Syria says seven soldiers killed in a drone attack by Kurdish forces

NATO situation difficult but must focus on Russia, says Norway's defence minister

NATO situation difficult but must focus on Russia, says Norway's defence minister
Citadel CEO Griffin says US has 'frayed' relationship with European allies

Citadel CEO Griffin says US has 'frayed' relationship with European allies
Turkey's Erdogan says Kurdish forces in Syria must lay down arms and disband now

Turkey's Erdogan says Kurdish forces in Syria must lay down arms and disband now
Exclusive-Britain, China to revive 'Golden Era' business dialogue during Starmer visit, sources say

Exclusive-Britain, China to revive 'Golden Era' business dialogue during Starmer visit, sources say
Germany arrests suspected Russian spy accused of gathering Ukraine drone intelligence
Germany arrests suspected Russian spy accused of gathering Ukraine drone intelligence
Syria's Rifaat al-Assad, the 'butcher of Hama', dies at 88

Syria's Rifaat al-Assad, the 'butcher of Hama', dies at 88
Europol breaks up Europe-wide drugs network based in Poland running 20 illegal labs
Europol breaks up Europe-wide drugs network based in Poland running 20 illegal labs
Malaysia to charge two top military officers over alleged corruption

Malaysia to charge two top military officers over alleged corruption
Constitutional issues delay Italy's decision on Trump peace board, Meloni says

Constitutional issues delay Italy's decision on Trump peace board, Meloni says
China distances itself from Greenland issue but warns against US dependence

China distances itself from Greenland issue but warns against US dependence
Singapore's opposition will not nominate replacement for Leader of the Opposition role

Singapore's opposition will not nominate replacement for Leader of the Opposition role
Former South Korean PM Han jailed for 23 years in martial law case

Former South Korean PM Han jailed for 23 years in martial law case
China says its plans for new London embassy comply with laws

China says its plans for new London embassy comply with laws
Trump backs down on Greenland tariffs, says deal framework reached

Trump backs down on Greenland tariffs, says deal framework reached
South Korea court finds ex-PM Han Duck-soo guilty of key action of insurrection over martial law

South Korea court finds ex-PM Han Duck-soo guilty of key action of insurrection over martial law
Trump row over Greenland derails Ukraine postwar deal, FT reports

Trump row over Greenland derails Ukraine postwar deal, FT reports
How an Islamist party is gaining ground in Bangladesh, worrying moderates

How an Islamist party is gaining ground in Bangladesh, worrying moderates
Surging in polls, Thailand's reformist opposition tests new election playbook

Surging in polls, Thailand's reformist opposition tests new election playbook
Factbox-Thailand's election in numbers

Factbox-Thailand's election in numbers
India to withdraw diplomats' families from Bangladesh, source says

India to withdraw diplomats' families from Bangladesh, source says
South Korea's Lee plays down proposed US chip tariffs, warns of higher prices

South Korea's Lee plays down proposed US chip tariffs, warns of higher prices
Trump, Erdogan discuss Syria and Gaza in call

Trump, Erdogan discuss Syria and Gaza in call
New Zealand PM Luxon calls November 7 poll, promises economic prosperity

New Zealand PM Luxon calls November 7 poll, promises economic prosperity
New Zealand to hold general election on November 7

New Zealand to hold general election on November 7
Severe weather in New Zealand's North Island prompts evacuations
Severe weather in New Zealand's North Island prompts evacuations
Assassin of Japan's former PM Abe sentenced to life in prison

Assassin of Japan's former PM Abe sentenced to life in prison
Lukashenko joins Trump's 'Board of Peace' as US eases his isolation

Lukashenko joins Trump's 'Board of Peace' as US eases his isolation
Turkey probing flag burning at protests along Syrian border

Turkey probing flag burning at protests along Syrian border
Syrian defence ministry announces four-day ceasefire after new accord with Kurdish force

Syrian defence ministry announces four-day ceasefire after new accord with Kurdish force
Canada PM Carney strongly opposes US tariffs over Greenland

Canada PM Carney strongly opposes US tariffs over Greenland
Peru's president asks to appear before Congress amid scandal over meetings with Chinese businessman

Peru's president asks to appear before Congress amid scandal over meetings with Chinese businessman
China says it drove away Philippine aircraft over disputed shoal
China says it drove away Philippine aircraft over disputed shoal
Analysis-UK's China embassy gamble shows changing calculations in divided West

Analysis-UK's China embassy gamble shows changing calculations in divided West
UAE becomes early supporter of Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ with formal acceptance

UAE becomes early supporter of Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ with formal acceptance
Macron tells Davos of a 'shift towards a world without rules'

Macron tells Davos of a 'shift towards a world without rules'
Saudi state TV says King Salman chairs cabinet days after leaving hospital

Saudi state TV says King Salman chairs cabinet days after leaving hospital
Russia's Far East buried in snow, transport disrupted in China and Japan

Russia's Far East buried in snow, transport disrupted in China and Japan
US-led coalition negotiating Al-Hol camp handover, Syrian sources say

US-led coalition negotiating Al-Hol camp handover, Syrian sources say
Turkey's Erdogan will soon decide whether to join Trump's Board of Peace

Turkey's Erdogan will soon decide whether to join Trump's Board of Peace
‘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