EU to keep supporting Ukraine as sanctions against Russia bite, says von der Leyen

Israeli forces kill two Palestinian teens in escalating West Bank violence

Israeli forces kill two Palestinian teens in escalating West Bank violence
Germany's Merz to join call on US-Russian plan to end Ukraine war

Germany's Merz to join call on US-Russian plan to end Ukraine war
Polish PM says Russia-backed sabotage has crossed a critical line

Polish PM says Russia-backed sabotage has crossed a critical line
Nigerian church official: 38 worshippers kidnapped on Tuesday attack, ransom demand made
Nigerian church official: 38 worshippers kidnapped on Tuesday attack, ransom demand made
Kyiv says work continues on technical level between teams to study US proposals

Kyiv says work continues on technical level between teams to study US proposals
Syria sends first Swift message to New York Fed, central bank governor says

Syria sends first Swift message to New York Fed, central bank governor says
South Africa, EU sign critical minerals deal, vow to defend multilateralism

South Africa, EU sign critical minerals deal, vow to defend multilateralism
Zelenskiy will talk with Trump in coming days after receiving peace plan, his office says

Zelenskiy will talk with Trump in coming days after receiving peace plan, his office says
Ramaphosa says US discussing coming to G20 in South Africa, White House denies

Ramaphosa says US discussing coming to G20 in South Africa, White House denies
Russia says it held 'in-depth' talks with China on missile defence and nuclear issues
Russia says it held 'in-depth' talks with China on missile defence and nuclear issues
Europeans want to revive Iran nuclear diplomacy with Iran, says France
Europeans want to revive Iran nuclear diplomacy with Iran, says France
UK's Starmer to go to China at the end of January, Sky News says

UK's Starmer to go to China at the end of January, Sky News says
Kosovo president sets December 28 as date for snap vote

Kosovo president sets December 28 as date for snap vote
Nigerian court jails separatist leader Kanu for life over terrorism

Nigerian court jails separatist leader Kanu for life over terrorism
Poland requests extradition of sabotage suspects from Belarus

Poland requests extradition of sabotage suspects from Belarus
Kremlin says it wonders why Airbus chairman is making 'provocative' statements about nuclear weapons

EU should stop sending money to Ukraine after corruption reports, says Hungary

EU should stop sending money to Ukraine after corruption reports, says Hungary
Zelenskiy says 22 people missing at the site of Russian attack in western Ukraine

Zelenskiy says 22 people missing at the site of Russian attack in western Ukraine
Australia PM says Turkey to host COP31 climate summit

Australia PM says Turkey to host COP31 climate summit
Kremlin says nothing new to report on Ukraine peace proposals

Kremlin says nothing new to report on Ukraine peace proposals
UK backs Trump's push for Ukraine peace, says Russia could end war now

UK backs Trump's push for Ukraine peace, says Russia could end war now
EU to sanction Sudan RSF paramilitary group's deputy chief, diplomats say
EU to sanction Sudan RSF paramilitary group's deputy chief, diplomats say
US proposals to end Russia's war involve Ukraine giving up land, some weapons, sources say

US proposals to end Russia's war involve Ukraine giving up land, some weapons, sources say
Israeli military steps up strikes in south Lebanon, says it is targeting Hezbollah

Israeli military steps up strikes in south Lebanon, says it is targeting Hezbollah
Russia puts Khodorkovsky on list of 'extremists and terrorists', RIA reports

Russia puts Khodorkovsky on list of 'extremists and terrorists', RIA reports
Ukraine's parliament sacks energy minister Hrynchuk

Ukraine's parliament sacks energy minister Hrynchuk
Thousands of Tunisian doctors strike, say health system close to collapse

Thousands of Tunisian doctors strike, say health system close to collapse
Lithuania to reopen Belarus border after balloon incidents

Lithuania to reopen Belarus border after balloon incidents
UK says 'military options' ready as Russian ship points lasers at RAF pilots

UK says 'military options' ready as Russian ship points lasers at RAF pilots
Ukraine pushes for political decision from EU on frozen assets next month

Ukraine pushes for political decision from EU on frozen assets next month
Russia says Ukraine fired U.S.-made ATACMS missiles at Voronezh

Russia says Ukraine fired U.S.-made ATACMS missiles at Voronezh
Top US army officials in Ukraine in attempt to revive peace talks, Politico reports

Top US army officials in Ukraine in attempt to revive peace talks, Politico reports
Elon Musk attends Trump's dinner with Saudi crown prince

Elon Musk attends Trump's dinner with Saudi crown prince
China's Premier Li Qiang met Russian President Putin, Xinhua says

China's Premier Li Qiang met Russian President Putin, Xinhua says
US approves potential sale of Patriot air defense system sustainment to Ukraine
US approves potential sale of Patriot air defense system sustainment to Ukraine
Thirteen people killed in Israeli strike on Lebanon's Sidon, Lebanese health ministry says

Thirteen people killed in Israeli strike on Lebanon's Sidon, Lebanese health ministry says
Zelenskiy says Ukraine will try to restart diplomatic process to end war

Zelenskiy says Ukraine will try to restart diplomatic process to end war
Trump says he has 'nothing to do with the family business'

Trump says he has 'nothing to do with the family business'
France's Macron: we believe in FCAS programme, we have an obligation to succeed

France's Macron: we believe in FCAS programme, we have an obligation to succeed
Ukraine hits targets in Russia with US-supplied ATACMS missiles, military says

Ukraine hits targets in Russia with US-supplied ATACMS missiles, military says
Kremlin accuses Poland of 'Russophobia' after Warsaw blames railway sabotage on Russia

Kremlin accuses Poland of 'Russophobia' after Warsaw blames railway sabotage on Russia
UK foreign minister plans sanctions relating to human rights abuses in Sudan

UK foreign minister plans sanctions relating to human rights abuses in Sudan
Ireland's Harris appointed finance minister, McEntee moves to foreign affairs
Ireland's Harris appointed finance minister, McEntee moves to foreign affairs
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
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