Benin president says coup bid thwarted, vows retribution

Benin president says coup bid thwarted, vows retribution
Benin president says coup bid thwarted, vows retribution

Benin president says coup bid thwarted, vows retribution
As Christmas lights return to Bethlehem, Palestinians look for hope

As Christmas lights return to Bethlehem, Palestinians look for hope
Honduran election still too close to call as vote counting enters seventh day

Honduran election still too close to call as vote counting enters seventh day
France's Macron to meet Zelenskiy, Starmer and Merz in London on Monday

France's Macron to meet Zelenskiy, Starmer and Merz in London on Monday
China warns foreign media in Hong Kong over fire coverage

China warns foreign media in Hong Kong over fire coverage
Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant temporarily lost power overnight, IAEA says

Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant temporarily lost power overnight, IAEA says
Shooting at South African bar leaves 11 dead, including a young child, police say

Shooting at South African bar leaves 11 dead, including a young child, police say
Indonesians climb over logs in walk to aid centre as flood deaths exceed 900

Indonesians climb over logs in walk to aid centre as flood deaths exceed 900
'We'll bring him home': Thai family's long wait for Gaza hostage to end

'We'll bring him home': Thai family's long wait for Gaza hostage to end
Russian drones, missiles hit Ukraine power and transport sectors, Kyiv says

Russian drones, missiles hit Ukraine power and transport sectors, Kyiv says
India warns IndiGo of regulatory action and takes action to cap airfare surge

India warns IndiGo of regulatory action and takes action to cap airfare surge
Hong Kong fire came after contractor safety breaches and a residents' revolt

Hong Kong fire came after contractor safety breaches and a residents' revolt
Australia hits Afghan Taliban officials with sanctions, travel bans

Australia hits Afghan Taliban officials with sanctions, travel bans
Hong Kong fire: Echoes of loss below burnt towers

Hong Kong fire: Echoes of loss below burnt towers
Colombian family asks human rights court to probe US over deadly airstrike

Colombian family asks human rights court to probe US over deadly airstrike
Trump-backed Asfura clings to narrow lead in Honduras election under US's watchful eye

Trump-backed Asfura clings to narrow lead in Honduras election under US's watchful eye
Olympics - Winter Games flame lit at Italy's presidential palace

Olympics - Winter Games flame lit at Italy's presidential palace
At the 2026 World Cup draw, the winner is ... Donald Trump

At the 2026 World Cup draw, the winner is ... Donald Trump
'We're not trash' Minnesota Somalis fearful but defiant after Trump insults

'We're not trash' Minnesota Somalis fearful but defiant after Trump insults
Deadly cyclone dents Sri Lanka's peak tourism season

Deadly cyclone dents Sri Lanka's peak tourism season
In Nigeria, anguish turns to anger for parents of kidnapped children

In Nigeria, anguish turns to anger for parents of kidnapped children
Germany's Merz secures pensions bill, but row highlights leadership weakness

Germany's Merz secures pensions bill, but row highlights leadership weakness
Australian defence minister to visit Japan as 'strategic alignment' grows

Australian defence minister to visit Japan as 'strategic alignment' grows
Xi woos Macron with sightseeing trip, but little in the way of deals

Xi woos Macron with sightseeing trip, but little in the way of deals
Somalis arrested in Minneapolis immigration operation, officials say

Somalis arrested in Minneapolis immigration operation, officials say
Analysis-South Korea's nuclear submarine gamble raises prospect of underwater arms race in Asia

Analysis-South Korea's nuclear submarine gamble raises prospect of underwater arms race in Asia
American playwright Jeremy O. Harris arrested in Japan on alleged drug smuggling

American playwright Jeremy O. Harris arrested in Japan on alleged drug smuggling
Bondi orders US law enforcement to investigate 'extremist groups'

Bondi orders US law enforcement to investigate 'extremist groups'
US judge questions Trump administration's continued targeting of pro-Palestinian Tufts student

US judge questions Trump administration's continued targeting of pro-Palestinian Tufts student
Chinese-linked hackers use back door for potential 'sabotage,' US and Canada say

Chinese-linked hackers use back door for potential 'sabotage,' US and Canada say
Lawmakers have reviewed summary of Pentagon order on Caribbean attacks, sources say

Lawmakers have reviewed summary of Pentagon order on Caribbean attacks, sources say
Cuba says island is no 'black hole' on drug trafficking route to US

Cuba says island is no 'black hole' on drug trafficking route to US
Russian attacks cut power, heating for tens of thousands in southern Ukraine

Russian attacks cut power, heating for tens of thousands in southern Ukraine
Syria's growth accelerates as sanctions ease, refugees return, central bank chief says

Syria's growth accelerates as sanctions ease, refugees return, central bank chief says
Israel cabinet set to approve 2026 budget but faces battle for final approval

Israel cabinet set to approve 2026 budget but faces battle for final approval
Seven more children returned to families in Ukraine, Melania Trump says

Seven more children returned to families in Ukraine, Melania Trump says
War insurance costs spike for ship owners as Black Sea threats grow, sources say

War insurance costs spike for ship owners as Black Sea threats grow, sources say
Spanish police break up gang accused of forcing migrants into slave-like work
Spanish police break up gang accused of forcing migrants into slave-like work
Putin questions US punishing India for buying Russian oil

Putin questions US punishing India for buying Russian oil
Sri Lanka cyclone survivors afraid to go home, stuck in relief centres

Sri Lanka cyclone survivors afraid to go home, stuck in relief centres
Ukraine says it wants 'real peace, not appeasement' with Russia

Ukraine says it wants 'real peace, not appeasement' with Russia
Israel cleared to stay in Eurovision; Spain, Ireland and others quit in protest

Israel cleared to stay in Eurovision; Spain, Ireland and others quit in protest
Vatican commission says 'no' to women as Catholic deacons

Vatican commission says 'no' to women as Catholic deacons
Congo, Rwanda leaders affirm commitment to Trump-backed peace deal

Congo, Rwanda leaders affirm commitment to Trump-backed peace deal
Aid workers stand trial in Greece on migrant smuggling charges
Aid workers stand trial in Greece on migrant smuggling charges
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
The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil

The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil