Israel delays release of Palestinian prisoners planned for Saturday, PM's office says

Israel delays release of Palestinian prisoners planned for Saturday, PM's office says
Israel delays release of Palestinian prisoners planned for Saturday, PM's office says

Israel delays release of Palestinian prisoners planned for Saturday, PM's office says
Congo president plans unity government in response to eastern crisis

Congo president plans unity government in response to eastern crisis
Pope Francis's condition has worsened, Vatican says

Pope Francis's condition has worsened, Vatican says
Trump to meet with Polish president Saturday afternoon

Trump to meet with Polish president Saturday afternoon
Pope Francis in critical condition after health deteriorates, Vatican says

Pope Francis in critical condition after health deteriorates, Vatican says
Russia has yet to receive agreement for new ambassador to US, senior diplomat says

Russia has yet to receive agreement for new ambassador to US, senior diplomat says
US top diplomat Rubio, Kenyan president call for ceasefire in eastern Congo

US top diplomat Rubio, Kenyan president call for ceasefire in eastern Congo
Syrian foreign minister to visit Iraq, date to be determined, Syria state news agency says

Syrian foreign minister to visit Iraq, date to be determined, Syria state news agency says
Trump adviser says he expects Zelenskiy to sign minerals agreement

Trump adviser says he expects Zelenskiy to sign minerals agreement
Russia says it took control of three more east Ukrainian villages
Russia says it took control of three more east Ukrainian villages
Hamas says Shiri Bibas remains mixed with other human remains after Israeli air strike

Hamas says Shiri Bibas remains mixed with other human remains after Israeli air strike
Finland, Sweden investigate suspected sabotage of Baltic Sea telecoms cable

Finland, Sweden investigate suspected sabotage of Baltic Sea telecoms cable
Hamas releases new hostage body after misidentification of Shiri Bibas

Hamas releases new hostage body after misidentification of Shiri Bibas
China backs Trump's Ukraine peace bid at G20 as US allies rally behind Zelenskiy

China backs Trump's Ukraine peace bid at G20 as US allies rally behind Zelenskiy
Pope Francis is improving slightly, has no fever, Vatican says

Pope Francis is improving slightly, has no fever, Vatican says
French President Macron and UK Prime Minister Starmer to meet Trump next week

French President Macron and UK Prime Minister Starmer to meet Trump next week
Zelenskiy meets US's Kellogg in Kyiv, joint news conference cancelled

Zelenskiy meets US's Kellogg in Kyiv, joint news conference cancelled
Ukraine's foreign minister discussed 'lasting peace' with US envoy

Ukraine's foreign minister discussed 'lasting peace' with US envoy
Saudi Arabia invites leaders of Gulf states, Egypt and Jordan for talks on Friday

Saudi Arabia invites leaders of Gulf states, Egypt and Jordan for talks on Friday
Russia, China foreign ministers discuss relations with U.S., Ukraine

Russia, China foreign ministers discuss relations with U.S., Ukraine
Niger commission recommends 5-year transition to democratic rule

Niger commission recommends 5-year transition to democratic rule
Spain's PM to visit Ukraine on Monday to support Zelenskiy

Spain's PM to visit Ukraine on Monday to support Zelenskiy
Russia targets infrastructure in Ukraine's east and south in extensive overnight air attack

Russia targets infrastructure in Ukraine's east and south in extensive overnight air attack
Caribbean leader tells EU chief: Apologise and pay reparations for slavery

Caribbean leader tells EU chief: Apologise and pay reparations for slavery
Russia says has taken back major chunk of Kursk region from Ukrainian forces

Russia says has taken back major chunk of Kursk region from Ukrainian forces
Trump expects visit from Chinese President Xi without giving timeline

Trump expects visit from Chinese President Xi without giving timeline
Yemeni minister calls for arrest of Houthi officials attending Hezbollah chief Nasrallah's funeral

Yemeni minister calls for arrest of Houthi officials attending Hezbollah chief Nasrallah's funeral
US freezes funds to Palestinian Authority security forces, Washington Post reports

US freezes funds to Palestinian Authority security forces, Washington Post reports
France's Macron, UK's Starmer to visit Washington amid Ukraine talks, US official says

France's Macron, UK's Starmer to visit Washington amid Ukraine talks, US official says
Red Cross calls for private, dignified handover of hostages' bodies

Red Cross calls for private, dignified handover of hostages' bodies
Zelenskiy, on US minerals deal, says: I can't sell Ukraine

Zelenskiy, on US minerals deal, says: I can't sell Ukraine
France says it does not understand why Trump blames Ukraine for war

France says it does not understand why Trump blames Ukraine for war
Egypt says Gaza should be rebuilt without displacing Palestinians

Egypt says Gaza should be rebuilt without displacing Palestinians
Russia plans high-level contacts with Syria in near future, Lavrov says

Russia plans high-level contacts with Syria in near future, Lavrov says
UAE tells U.S.' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians

UAE tells U.S.' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
Russia praises Trump for saying NATO was a major cause of the war in Ukraine

Russia praises Trump for saying NATO was a major cause of the war in Ukraine
US envoy Kellogg arrives in Ukraine for talks with Zelenskiy

US envoy Kellogg arrives in Ukraine for talks with Zelenskiy
Putin-Trump meeting is possible this month but may be later, Kremlin says

Putin-Trump meeting is possible this month but may be later, Kremlin says
Kazakhstan to contact Ukraine over drone attack on Caspian pipeline, official says
Kazakhstan to contact Ukraine over drone attack on Caspian pipeline, official says
US will not lower troop numbers in eastern Europe, Polish president says

US will not lower troop numbers in eastern Europe, Polish president says
Zelenskiy postpones his visit to Saudi Arabia, says no talks behind Kyiv's back

Zelenskiy postpones his visit to Saudi Arabia, says no talks behind Kyiv's back
UK summons top Rwandan diplomat after M23 advances in eastern Congo
UK summons top Rwandan diplomat after M23 advances in eastern Congo
Burundi's army is withdrawing from DR Congo, four sources say
Burundi's army is withdrawing from DR Congo, four sources say
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