China gets new Catholic bishop, as Pope Leo continues deal over appointments

China gets new Catholic bishop, as Pope Leo continues deal over appointments
China gets new Catholic bishop, as Pope Leo continues deal over appointments

China gets new Catholic bishop, as Pope Leo continues deal over appointments
Prosecutors in Philippine VP's impeachment say trial must proceed

Prosecutors in Philippine VP's impeachment say trial must proceed
Magnitude 6.4 earthquake hits off Taiwan's east coast, agency says
Magnitude 6.4 earthquake hits off Taiwan's east coast, agency says
China calls for building up consensus with US after 'candid' trade talks

China calls for building up consensus with US after 'candid' trade talks
Trump says he is less confident about Iran nuclear deal

Trump says he is less confident about Iran nuclear deal
Russia sentences Navalny ally in absentia to 18 years in prison

Russia sentences Navalny ally in absentia to 18 years in prison
US Secretary of State Rubio seeking sanctions investigation of Harvard, NY Times reports

US Secretary of State Rubio seeking sanctions investigation of Harvard, NY Times reports
Russia says it's ready to remove highly enriched uranium from Iran

Russia says it's ready to remove highly enriched uranium from Iran
China's embassy in UK accuses NATO of 'smearing and scapegoating'

China's embassy in UK accuses NATO of 'smearing and scapegoating'
Iran threatens to strike US bases in region if military conflict arises

Iran threatens to strike US bases in region if military conflict arises
South Korean military suspends loudspeaker broadcasts aimed at North Korea

South Korean military suspends loudspeaker broadcasts aimed at North Korea
China, Africa ask US to return to 'right track' on trade differences

China, Africa ask US to return to 'right track' on trade differences
Finland summons Russian diplomat over second airspace violation in weeks
Finland summons Russian diplomat over second airspace violation in weeks
Chinese aircraft carriers in Pacific show country's 'expansionist' aims, Taiwan says

Chinese aircraft carriers in Pacific show country's 'expansionist' aims, Taiwan says
US and Israel condemnation of sanctions on ministers is 'predictable', Australia says

US and Israel condemnation of sanctions on ministers is 'predictable', Australia says
Trump tariffs may remain in effect while appeals proceed, US appeals court rules

Trump tariffs may remain in effect while appeals proceed, US appeals court rules
Lutnick says US-China talks going well, could run into Wednesday

Lutnick says US-China talks going well, could run into Wednesday
World Bank cuts global growth forecast as trade tensions heighten uncertainty

World Bank cuts global growth forecast as trade tensions heighten uncertainty
Abu Dhabi expects more rapid growth for its financial centre

Abu Dhabi expects more rapid growth for its financial centre
Yemen missile launched toward Israel 'most likely' intercepted, military says
Yemen missile launched toward Israel 'most likely' intercepted, military says
China's vice president visits Spain as mutual courtship blossoms

China's vice president visits Spain as mutual courtship blossoms
Israel's Netanyahu says significant progress made in talks to release hostages

Israel's Netanyahu says significant progress made in talks to release hostages
Russia and Ukraine exchange sick and wounded prisoners of war

Russia and Ukraine exchange sick and wounded prisoners of war
US hits Palestinian NGOs with sanctions, alleging militant links

US hits Palestinian NGOs with sanctions, alleging militant links
Romanian president could nominate a prime minister this week

Romanian president could nominate a prime minister this week
Britain and allies impose sanctions on Israeli far-right ministers for 'inciting violence'

Britain and allies impose sanctions on Israeli far-right ministers for 'inciting violence'
Labubu human-sized figure sells for over $150,000 at Beijing auction

Labubu human-sized figure sells for over $150,000 at Beijing auction
India intensifies expulsion of suspected foreigners to Bangladesh

India intensifies expulsion of suspected foreigners to Bangladesh
Taiwan indicts four suspected spies for China in case reaching presidential office

Taiwan indicts four suspected spies for China in case reaching presidential office
Germany granted citizenship to a record number of people in 2024, led by Syrians

Germany granted citizenship to a record number of people in 2024, led by Syrians
Greta Thunberg deported from Israel, denounces Gaza 'war crimes'

Greta Thunberg deported from Israel, denounces Gaza 'war crimes'
Hong Kong to toughen national security checks for food, entertainment spots

Hong Kong to toughen national security checks for food, entertainment spots
US business group says Washington should treat Taiwan like partner not adversary

US business group says Washington should treat Taiwan like partner not adversary
Australia has stabilising role amid rising global division, says PM Albanese

Australia has stabilising role amid rising global division, says PM Albanese
Japan's ruling coalition to pledge cash handouts in election campaigns, sources say

