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
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
The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil

The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil