Hungary, Slovakia seek to overcome US sanctions impact on Russian gas payments

US defense contributions 'unfair,' Europe needs to do more, incoming Lithuanian minister says

US defense contributions 'unfair,' Europe needs to do more, incoming Lithuanian minister says
Russia could launch another new missile in Ukraine soon, US official says

Russia could launch another new missile in Ukraine soon, US official says
Nigeria suffers power outage after grid failure, power companies say
Nigeria suffers power outage after grid failure, power companies say
UN chief says debt relief tools far from adequate

UN chief says debt relief tools far from adequate
Father and stepmother convicted of girl's brutal murder after UK trial

Father and stepmother convicted of girl's brutal murder after UK trial
Russian Foreign Ministry says Moscow is not willing to make concessions on Ukraine

Russian Foreign Ministry says Moscow is not willing to make concessions on Ukraine
Six migrants die trying to reach Spain's Canary Islands
Six migrants die trying to reach Spain's Canary Islands
Iran's Khamenei says toppling of Syria's Assad was result of US-Israeli plan

Iran's Khamenei says toppling of Syria's Assad was result of US-Israeli plan
Russia accuses Ukraine of attacking car used to carry UN nuclear experts on Dec 10

Russia accuses Ukraine of attacking car used to carry UN nuclear experts on Dec 10
US weighs new Russia oil sanctions to weaken Putin ahead of Trump, Bloomberg News reports

US weighs new Russia oil sanctions to weaken Putin ahead of Trump, Bloomberg News reports
US military says it defeated Houthi attack on ships in Gulf of Aden
US military says it defeated Houthi attack on ships in Gulf of Aden
US asks Syrian rebels HTS to help in search for journalist Austin Tice

US asks Syrian rebels HTS to help in search for journalist Austin Tice
US troops are staying in Syria, White House's Finer says

US troops are staying in Syria, White House's Finer says
Greece faced 9,500 forest fires this year, says minister

Greece faced 9,500 forest fires this year, says minister
Blinken lays out US hopes for Syria's political transition

Blinken lays out US hopes for Syria's political transition
Venezuela's Gonzalez plans to return to take over as president

Venezuela's Gonzalez plans to return to take over as president
Turkey weighing pro-Kurdish party bid to meet jailed PKK leader, minister says

Turkey weighing pro-Kurdish party bid to meet jailed PKK leader, minister says
Mohamed al-Bashir appointed caretaker Syrian PM for transitional government until March
Mohamed al-Bashir appointed caretaker Syrian PM for transitional government until March
Russia close to achieving goals in Ukraine war, Putin's spy chief says

Russia close to achieving goals in Ukraine war, Putin's spy chief says
UK police say six charged over suspected PKK activity
UK police say six charged over suspected PKK activity
Israeli strike targets air defence installation near Syria's Mediterranean Latakia port

Israeli strike targets air defence installation near Syria's Mediterranean Latakia port
Ghana electoral commission declares ex-President Mahama election winner

Ghana electoral commission declares ex-President Mahama election winner
France's Macron to convene all political parties willing to compromise to form a government - source

France's Macron to convene all political parties willing to compromise to form a government - source
Portugal calls for joint EU funding for defence spending

Portugal calls for joint EU funding for defence spending
Kyiv says it plans December allies meeting to strengthen position in any talks
Kyiv says it plans December allies meeting to strengthen position in any talks
Dutch F-35s intercepted three Russian aircraft over the Baltic Sea
Dutch F-35s intercepted three Russian aircraft over the Baltic Sea
UK's Starmer pledges to step up engagement in Middle East for long-term stability

UK's Starmer pledges to step up engagement in Middle East for long-term stability
Irish centre-right parties to start coalition talks on Tuesday

Irish centre-right parties to start coalition talks on Tuesday
UK names Margaret Hodge as new anti-corruption champion

UK names Margaret Hodge as new anti-corruption champion
Four Israeli soldiers killed in accidental explosion in Lebanon - Army Radio
Four Israeli soldiers killed in accidental explosion in Lebanon - Army Radio
Trump's Middle East envoy warns of consequences if Gaza hostages not released soon

Trump's Middle East envoy warns of consequences if Gaza hostages not released soon
UK could consider removing proscription of Syria's HTS, says minister

UK could consider removing proscription of Syria's HTS, says minister
China calls for 'political solution' to restore stability in Syria

China calls for 'political solution' to restore stability in Syria
Israeli airstrikes hit security complex, research centre in Damascus, sources say
Israeli airstrikes hit security complex, research centre in Damascus, sources say
Syria's Assad and his family are in Moscow after Russia granted them asylum, say Russian news agencies

Syria's Assad and his family are in Moscow after Russia granted them asylum, say Russian news agencies
Saudi official says kingdom is in contact with all Syria stakeholders

Saudi official says kingdom is in contact with all Syria stakeholders
Kremlin, on Trump call for Ukraine peace talks, says Moscow is open to negotiations on certain terms

Kremlin, on Trump call for Ukraine peace talks, says Moscow is open to negotiations on certain terms
Moscow is still ready to help Syrians but civil war is their burden alone, says lawmaker

Moscow is still ready to help Syrians but civil war is their burden alone, says lawmaker
UAE official: Syria not out of the woods, no knowledge of whether Assad is in the UAE

UAE official: Syria not out of the woods, no knowledge of whether Assad is in the UAE
Syrian rebel chief: former PM will supervise state bodies until hand over

Syrian rebel chief: former PM will supervise state bodies until hand over
Syrian rebels say they have begun entering the capital Damascus

Syrian rebels say they have begun entering the capital Damascus
Israeli strikes on southern Lebanese villages kill six, Lebanese health ministry says
Israeli strikes on southern Lebanese villages kill six, Lebanese health ministry says
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
‘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