China says military exercises near Taiwan punishment for 'separatism'

Israel strikes kill five people in Gaza, local medics say

Israel strikes kill five people in Gaza, local medics say
Lithuania blames Russia for IKEA arson, notes store logo matches Ukraine's colours

Lithuania blames Russia for IKEA arson, notes store logo matches Ukraine's colours
Russia advances in southern Ukraine, Defence Ministry says
Russia advances in southern Ukraine, Defence Ministry says
South Korea, Ukraine discuss handling of N.Korean prisoners of war

South Korea, Ukraine discuss handling of N.Korean prisoners of war
Lebanon and Syria agree on ceasefire after deadly cross-border clashes

Lebanon and Syria agree on ceasefire after deadly cross-border clashes
M23 rebels pull out of peace talks with Congo after EU sanctions

M23 rebels pull out of peace talks with Congo after EU sanctions
Congo president meets US lawmaker amid talk of mineral deal

Congo president meets US lawmaker amid talk of mineral deal
Germany pledges 300 million euros in aid for Syrians at EU conference

Germany pledges 300 million euros in aid for Syrians at EU conference
Trump and Putin to discuss power plants, land in talks to end Ukraine war

Trump and Putin to discuss power plants, land in talks to end Ukraine war
Ukrainian attack on energy facilities sparks fire in Russia's Astrakhan, regional governor says
Ukrainian attack on energy facilities sparks fire in Russia's Astrakhan, regional governor says
EU conference pledges $6.3 billion for Syria's recovery

EU conference pledges $6.3 billion for Syria's recovery
Russia demands 'ironclad' guarantees in peace treaty with Ukraine

Russia demands 'ironclad' guarantees in peace treaty with Ukraine
Lithuania backs plan to double EU military aid for Ukraine

Lithuania backs plan to double EU military aid for Ukraine
Netanyahu seeks to oust head of Israel's domestic security service

Netanyahu seeks to oust head of Israel's domestic security service
Ukraine's Zelenskiy appoints new chief of general staff to speed up reforms

Ukraine's Zelenskiy appoints new chief of general staff to speed up reforms
Trump and Putin expected to speak this week as US pushes for Russia-Ukraine ceasefire

Trump and Putin expected to speak this week as US pushes for Russia-Ukraine ceasefire
Erdogan, Trump discuss Ukraine, Syria, defence issues, Turkey says

Erdogan, Trump discuss Ukraine, Syria, defence issues, Turkey says
Congo says it will join peace talks with Rwanda-backed rebels on Tuesday

Congo says it will join peace talks with Rwanda-backed rebels on Tuesday
US vows to keep hitting Houthis until shipping attacks stop

US vows to keep hitting Houthis until shipping attacks stop
'Pray for us. They've arrived': How Syria descended into revenge bloodshed

'Pray for us. They've arrived': How Syria descended into revenge bloodshed
Israeli strikes kill 15 people in Gaza over past day, Palestinian medics say

Israeli strikes kill 15 people in Gaza over past day, Palestinian medics say
Russian troops battle last Ukrainian forces in Kursk region

Russian troops battle last Ukrainian forces in Kursk region
Not for Russia to decide on peacekeepers in Ukraine, Macron says

Not for Russia to decide on peacekeepers in Ukraine, Macron says
One killed in explosion at Rosneft's oil refinery, news agencies report

One killed in explosion at Rosneft's oil refinery, news agencies report
Separatist suicide attack in southwestern Pakistan kills at least five
Separatist suicide attack in southwestern Pakistan kills at least five
Azerbaijan says Armenia fired on it, Yerevan denies the claim
Azerbaijan says Armenia fired on it, Yerevan denies the claim
Exclusive-US weighing in on Lebanon's next central bank chief, sources say

Exclusive-US weighing in on Lebanon's next central bank chief, sources say
Strikes target Houthi military sites in Yemen's Taiz, witnesses say

Strikes target Houthi military sites in Yemen's Taiz, witnesses say
Russia, Ukraine continue air attacks with ceasefire prospects uncertain

Russia, Ukraine continue air attacks with ceasefire prospects uncertain
Explainer-Who are Yemen's Houthis and why are they under attack by Israel?

Explainer-Who are Yemen's Houthis and why are they under attack by Israel?
Firefighters rein in fire at Russia's Tuapse refinery, regional authorities say
Firefighters rein in fire at Russia's Tuapse refinery, regional authorities say
US to pay El Salvador to jail 300 alleged gang members, AP reports
US to pay El Salvador to jail 300 alleged gang members, AP reports
Trump launches large-scale strikes on Yemen's Houthis, at least 31 killed

Trump launches large-scale strikes on Yemen's Houthis, at least 31 killed
Attack targets Yemeni capital Sanaa, Houthi-run TV says
Attack targets Yemeni capital Sanaa, Houthi-run TV says
White House withdraws nomination for U.S. hostage envoy

White House withdraws nomination for U.S. hostage envoy
Zelenskiy presses allies for security guarantees, foreign troops in Ukraine

Zelenskiy presses allies for security guarantees, foreign troops in Ukraine
TotalEnergies faces French manslaughter probe over Mozambique attack

TotalEnergies faces French manslaughter probe over Mozambique attack
Israeli air strike kills nine in Gaza, local ministry says, during ceasefire disputes

Israeli air strike kills nine in Gaza, local ministry says, during ceasefire disputes
Zelenskiy says troops not surrounded in Kursk, Russia says it retakes two villages

Zelenskiy says troops not surrounded in Kursk, Russia says it retakes two villages
Human Rights Watch links pro-junta militias to Burkina massacre as junta denies
Human Rights Watch links pro-junta militias to Burkina massacre as junta denies
Multiple Russian planes entered South Korean defence identification zone, S.Korea military
Multiple Russian planes entered South Korean defence identification zone, S.Korea military
Factbox-Countries considered for Trump's potential new travel ban

Factbox-Countries considered for Trump's potential new travel ban
Trump administration weighs travel ban on dozens of countries, memo says

Trump administration weighs travel ban on dozens of countries, memo says
Russia deputy foreign minister visits North Korea, KCNA says

Russia deputy foreign minister visits North Korea, KCNA says
UK's Starmer says 'coalition of willing' expanding preparations for post-truce Ukraine

UK's Starmer says 'coalition of willing' expanding preparations for post-truce Ukraine
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