Ukraine not on agenda in US-Russia talks on diplomatic missions, says State Dept

Romanian lawmakers adopt law to shoot down drones breaching airspace

Romanian lawmakers adopt law to shoot down drones breaching airspace
Russia rules out 'any options' for European peacekeepers in Ukraine

Russia rules out 'any options' for European peacekeepers in Ukraine
US and Ukraine agree terms on minerals deal, two sources say

US and Ukraine agree terms on minerals deal, two sources say
Russia welcomes 'more balanced' US stance on Ukraine after UN Security Council vote

Russia welcomes 'more balanced' US stance on Ukraine after UN Security Council vote
Kremlin says Russia has lots of rare earth metals that the US needs and is open to cooperation

Kremlin says Russia has lots of rare earth metals that the US needs and is open to cooperation
Democratic, Republican lawmakers propose resolution backing Ukraine

Democratic, Republican lawmakers propose resolution backing Ukraine
Europe must raise defence spending, use Russian assets for Ukraine, Czech PM says

Europe must raise defence spending, use Russian assets for Ukraine, Czech PM says
UN Security Council adopts neutral US stance on war in Ukraine as Trump pursues end to conflict

UN Security Council adopts neutral US stance on war in Ukraine as Trump pursues end to conflict
Damage to Baltic Sea telecoms cable may have occurred in January, operator says
Damage to Baltic Sea telecoms cable may have occurred in January, operator says
Limpet mines likely caused blasts on two tankers in Mediterranean Sea, sources say
Limpet mines likely caused blasts on two tankers in Mediterranean Sea, sources say
Turkey offers to host possible Ukraine-Russia talks

Turkey offers to host possible Ukraine-Russia talks
EU and U.S. will work out differences despite recent worries, EU's Kallas says

EU and U.S. will work out differences despite recent worries, EU's Kallas says
Spanish PM announces new 1-billion-euro aid package for Ukraine

Spanish PM announces new 1-billion-euro aid package for Ukraine
Kremlin welcomes new US approach after Trump criticism of Zelenskiy

Kremlin welcomes new US approach after Trump criticism of Zelenskiy
Explosive projectiles thrown at Russian Consulate in France

Explosive projectiles thrown at Russian Consulate in France
Likely next German chancellor Merz questions NATO's future in 'current form'

Likely next German chancellor Merz questions NATO's future in 'current form'
Trump envoy says US firms may do business in Russia in case of peace deal

Trump envoy says US firms may do business in Russia in case of peace deal
US expects mineral deal with Ukraine to be signed this week

US expects mineral deal with Ukraine to be signed this week
Russia and US plan another meeting this week

Russia and US plan another meeting this week
NATO plans to extend fuel pipeline eastwards, report says

NATO plans to extend fuel pipeline eastwards, report says
Rubio says he discussed with Poland the 'need' for NATO allies to raise spending

Rubio says he discussed with Poland the 'need' for NATO allies to raise spending
Trump adviser says he expects Zelenskiy to sign minerals agreement

Trump adviser says he expects Zelenskiy to sign minerals agreement
Chechen teen held for planning attack on Israeli Embassy in Berlin, Bild reports
Chechen teen held for planning attack on Israeli Embassy in Berlin, Bild reports
Europe can afford to defend itself without US but needs more coordination, study says

Europe can afford to defend itself without US but needs more coordination, study says
Speed up defence output by 'militarizing civilian ships', Kongsberg suggests

Speed up defence output by 'militarizing civilian ships', Kongsberg suggests
Russia says it took control of three more east Ukrainian villages
Russia says it took control of three more east Ukrainian villages
Finland, Sweden investigate suspected sabotage of Baltic Sea telecoms cable

Finland, Sweden investigate suspected sabotage of Baltic Sea telecoms cable
Germany's chancellor frontrunner Merz says US could slide into populist instability

Germany's chancellor frontrunner Merz says US could slide into populist instability
France's Macron: Ukraine's Zelenskiy is 'legitimate' president

France's Macron: Ukraine's Zelenskiy is 'legitimate' president
Explainer-Key takeaways from Trump-Putin talks: Ukraine, energy, NATO, sanctions

Explainer-Key takeaways from Trump-Putin talks: Ukraine, energy, NATO, sanctions
White House adviser urges Ukraine to tone down criticism

White House adviser urges Ukraine to tone down criticism
Kremlin says any plan to send European troops to Ukraine would be unacceptable for Russia

Kremlin says any plan to send European troops to Ukraine would be unacceptable for Russia
Scholz defends Ukraine as not to blame for war, underlines EU membership offer

Scholz defends Ukraine as not to blame for war, underlines EU membership offer
Russia says has taken back major chunk of Kursk region from Ukrainian forces

Russia says has taken back major chunk of Kursk region from Ukrainian forces
Trump expects visit from Chinese President Xi without giving timeline

Trump expects visit from Chinese President Xi without giving timeline
Ukraine's Zelenskiy: I am counting on Ukraine's unity and courage and American pragmatism

Ukraine's Zelenskiy: I am counting on Ukraine's unity and courage and American pragmatism
Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he discussed security guarantees with NATO's Rutte

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he discussed security guarantees with NATO's Rutte
On NATO's eastern flank, US policy shift stokes security fears

On NATO's eastern flank, US policy shift stokes security fears
Denmark will 'buy, buy, buy' military gear, prime minister says

Denmark will 'buy, buy, buy' military gear, prime minister says
Dismay and defiance in Kyiv, as Trump takes 'our enemy's side'

Dismay and defiance in Kyiv, as Trump takes 'our enemy's side'
France says it does not understand why Trump blames Ukraine for war

France says it does not understand why Trump blames Ukraine for war
Russia praises Trump for saying NATO was a major cause of the war in Ukraine

Russia praises Trump for saying NATO was a major cause of the war in Ukraine
Putin-Trump meeting is possible this month but may be later, Kremlin says

Putin-Trump meeting is possible this month but may be later, Kremlin says
Analysis-Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy

Analysis-Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
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
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