EU close to a deal on Russian assets, summit to go on until agreement, Costa says

Factbox-What are the smuggling balloons that have disrupted air traffic in Lithuania?

Factbox-What are the smuggling balloons that have disrupted air traffic in Lithuania?
Lithuania declares state of emergency over balloons from Belarus

Lithuania declares state of emergency over balloons from Belarus
Russia's top general says army is advancing in Ukraine and targeting Myrnohrad

Russia's top general says army is advancing in Ukraine and targeting Myrnohrad
European leaders discuss "positive progress" on making use of frozen Russian assets

European leaders discuss "positive progress" on making use of frozen Russian assets
US and Greenland pledge 'mutual respect' as ambassador visits

US and Greenland pledge 'mutual respect' as ambassador visits
Seven EU leaders urge action on Ukraine reparations loan proposal

Seven EU leaders urge action on Ukraine reparations loan proposal
Zelenskiy says Ukraine's peace talks with US constructive but not easy

Zelenskiy says Ukraine's peace talks with US constructive but not easy
Italy's Meloni pledges emergency aid to Ukraine in call with Zelenskiy

Italy's Meloni pledges emergency aid to Ukraine in call with Zelenskiy
Kremlin says new US security strategy accords largely with Russia's view

Kremlin says new US security strategy accords largely with Russia's view
Russian troops capture two villages in Ukraine, defence ministry says
Russian troops capture two villages in Ukraine, defence ministry says
US envoy says Ukraine peace deal is close but Moscow says it wants radical changes

US envoy says Ukraine peace deal is close but Moscow says it wants radical changes
Lithuania's Vilnius airport reopen after airspace disruption
Lithuania's Vilnius airport reopen after airspace disruption
France's Macron to meet Zelenskiy, Starmer and Merz in London on Monday

France's Macron to meet Zelenskiy, Starmer and Merz in London on Monday
Turkey, US will find way of removing CAATSA sanctions 'very soon', Turkish FM says

Turkey, US will find way of removing CAATSA sanctions 'very soon', Turkish FM says
Ukraine drones hit Russia's Ryazan, Voronezh regions, governors say
Ukraine drones hit Russia's Ryazan, Voronezh regions, governors say
US sets 2027 deadline for Europe-led NATO defense, officials say

US sets 2027 deadline for Europe-led NATO defense, officials say
France's Macron: unity between Europe and U.S on Ukraine is "essential"

France's Macron: unity between Europe and U.S on Ukraine is "essential"
Kremlin says Russia is encouraged by talks with US, ready to engage further

Kremlin says Russia is encouraged by talks with US, ready to engage further
Greek parliament approves purchase of rocket systems from Israel

Greek parliament approves purchase of rocket systems from Israel
NATO must be ready to respond to hybrid threats, top commander says

NATO must be ready to respond to hybrid threats, top commander says
NATO restructures command to boost security in north

NATO restructures command to boost security in north
Berlin deploys fighter jets to Poland after Russian drone incursions

Berlin deploys fighter jets to Poland after Russian drone incursions
Turkey summons Ukrainian, Russian envoys over Black Sea attacks

Turkey summons Ukrainian, Russian envoys over Black Sea attacks
German, French leaders wary of US push for Ukraine peace, Spiegel reports

German, French leaders wary of US push for Ukraine peace, Spiegel reports
Russia mocks EU deliberations on frozen assets, says seizure will prompt 'harshest response'

Russia mocks EU deliberations on frozen assets, says seizure will prompt 'harshest response'
Turkey building a sub as it ramps up homemade defence industry
Turkey building a sub as it ramps up homemade defence industry
Putin says Russia will take all of Ukraine's Donbas region militarily or otherwise

Putin says Russia will take all of Ukraine's Donbas region militarily or otherwise
Russia's Medvedev says EU seizure of frozen assets could be tantamount to justification for war

Russia's Medvedev says EU seizure of frozen assets could be tantamount to justification for war
Turkey told Russia, Ukraine to keep energy infrastructure out of war, minister says

Turkey told Russia, Ukraine to keep energy infrastructure out of war, minister says
Explainer-Why is fate of Donetsk region a sticking point in talks on ending war in Ukraine?

Explainer-Why is fate of Donetsk region a sticking point in talks on ending war in Ukraine?
Germany deploys Arrow air defence to counter Russian missile threat

Germany deploys Arrow air defence to counter Russian missile threat
Romania says it destroys maritime drone in Black Sea
Romania says it destroys maritime drone in Black Sea
Kremlin aide says Russia's battlefield gains influenced Ukraine talks with US

Kremlin aide says Russia's battlefield gains influenced Ukraine talks with US
Turkey says 'very scary' attacks on Russia-linked tankers threaten Black Sea safety

Turkey says 'very scary' attacks on Russia-linked tankers threaten Black Sea safety
Russia says no Ukraine compromise reached after five-hour Putin talks with Trump envoys

Russia says no Ukraine compromise reached after five-hour Putin talks with Trump envoys
Putin's talks with U.S. Witkoff and Kushner conclude, the Kremin says

Putin's talks with U.S. Witkoff and Kushner conclude, the Kremin says
Putin threatens to 'cut Ukraine off from the sea' after attacks on tankers

Putin threatens to 'cut Ukraine off from the sea' after attacks on tankers
Putin warns Europe: if you want war, then Russia will defeat you

Putin warns Europe: if you want war, then Russia will defeat you
No consensus yet on Ukraine's NATO membership, Rutte says

No consensus yet on Ukraine's NATO membership, Rutte says
Explainer-What might a Ukraine peace deal look like?

Explainer-What might a Ukraine peace deal look like?
Poland charges man with orchestrating sabotage from Russia
Poland charges man with orchestrating sabotage from Russia
Analysis-Trump's push to end Ukraine war raises fears of 'ugly deal' for Europe

Analysis-Trump's push to end Ukraine war raises fears of 'ugly deal' for Europe
Putin meets Witkoff and Kushner for over four hours to discuss Ukraine peace

Putin meets Witkoff and Kushner for over four hours to discuss Ukraine peace
Russia says before talks with US it has fully captured city of Pokrovsk, Ukraine denies it

Russia says before talks with US it has fully captured city of Pokrovsk, Ukraine denies it
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
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