Exclusive-Japan’s new leader to woo Trump with promises on pickups and soybeans

China accuses Australia of covering up airspace intrusion in South China Sea

China accuses Australia of covering up airspace intrusion in South China Sea
Taiwan wartime tunnel echoes with music as shells swapped for cellos

Taiwan wartime tunnel echoes with music as shells swapped for cellos
Russian drones attack Kyiv for second night, officials say

Russian drones attack Kyiv for second night, officials say
Colombia ELN rebels deny any involvement with alleged drug boat destroyed by US

Colombia ELN rebels deny any involvement with alleged drug boat destroyed by US
Lithuania's capital airport suspends traffic over smugglers' balloons
Lithuania's capital airport suspends traffic over smugglers' balloons
Former US officials urge Congress to examine 'weaponization' working group

Former US officials urge Congress to examine 'weaponization' working group
Merz, Macron, Meloni urge new EU drive to cut red tape

Merz, Macron, Meloni urge new EU drive to cut red tape
UK deploys small number of military officers to Israel following US request

UK deploys small number of military officers to Israel following US request
Lack of decision on Tomahawks made Russia less keen on diplomacy, Zelenskiy says

Lack of decision on Tomahawks made Russia less keen on diplomacy, Zelenskiy says
General strike, protests paralyse Tunisia's Gabes over pollution crisis

General strike, protests paralyse Tunisia's Gabes over pollution crisis
Israeli PM Netanyahu to appoint new national security adviser

Israeli PM Netanyahu to appoint new national security adviser
Europe, Ukraine prepare new proposal to end Russia's war, diplomats say

Europe, Ukraine prepare new proposal to end Russia's war, diplomats say
UK removes terrorism designation for Syria's HTS

UK removes terrorism designation for Syria's HTS
Uganda sets general election for January 15

Uganda sets general election for January 15
Iranian detainee in France set for prisoner swap, Tasnim reports

Iranian detainee in France set for prisoner swap, Tasnim reports
Russian bombardment plunges hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians into blackout

Russian bombardment plunges hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians into blackout
Russia says its terms for Ukraine peace unchanged since August summit

Russia says its terms for Ukraine peace unchanged since August summit
Poland, Romania foil Russian exploding parcels plot, Warsaw says

Poland, Romania foil Russian exploding parcels plot, Warsaw says
Inspired by Thatcher, Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan's first female premier

Inspired by Thatcher, Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan's first female premier
China more interested in expansion than solving economic problems, Taiwan official says

China more interested in expansion than solving economic problems, Taiwan official says
Ecuador says no evidence to detain survivor of US strike on suspected drug vessel
Ecuador says no evidence to detain survivor of US strike on suspected drug vessel
US Marines probe firing of live artillery over California highway

US Marines probe firing of live artillery over California highway
World faces most fragile security moment since World War Two, RIA cites Russian spy chief

World faces most fragile security moment since World War Two, RIA cites Russian spy chief
Wide-ranging group of US officials pursues Trump's fight against ‘Deep State’

Wide-ranging group of US officials pursues Trump's fight against ‘Deep State’
Foreign UN staff confined to Yemen compound by Houthis since Saturday
Foreign UN staff confined to Yemen compound by Houthis since Saturday
US appeals court lets Trump send troops to Portland

US appeals court lets Trump send troops to Portland
China criticises UK for delaying ruling on new embassy

China criticises UK for delaying ruling on new embassy
Iran says cooperation deal with UN nuclear watchdog is void

Iran says cooperation deal with UN nuclear watchdog is void
Madagascar coup leader names businessman as new prime minister

Madagascar coup leader names businessman as new prime minister
Russia tightening law on sabotage, citing rising Ukraine, NATO threats
Russia tightening law on sabotage, citing rising Ukraine, NATO threats
Zelenskiy paints meeting with Trump as a success, touts new Patriot systems

Zelenskiy paints meeting with Trump as a success, touts new Patriot systems
EU needs more measures to help Ukraine's energy security, Kallas says

EU needs more measures to help Ukraine's energy security, Kallas says
South Korea ramps up security ahead of high-stakes APEC summit next week

South Korea ramps up security ahead of high-stakes APEC summit next week
Germany plans to order 15 more US-made F-35 jets, says source

Germany plans to order 15 more US-made F-35 jets, says source
Exclusive-Kabul must rein in militants for ceasefire to hold, says Pakistan

Exclusive-Kabul must rein in militants for ceasefire to hold, says Pakistan
Exclusive-Ukraine drone attack on Russian gas plant hits Kazakh output, sources say

Exclusive-Ukraine drone attack on Russian gas plant hits Kazakh output, sources say
Once an idyll, Tunisian protest hotspot Gabes now an environmental 'nightmare'

Once an idyll, Tunisian protest hotspot Gabes now an environmental 'nightmare'
U.S Vice President Vance to arrive in Israel on Tuesday, Israeli Airports Authority says

U.S Vice President Vance to arrive in Israel on Tuesday, Israeli Airports Authority says
Kremlin says Orban's good ties with Trump and Putin are reason for holding summit in Hungary

Kremlin says Orban's good ties with Trump and Putin are reason for holding summit in Hungary
Iran sees the 'necessary will' to resolve prisoner issue with France
Iran sees the 'necessary will' to resolve prisoner issue with France
Civilians in Sudan's al-Fashir cower from drones as siege worsens hunger

Civilians in Sudan's al-Fashir cower from drones as siege worsens hunger
Russia prepared to expand ties with Iran in all areas, the Kremlin says

Russia prepared to expand ties with Iran in all areas, the Kremlin says
Ukraine's Zelenskiy speaks to Macron about applying pressure on Russia
Ukraine's Zelenskiy speaks to Macron about applying pressure on Russia
Trump, Australia's Albanese sign critical minerals agreement to counter China

Trump, Australia's Albanese sign critical minerals agreement to counter China
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
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