Iceland elects businesswoman Halla Tomasdottir as new president, beating former PM

Iceland elects businesswoman Halla Tomasdottir as new president, beating former PM
Iceland elects businesswoman Halla Tomasdottir as new president, beating former PM

Iceland elects businesswoman Halla Tomasdottir as new president, beating former PM
Two killed in Lukoil refinery fire in northwestern Russia
Two killed in Lukoil refinery fire in northwestern Russia
Mexico's Sheinbaum wins landslide to become country's first woman president

Mexico's Sheinbaum wins landslide to become country's first woman president
Netanyahu aide: Biden's Gaza plan 'not a good deal' but Israel accepts it

Netanyahu aide: Biden's Gaza plan 'not a good deal' but Israel accepts it
Iran's ex-President Ahmadinejad to run in presidential election, state TV says

Iran's ex-President Ahmadinejad to run in presidential election, state TV says
Prospect of peaceful 'reunification' with Taiwan being 'eroded', China says

Prospect of peaceful 'reunification' with Taiwan being 'eroded', China says
China lands on moon's far side in historic sample-retrieval mission

China lands on moon's far side in historic sample-retrieval mission
Chinese defence minister, Ukraine's Zelenskiy dominate Asian security conference

Chinese defence minister, Ukraine's Zelenskiy dominate Asian security conference
Global pandemic treaty to be concluded by 2025, WHO says

Global pandemic treaty to be concluded by 2025, WHO says
European NGO worker accused of inciting revolt in Central African Republic
European NGO worker accused of inciting revolt in Central African Republic
Kuwait's Emir makes Sheikh Sabah al-Khalid crown prince -state news agency

Kuwait's Emir makes Sheikh Sabah al-Khalid crown prince -state news agency
UKMTO and Ambrey report incident near Yemen's Hodeidah
UKMTO and Ambrey report incident near Yemen's Hodeidah
Factbox-What happens to the key promises of India PM Modi's party after a slimmer win?

Factbox-What happens to the key promises of India PM Modi's party after a slimmer win?
El Salvador's Bukele starts second term, promises "medicine" to cure the economy

El Salvador's Bukele starts second term, promises "medicine" to cure the economy
Mediators urge Israel and Hamas to finalise Biden's Gaza peace plan

Mediators urge Israel and Hamas to finalise Biden's Gaza peace plan
U.S.-sanctioned ex-officer among Iranian candidates to replace Raisi

U.S.-sanctioned ex-officer among Iranian candidates to replace Raisi
Zelenskiy arrives in Singapore for Shangri-La Dialogue

Zelenskiy arrives in Singapore for Shangri-La Dialogue
Boeing Starliner capsule's first crewed test flight postponed minutes before launch

Boeing Starliner capsule's first crewed test flight postponed minutes before launch
Prabowo says Indonesia willing to send peacekeeping troops to Gaza

Prabowo says Indonesia willing to send peacekeeping troops to Gaza
Russia pounds Ukraine's energy sector, Kyiv urges more air defence assistance

Russia pounds Ukraine's energy sector, Kyiv urges more air defence assistance
South Africa's ANC facing coalition as election ends decades of dominance

South Africa's ANC facing coalition as election ends decades of dominance
US shifts focus to China risks, Zelenskiy arrives at Asia defence meeting

US shifts focus to China risks, Zelenskiy arrives at Asia defence meeting
Pro-Palestinian protesters occupy parts of Brooklyn Museum

Pro-Palestinian protesters occupy parts of Brooklyn Museum
China food security law comes into force, aims for absolute self-sufficiency

China food security law comes into force, aims for absolute self-sufficiency
Biden details Gaza truce proposal, Hamas responds positively

Biden details Gaza truce proposal, Hamas responds positively
Hamas says it 'positively' views Gaza ceasefire proposal set out by Biden

Hamas says it 'positively' views Gaza ceasefire proposal set out by Biden
Canadian serial killer Robert Pickton dies after prison attack

Canadian serial killer Robert Pickton dies after prison attack
Trump supporters turn US flags upside down to protest guilty verdict

Trump supporters turn US flags upside down to protest guilty verdict
Israel's Netanyahu gets invitation to address US Congress

Israel's Netanyahu gets invitation to address US Congress
British ambassador to Mexico sacked after pointing gun at staff

British ambassador to Mexico sacked after pointing gun at staff
US says it could act against China firms, banks over Russian war support

US says it could act against China firms, banks over Russian war support
Biden calls criticism of Trump jury verdict 'dangerous, irresponsible'

Biden calls criticism of Trump jury verdict 'dangerous, irresponsible'
Nigeria's main labour unions declare indefinite strike over minimum wage
Nigeria's main labour unions declare indefinite strike over minimum wage
Biden presents new Israel ceasefire plan, calls on Hamas to accept

Biden presents new Israel ceasefire plan, calls on Hamas to accept
El Salvador presidential inauguration bomb plot foiled, police say

El Salvador presidential inauguration bomb plot foiled, police say
German police shoot knifeman who attacked far-right rally

German police shoot knifeman who attacked far-right rally
Trump says he will appeal historic conviction

Trump says he will appeal historic conviction
Trump's foreign allies lambast conviction, others keep their counsel

Trump's foreign allies lambast conviction, others keep their counsel
Journalist challenges rule banning hijab in French press card photos

Journalist challenges rule banning hijab in French press card photos
Philippines' Marcos slams illegal actions in South China Sea

Philippines' Marcos slams illegal actions in South China Sea
US imposes visa restrictions on Chinese, Hong Kong officials, State Dept says

US imposes visa restrictions on Chinese, Hong Kong officials, State Dept says
Explainer-What happens next in South Africa after ANC loses majority?

Explainer-What happens next in South Africa after ANC loses majority?
Who is Xochitl Galvez, the maverick opposition candidate seeking Mexico's presidency?

Who is Xochitl Galvez, the maverick opposition candidate seeking Mexico's presidency?
US Treasury No. 2 warns China over support for Russia

US Treasury No. 2 warns China over support for Russia
Yemen's Houthis say they launched attack on US aircraft carrier Eisenhower in Red Sea
Yemen's Houthis say they launched attack on US aircraft carrier Eisenhower in Red Sea
NATO chief dismisses Russian warnings after arms restrictions lifted

NATO chief dismisses Russian warnings after arms restrictions lifted
Gunmen kill 11 in attack in Nigeria's southeast, army says
Gunmen kill 11 in attack in Nigeria's southeast, army says
Ukraine can use German weapons against Russian border strikes, Berlin says

Ukraine can use German weapons against Russian border strikes, Berlin says
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