Russia's Putin says he doesn't understand French actions against Telegram's Durov

Russian 'spy whale' Hvaldimir found dead near Norway

Russian 'spy whale' Hvaldimir found dead near Norway
Sydney's $15 billion new train line is modern, fast and big on TikTok

Sydney's $15 billion new train line is modern, fast and big on TikTok
Kremlin says Telegram boss Durov's case should not become political persecution

Kremlin says Telegram boss Durov's case should not become political persecution
Spanish town gets soaked in red during tomato-lobbing Tomatina festival

Spanish town gets soaked in red during tomato-lobbing Tomatina festival
South Korean teen activist hopes for landmark court ruling on climate change

South Korean teen activist hopes for landmark court ruling on climate change
Heat stroke risk won't stop Japan's ageing farmers as temperatures soar

Heat stroke risk won't stop Japan's ageing farmers as temperatures soar
Stars and sex by the boatload in sultry Venice Film Festival

Stars and sex by the boatload in sultry Venice Film Festival
Kremlin says France's accusations against Telegram's Durov require serious evidence

Kremlin says France's accusations against Telegram's Durov require serious evidence
Paralympian turned future astronaut hails the power of the Games

Paralympian turned future astronaut hails the power of the Games
Analysis-Korea's birth rate drive struggles to sway 'YOLO' generation

Analysis-Korea's birth rate drive struggles to sway 'YOLO' generation
Australian employees now have the right to ignore work emails, calls after hours

Australian employees now have the right to ignore work emails, calls after hours
Redheads gather to light up unique Dutch festival

Redheads gather to light up unique Dutch festival
Factbox-Who are the first astronauts to fly aboard Boeing's Starliner?

Factbox-Who are the first astronauts to fly aboard Boeing's Starliner?
New Mexico Starbucks nicknamed 'Charbucks' after arson attacks

New Mexico Starbucks nicknamed 'Charbucks' after arson attacks
Taylor Swift felt fear and guilt over Vienna show cancellation

Taylor Swift felt fear and guilt over Vienna show cancellation
In Spain's drought-hit Costa Blanca, people queue for bottled water

In Spain's drought-hit Costa Blanca, people queue for bottled water
Japanese woman, 116, to be named world's oldest person
Japanese woman, 116, to be named world's oldest person
Maria Branyas, world's oldest person, dies in Spain at 117

Maria Branyas, world's oldest person, dies in Spain at 117
Russia declares U.S. Clooney Foundation an undesirable organisation

Russia declares U.S. Clooney Foundation an undesirable organisation
Ethiopia's traditional 'sauna' therapy gains big-city popularity

Ethiopia's traditional 'sauna' therapy gains big-city popularity
Scammers prey on young Chinese desperate for jobs in bleak economy

Scammers prey on young Chinese desperate for jobs in bleak economy
China's senior tourists could be a silver lining for travel firms

China's senior tourists could be a silver lining for travel firms
5 of the healthiest alcoholic drinks recommended by dieticians

5 of the healthiest alcoholic drinks recommended by dieticians
Philippines poverty rate at 15.5% in 2023, statistics agency says

Philippines poverty rate at 15.5% in 2023, statistics agency says
Archaeologists unearth bodies in Peruvian temple up to 3,800 years old

Archaeologists unearth bodies in Peruvian temple up to 3,800 years old
New Zealand charity apologises for handing out meth-laced candy
New Zealand charity apologises for handing out meth-laced candy
Trump, Musk conversation on X faces technical issues

Trump, Musk conversation on X faces technical issues
Spanish techno festival introduces tests to detect spiked drinks

Spanish techno festival introduces tests to detect spiked drinks
Ukraine volunteers evacuate residents near Russia's embattled Kursk region

Ukraine volunteers evacuate residents near Russia's embattled Kursk region
Bittersweet Olympic experience for some in Paris suburb, home of Games

Bittersweet Olympic experience for some in Paris suburb, home of Games
Factbox-What is Islamic State, the group implicated in Taylor Swift concert plot?

Factbox-What is Islamic State, the group implicated in Taylor Swift concert plot?
Man jailed for three years for violent disorder, punching police officer in UK anti-Muslim riots

Man jailed for three years for violent disorder, punching police officer in UK anti-Muslim riots
BTS member Suga apologises for drunk driving on e-scooter

BTS member Suga apologises for drunk driving on e-scooter
Paris delivers Seine swimming, but some still sceptical

Paris delivers Seine swimming, but some still sceptical
As temperatures rise, South Korean farmers experiment with tropical bananas

As temperatures rise, South Korean farmers experiment with tropical bananas
Number of Chinese couples getting married falls to 12-year low, data shows

Number of Chinese couples getting married falls to 12-year low, data shows
Bear kills man in Russia's Far East, RIA agency reports

Bear kills man in Russia's Far East, RIA agency reports
New Zealand scraps clean, green policies to boost economy

New Zealand scraps clean, green policies to boost economy
Indonesian police given sole power to grant abortions for rape victims

Indonesian police given sole power to grant abortions for rape victims
Rain, debris, leeches: India landslide survivors recall 'night of horrors'

Rain, debris, leeches: India landslide survivors recall 'night of horrors'
NASA images unlock complex history of two near-Earth asteroids

NASA images unlock complex history of two near-Earth asteroids
Greece's Santorini bursts with tourists as locals call for a cap

Greece's Santorini bursts with tourists as locals call for a cap
Brancusi's Romanian outdoor sculptures added to UNESCO World Heritage list

Brancusi's Romanian outdoor sculptures added to UNESCO World Heritage list
How Macron's 'crazy' Olympics ceremony along the Seine came about

How Macron's 'crazy' Olympics ceremony along the Seine came about
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