New NATO boss Rutte pledges support for Ukraine, plays down Trump fears

New NATO boss Rutte pledges support for Ukraine, plays down Trump fears
New NATO boss Rutte pledges support for Ukraine, plays down Trump fears

New NATO boss Rutte pledges support for Ukraine, plays down Trump fears
Syria's Assad appoints a new cabinet

Syria's Assad appoints a new cabinet
Pakistan picks new chief of powerful spy agency ISI, say security source, TV channel
Pakistan picks new chief of powerful spy agency ISI, say security source, TV channel
Von der Leyen names new European Commission with focus on security, competitiveness

Von der Leyen names new European Commission with focus on security, competitiveness
Meloni defends government after Italian culture minister quits over scandal

Meloni defends government after Italian culture minister quits over scandal
France needs respect and unity, new French prime minister Barnier says

France needs respect and unity, new French prime minister Barnier says
French far-right RN party takes note of Barnier's appointment as prime minister

French far-right RN party takes note of Barnier's appointment as prime minister
Spanish PM defends central banker pick as opposition decries lack of independence

Spanish PM defends central banker pick as opposition decries lack of independence
Ukraine's Zelenskiy dismisses deputy chief of staff, deputy PM resigns

Ukraine's Zelenskiy dismisses deputy chief of staff, deputy PM resigns
Two board members of Ukraine's grid operator resign, say chief's dismissal 'politically motivated'

Two board members of Ukraine's grid operator resign, say chief's dismissal 'politically motivated'
Portugal proposes austerity-era finance minister for EU Commissioner

Portugal proposes austerity-era finance minister for EU Commissioner
Macau judge announces bid to lead world's biggest casino hub

Macau judge announces bid to lead world's biggest casino hub
IMF taps Jamaica finance minister for deputy role

IMF taps Jamaica finance minister for deputy role
Nigeria's president appoints new security and intelligence chiefs

Nigeria's president appoints new security and intelligence chiefs
Explainer-How has Communist-run Vietnam's graft campaign shaken up its politics?

Explainer-How has Communist-run Vietnam's graft campaign shaken up its politics?
Vietnam replaces more top figures, to elect new president in October

Vietnam replaces more top figures, to elect new president in October
Tunisian president shuffles cabinet ahead of presidential vote in October

Tunisian president shuffles cabinet ahead of presidential vote in October
Billionaire Adani's Mumbai slum revamp struggles to secure land in potential setback

Billionaire Adani's Mumbai slum revamp struggles to secure land in potential setback
Belgian king appoints centrist Christian democrat as coalition mediator
Belgian king appoints centrist Christian democrat as coalition mediator
Arizona man wanted for threatening to kill Trump

Arizona man wanted for threatening to kill Trump
Indonesia's Golkar party picks influential Jokowi's top loyalist as leader

Indonesia's Golkar party picks influential Jokowi's top loyalist as leader
Canada chief human rights commissioner resigns after controversy over Israel activity
Canada chief human rights commissioner resigns after controversy over Israel activity
Kenya police use tear gas to clear pockets of protesters in Nairobi

Kenya police use tear gas to clear pockets of protesters in Nairobi
Former Canadian spy agency chief Vigneault joins US intelligence firm Strider

Former Canadian spy agency chief Vigneault joins US intelligence firm Strider
'Bring it': Kamala Harris' inner circle girds for battle

'Bring it': Kamala Harris' inner circle girds for battle
Austria nominates Finance Minister Brunner as European Commissioner

Austria nominates Finance Minister Brunner as European Commissioner
Australia prime minister rejigs cabinet ahead of election expected in 2025

Australia prime minister rejigs cabinet ahead of election expected in 2025
South Africa appoints first woman chief justice
South Africa appoints first woman chief justice
US Secret Service chief resigns following Trump assassination attempt

US Secret Service chief resigns following Trump assassination attempt
Italy accuses NATO's Stoltenberg of betrayal over new southern envoy

Italy accuses NATO's Stoltenberg of betrayal over new southern envoy
Tanzania's president dismisses foreign, information ministers

Tanzania's president dismisses foreign, information ministers
Canada's Trudeau appoints MacKinnon as new labour minister

Canada's Trudeau appoints MacKinnon as new labour minister
First woman to lead Canada's armed forces takes command

First woman to lead Canada's armed forces takes command
Estonia's Climate Minister Kristen Michal tasked with forming new government
Estonia's Climate Minister Kristen Michal tasked with forming new government
Argentina names Sergio Iraeta new agriculture secretary
Argentina names Sergio Iraeta new agriculture secretary
Thailand announces new senate, replacing army-appointed lawmakers

Thailand announces new senate, replacing army-appointed lawmakers
Analysis-Labour win brings few hopes or fears to London's financial district

Analysis-Labour win brings few hopes or fears to London's financial district
Kenya appoints central bank economist as new head of debt management office
Kenya appoints central bank economist as new head of debt management office
For the first time ever, Canada appoints woman as top soldier

For the first time ever, Canada appoints woman as top soldier
Chechen leader's nephew named head of republic's Security Council

Chechen leader's nephew named head of republic's Security Council
Turkey's Erdogan appoints new health and urbanisation ministers

Turkey's Erdogan appoints new health and urbanisation ministers
Yulia Navalnaya pledges to use US-based rights role to step up battle against Putin

Yulia Navalnaya pledges to use US-based rights role to step up battle against Putin
After falling out with him, Pope gives new job to Benedict's ex-aide

After falling out with him, Pope gives new job to Benedict's ex-aide
Vatican names China's Hangzhou bishop via accord with Beijing

Vatican names China's Hangzhou bishop via accord with Beijing
Archbishop who opposed Pope Francis says he faces schism accusation

Archbishop who opposed Pope Francis says he faces schism accusation
Vietnam government says party chief of capital Hanoi resigns

Vietnam government says party chief of capital Hanoi resigns
Happiest states in America 2026: Hawaii tops rankings as West Virginia comes last

Happiest states in America 2026: Hawaii tops rankings as West Virginia comes last
More than half of the world's population lives in just seven countries

More than half of the world's population lives in just seven countries
Bangladesh dengue surge overwhelms hospitals as deaths reach 419

Bangladesh dengue surge overwhelms hospitals as deaths reach 419
Palestinians return to rubble in Hebron after 11-day Israeli operation

Palestinians return to rubble in Hebron after 11-day Israeli operation
Iran calls US ‘biggest nuclear threat’ - After Tucker Carlson warns of possible strike

Iran calls US ‘biggest nuclear threat’ - After Tucker Carlson warns of possible strike
Trump jokes about naming Strait of Hormuz after himself, renaming Atlantic ‘American Ocean’

Trump jokes about naming Strait of Hormuz after himself, renaming Atlantic ‘American Ocean’
Lula supporters take to Brazil's streets, warn far-right fight is not over

Lula supporters take to Brazil's streets, warn far-right fight is not over
Celsius vs Fahrenheit: Why the US still uses a different temperature scale from most of the world

Celsius vs Fahrenheit: Why the US still uses a different temperature scale from most of the world
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye's defence pact brings together 1.4 million troops and 3,400 aircraft

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye's defence pact brings together 1.4 million troops and 3,400 aircraft
Senegal makes history as Africa's first Youth Olympic Games open

Senegal makes history as Africa's first Youth Olympic Games open
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