Analysis-UK's China embassy gamble shows changing calculations in divided West

Iranian parliament warns of jihad if Supreme Leader is attacked, ISNA

Iranian parliament warns of jihad if Supreme Leader is attacked, ISNA
Macron tells Davos of a 'shift towards a world without rules'

Macron tells Davos of a 'shift towards a world without rules'
Exclusive-Some European states rethink presence at US-backed Gaza base, diplomats say

Exclusive-Some European states rethink presence at US-backed Gaza base, diplomats say
US-led coalition negotiating Al-Hol camp handover, Syrian sources say

US-led coalition negotiating Al-Hol camp handover, Syrian sources say
Turkey's Erdogan will soon decide whether to join Trump's Board of Peace

Turkey's Erdogan will soon decide whether to join Trump's Board of Peace
EU Commission working on package to support Arctic security, von der Leyen says

EU Commission working on package to support Arctic security, von der Leyen says
UK approves China plan for mega embassy in London despite spy fears

UK approves China plan for mega embassy in London despite spy fears
UK weighs Australia-style social media ban for children under 16

UK weighs Australia-style social media ban for children under 16
Russia says it has no specific contacts with US on expiring nuclear treaty

Russia says it has no specific contacts with US on expiring nuclear treaty
Israel orders Gaza families to move in first forced evacuation since ceasefire

Israel orders Gaza families to move in first forced evacuation since ceasefire
Zelenskiy has not decided yet on Davos visit, official says

Zelenskiy has not decided yet on Davos visit, official says
US invited Israel to join board of peace, Israeli minister says

US invited Israel to join board of peace, Israeli minister says
Russia's Lavrov says Greenland is not a 'natural part' of Denmark

Russia's Lavrov says Greenland is not a 'natural part' of Denmark
UK and US can work through differences, says House Speaker Johnson

UK and US can work through differences, says House Speaker Johnson
Trump threatens 200% tariffs on French wines to get Macron on Board of Peace

Trump threatens 200% tariffs on French wines to get Macron on Board of Peace
Factbox-Key facts about Chagos Islands deal signed by UK and Mauritius

Factbox-Key facts about Chagos Islands deal signed by UK and Mauritius
Egypt's Sisi to meet Trump on Davos sidelines, presidency says

Egypt's Sisi to meet Trump on Davos sidelines, presidency says
Trump, sharing leaked texts and AI mock-ups, vows 'no going back' on Greenland

Trump, sharing leaked texts and AI mock-ups, vows 'no going back' on Greenland
Analysis-Pakistan's 'combat tested' jets boost weapons sales

Analysis-Pakistan's 'combat tested' jets boost weapons sales
China invited to join Trump's 'Board of Peace'

China invited to join Trump's 'Board of Peace'
Trump calls UK's Chagos deal with Mauritius 'stupid' and 'weak''

Trump calls UK's Chagos deal with Mauritius 'stupid' and 'weak''
Russia jails U.S. citizen for five years after he carried rifle on yacht

Russia jails U.S. citizen for five years after he carried rifle on yacht
After Trump salvo, Macron says: we don't give in to bullies

After Trump salvo, Macron says: we don't give in to bullies
Analysis-Canada's Carney aims to lead new global trading order less reliant on US

Analysis-Canada's Carney aims to lead new global trading order less reliant on US
Trump says had a telephone call with NATO's Rutte concerning Greenland

Trump says had a telephone call with NATO's Rutte concerning Greenland
Canadian tourist found dead on Australian beach surrounded by dingoes
Canadian tourist found dead on Australian beach surrounded by dingoes
Russian attack plunges Kyiv into cold, threatens nuclear-linked facilities

Russian attack plunges Kyiv into cold, threatens nuclear-linked facilities
'Content to die': Afghanistan's hunger crisis worsened by winter, aid cuts

'Content to die': Afghanistan's hunger crisis worsened by winter, aid cuts
Young workers most worried about AI affecting jobs, Randstad survey shows

Young workers most worried about AI affecting jobs, Randstad survey shows
Syria gives Kurds four days to accept integration as US signals end of support

Syria gives Kurds four days to accept integration as US signals end of support
Top US Catholic cardinals question morality of American foreign policy

Top US Catholic cardinals question morality of American foreign policy
Denmark, Greenland suggest Arctic NATO mission, Danish defence minister says

Denmark, Greenland suggest Arctic NATO mission, Danish defence minister says
Canada could send small contingent of troops to Greenland, says source

Canada could send small contingent of troops to Greenland, says source
Trump invites Polish president to join Gaza Board of Peace, aide says

Trump invites Polish president to join Gaza Board of Peace, aide says
Israel invited to join Trump's 'Board of Peace', sources say

Israel invited to join Trump's 'Board of Peace', sources say
Russia gleeful at Trump-Europe split over Greenland, but also has concerns

Russia gleeful at Trump-Europe split over Greenland, but also has concerns
The exchange of messages between Norway's prime minister and President Trump

The exchange of messages between Norway's prime minister and President Trump
Syria deal could remove main obstacle to Turkey-PKK peace, Turkish officials say

Syria deal could remove main obstacle to Turkey-PKK peace, Turkish officials say
Ukraine's election chief warns against a rushed post-war vote

Ukraine's election chief warns against a rushed post-war vote
Influential Israeli minister Smotrich calls for US-led centre for Gaza to be shuttered

Influential Israeli minister Smotrich calls for US-led centre for Gaza to be shuttered
Astronomers spot mysterious 'iron bar' in well-known Ring Nebula

Astronomers spot mysterious 'iron bar' in well-known Ring Nebula
Syria tightens grip after Kurdish pullback, says IS prisoners escape

Syria tightens grip after Kurdish pullback, says IS prisoners escape
Germany and France 'will not be blackmailed' with US tariff threat, finance ministers say

Germany and France 'will not be blackmailed' with US tariff threat, finance ministers say
Which Spanish accents are hardest to understand?

Which Spanish accents are hardest to understand?
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