Japan's ruling coalition to pledge cash handouts in election campaigns, sources say
Australian accused in mushroom murders disputes accounts of fatal lunch

Australian accused in mushroom murders disputes accounts of fatal lunch
China's Xi urges respect, 'right track' in call with South Korean counterpart

China's Xi urges respect, 'right track' in call with South Korean counterpart
Israel strikes Hodeidah port, threatens naval, air blockade

Israel strikes Hodeidah port, threatens naval, air blockade
Japan sights two Chinese aircraft carriers in Pacific for first time

Japan sights two Chinese aircraft carriers in Pacific for first time
South Korean President Lee, Xi pledge closer economic, security cooperation

South Korean President Lee, Xi pledge closer economic, security cooperation
Fire near South Korea's Jogye temple contained, treasures spared, officials say

Fire near South Korea's Jogye temple contained, treasures spared, officials say
Deal to get US-China trade truce back on track is done, Trump says

Deal to get US-China trade truce back on track is done, Trump says
K-pop megastars RM, V released from army, promise BTS reunion

K-pop megastars RM, V released from army, promise BTS reunion
‘He carried Portugal’ – Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement divides fans after 23 years

‘He carried Portugal’ – Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement divides fans after 23 years
Paraguay's Senate opens impeachment trial against President Peña over banking crisis

Paraguay's Senate opens impeachment trial against President Peña over banking crisis
‘We want our money’ – Paraguay protesters demand Peña's impeachment as banking crisis sparks unrest

‘We want our money’ – Paraguay protesters demand Peña's impeachment as banking crisis sparks unrest
Israelis fear losing US support after Vance blames Iran war for election defeat

Israelis fear losing US support after Vance blames Iran war for election defeat
‘Bolt from the blue’ – Herzog alarmed as Trump announces end to US military aid for Israel

‘Bolt from the blue’ – Herzog alarmed as Trump announces end to US military aid for Israel
How an Indonesian company created Europe’s hottest football club

How an Indonesian company created Europe’s hottest football club
Paraguay's President Peña resigns amid banking crisis and impeachment threat

Paraguay's President Peña resigns amid banking crisis and impeachment threat
Netanyahu warns against Arab-backed coalition as Israel faces political deadlock

Netanyahu warns against Arab-backed coalition as Israel faces political deadlock
South Korea expands naval mission near Strait of Hormuz but rules out joining US-Iran war

South Korea expands naval mission near Strait of Hormuz but rules out joining US-Iran war
‘Socialism is fascism’ – Milei attacks the left at Madrid Summit amid tensions with Spain's Sanchez

‘Socialism is fascism’ – Milei attacks the left at Madrid Summit amid tensions with Spain's Sanchez
‘Your party drove Arab voters to polls’ – Herzog confronts Netanyahu ally over Israel election

‘Your party drove Arab voters to polls’ – Herzog confronts Netanyahu ally over Israel election
Paraguay's Peña pledges to return savings amid banking crisis

Paraguay's Peña pledges to return savings amid banking crisis
US midterm elections 2026: Young, Black and Hispanic voters drive Democratic gains

US midterm elections 2026: Young, Black and Hispanic voters drive Democratic gains
Thousands rally in Tehran against US and Israel on embassy seizure anniversary

Thousands rally in Tehran against US and Israel on embassy seizure anniversary
Abdul El-Sayed makes history as first Muslim elected to US Senate

Abdul El-Sayed makes history as first Muslim elected to US Senate
Colombia's De la Espriella launches 'Sparta' Military offensive against armed groups near Venezuela border

Colombia's De la Espriella launches 'Sparta' Military offensive against armed groups near Venezuela border
Spain's transport minister resigns after train crashes kill 115

Spain's transport minister resigns after train crashes kill 115
Egypt's el-Sisi warns of 'catastrophic' consequences if US-Iran conflict resumes

Egypt's el-Sisi warns of 'catastrophic' consequences if US-Iran conflict resumes
‘Rabat must go’ – Chilean women demand Justice Minister's resignation over reduced sentences for sex offenders

‘Rabat must go’ – Chilean women demand Justice Minister's resignation over reduced sentences for sex offenders
ChatGPT could weaken African students’ critical thinking skills, AI researcher warns

ChatGPT could weaken African students’ critical thinking skills, AI researcher warns
The Man who turned nuclear secrets into a business

The Man who turned nuclear secrets into a business
Tunisia Roundup: Saïed demands procurement overhaul, parliament advances water and energy bills and fuel strike looms

Tunisia Roundup: Saïed demands procurement overhaul, parliament advances water and energy bills and fuel strike looms
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