Suspected gas blast in China's Harbin kills one, injures three

Suspected gas blast in China's Harbin kills one, injures three
Suspected gas blast in China's Harbin kills one, injures three

Suspected gas blast in China's Harbin kills one, injures three
China launches 'punishment' war games around Taiwan

China launches 'punishment' war games around Taiwan
US expected to designate Kenya as major non-NATO ally, source says

US expected to designate Kenya as major non-NATO ally, source says
Ecuador's Noboa declares new security state of emergency

Ecuador's Noboa declares new security state of emergency
In riot-scarred New Caledonia, France's Macron delays voting reform

In riot-scarred New Caledonia, France's Macron delays voting reform
Colombia's Petro orders the opening of embassy in Palestinian territory

Colombia's Petro orders the opening of embassy in Palestinian territory
Tunisia sentences two journalists to one year in prison

Tunisia sentences two journalists to one year in prison
From tax to homes, UK's Conservatives and Labour make economy a battleground for election

From tax to homes, UK's Conservatives and Labour make economy a battleground for election
Britain's Sunak calls election for July

Britain's Sunak calls election for July
Key moments from 14 years of Conservative rule in UK

Key moments from 14 years of Conservative rule in UK
Keir Starmer's turnaround paves path to power for Britain's Labour

Keir Starmer's turnaround paves path to power for Britain's Labour
Israel releases film of women soldiers being taken by Hamas on Oct. 7

Israel releases film of women soldiers being taken by Hamas on Oct. 7
Factbox-Britain's big election issues
Factbox-Britain's big election issues
US says Palestinian state should come via talks, not unilateral recognition

US says Palestinian state should come via talks, not unilateral recognition
Germany ready to use revenues from frozen Russian assets, ministry sources say
Germany ready to use revenues from frozen Russian assets, ministry sources say
Blinken says US-Saudi pacts could be 'weeks away' from completion

Blinken says US-Saudi pacts could be 'weeks away' from completion
Qatari Emir, Gulf foreign ministers travel to Iran for President Raisi's funeral

Qatari Emir, Gulf foreign ministers travel to Iran for President Raisi's funeral
Cannes entry 'Anora' aims to destigmatize sex work, says director

Cannes entry 'Anora' aims to destigmatize sex work, says director
Charges still years away in London's deadly 2017 housing blaze

Charges still years away in London's deadly 2017 housing blaze
Israel allows return to three evacuated West Bank settlements
Israel allows return to three evacuated West Bank settlements
Rishi Sunak calls UK election for July 4

Rishi Sunak calls UK election for July 4
France says conditions not right to recognise Palestinian state

France says conditions not right to recognise Palestinian state
Iran Supreme Leader leads prayers at Raisi funeral as election looms

Iran Supreme Leader leads prayers at Raisi funeral as election looms
How Trump's hush money trial verdict could affect the 2024 election

How Trump's hush money trial verdict could affect the 2024 election
Missing Bangladeshi lawmaker found murdered in India, minister says
Missing Bangladeshi lawmaker found murdered in India, minister says
Israeli forces move deeper into Rafah in night of heavy battle

Israeli forces move deeper into Rafah in night of heavy battle
UK defence minister says China working to supply lethal aid to Russia

UK defence minister says China working to supply lethal aid to Russia
Russia denies U.S. charge that it put anti-satellite weapon in space

Russia denies U.S. charge that it put anti-satellite weapon in space
UK's ex-Post Office boss Paula Vennells says she was 'too trusting'

UK's ex-Post Office boss Paula Vennells says she was 'too trusting'
German AfD candidate steps aside after SS comments as EU's far right splits

German AfD candidate steps aside after SS comments as EU's far right splits
Israel orders recall of ambassadors to Ireland and Norway

Israel orders recall of ambassadors to Ireland and Norway
Sweden plans $7 billion more military support for Ukraine to 2026

Sweden plans $7 billion more military support for Ukraine to 2026
Ireland, Spain, Norway announce recognition of Palestinian state, angering Israel

Ireland, Spain, Norway announce recognition of Palestinian state, angering Israel
Russia deletes draft proposal to change Baltic Sea border

Russia deletes draft proposal to change Baltic Sea border
Nepal sherpa scales Everest for record 30th time; two climbers go missing

Nepal sherpa scales Everest for record 30th time; two climbers go missing
Russian drones hit Ukraine energy targets, knock out power in Sumy region
Russian drones hit Ukraine energy targets, knock out power in Sumy region
Norway, along with Ireland and Spain, to recognise Palestinian state

Norway, along with Ireland and Spain, to recognise Palestinian state
China says it is willing to improve Vatican ties; Taiwan monitoring developments

China says it is willing to improve Vatican ties; Taiwan monitoring developments
Japan complains about Chinese ambassador's comment on Taiwan

Japan complains about Chinese ambassador's comment on Taiwan
New Caledonia protesters, police spar ahead of Macron visit

New Caledonia protesters, police spar ahead of Macron visit
Vietnam appoints top policeman as country's new president

Vietnam appoints top policeman as country's new president
US assesses Russia launched space weapon in path of American satellite
US assesses Russia launched space weapon in path of American satellite
Shaken passengers arrive in Singapore after deadly turbulence-hit flight

Shaken passengers arrive in Singapore after deadly turbulence-hit flight
Ireland to announce recognition of Palestinian state on Wednesday, source says

Ireland to announce recognition of Palestinian state on Wednesday, source says
After Singapore Airlines turbulence accident, flight crews urge buckling up

After Singapore Airlines turbulence accident, flight crews urge buckling up
What is aircraft turbulence and how common is it?

What is aircraft turbulence and how common is it?
Colombia weighing whether to suspend EMC ceasefire after bombings: defense minister

Colombia weighing whether to suspend EMC ceasefire after bombings: defense minister
Panicked Gaza hospital staff evacuate patients after missile strike, video shows

Panicked Gaza hospital staff evacuate patients after missile strike, video shows
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