Former French president Sarkozy leaves home in Paris to start prison sentence

Ivory Coast town rocked by massacre uses marriages to make peace

Ivory Coast town rocked by massacre uses marriages to make peace
Instant View: Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan's first female prime minister

Instant View: Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan's first female prime minister
Russia says its terms for Ukraine peace unchanged since August summit

Russia says its terms for Ukraine peace unchanged since August summit
Poland, Romania foil Russian exploding parcels plot, Warsaw says

Poland, Romania foil Russian exploding parcels plot, Warsaw says
Inspired by Thatcher, Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan's first female premier

Inspired by Thatcher, Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan's first female premier
EU considers classifying ethanol in biocidal products as dangerous substance, FT reports

EU considers classifying ethanol in biocidal products as dangerous substance, FT reports
Japan's Takaichi to become prime minister after winning lower house vote

Japan's Takaichi to become prime minister after winning lower house vote
China more interested in expansion than solving economic problems, Taiwan official says

China more interested in expansion than solving economic problems, Taiwan official says
Ecuador says no evidence to detain survivor of US strike on suspected drug vessel
Ecuador says no evidence to detain survivor of US strike on suspected drug vessel
US Marines probe firing of live artillery over California highway

US Marines probe firing of live artillery over California highway
Takaichi elected Japan's premier, shattering glass ceiling with hard-right turn

Takaichi elected Japan's premier, shattering glass ceiling with hard-right turn
Factbox-What is 'Taiwan independence' and is Taiwan already independent?

Factbox-What is 'Taiwan independence' and is Taiwan already independent?
Brazil's Lula taps Guilherme Boulos as secretary of the presidency

Brazil's Lula taps Guilherme Boulos as secretary of the presidency
Wide-ranging group of US officials pursues Trump's fight against ‘Deep State’

Wide-ranging group of US officials pursues Trump's fight against ‘Deep State’
Left behind: A Filipina migrant mother's struggle in Taiwan

Left behind: A Filipina migrant mother's struggle in Taiwan
USTR proposes 100% tariffs on Nicaraguan goods after finding labor abuses
USTR proposes 100% tariffs on Nicaraguan goods after finding labor abuses
French police may nab Louvre thieves but unlikely to recover their loot

French police may nab Louvre thieves but unlikely to recover their loot
Trump downplays Taiwan risk in China talks, expects fair trade deal

Trump downplays Taiwan risk in China talks, expects fair trade deal
The prison where France's ex-President Sarkozy will serve his sentence

The prison where France's ex-President Sarkozy will serve his sentence
Ukraine's Zelenskiy to attend allies meeting in London on Friday, says Macron

Ukraine's Zelenskiy to attend allies meeting in London on Friday, says Macron
Investors see IMF support as crucial for Bolivia's new president

Investors see IMF support as crucial for Bolivia's new president
China criticises UK for delaying ruling on new embassy

China criticises UK for delaying ruling on new embassy
Iran says cooperation deal with UN nuclear watchdog is void

Iran says cooperation deal with UN nuclear watchdog is void
Madagascar coup leader names businessman as new prime minister

Madagascar coup leader names businessman as new prime minister
Russia tightening law on sabotage, citing rising Ukraine, NATO threats
Russia tightening law on sabotage, citing rising Ukraine, NATO threats
Russia says Lavrov and Rubio held 'constructive' pre-summit call

Russia says Lavrov and Rubio held 'constructive' pre-summit call
Romanian court rejects plan to raise judges' retirement age

Romanian court rejects plan to raise judges' retirement age
Hamas says it will hand over body of Gaza hostage at 1700 GMT Monday

Hamas says it will hand over body of Gaza hostage at 1700 GMT Monday
Zelenskiy paints meeting with Trump as a success, touts new Patriot systems

Zelenskiy paints meeting with Trump as a success, touts new Patriot systems
Colombia recalls ambassador to US after Trump's tariff threat, drug remarks

Colombia recalls ambassador to US after Trump's tariff threat, drug remarks
Mongolian president vetoes PM dismissal, citing procedural irregularities

Mongolian president vetoes PM dismissal, citing procedural irregularities
Australia flags China's 'unsafe' flare drop in aerial encounter

Australia flags China's 'unsafe' flare drop in aerial encounter
South Korea ramps up security ahead of high-stakes APEC summit next week

South Korea ramps up security ahead of high-stakes APEC summit next week
Germany plans to order 15 more US-made F-35 jets, says source

Germany plans to order 15 more US-made F-35 jets, says source
Exclusive-Kabul must rein in militants for ceasefire to hold, says Pakistan

Exclusive-Kabul must rein in militants for ceasefire to hold, says Pakistan
Iran's Khamenei rejects Trump offer of talks, denies US destroyed Iranian nuclear capabilities

Iran's Khamenei rejects Trump offer of talks, denies US destroyed Iranian nuclear capabilities
Once an idyll, Tunisian protest hotspot Gabes now an environmental 'nightmare'

Once an idyll, Tunisian protest hotspot Gabes now an environmental 'nightmare'
Trial of Northern Ireland's Jeffrey Donaldson delayed again

Trial of Northern Ireland's Jeffrey Donaldson delayed again
U.S Vice President Vance to arrive in Israel on Tuesday, Israeli Airports Authority says

U.S Vice President Vance to arrive in Israel on Tuesday, Israeli Airports Authority says
Kremlin says Orban's good ties with Trump and Putin are reason for holding summit in Hungary

Kremlin says Orban's good ties with Trump and Putin are reason for holding summit in Hungary
Iran sees the 'necessary will' to resolve prisoner issue with France
Iran sees the 'necessary will' to resolve prisoner issue with France
Civilians in Sudan's al-Fashir cower from drones as siege worsens hunger

Civilians in Sudan's al-Fashir cower from drones as siege worsens hunger
US steps up diplomacy after Gaza truce shaken

US steps up diplomacy after Gaza truce shaken
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