Hanukkah security ramped up around the world after Bondi shootings

Ukraine drops NATO goal as Trump envoy sees progress in peace talks

Ukraine drops NATO goal as Trump envoy sees progress in peace talks
Iran's foreign minister to visit Russia and Belarus, foreign ministry says

Iran's foreign minister to visit Russia and Belarus, foreign ministry says
Hong Kong's last opposition party votes to disband under China pressure

Hong Kong's last opposition party votes to disband under China pressure
Tunisian police clash with youths in Kairouan after man's death
Tunisian police clash with youths in Kairouan after man's death
UK's Starmer and EU's von der Leyen discuss Ukraine peace plan, frozen Russian assets

UK's Starmer and EU's von der Leyen discuss Ukraine peace plan, frozen Russian assets
Tunisian opposition joins forces in protest against President Saied

Tunisian opposition joins forces in protest against President Saied
Two U.S. soldiers, one interpreter killed in Syria, Pentagon says
Two U.S. soldiers, one interpreter killed in Syria, Pentagon says
Who are the most prominent prisoners released by Belarusian president Lukashenko?

Who are the most prominent prisoners released by Belarusian president Lukashenko?
Israel suspends strike on southern Lebanon village after Lebanese army request
Israel suspends strike on southern Lebanon village after Lebanese army request
Rwanda's actions in eastern Congo violate accords, Rubio says

Rwanda's actions in eastern Congo violate accords, Rubio says
Two US soldiers and an interpreter killed in suspected Islamic State attack in Syria
Two US soldiers and an interpreter killed in suspected Islamic State attack in Syria
'Peace is not far away' says Erdogan, returning from Putin meeting

'Peace is not far away' says Erdogan, returning from Putin meeting
Ousted Nepal PM's party holds biggest rally since Gen Z protests

Ousted Nepal PM's party holds biggest rally since Gen Z protests
Rights groups condemn re-arrest of Nobel laureate Mohammadi in Iran

Rights groups condemn re-arrest of Nobel laureate Mohammadi in Iran
Two killed in Ukrainian drone strike on Russia's Saratov, regional governor says
Two killed in Ukrainian drone strike on Russia's Saratov, regional governor says
China holds low-key Nanjing Massacre memorial despite Japan tensions

China holds low-key Nanjing Massacre memorial despite Japan tensions
Thailand vows to keep fighting Cambodia after Trump ceasefire claim

Thailand vows to keep fighting Cambodia after Trump ceasefire claim
Venezuela-US tensions spike in wake of seized tanker as Nobel winner vows change

Venezuela-US tensions spike in wake of seized tanker as Nobel winner vows change
North Korean leader Kim hails troops returning from Russia mission, state media says

North Korean leader Kim hails troops returning from Russia mission, state media says
Joint Saudi-Emirate delegation in Aden for talks as 32 killed in STC takeover

Joint Saudi-Emirate delegation in Aden for talks as 32 killed in STC takeover
Senior US Democrats urge release of Venezuela boat strike video

Senior US Democrats urge release of Venezuela boat strike video
US will host Doha conference Dec 16 on Gaza stabilization force plans
US will host Doha conference Dec 16 on Gaza stabilization force plans
Exclusive-US briefly withheld some intelligence from Israel during Biden era

Exclusive-US briefly withheld some intelligence from Israel during Biden era
Ukraine, US, Europeans still working on common stance for peace push, French official says
Ukraine, US, Europeans still working on common stance for peace push, French official says
Tunisia sentences top opposition figure Abir Moussi to 12 years

Tunisia sentences top opposition figure Abir Moussi to 12 years
US accuses Rwanda at UN of leading region toward war

US accuses Rwanda at UN of leading region toward war
Protesters march in Guinea-Bissau to denounce coup

Protesters march in Guinea-Bissau to denounce coup
Israel gives legal status to 19 West Bank settlements, media reports

Israel gives legal status to 19 West Bank settlements, media reports
US aims for international Gaza force deployment early next year, say US officials

US aims for international Gaza force deployment early next year, say US officials
Pope tells Italian spies not to smear politicians or journalists

Pope tells Italian spies not to smear politicians or journalists
US admiral leading US troops in Latin America steps down

US admiral leading US troops in Latin America steps down
Finland to procure AMRAAM missiles from the US
Finland to procure AMRAAM missiles from the US
Venezuela's Nobel laureate Machado says she aims for peaceful transition after Maduro

Venezuela's Nobel laureate Machado says she aims for peaceful transition after Maduro
Kremlin says ceasefire only possible after Kyiv withdraws from Donbas, but Russian deployment there could be limited

Kremlin says ceasefire only possible after Kyiv withdraws from Donbas, but Russian deployment there could be limited
Cuba on edge as US seizure of oil tanker puts supply at risk

Cuba on edge as US seizure of oil tanker puts supply at risk
Analysis-Ukraine fails to fill key posts as corruption scandal lingers

Analysis-Ukraine fails to fill key posts as corruption scandal lingers
Explainer-Thailand's snap election: How will it play out?

Explainer-Thailand's snap election: How will it play out?
EU agrees to indefinitely freeze Russian assets, removing obstacle to Ukraine loan

EU agrees to indefinitely freeze Russian assets, removing obstacle to Ukraine loan
Kremlin suggests it may not like new Ukraine peace proposals after recent U.S.-Ukraine talks

Kremlin suggests it may not like new Ukraine peace proposals after recent U.S.-Ukraine talks
Turkey says no change in Russian S-400s amid U.S. talks on F-35s

Turkey says no change in Russian S-400s amid U.S. talks on F-35s
China says it expelled Philippine aircraft, vessels near disputed atolls

China says it expelled Philippine aircraft, vessels near disputed atolls
Russia attacked energy facilities in southern Ukrainian Odesa region, officials say
Russia attacked energy facilities in southern Ukrainian Odesa region, officials say
Hong Kong leader says fire probe expected to conclude within 9 months

Hong Kong leader says fire probe expected to conclude within 9 months
Google to build subsea cables in Papua New Guinea under Australia defence treaty

Google to build subsea cables in Papua New Guinea under Australia defence treaty
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