China to lift restrictions on UK lawmakers, PM Starmer says

China to lift restrictions on UK lawmakers, PM Starmer says
China to lift restrictions on UK lawmakers, PM Starmer says

China to lift restrictions on UK lawmakers, PM Starmer says
Exclusive-European crisis fund worth over $500 billion could be used for defence, says ESM chief

Exclusive-European crisis fund worth over $500 billion could be used for defence, says ESM chief
Explainer-Who might succeed in Iran's theocratic system of power?

Explainer-Who might succeed in Iran's theocratic system of power?
Factbox-Trump reshapes US historical and cultural institutions

Factbox-Trump reshapes US historical and cultural institutions
Israel military reported to accept death toll of around 70,000 in Gaza

Israel military reported to accept death toll of around 70,000 in Gaza
Thousands demonstrate in Minnesota and across US to protest ICE

Thousands demonstrate in Minnesota and across US to protest ICE
US changes leadership of Gaza mission amid uncertainty over role

US changes leadership of Gaza mission amid uncertainty over role
Kremlin says Putin agreed to halt strikes on Kyiv until February 1

Kremlin says Putin agreed to halt strikes on Kyiv until February 1
Visit by Britain's Starmer shows drawbacks of 'China pivot' in countering Trump

Visit by Britain's Starmer shows drawbacks of 'China pivot' in countering Trump
US warship makes Israel port visit amid Iran tensions
US warship makes Israel port visit amid Iran tensions
Russian forces capture three villages in Ukraine, state media report
Russian forces capture three villages in Ukraine, state media report
South Korea, Japan defence ministers agree to upgrade cooperation

South Korea, Japan defence ministers agree to upgrade cooperation
Explainer-What is the New START nuclear treaty and why does its expiry matter?

Explainer-What is the New START nuclear treaty and why does its expiry matter?
Analysis-Barring last-minute nuclear deal, US and Russia teeter on brink of new arms race

Analysis-Barring last-minute nuclear deal, US and Russia teeter on brink of new arms race
US envoys to Israel blocked early warning of Gaza ‘Apocalyptic Wasteland’

US envoys to Israel blocked early warning of Gaza ‘Apocalyptic Wasteland’
Force won't bring true peace for Taiwan, president tells Pope Leo in letter

Force won't bring true peace for Taiwan, president tells Pope Leo in letter
Trump says he is planning to talk to Iran

Trump says he is planning to talk to Iran
Taiwan completes first undersea trial for domestically made submarine

Taiwan completes first undersea trial for domestically made submarine
Exclusive-US missions to review aid programs for compliance with new rules on abortion, diversity and gender

Exclusive-US missions to review aid programs for compliance with new rules on abortion, diversity and gender
Sweeping oil reform in Venezuela approved, operators expected to gain autonomy

Sweeping oil reform in Venezuela approved, operators expected to gain autonomy
Trump threatens tariffs on any nation supplying Cuba with oil

Trump threatens tariffs on any nation supplying Cuba with oil
Democrats ask top US spy to explain presence at FBI raid on election facility

Democrats ask top US spy to explain presence at FBI raid on election facility
Ex-Google engineer convicted of stealing AI secrets for Chinese companies

Ex-Google engineer convicted of stealing AI secrets for Chinese companies
Analysis-Tokyo hopes voters will hand PM Takaichi new clout to counter China

Analysis-Tokyo hopes voters will hand PM Takaichi new clout to counter China
Carney says he expects US administration to respect Canadian sovereignty

Carney says he expects US administration to respect Canadian sovereignty
Ukraine's Zelenskiy expects implementation of agreement not to fire on Kyiv

Ukraine's Zelenskiy expects implementation of agreement not to fire on Kyiv
Trump says he plans to talk to Iran while Pentagon prepares for possible action

Trump says he plans to talk to Iran while Pentagon prepares for possible action
Trump's NSA pick endorses post-9/11 surveillance powers, stays vague on warrants

Trump's NSA pick endorses post-9/11 surveillance powers, stays vague on warrants
American Airlines plans to resume US flights to Venezuela after Trump moves to open airspace

American Airlines plans to resume US flights to Venezuela after Trump moves to open airspace
Trump says U.S. to open Venezuela airspace after talk with acting president

Trump says U.S. to open Venezuela airspace after talk with acting president
Merz says Germany exploring shared nuclear umbrella with European allies

Merz says Germany exploring shared nuclear umbrella with European allies
Brazil police arrest suspect with ties to Islamic State, source says
Brazil police arrest suspect with ties to Islamic State, source says
Mexico's Sheinbaum, Trump talk trade as USMCA review approaches

Mexico's Sheinbaum, Trump talk trade as USMCA review approaches
U.S. sends additional warship to Middle East amid Iran tensions
U.S. sends additional warship to Middle East amid Iran tensions
Hegseth expected to follow Rubio in skipping NATO ministers' meeting, sources say

Hegseth expected to follow Rubio in skipping NATO ministers' meeting, sources say
India's Colgate-Palmolive posts marginal profit rise as tax-cut tailwind offsets one-time charge

India's Colgate-Palmolive posts marginal profit rise as tax-cut tailwind offsets one-time charge
EU to designate Iran's Revolutionary Guard as terrorist organisation, Kallas says

EU to designate Iran's Revolutionary Guard as terrorist organisation, Kallas says
Iran rounds up thousands in mass arrest campaign after crushing unrest, sources say

Iran rounds up thousands in mass arrest campaign after crushing unrest, sources say
Kremlin says Russia has invited Ukraine's Zelenskiy to come to Moscow for peace talks

Kremlin says Russia has invited Ukraine's Zelenskiy to come to Moscow for peace talks
Cree Nation community in Quebec on lockdown after fatal shooting
Cree Nation community in Quebec on lockdown after fatal shooting
Afghanistan launches $100 million food security programme as crisis deepens

Afghanistan launches $100 million food security programme as crisis deepens
EU sanctions Iran's interior minister and prosecutor general
EU sanctions Iran's interior minister and prosecutor general
Trump's border czar says cooperation with local leaders can lead to ICE drawdown

Trump's border czar says cooperation with local leaders can lead to ICE drawdown
Elon Musk leads 2026 US midterm election donors with $446 million

Elon Musk leads 2026 US midterm election donors with $446 million
The democracy paradox: Why we want freedom but admire unchecked power — Opinion

The democracy paradox: Why we want freedom but admire unchecked power — Opinion
Russia supplies up to 87% of diesel imports in key markets as fuel disruptions threaten trade

Russia supplies up to 87% of diesel imports in key markets as fuel disruptions threaten trade
US time zones in 1924: How railways shaped America's clocks more than a century ago

US time zones in 1924: How railways shaped America's clocks more than a century ago
‘Trump is preventing World War III’ – Lukashenko warns Ukraine conflict could turn nuclear

‘Trump is preventing World War III’ – Lukashenko warns Ukraine conflict could turn nuclear
El Salvador soldiers seek discharge over deadly Haiti mission as four remain missing

El Salvador soldiers seek discharge over deadly Haiti mission as four remain missing
Iran threatens ‘new battlefield’ if US attacks again, warns of unpredictable retaliation

Iran threatens ‘new battlefield’ if US attacks again, warns of unpredictable retaliation
Fujimori orders Peru prison overhaul after deadly gang clash kills three inmates

Fujimori orders Peru prison overhaul after deadly gang clash kills three inmates
Where can you legally change your gender?

Where can you legally change your gender?
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