EU Commission working on package to support Arctic security, von der Leyen says

UK weighs Australia-style social media ban for children under 16

UK weighs Australia-style social media ban for children under 16
Russia says it has no specific contacts with US on expiring nuclear treaty

Russia says it has no specific contacts with US on expiring nuclear treaty
UN chief Guterres cancels Davos trip due to bad cold, spokesperson says

UN chief Guterres cancels Davos trip due to bad cold, spokesperson says
Greece, Israel to cooperate on anti-drone systems, cybersecurity, Greek minister says

Greece, Israel to cooperate on anti-drone systems, cybersecurity, Greek minister says
Zelenskiy has not decided yet on Davos visit, official says

Zelenskiy has not decided yet on Davos visit, official says
US invited Israel to join board of peace, Israeli minister says

US invited Israel to join board of peace, Israeli minister says
Russia's Lavrov says Greenland is not a 'natural part' of Denmark

Russia's Lavrov says Greenland is not a 'natural part' of Denmark
UK and US can work through differences, says House Speaker Johnson

UK and US can work through differences, says House Speaker Johnson
Russia says Moldova's plans to merge with Romania would destroy its statehood

Russia says Moldova's plans to merge with Romania would destroy its statehood
Factbox-Key facts about Chagos Islands deal signed by UK and Mauritius

Factbox-Key facts about Chagos Islands deal signed by UK and Mauritius
Moscow says it expects U.S. to release Russian crew from seized Venezuela-linked tanker

Moscow says it expects U.S. to release Russian crew from seized Venezuela-linked tanker
India PM Modi's party elects youngest-ever president with eye to youth vote

India PM Modi's party elects youngest-ever president with eye to youth vote
Analysis-Pakistan's 'combat tested' jets boost weapons sales

Analysis-Pakistan's 'combat tested' jets boost weapons sales
China invited to join Trump's 'Board of Peace'

China invited to join Trump's 'Board of Peace'
Rescue workers clearing Karachi inferno ruins, 57 missing feared dead

Rescue workers clearing Karachi inferno ruins, 57 missing feared dead
Trump calls UK's Chagos deal with Mauritius 'stupid' and 'weak''

Trump calls UK's Chagos deal with Mauritius 'stupid' and 'weak''
Wave of low temperature brings rare snowfall to Shanghai

Wave of low temperature brings rare snowfall to Shanghai
Canadian tourist found dead on Australian beach surrounded by dingoes
Canadian tourist found dead on Australian beach surrounded by dingoes
Hong Kong court to call 18 witnesses over Baltic Sea cable damage case against ship's captain

Hong Kong court to call 18 witnesses over Baltic Sea cable damage case against ship's captain
Lam vows faster growth as he seeks to extend his hold on Vietnam

Lam vows faster growth as he seeks to extend his hold on Vietnam
ASEAN will not certify Myanmar election or send observers, Malaysia says

ASEAN will not certify Myanmar election or send observers, Malaysia says
South Korea's Lee calls for improved drone detection to avoid provoking North Korea

South Korea's Lee calls for improved drone detection to avoid provoking North Korea
Vietnam's Lam pledges growth above 10% despite global challenges

Vietnam's Lam pledges growth above 10% despite global challenges
Australia passes tougher laws on guns, hate crimes after Bondi shooting

Australia passes tougher laws on guns, hate crimes after Bondi shooting
'Content to die': Afghanistan's hunger crisis worsened by winter, aid cuts

'Content to die': Afghanistan's hunger crisis worsened by winter, aid cuts
Australia shuts dozens of east coast beaches after shark attacks

Australia shuts dozens of east coast beaches after shark attacks
Islamic State claims responsibility for attack on Chinese-run restaurant in Afghanistan
Islamic State claims responsibility for attack on Chinese-run restaurant in Afghanistan
Kurdish forces say Turkish drones hit Syria's Hasaka city; Turkey denies it
Kurdish forces say Turkish drones hit Syria's Hasaka city; Turkey denies it
Turkey's Kurdish party says Syria deal leaves Ankara 'no excuses' on peace process

Turkey's Kurdish party says Syria deal leaves Ankara 'no excuses' on peace process
Rising smoke, locked exits: How Karachi mall inferno trapped victims

Rising smoke, locked exits: How Karachi mall inferno trapped victims
Kremlin says Trump would go down in world history if US took Greenland

Kremlin says Trump would go down in world history if US took Greenland
Putin’s special envoy Dmitriev to travel to Davos, meet members of U.S. delegation, sources say

Putin’s special envoy Dmitriev to travel to Davos, meet members of U.S. delegation, sources say
Japan PM Takaichi to call Feb 8 snap election on spending, tax cuts and defence

Japan PM Takaichi to call Feb 8 snap election on spending, tax cuts and defence
No phones, pre-set tablets for delegates at Vietnam's Communist Party congress

No phones, pre-set tablets for delegates at Vietnam's Communist Party congress
Kazakh, Uzbek leaders to join Donald Trump's 'Board of Peace,' spokespeople say

Kazakh, Uzbek leaders to join Donald Trump's 'Board of Peace,' spokespeople say
Australian gold miner Perseus confirms second fatality in Ivory Coast mine accident
Australian gold miner Perseus confirms second fatality in Ivory Coast mine accident
Indonesia's Prabowo nominates nephew as central bank deputy governor

Indonesia's Prabowo nominates nephew as central bank deputy governor
Lawyer files impeachment complaint against Philippine President Marcos

Lawyer files impeachment complaint against Philippine President Marcos
Dozens missing after massive Karachi mall fire, 21 killed

Dozens missing after massive Karachi mall fire, 21 killed
New Zealand and Kiribati relationship warms with partnership agreement
New Zealand and Kiribati relationship warms with partnership agreement
China's wedding dress sellers pin hopes on rise in marriages

China's wedding dress sellers pin hopes on rise in marriages
Australian boy in critical condition after Sydney Harbour shark attack
Australian boy in critical condition after Sydney Harbour shark attack
Australia parliament returns with moment of silence for Bondi mass shooting victims

Australia parliament returns with moment of silence for Bondi mass shooting victims
‘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