Italy's ruling parties urge caution on using frozen Russian assets

Italy's ruling parties urge caution on using frozen Russian assets
Italy's ruling parties urge caution on using frozen Russian assets

Italy's ruling parties urge caution on using frozen Russian assets
Czech president appoints Prime Minister Babis' government

Czech president appoints Prime Minister Babis' government
Thousands march in Hungary in protest over child abuse scandal

Thousands march in Hungary in protest over child abuse scandal
EU open to accommodate Belgian concerns on guarantees in Russian asset plan

EU open to accommodate Belgian concerns on guarantees in Russian asset plan
Euroclear can offset its assets seized by Russia with Russia's assets -EU

Euroclear can offset its assets seized by Russia with Russia's assets -EU
France can still pass budget by year-end, finance minister says

France can still pass budget by year-end, finance minister says
Troop pay, Ukraine and social issues - US House passes massive 2026 defense bill

Troop pay, Ukraine and social issues - US House passes massive 2026 defense bill
Lula's party chief questions Flavio Bolsonaro's Brazil presidential bid
Lula's party chief questions Flavio Bolsonaro's Brazil presidential bid
Orban and Trump agreed to talks on financial cooperation, Hungary foreign minister says

Orban and Trump agreed to talks on financial cooperation, Hungary foreign minister says
IMF expands China footprint as global growth tilts to Asia

IMF expands China footprint as global growth tilts to Asia
Trump threatens Mexico with 5% tariff increase over water dispute

Trump threatens Mexico with 5% tariff increase over water dispute
Seven EU leaders urge action on Ukraine reparations loan proposal

Seven EU leaders urge action on Ukraine reparations loan proposal
French socialist party to vote social security budget's bill

French socialist party to vote social security budget's bill
Why Malawi is forcing every civil servant to re-verify their job

Why Malawi is forcing every civil servant to re-verify their job
Germany's Merz secures pensions bill, but row highlights leadership weakness

Germany's Merz secures pensions bill, but row highlights leadership weakness
Venezuela asks lawmakers to approve 2026 budget of $19.9 billion

Venezuela asks lawmakers to approve 2026 budget of $19.9 billion
Belgian PM hopes to have 'fruitful discussion' on Russian frozen assets with Germany's Merz

Belgian PM hopes to have 'fruitful discussion' on Russian frozen assets with Germany's Merz
Ukraine's Parliament approves 2026 budget, focuses on defence

Ukraine's Parliament approves 2026 budget, focuses on defence
Brazil's Lula expects more US tariff cuts after call with Trump

Brazil's Lula expects more US tariff cuts after call with Trump
German conservatives back pension reform in trial vote ahead of parliamentary test

German conservatives back pension reform in trial vote ahead of parliamentary test
Romania seeks judicial pension reform again after first try thwarted

Romania seeks judicial pension reform again after first try thwarted
Hungary PM Orban's Fidesz narrows gap on opposition rival, opinion poll shows

Hungary PM Orban's Fidesz narrows gap on opposition rival, opinion poll shows
UK budget watchdog head quits over early release of Reeves' budget

UK budget watchdog head quits over early release of Reeves' budget
Belgian PM says using frozen Russian assets could block Ukraine peace deal

Belgian PM says using frozen Russian assets could block Ukraine peace deal
Czech president voices opposition to cabinet nominee who made Nazi salute

Czech president voices opposition to cabinet nominee who made Nazi salute
Germany's Merz sees signs economy turning corner, IMF says mid-term prospects constrained

Germany's Merz sees signs economy turning corner, IMF says mid-term prospects constrained
EU urgently seeks agreement on using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine, as US touts other ideas

EU urgently seeks agreement on using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine, as US touts other ideas
Analysis-US political support tilts Latam market risk, investors say

Analysis-US political support tilts Latam market risk, investors say
'Coalition of the Willing' supports Trump's efforts to put an end to Ukraine war

'Coalition of the Willing' supports Trump's efforts to put an end to Ukraine war
Finland clings to happiness crown as economic gloom deepens

Finland clings to happiness crown as economic gloom deepens
Czech 2026 budget hits snag as election winners reject draft plan

Czech 2026 budget hits snag as election winners reject draft plan
French PM pressures lawmakers to pass 2026 budget despite parliament tensions

French PM pressures lawmakers to pass 2026 budget despite parliament tensions
Netanyahu, Smotrich to meet on Israeli 2026 budget that faces battle for approval

Netanyahu, Smotrich to meet on Israeli 2026 budget that faces battle for approval
Tonga awaits selection of prime minister, as King heads to China
Tonga awaits selection of prime minister, as King heads to China
Lula taps Brazil's solicitor general for Supreme Court seat

Lula taps Brazil's solicitor general for Supreme Court seat
Caribbean nations tell UK: Help us 'clean up mess' you made

Caribbean nations tell UK: Help us 'clean up mess' you made
Ukraine plans $44 billion claim against Russia for wartime emissions

Ukraine plans $44 billion claim against Russia for wartime emissions
Jamaica faces $9.5 billion finance gap to rebuild after Melissa

