Record 129 journalists and media workers killed in 2025, mostly by Israel, says CPJ

Ukrainian drone strike kills seven in western Russia, investigators say
Ukrainian drone strike kills seven in western Russia, investigators say
Australia tells families of diplomats to leave Israel, Lebanon
Australia tells families of diplomats to leave Israel, Lebanon
Pakistan wary of militant attacks after Afghanistan air strikes

Pakistan wary of militant attacks after Afghanistan air strikes
Google disrupts Chinese-linked hackers that attacked 53 groups globally

Google disrupts Chinese-linked hackers that attacked 53 groups globally
Thailand edges closer to new government as poll body certifies most election results

Thailand edges closer to new government as poll body certifies most election results
Key partner in Malaysia's ruling coalition calls for royal inquiry into anti-graft agency

Key partner in Malaysia's ruling coalition calls for royal inquiry into anti-graft agency
Retired Myanmar general set for powerful role in new parliament, sources say

Retired Myanmar general set for powerful role in new parliament, sources say
South Korea and the US to conduct Freedom Shield military drills in March

South Korea and the US to conduct Freedom Shield military drills in March
Germany's Merz hails China ties as he seeks reset with Beijing

Germany's Merz hails China ties as he seeks reset with Beijing
India's Modi visits Israel as US-Iran tensions mount

India's Modi visits Israel as US-Iran tensions mount
Bomb threat against Australia PM linked to banned Chinese dance group

Bomb threat against Australia PM linked to banned Chinese dance group
South Korea's birthrate, the world's lowest, rises again amid signs of easing demographic crisis

South Korea's birthrate, the world's lowest, rises again amid signs of easing demographic crisis
Japan demands swift release of national detained in Iran
Japan demands swift release of national detained in Iran
Nepal's rapper-mayor Balendra Shah poised to become prime minister

Nepal's rapper-mayor Balendra Shah poised to become prime minister
US wants stable relations with China but does not trust it, US official says

US wants stable relations with China but does not trust it, US official says
Deal with U.S. within reach 'only if diplomacy is given priority', Iran's foreign minister says

Deal with U.S. within reach 'only if diplomacy is given priority', Iran's foreign minister says
Pakistan, Afghan forces exchange fire after airstrikes deepen tensions

Pakistan, Afghan forces exchange fire after airstrikes deepen tensions
Russia accuses Ukraine of seeking to acquire nuclear weapon with help from UK and France

Russia accuses Ukraine of seeking to acquire nuclear weapon with help from UK and France
Ukraine denies 'absurd' Russian claims on nuclear weapons
Ukraine denies 'absurd' Russian claims on nuclear weapons
Leaders of G7 reaffirm unwavering support for Ukraine on war anniversary

Leaders of G7 reaffirm unwavering support for Ukraine on war anniversary
Denmark in talks with Ukrainian drone maker Skyfall on hosting production
Denmark in talks with Ukrainian drone maker Skyfall on hosting production
White House says Trump's first option on Iran is diplomacy

White House says Trump's first option on Iran is diplomacy
Russia issues statement warning of risks of clash between nuclear powers
Russia issues statement warning of risks of clash between nuclear powers
Putin tells FSB to better protect energy sector, warns foes against pushing Moscow too far

Putin tells FSB to better protect energy sector, warns foes against pushing Moscow too far
US forces seize third sanctioned oil tanker in Indian Ocean, Pentagon says

US forces seize third sanctioned oil tanker in Indian Ocean, Pentagon says
Explainer-From sponsor to enemy: What's behind Pakistan's attack on Afghan Taliban?

Explainer-From sponsor to enemy: What's behind Pakistan's attack on Afghan Taliban?
Iran issues death sentence linked to January unrest, source says
Iran issues death sentence linked to January unrest, source says
Australian PM Albanese briefly evacuated from residence after security threat

Australian PM Albanese briefly evacuated from residence after security threat
China military purge taking toll on command and readiness, study finds

China military purge taking toll on command and readiness, study finds
Iran nears deal to buy supersonic anti-ship missiles from China

Iran nears deal to buy supersonic anti-ship missiles from China
Kenyans trapped in Cambodia by trafficking scheme seek government aid to return home
Kenyans trapped in Cambodia by trafficking scheme seek government aid to return home
Militants in Pakistan kill nine in separate police attacks as tensions rise

Militants in Pakistan kill nine in separate police attacks as tensions rise
CK Hutchison says Panama Canal port workers removed after court-ordered takeover

CK Hutchison says Panama Canal port workers removed after court-ordered takeover
Factbox-Trump says he has solved many wars. Has he?
Factbox-Trump says he has solved many wars. Has he?
Russia investigates Telegram founder Durov in a bid to subjugate the messaging app

Russia investigates Telegram founder Durov in a bid to subjugate the messaging app
Taiwan rattled by 5.6 magnitude quake, no reports of damage
Taiwan rattled by 5.6 magnitude quake, no reports of damage
Seven killed in air ambulance crash in India's Jharkhand state
Seven killed in air ambulance crash in India's Jharkhand state
Taiwan parliament to discuss stalled special defence budget next week

Taiwan parliament to discuss stalled special defence budget next week
Australia begins inquiry into antisemitism after Bondi shooting

Australia begins inquiry into antisemitism after Bondi shooting
North Korea's Kim pledges economic push as his sister is elevated at party congress

North Korea's Kim pledges economic push as his sister is elevated at party congress
US meeting Russian and Chinese delegations for nuclear arms control talks, official says
US meeting Russian and Chinese delegations for nuclear arms control talks, official says
‘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