Russia says it makes big new gains in bid to drive Ukraine out of Kursk

Russia's top general hands out medals to troops in Kursk for gains against Ukraine, Defence Ministry says
Russia's top general hands out medals to troops in Kursk for gains against Ukraine, Defence Ministry says
Jens Stoltenberg's shock return to Norway politics upends polls before election

Jens Stoltenberg's shock return to Norway politics upends polls before election
Russia on Witkoff visit: Russia-US contacts are quite intensive

Russia on Witkoff visit: Russia-US contacts are quite intensive
Three killed in biggest Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow region

Three killed in biggest Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow region
Zelenskiy promises 'fully constructive' position of Ukraine in talks with US officials

Zelenskiy promises 'fully constructive' position of Ukraine in talks with US officials
Moldova strikes 30 million-euro deal with France to enhance energy efficiency

Moldova strikes 30 million-euro deal with France to enhance energy efficiency
NATO's Rutte tells Bosnian leaders to 'take responsibility' amid crisis

NATO's Rutte tells Bosnian leaders to 'take responsibility' amid crisis
US sees progress in Ukraine talks, hopes for minerals deal, envoy says

US sees progress in Ukraine talks, hopes for minerals deal, envoy says
Kremlin says hard road ahead to restore Russia-US relations, but there is political will

Kremlin says hard road ahead to restore Russia-US relations, but there is political will
Russia's foreign spy service says Britain sees U.S.-Russia dialogue as a threat
Russia's foreign spy service says Britain sees U.S.-Russia dialogue as a threat
Kremlin says allegations of Russian sabotage in Europe and US are 'empty' and unproven

Kremlin says allegations of Russian sabotage in Europe and US are 'empty' and unproven
Russia expels two UK diplomats as it negotiates to restore US ties

Russia expels two UK diplomats as it negotiates to restore US ties
Russian forces advance in Kursk and curl behind Ukrainian forces
Russian forces advance in Kursk and curl behind Ukrainian forces
Russian forces take three new settlements in drive to oust Ukrainian forces in Kursk

Russian forces take three new settlements in drive to oust Ukrainian forces in Kursk
Ukraine war drives German civilians to military training programme

Ukraine war drives German civilians to military training programme
Putin ally says UK will have to return Russia money that London has 'illegally' gifted to Ukraine

Putin ally says UK will have to return Russia money that London has 'illegally' gifted to Ukraine
Poland mulls enshrining defence spending, plans army training for all men

Poland mulls enshrining defence spending, plans army training for all men
Kremlin says Russia, US see 2022 Istanbul draft as possible basis for Ukraine deal

Kremlin says Russia, US see 2022 Istanbul draft as possible basis for Ukraine deal
Kremlin, responding to Trump and Macron, says nuclear dialogue with US is essential

Kremlin, responding to Trump and Macron, says nuclear dialogue with US is essential
Turkey says fighting in west Syria could undermine peace efforts

Turkey says fighting in west Syria could undermine peace efforts
Trump: If NATO members don't pay, US won't defend them

Trump: If NATO members don't pay, US won't defend them
Russian says its troops capture another village in eastern Ukraine
Russian says its troops capture another village in eastern Ukraine
Macron hits back at Russian fury, says Kremlin feels exposed

Macron hits back at Russian fury, says Kremlin feels exposed
EU leaders cautiously welcome Macron's nuclear umbrella offer

EU leaders cautiously welcome Macron's nuclear umbrella offer
Turkey ready to send troops to Ukraine if necessary, source says

Turkey ready to send troops to Ukraine if necessary, source says
Swedish government proposes to contribute fighter jets to NATO in Poland

Swedish government proposes to contribute fighter jets to NATO in Poland
German lawmakers set timetable in race for borrowing bonanza

German lawmakers set timetable in race for borrowing bonanza
Kremlin blasts 'confrontational' Macron speech on Russian threat, nuclear weapons

Kremlin blasts 'confrontational' Macron speech on Russian threat, nuclear weapons
Kremlin says Rubio's view of Ukraine conflict as a US-Russia proxy war matches that of Putin

Kremlin says Rubio's view of Ukraine conflict as a US-Russia proxy war matches that of Putin
Top Trump allies hold talks with Zelenskiy's political opponents, Politico reports

Top Trump allies hold talks with Zelenskiy's political opponents, Politico reports
EU leaders agree on defence surge, support Zelenskiy after US aid freeze

EU leaders agree on defence surge, support Zelenskiy after US aid freeze
Mocking him as 'Micron', Russia warns Macron not to threaten it

Mocking him as 'Micron', Russia warns Macron not to threaten it
Macron to convene European army chiefs willing to send peacekeeping troops to Ukraine

Macron to convene European army chiefs willing to send peacekeeping troops to Ukraine
Britain, France refine Ukraine peace plan with new Washington trip in mind

Britain, France refine Ukraine peace plan with new Washington trip in mind
Czech Republic to lift defence spending to 3% of GDP by 2030, PM says

Czech Republic to lift defence spending to 3% of GDP by 2030, PM says
Czech Republic to lift defence spending to 3% of GDP by 2030, PM says

Czech Republic to lift defence spending to 3% of GDP by 2030, PM says
Romania declares Russian military attache, deputy personae non grata
Romania declares Russian military attache, deputy personae non grata
Factbox-What Germany's planned spending spree could mean for the economy

Factbox-What Germany's planned spending spree could mean for the economy
CIA director Ratcliffe says US cut off intelligence to Ukraine -Fox Business Network interview

CIA director Ratcliffe says US cut off intelligence to Ukraine -Fox Business Network interview
Trump may restore Ukraine aid pending confidence-building measures, White House says

Trump may restore Ukraine aid pending confidence-building measures, White House says
Germany's Merz races to win support for major financial package

Germany's Merz races to win support for major financial package
NATO armies unprepared for drone wars, Ukraine commander warns

NATO armies unprepared for drone wars, Ukraine commander warns
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
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