Jamaica faces $9.5 billion finance gap to rebuild after Melissa
Benefits of any US support hard to gauge for Hungary's rating, Fitch says
Benefits of any US support hard to gauge for Hungary's rating, Fitch says
Canada's Carney survives crucial vote on his first budget

Canada's Carney survives crucial vote on his first budget
IMF approves fresh, smaller $24 billion credit line for Mexico

IMF approves fresh, smaller $24 billion credit line for Mexico
US financial shield could be worth up to $20 billion, Hungary's Orban says

US financial shield could be worth up to $20 billion, Hungary's Orban says
US profited from Argentina currency swap deal, Treasury chief Bessent says

US profited from Argentina currency swap deal, Treasury chief Bessent says
Germany to spend €26.5 billion on clothes for soldiers, armoured vehicles

Germany to spend €26.5 billion on clothes for soldiers, armoured vehicles
Hungary eyes US financial shield as EU funds remain frozen

Hungary eyes US financial shield as EU funds remain frozen
Takaichi flags looser fiscal goal, urges BOJ rate hike caution

Takaichi flags looser fiscal goal, urges BOJ rate hike caution
‘We will rescue Brazil’ - Flavio Bolsonaro targets Lula at Recife rally

‘We will rescue Brazil’ - Flavio Bolsonaro targets Lula at Recife rally
Netanyahu calls IDF 'most moral army' and defends Israel's treatment of Christians

Netanyahu calls IDF 'most moral army' and defends Israel's treatment of Christians
Mexican students disrupt independence parade to demand justice over femicide

Mexican students disrupt independence parade to demand justice over femicide
‘Mexico is never for sale’ Sheinbaum declares at independence parade

‘Mexico is never for sale’ Sheinbaum declares at independence parade
Peru workers launch 72-hour strike over fuel prices, power cuts

Peru workers launch 72-hour strike over fuel prices, power cuts
Honduras protesters denounce Asfura government and alleged US interference

Honduras protesters denounce Asfura government and alleged US interference
Malawian innovator uses AI to control computers with eyes

Malawian innovator uses AI to control computers with eyes
‘We’re not leaving’ - Ceuta residents demand action over migration crisis

‘We’re not leaving’ - Ceuta residents demand action over migration crisis
Sheinbaum rings historic bell as thousands fill Zocalo for Mexican Independence Day

Sheinbaum rings historic bell as thousands fill Zocalo for Mexican Independence Day
Niger rolls out AES travel document as Sahel trio moves beyond ECOWAS

Niger rolls out AES travel document as Sahel trio moves beyond ECOWAS
Burkina Faso to stop importing armoured vehicles, Traore says

Burkina Faso to stop importing armoured vehicles, Traore says
Indonesia ferry disaster leaves 129 missing as families wait for news

Indonesia ferry disaster leaves 129 missing as families wait for news
‘Taste the sun’ - Young engineers take on South Africa’s solar challenge

‘Taste the sun’ - Young engineers take on South Africa’s solar challenge
Malaria surge in Sudan’s Khartoum as millions return home

Malaria surge in Sudan’s Khartoum as millions return home
Togolese designer takes football jerseys beyond the stadium

Togolese designer takes football jerseys beyond the stadium
Philippines invites Modi as India ties deepen at BRICS summit

Philippines invites Modi as India ties deepen at BRICS summit
Mud, rain and racing Oxen draw thousands to Vietnam festival

Mud, rain and racing Oxen draw thousands to Vietnam festival
‘Not a licence for impunity’ - Colombia allows police intervention at universities

‘Not a licence for impunity’ - Colombia allows police intervention at universities
Olympic flame arrives on African soil for first time as Senegal begins Dakar 2026 countdown

Olympic flame arrives on African soil for first time as Senegal begins Dakar 2026 countdown
Niger appoints new army chief weeks after failed mutiny

Niger appoints new army chief weeks after failed mutiny
Families wait for news as 140 remain missing from Indonesian ferry

Families wait for news as 140 remain missing from Indonesian ferry
Xi arrives in India for BRICS Summit after seven years

Xi arrives in India for BRICS Summit after seven years
130 missing after Indonesian passenger ferry loses contact in Java Sea

130 missing after Indonesian passenger ferry loses contact in Java Sea
Ugandan queen mother claims house arrest amid Tooro succession dispute

Ugandan queen mother claims house arrest amid Tooro succession dispute
Russia signs BRICS Pay and technology deals in New Delhi

Russia signs BRICS Pay and technology deals in New Delhi
9/11: When terrorist money looked ordinary

9/11: When terrorist money looked ordinary
Ethiopia welcomes New Year with colourful Addis Ababa drone show

Ethiopia welcomes New Year with colourful Addis Ababa drone show
Iran's Pezeshkian urges BRICS to turn economic weight into real projects

Iran's Pezeshkian urges BRICS to turn economic weight into real projects
Netanyahu accuses Iran of renewing nuclear weapons push

Netanyahu accuses Iran of renewing nuclear weapons push
Israel says 1,100-tonne blast destroyed major Hezbollah tunnel complex

Israel says 1,100-tonne blast destroyed major Hezbollah tunnel complex