Hezbollah's Qassem says sending civilian delegate to ceasefire talks is concession to Israel

Swiss government wins backing for deal deepening ties with EU

Swiss government wins backing for deal deepening ties with EU
Trump administration says Europe risks 'civilisational erasure', drawing outcry

Trump administration says Europe risks 'civilisational erasure', drawing outcry
Sweden wants to strip organised crime leaders of citizenship

Sweden wants to strip organised crime leaders of citizenship
Sweden to cut development aid to five countries, divert money to Ukraine

Sweden to cut development aid to five countries, divert money to Ukraine
Lebanese president, Hezbollah split over expanded talks with Israel

Lebanese president, Hezbollah split over expanded talks with Israel
Armenian archbishop arrested on drug-related charges amid crackdown on clerics
Armenian archbishop arrested on drug-related charges amid crackdown on clerics
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
US sets 2027 deadline for Europe-led NATO defense, officials say

US sets 2027 deadline for Europe-led NATO defense, officials say
Congo fighting flares within hours of Trump's peace deal ceremony

Congo fighting flares within hours of Trump's peace deal ceremony
German parliament backs controversial military service law amid Russian threat

German parliament backs controversial military service law amid Russian threat
Norway to buy two more submarines, long-range missiles

Norway to buy two more submarines, long-range missiles
Kremlin says Russia is encouraged by talks with US, ready to engage further

Kremlin says Russia is encouraged by talks with US, ready to engage further
Greek parliament approves purchase of rocket systems from Israel

Greek parliament approves purchase of rocket systems from Israel
Deadly cyclone dents Sri Lanka's peak tourism season

Deadly cyclone dents Sri Lanka's peak tourism season
Taiwan opposition says ban of China's Rednote app is censorship

Taiwan opposition says ban of China's Rednote app is censorship
In Nigeria, anguish turns to anger for parents of kidnapped children

In Nigeria, anguish turns to anger for parents of kidnapped children
Russia says Ukrainian attack caused fire at Azov Sea port of Temryuk
Russia says Ukrainian attack caused fire at Azov Sea port of Temryuk
Germany's Merz secures pensions bill, but row highlights leadership weakness

Germany's Merz secures pensions bill, but row highlights leadership weakness
Harvard professor arrested by US immigration agents after firing pellet gun near synagogue

Harvard professor arrested by US immigration agents after firing pellet gun near synagogue
Japan issues safety advisory in China ahead of Nanjing Massacre anniversary

Japan issues safety advisory in China ahead of Nanjing Massacre anniversary
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
Taiwan 'very moved' by Japanese prime minister's support, premier says

Taiwan 'very moved' by Japanese prime minister's support, premier says
Analysis-In Japan, Prime Minister Takaichi tries to avoid a 'Truss shock'

Analysis-In Japan, Prime Minister Takaichi tries to avoid a 'Truss shock'
Honduras presidential candidate Nasralla says Trump’s interference damaged his election chances

Honduras presidential candidate Nasralla says Trump’s interference damaged his election chances
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
Putin, Modi agree to expand and widen India-Russia trade, strengthen friendship

Putin, Modi agree to expand and widen India-Russia trade, strengthen friendship
US widens travel ban to more than 30 countries, Noem says

US widens travel ban to more than 30 countries, Noem says
Bondi orders US law enforcement to investigate 'extremist groups'

Bondi orders US law enforcement to investigate 'extremist groups'
US military says it killed four men in strike on suspected drug vessel
US military says it killed four men in strike on suspected drug vessel
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
Fugitive pro-Russian Moldova business magnate says he is halting projects
Fugitive pro-Russian Moldova business magnate says he is halting projects
Venezuela asks lawmakers to approve 2026 budget of $19.9 billion

Venezuela asks lawmakers to approve 2026 budget of $19.9 billion
US approves potential $2.68 billion sale of air strike weapons to Canada

US approves potential $2.68 billion sale of air strike weapons to Canada
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
Drones were spotted near Zelenskiy flight path to Dublin, Irish media report

Drones were spotted near Zelenskiy flight path to Dublin, Irish media report
Czech populist Babis to become prime minister next week

Czech populist Babis to become prime minister next week
NATO must be ready to respond to hybrid threats, top commander says

NATO must be ready to respond to hybrid threats, top commander says
Bahamas plans tougher smuggling laws as US presses migration issue

Bahamas plans tougher smuggling laws as US presses migration issue
Russian attacks cut power, heating for tens of thousands in southern Ukraine

Russian attacks cut power, heating for tens of thousands in southern Ukraine
Honduran presidential candidate Nasralla says voting data altered

Honduran presidential candidate Nasralla says voting data altered
US signs pact with Kenya under 'America First' global health plan

US signs pact with Kenya under 'America First' global health plan
UK sanctions Russian intelligence agency GRU over Novichok poisoning

UK sanctions Russian intelligence agency GRU over Novichok poisoning
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
Trump jokes about naming Strait of Hormuz after himself, renaming Atlantic ‘American Ocean’

Trump jokes about naming Strait of Hormuz after himself, renaming Atlantic ‘American Ocean’
Lula supporters take to Brazil's streets, warn far-right fight is not over

Lula supporters take to Brazil's streets, warn far-right fight is not over
Celsius vs Fahrenheit: Why the US still uses a different temperature scale from most of the world

Celsius vs Fahrenheit: Why the US still uses a different temperature scale from most of the world
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye's defence pact brings together 1.4 million troops and 3,400 aircraft

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye's defence pact brings together 1.4 million troops and 3,400 aircraft
Senegal makes history as Africa's first Youth Olympic Games open

Senegal makes history as Africa's first Youth Olympic Games open
Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war

Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war
FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft

FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft
Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches

Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches
GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation

GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation
Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy

Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy
Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat

Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat
Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns

Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns
Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football

Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football
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