Rubio, Hegseth brief lawmakers on boat strikes after congressional frustration

In Chicago immigration crackdown, agents raid daycare, senior living center

In Chicago immigration crackdown, agents raid daycare, senior living center
US to share draft UN resolution on Gaza with most of Security Council

US to share draft UN resolution on Gaza with most of Security Council
Czech lower house elects far-right party leader as speaker

Czech lower house elects far-right party leader as speaker
Tanzania vote violated democratic values, AU observers say

Tanzania vote violated democratic values, AU observers say
Israel extends arrest of military's former top legal officer, source says

Israel extends arrest of military's former top legal officer, source says
Belgium scrambles to address airport closures caused by drones

Belgium scrambles to address airport closures caused by drones
New US ambassador to Denmark assumes duty as Trump eyes control of Greenland
New US ambassador to Denmark assumes duty as Trump eyes control of Greenland
Putin orders proposals on possible Russian nuclear test

Putin orders proposals on possible Russian nuclear test
Intercommunal clash kills at least 33 people in southwestern Chad, sources say
Intercommunal clash kills at least 33 people in southwestern Chad, sources say
US ends protected status for South Sudanese nationals

US ends protected status for South Sudanese nationals
Brazil's deadliest police raid puts Lula in a political bind

Brazil's deadliest police raid puts Lula in a political bind
Driver rams into pedestrians in western France, five injured

Driver rams into pedestrians in western France, five injured
Exclusive-Russia's Tuapse halted fuel exports after drone attacks, refinery stopped, sources say
Exclusive-Russia's Tuapse halted fuel exports after drone attacks, refinery stopped, sources say
Former Taiwan president Tsai to visit Germany in outreach to Europe

Former Taiwan president Tsai to visit Germany in outreach to Europe
Japan deploys troops to combat deadly wave of bear attacks

Japan deploys troops to combat deadly wave of bear attacks
Taiwan says China has added conditions to its attendance at APEC summit

Taiwan says China has added conditions to its attendance at APEC summit
US asks UN to lift sanctions on Syria's president ahead of White House visit

US asks UN to lift sanctions on Syria's president ahead of White House visit
US may ask UN to mandate international force in Gaza for two years, document shows

US may ask UN to mandate international force in Gaza for two years, document shows
Russia awaits US clarifications on nuclear tests, TASS cites Kremlin
Russia awaits US clarifications on nuclear tests, TASS cites Kremlin
US diplomat Landau speaks to Mali's foreign minister about regional security

US diplomat Landau speaks to Mali's foreign minister about regional security
Pope calls for 'deep reflection' in US about migrants' treatment under Trump

Pope calls for 'deep reflection' in US about migrants' treatment under Trump
Brussels, Liege airports closed for hours due to drones

Brussels, Liege airports closed for hours due to drones
Nigerian army says 19 bandits killed in Kano clash, troops among dead
Nigerian army says 19 bandits killed in Kano clash, troops among dead
Sandu says EU should open all negotiation clusters with Moldova by year-end

Sandu says EU should open all negotiation clusters with Moldova by year-end
Iraq PM Sudani seen as election frontrunner, seeks second term

Iraq PM Sudani seen as election frontrunner, seeks second term
Tunisia repatriates 10,000 migrants in 2025, vows not to become a transit zone

Tunisia repatriates 10,000 migrants in 2025, vows not to become a transit zone
Israel receives the body of another deceased buried by Hamas in Gaza

Israel receives the body of another deceased buried by Hamas in Gaza
UK to criminalise protests outside homes of public officials under new law

UK to criminalise protests outside homes of public officials under new law
Nigeria's Tuggar to Trump: state-backed religious persecution impossible under constitution

Nigeria's Tuggar to Trump: state-backed religious persecution impossible under constitution
Cyprus mulls Mideast security grouping modelled on NATO, OSCE

Cyprus mulls Mideast security grouping modelled on NATO, OSCE
China extends 'deep condolences' over death of North Korea's former ceremonial head of state
China extends 'deep condolences' over death of North Korea's former ceremonial head of state
Trump tries old tactic with China on fentanyl – a new 'working group'

Trump tries old tactic with China on fentanyl – a new 'working group'
Hegseth says US-South Korea alliance focused on North Korea but 'flexibility' needed

Hegseth says US-South Korea alliance focused on North Korea but 'flexibility' needed
Ukraine attacks petrochemical plant in Bashkortostan with drones, Russia says
Ukraine attacks petrochemical plant in Bashkortostan with drones, Russia says
Lockheed says it is working to accelerate delayed F-16 deliveries for Taiwan

Lockheed says it is working to accelerate delayed F-16 deliveries for Taiwan
China, Russia vow joint response to 'unilateral' sanctions during Russian PM visit

China, Russia vow joint response to 'unilateral' sanctions during Russian PM visit
China dismisses Taiwan safety concerns about hosting APEC next year

China dismisses Taiwan safety concerns about hosting APEC next year
Mexico authorities kill 13 in face-off in cartel-plagued state
Mexico authorities kill 13 in face-off in cartel-plagued state
Whiplash: How Trump's threat to strike Nigeria further reshuffles Pentagon priorities

Whiplash: How Trump's threat to strike Nigeria further reshuffles Pentagon priorities
Ukraine to set up arms export offices in Berlin, Copenhagen, Zelenskiy says

Ukraine to set up arms export offices in Berlin, Copenhagen, Zelenskiy says
Hunger monitor confirms famine in Darfur's al-Fashir and one other city

Hunger monitor confirms famine in Darfur's al-Fashir and one other city
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
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