Ukraine strikes Russian strategic bomber airfield, triggering huge blast

Iran to respond to Trump letter after scrutiny

Iran to respond to Trump letter after scrutiny
South Korea keen to avoid impact on US cooperation after 'sensitive' country designation

South Korea keen to avoid impact on US cooperation after 'sensitive' country designation
North Korea says it will steadily upgrade nuclear armed forces, KCNA says

North Korea says it will steadily upgrade nuclear armed forces, KCNA says
US designated South Korea a 'sensitive' country amid nuclear concerns

US designated South Korea a 'sensitive' country amid nuclear concerns
Norway denies Russian accusation of militarising Svalbard Arctic islands

Norway denies Russian accusation of militarising Svalbard Arctic islands
Despite tough talk, economic woes may force Iran to bargain with Trump

Despite tough talk, economic woes may force Iran to bargain with Trump
China, Russia back Iran as Trump presses Tehran for nuclear talks

China, Russia back Iran as Trump presses Tehran for nuclear talks
Trump says he still has good relations with leader of 'nuclear power' North Korea

Trump says he still has good relations with leader of 'nuclear power' North Korea
Iran summons UK, France, Germany over UN closed-door meeting

Iran summons UK, France, Germany over UN closed-door meeting
Talks with US possible but only on 'equal terms', top Iranian diplomat says

Talks with US possible but only on 'equal terms', top Iranian diplomat says
Poland's president urges U.S. to move nuclear warheads to Polish territory, FT reports

Poland's president urges U.S. to move nuclear warheads to Polish territory, FT reports
Britain warns Iran sanctions could be reimposed as UN Security Council meets

Britain warns Iran sanctions could be reimposed as UN Security Council meets
Four civilians killed in Ukrainian attack on Russia's Kursk region, governor says
Four civilians killed in Ukrainian attack on Russia's Kursk region, governor says
Iran's Khamenei spurns US talks offer as UAE envoy delivers Trump letter

Iran's Khamenei spurns US talks offer as UAE envoy delivers Trump letter
UN Security Council to meet over Iran's growing stockpile of near-bomb-grade uranium

UN Security Council to meet over Iran's growing stockpile of near-bomb-grade uranium
Kremlin, asked if it consulted Iran over Trump's nuclear letter, says Tehran makes its own decisions

Kremlin, asked if it consulted Iran over Trump's nuclear letter, says Tehran makes its own decisions
North Korea fires missiles after slamming US-South Korea drills

North Korea fires missiles after slamming US-South Korea drills
Iran would consider talks with US about concerns over militarization of nuclear program, UN mission says

Iran would consider talks with US about concerns over militarization of nuclear program, UN mission says
Attack on Iran's nuclear sites would contaminate Gulf water supply, Qatar PM says

Attack on Iran's nuclear sites would contaminate Gulf water supply, Qatar PM says
Germany's Merz wants European nuclear weapons to boost US shield

Germany's Merz wants European nuclear weapons to boost US shield
Iran will not negotiate under US 'bullying', Supreme Leader says

Iran will not negotiate under US 'bullying', Supreme Leader says
Trump says he sent letter to Iran leader to negotiate nuclear deal

Trump says he sent letter to Iran leader to negotiate nuclear 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
Russia says minister discussed Iranian nuclear program with Tehran's envoy

Russia says minister discussed Iranian nuclear program with Tehran's envoy
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
Explainer-How realistic is France's offer to extend its nuclear umbrella?

Explainer-How realistic is France's offer to extend its nuclear umbrella?
Exclusive-US mulls plan to disrupt Iran's oil by halting vessels at sea

Exclusive-US mulls plan to disrupt Iran's oil by halting vessels at sea
Mocking him as 'Micron', Russia warns Macron not to threaten it

Mocking him as 'Micron', Russia warns Macron not to threaten it
Kremlin says Iran's nuclear programme will be subject of future Russia-US talks

Kremlin says Iran's nuclear programme will be subject of future Russia-US talks
Macron will open debate about extending French nuclear protection to European allies

Macron will open debate about extending French nuclear protection to European allies
Russia seeks to serve as mediator between US and Iran

Russia seeks to serve as mediator between US and Iran
Exclusive-Fired US government workers with top security clearances were not given exit briefings, sources say

Exclusive-Fired US government workers with top security clearances were not given exit briefings, sources say
North Korea's Kim Yo Jong accuses Trump administration of stepping up provocations

North Korea's Kim Yo Jong accuses Trump administration of stepping up provocations
US aircraft carrier visits South Korea in show of force against North Korea

US aircraft carrier visits South Korea in show of force against North Korea
France's Macron is ready to discuss nuclear deterrence for Europe

France's Macron is ready to discuss nuclear deterrence for Europe
North Korean senior official met Russian President Putin, KCNA says
North Korean senior official met Russian President Putin, KCNA says
Iran's near-bomb-grade uranium stock jumps, IAEA reports say

Iran's near-bomb-grade uranium stock jumps, IAEA reports say
North Korea's Kim calls for building modern army to brace for war

North Korea's Kim calls for building modern army to brace for war
Russia's Lavrov aligns positions with Iran on nuclear programme

Russia's Lavrov aligns positions with Iran on nuclear programme
Global security arrangements 'unravelling', UN chief warns nuclear disarmament conference

Global security arrangements 'unravelling', UN chief warns nuclear disarmament conference
Kremlin welcomes new US approach after Trump criticism of Zelenskiy

Kremlin welcomes new US approach after Trump criticism of Zelenskiy
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
North Korea criticizes US over AUKUS nuclear submarine deal

North Korea criticizes US over AUKUS nuclear submarine deal
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
‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election

‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election
Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness

Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness
‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US

‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US
Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory

Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory
UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates

UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates