachead
Factbox-Eyes on Hungary as EU decides on more aid to Ukraine

Factbox-Eyes on Hungary as EU decides on more aid to Ukraine
Swiss ban Russian diamond imports, joining latest EU sanctions

Swiss ban Russian diamond imports, joining latest EU sanctions
Yellen tells EU that Biden is committed to Ukraine budget funding

Yellen tells EU that Biden is committed to Ukraine budget funding
EU will only supply half of promised shells to Ukraine by March - Borrell

EU will only supply half of promised shells to Ukraine by March - Borrell
UN chief says UNRWA is 'backbone' of Gaza aid response

UN chief says UNRWA is 'backbone' of Gaza aid response
World Court says Russia violated parts of U.N. anti-terrorism treaty in eastern Ukraine

World Court says Russia violated parts of U.N. anti-terrorism treaty in eastern Ukraine
France's Le Maire vows to better enforce law designed for farmers

France's Le Maire vows to better enforce law designed for farmers
Israeli PM says UN agency for Palestinians must close, Israeli warplanes strike Gaza

Israeli PM says UN agency for Palestinians must close, Israeli warplanes strike Gaza
Britain and France to speed up efforts to tackle small boat crossings

Britain and France to speed up efforts to tackle small boat crossings
Kenyan president says Haiti mission to go ahead despite court ruling

Kenyan president says Haiti mission to go ahead despite court ruling
EU rejects French view that Mercosur trade talks have stopped

EU rejects French view that Mercosur trade talks have stopped
African Union urges dialogue between ECOWAS and junta-led states

African Union urges dialogue between ECOWAS and junta-led states
Security staff to strike at German airports on Thursday - union
Security staff to strike at German airports on Thursday - union
Analysis-West Africa's 'Brexit' moment spells trouble for the region

Analysis-West Africa's 'Brexit' moment spells trouble for the region
Russia calls for investigation into allegations against UNRWA staff

Russia calls for investigation into allegations against UNRWA staff
Long road ahead before Orban-Zelenskiy meeting - Hungary foreign minister

Long road ahead before Orban-Zelenskiy meeting - Hungary foreign minister
EU leaders to pledge continued military support to Ukraine at summit - draft text

EU leaders to pledge continued military support to Ukraine at summit - draft text
ICC prosecutor believes warring parties committing war crimes in Darfur

ICC prosecutor believes warring parties committing war crimes in Darfur
Hungarian opposition seeks extraordinary session of parliament on Sweden NATO bid

Hungarian opposition seeks extraordinary session of parliament on Sweden NATO bid
White House calls talks on Hamas hostage deal constructive, promising

White House calls talks on Hamas hostage deal constructive, promising
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