Syrian protesters topple statue of Syrian president's father south of Damascus city, residents and activists say

US says Romanians must have confidence their elections are free from foreign malign influence

US says Romanians must have confidence their elections are free from foreign malign influence
US State Dept approves possible $807 million sale of missiles to the Netherlands
US State Dept approves possible $807 million sale of missiles to the Netherlands
Ukraine's Zelenskiy heads to Paris with possible Trump talks in mind, sources say

Ukraine's Zelenskiy heads to Paris with possible Trump talks in mind, sources say
Hezbollah sent 'supervising' forces to Syria's Homs, sources say

Hezbollah sent 'supervising' forces to Syria's Homs, sources say
Russian attacks kill 12, wound 40 in Ukraine's southeast

Russian attacks kill 12, wound 40 in Ukraine's southeast
Factbox-What's in the newly finalised EU-Mercosur trade accord?

Factbox-What's in the newly finalised EU-Mercosur trade accord?
Putin says Oreshnik missiles could be deployed in Belarus in late 2025

Putin says Oreshnik missiles could be deployed in Belarus in late 2025
Jordan closes border crossing into Syria, ministry says
Jordan closes border crossing into Syria, ministry says
EU envoys fail to agree 15th package of sanctions on Russia, diplomats say
EU envoys fail to agree 15th package of sanctions on Russia, diplomats say
Romanian top court annuls presidential election results

Romanian top court annuls presidential election results
EU and Mercosur countries finalise contentious trade deal

EU and Mercosur countries finalise contentious trade deal
Iran aims to send missiles, drones, military advisers to Syria, senior official says

Iran aims to send missiles, drones, military advisers to Syria, senior official says
Syrian, Iraqi, Iranian foreign ministers to meet on Friday, Iraqi state media says

Syrian, Iraqi, Iranian foreign ministers to meet on Friday, Iraqi state media says
Hezbollah to pay total of $77 million and rent to families affected by war

Hezbollah to pay total of $77 million and rent to families affected by war
Macron asked PM Barnier and his government to stay on until next PM named

Macron asked PM Barnier and his government to stay on until next PM named
EU orders TikTok to freeze Romanian elections data

EU orders TikTok to freeze Romanian elections data
EU naval force: Chinese fishing vessel under control of alleged pirates in Somali waters
EU naval force: Chinese fishing vessel under control of alleged pirates in Somali waters
Planned EU-Mercosur deal is unacceptable, says Elysee

Planned EU-Mercosur deal is unacceptable, says Elysee
Russia closes Polish consulate in St. Petersburg in retaliatory move

Russia closes Polish consulate in St. Petersburg in retaliatory move
Economic impact of French political turmoil seems limited and contained- EU

Economic impact of French political turmoil seems limited and contained- EU
Syrian rebel leader urges Iraq to keep Hashd al-Shaabi factions out of Syria

Syrian rebel leader urges Iraq to keep Hashd al-Shaabi factions out of Syria
Ukraine imposes sanctions on Ivanishvili, some members of Georgia government

Ukraine imposes sanctions on Ivanishvili, some members of Georgia government
Syrian rebels say they have entered Hama city
Syrian rebels say they have entered Hama city
Israeli military says it brought back body of hostage from Gaza to Israel
Israeli military says it brought back body of hostage from Gaza to Israel
Romania was target of 'aggressive hybrid Russian attacks' during elections, security council says

Romania was target of 'aggressive hybrid Russian attacks' during elections, security council says
Macron aims to install new French PM quickly if government falls, sources say

Macron aims to install new French PM quickly if government falls, sources say
Israel's defence minister says there 'is a chance' for hostage deal with Hamas

Israel's defence minister says there 'is a chance' for hostage deal with Hamas
Trump adviser Waltz to meet with Israel's Dermer, source says

Trump adviser Waltz to meet with Israel's Dermer, source says
Putin urges government and central bank to coordinate action to curb high inflation

Putin urges government and central bank to coordinate action to curb high inflation
Up to 100 'suspicious incidents' in Europe can be attributed to Russia, Czech minister says

Up to 100 'suspicious incidents' in Europe can be attributed to Russia, Czech minister says
Kurdish pupils denied language lessons in Turkey amid wider curbs, families say

Kurdish pupils denied language lessons in Turkey amid wider curbs, families say
Swedish PM postpones South Korea visits after Yoon declares and lifts martial law

Swedish PM postpones South Korea visits after Yoon declares and lifts martial law
Israeli military confirms killing Hezbollah liaison with Syrian army in Damascus
Israeli military confirms killing Hezbollah liaison with Syrian army in Damascus
Iraq will not be just a 'spectator' in Syria, prime minister says

Iraq will not be just a 'spectator' in Syria, prime minister says
NATO to boost efforts to counter Russian, Chinese sabotage acts

NATO to boost efforts to counter Russian, Chinese sabotage acts
Kremlin says no date yet for Iranian president's visit to Russia

Kremlin says no date yet for Iranian president's visit to Russia
Syrian army confronts attack by SDF in Deir Al Zor, state news agency says
Syrian army confronts attack by SDF in Deir Al Zor, state news agency says
Number of migrants reaching Spain's Canary Islands breaks all-time record

Number of migrants reaching Spain's Canary Islands breaks all-time record
Hamas says 33 hostages killed in course of war in Gaza

Hamas says 33 hostages killed in course of war in Gaza
Exclusive-Hezbollah not intending to send fighters to Assad in Syria for now, sources say

Exclusive-Hezbollah not intending to send fighters to Assad in Syria for now, sources say
Hezbollah strikes Israeli position, citing ceasefire violations
Hezbollah strikes Israeli position, citing ceasefire violations
Putin discusses Syria situation with Iran's Pezeshkian by phone, says Kremlin

Putin discusses Syria situation with Iran's Pezeshkian by phone, says Kremlin
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