German prosecutors to end probe of billionaire Usmanov upon payment of 10 million euros

German prosecutors to end probe of billionaire Usmanov upon payment of 10 million euros
German prosecutors to end probe of billionaire Usmanov upon payment of 10 million euros

German prosecutors to end probe of billionaire Usmanov upon payment of 10 million euros
Kosovo's 'political earthquake' election sees Kurti resurgent

Kosovo's 'political earthquake' election sees Kurti resurgent
Explainer-Is peace in Ukraine any closer after Trump-Zelenskiy talks?

Explainer-Is peace in Ukraine any closer after Trump-Zelenskiy talks?
Central bank chief urges Austria to rethink Mercosur deal opposition

Central bank chief urges Austria to rethink Mercosur deal opposition
Kosovo's ruling party set to win vote, exit poll shows

Kosovo's ruling party set to win vote, exit poll shows
Kosovo’s Kurti promises swift formation of new government after election win

Kosovo’s Kurti promises swift formation of new government after election win
Weak turnout seen in Myanmar's phased election, first since 2021 coup

Weak turnout seen in Myanmar's phased election, first since 2021 coup
China passes revised foreign trade law to bolster trade war capabilities

China passes revised foreign trade law to bolster trade war capabilities
UK government says it backs free speech after US visa bans
UK government says it backs free speech after US visa bans
EU says it strongly condemns U.S. visa ban on European individuals

EU says it strongly condemns U.S. visa ban on European individuals
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'
US tells UN it will deprive Venezuela's Maduro, drug cartel of resources

US tells UN it will deprive Venezuela's Maduro, drug cartel of resources
Congo halts artisanal copper and cobalt processing amid corruption crackdown

Congo halts artisanal copper and cobalt processing amid corruption crackdown
Wall Street buying potential Trump tariff refunds for pennies on the dollar

Wall Street buying potential Trump tariff refunds for pennies on the dollar
Russian forces attack Odesa, governor says, in second regional strike in less than 24 hours
Russian forces attack Odesa, governor says, in second regional strike in less than 24 hours
Pakistan strikes $4 billion deal to sell weapons to Libyan force, officials say

Pakistan strikes $4 billion deal to sell weapons to Libyan force, officials say
Factbox-What are shipping companies' plans for return to Suez Canal?

Factbox-What are shipping companies' plans for return to Suez Canal?
Markets quietly welcome EU shift to joint borrowing for Ukraine loan

Markets quietly welcome EU shift to joint borrowing for Ukraine loan
French government calls for Christmas truce in farmer protests

French government calls for Christmas truce in farmer protests
Russia's Putin warns of risks for top oil producers' reserves in EU

Russia's Putin warns of risks for top oil producers' reserves in EU
Ukraine welcomes 90 billion-euro EU loan, despite lack of deal on Russian assets

Ukraine welcomes 90 billion-euro EU loan, despite lack of deal on Russian assets
Analysis-EU's Ukraine funding deal keeps Kyiv in fight, Russian assets in deep freeze

Analysis-EU's Ukraine funding deal keeps Kyiv in fight, Russian assets in deep freeze
France's Macron says he hopes EU will pass Mercosur clauses during delay

France's Macron says he hopes EU will pass Mercosur clauses during delay
Caribbean nations fear outsize impact of Trump travel restrictions

Caribbean nations fear outsize impact of Trump travel restrictions
Britain names Christian Turner as ambassador to the US

Britain names Christian Turner as ambassador to the US
ICC calls US sanctions 'flagrant attack' against court's independence

ICC calls US sanctions 'flagrant attack' against court's independence
US imposes sanctions on 29 'shadow fleet' tankers carrying Iranian oil
US imposes sanctions on 29 'shadow fleet' tankers carrying Iranian oil
Trump administration imposes sanctions on two more ICC judges

Trump administration imposes sanctions on two more ICC judges
Belgian farmers in anti-trade protest clash with police

Belgian farmers in anti-trade protest clash with police
EU-Mercosur trade deal signing delayed as Italy demands more time

EU-Mercosur trade deal signing delayed as Italy demands more time
China says arms trade with Cambodia, Thailand unrelated to border conflict
China says arms trade with Cambodia, Thailand unrelated to border conflict
EU targets 41 additional vessels in Russia's shadow fleet
EU targets 41 additional vessels in Russia's shadow fleet
EU to lift sanctions on Kosovo and release financial aid, von der Leyen says

EU to lift sanctions on Kosovo and release financial aid, von der Leyen says
India signs trade pact with Oman as it expands Middle East ties

India signs trade pact with Oman as it expands Middle East ties
EU must reform or risk irrelevance, Blair and Dimon say

EU must reform or risk irrelevance, Blair and Dimon say
EU leaders will loan 90 billion euros to Ukraine, but fail to agree to use frozen Russian assets

EU leaders will loan 90 billion euros to Ukraine, but fail to agree to use frozen Russian assets
Brazil threatens to abandon Mercosur-EU deal as Italy, France seek delay

Brazil threatens to abandon Mercosur-EU deal as Italy, France seek delay
G7 condemns prosecution of Jimmy Lai, calls for his release

G7 condemns prosecution of Jimmy Lai, calls for his release
China voices support for Venezuela amid US blockade, but makes no aid pledges

China voices support for Venezuela amid US blockade, but makes no aid pledges
Putin says Russia will take more land in Ukraine if Europe sinks peace moves

Putin says Russia will take more land in Ukraine if Europe sinks peace moves
European lawmakers vote for scheme to improve access to abortions

European lawmakers vote for scheme to improve access to abortions
In Vanity Fair interview, top Trump aide Wiles reveals White House tensions, points to missteps

In Vanity Fair interview, top Trump aide Wiles reveals White House tensions, points to missteps
UK to review foreign interference in politics after ex-Reform member's Russia bribery case

UK to review foreign interference in politics after ex-Reform member's Russia bribery case
Russia calls German broadcaster Deutsche Welle an 'undesirable organisation'

Russia calls German broadcaster Deutsche Welle an 'undesirable organisation'
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