US, partner forces killed or captured nearly 25 Islamic State operatives since strikes in Syria

Ivory Coast's ruling party increases its majority in weekend vote

Ivory Coast's ruling party increases its majority in weekend vote
UAE to pull remaining forces from Yemen in crisis with Saudi Arabia

UAE to pull remaining forces from Yemen in crisis with Saudi Arabia
Belarusian Lukashenko pardons 22 prisoners, Belta reports

Belarusian Lukashenko pardons 22 prisoners, Belta reports
Saudi Arabia says national security is a red line as UAE forces asked to leave Yemen

Saudi Arabia says national security is a red line as UAE forces asked to leave Yemen
Trump says Netanyahu pardon 'on its way'; Herzog's office disputes it

Trump says Netanyahu pardon 'on its way'; Herzog's office disputes it
Trump says of alleged Ukraine attack on Putin: 'I was very angry about it'

Trump says of alleged Ukraine attack on Putin: 'I was very angry about it'
Putin told Trump that Russia will review peace talks stance after drone attack on residence

Putin told Trump that Russia will review peace talks stance after drone attack on residence
Russia says Ukraine tried to attack Putin's residence but Kyiv says Moscow is lying

Russia says Ukraine tried to attack Putin's residence but Kyiv says Moscow is lying
Putin tells army to press on with campaign to take southern Ukrainian region

Putin tells army to press on with campaign to take southern Ukrainian region
Zelenskiy says 20-point peace plan should be put to referendum in Ukraine

Zelenskiy says 20-point peace plan should be put to referendum in Ukraine
Thailand and Cambodia agree to consolidate ceasefire in China talks

Thailand and Cambodia agree to consolidate ceasefire in China talks
Three dead in Alawite protests on Syrian coast, local officials say

Three dead in Alawite protests on Syrian coast, local officials say
Canada to provide $2.5 billion in economic aid for Ukraine, prime minister says

Canada to provide $2.5 billion in economic aid for Ukraine, prime minister says
U.S.-backed airstrikes in Nigeria hit two ISIS-linked camps, government says

U.S.-backed airstrikes in Nigeria hit two ISIS-linked camps, government says
Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah arrives in UK after release from Egyptian prison

Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah arrives in UK after release from Egyptian prison
Two dead in Palestinian attack in Israel, Israeli authorities say

Two dead in Palestinian attack in Israel, Israeli authorities say
Explosion at Alawite mosque in Syria's Homs kills eight

Explosion at Alawite mosque in Syria's Homs kills eight
Israeli military says it killed a member of Iran’s Quds Force in Lebanon
Israeli military says it killed a member of Iran’s Quds Force in Lebanon
Russia sees slow but steady progress in Ukraine peace talks

Russia sees slow but steady progress in Ukraine peace talks
Russia compares US blockade of Venezuela to piracy

Russia compares US blockade of Venezuela to piracy
Poland intercepts Russian plane over Baltic, reports airspace breaches from Belarus
Poland intercepts Russian plane over Baltic, reports airspace breaches from Belarus
Five killed in Nigeria mosque attack, police say

Five killed in Nigeria mosque attack, police say
Saudi Arabia says Yemen group should withdraw its forces from seized provinces
Saudi Arabia says Yemen group should withdraw its forces from seized provinces
Blast hits mosque during evening prayers in Nigeria’s Maiduguri, witness says

Blast hits mosque during evening prayers in Nigeria’s Maiduguri, witness says
France's Macron says he discussed Ukraine with NATO head Rutte

France's Macron says he discussed Ukraine with NATO head Rutte
UK government says it backs free speech after US visa bans
UK government says it backs free speech after US visa bans
Israel says it will respond to Hamas 'violation' of Gaza truce, Hamas denies

Israel says it will respond to Hamas 'violation' of Gaza truce, Hamas denies
Turkey, Hamas discuss Gaza ceasefire deal's second phase, Turkish source says

Turkey, Hamas discuss Gaza ceasefire deal's second phase, Turkish source says
EU says it strongly condemns U.S. visa ban on European individuals

EU says it strongly condemns U.S. visa ban on European individuals
Lawsuit challenges Trump administration's ending of protections for South Sudanese migrants

Lawsuit challenges Trump administration's ending of protections for South Sudanese migrants
Syria ministers meet Putin to discuss defence, economic cooperation, SANA says

Syria ministers meet Putin to discuss defence, economic cooperation, SANA says
Two CMA CGM vessels navigate the Suez Canal in sign of easing tension

Two CMA CGM vessels navigate the Suez Canal in sign of easing tension
Russia and US discussed 'irritants' in relationship, key issues unresolved, Interfax reports

Russia and US discussed 'irritants' in relationship, key issues unresolved, Interfax reports
Netanyahu to discuss Iran, next phase of Gaza plan with Trump

Netanyahu to discuss Iran, next phase of Gaza plan with Trump
Syrian government and SDF agree to de-escalate after Aleppo violence

Syrian government and SDF agree to de-escalate after Aleppo violence
Portugal's far-right leader ordered to remove posters targeting Roma community

Portugal's far-right leader ordered to remove posters targeting Roma community
Turkey expects second phase of Gaza ceasefire deal to start in early 2026

Turkey expects second phase of Gaza ceasefire deal to start in early 2026
Iran holds missile drills in various cities, state media say
Iran holds missile drills in various cities, state media say
Russia is ready to legally confirm that it has no intention of attacking NATO, deputy minister says

Russia is ready to legally confirm that it has no intention of attacking NATO, deputy minister says
Sovereignty of Kingdom of Denmark must be preserved, EU spokesperson says
Sovereignty of Kingdom of Denmark must be preserved, EU spokesperson says
Lebanon close to completing disarmament of Hezbollah south of Litani River, says PM

Lebanon close to completing disarmament of Hezbollah south of Litani River, says PM
Netanyahu plans to brief Trump on possible new Iran strikes, NBC News reports

Netanyahu plans to brief Trump on possible new Iran strikes, NBC News reports
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
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