French PM Lecornu escapes first no confidence vote after major concessions

French PM Lecornu escapes first no confidence vote after major concessions
French PM Lecornu escapes first no confidence vote after major concessions

French PM Lecornu escapes first no confidence vote after major concessions
Myanmar elections unlikely to see credible outcome, EU human rights rep says
Myanmar elections unlikely to see credible outcome, EU human rights rep says
Explainer-Key points for investors in Ivory Coast's presidential election

Explainer-Key points for investors in Ivory Coast's presidential election
Russian air attacks hit Ukraine's gas sector, force Kyiv to import more gas

Russian air attacks hit Ukraine's gas sector, force Kyiv to import more gas
Pakistan says it's ready for talks with Afghanistan, Kabul residents recall airstrike shock

Pakistan says it's ready for talks with Afghanistan, Kabul residents recall airstrike shock
German court hears case of Afghan accused of killing man, toddler in knife attack
German court hears case of Afghan accused of killing man, toddler in knife attack
Four oil facility guards killed in an attack near Syria's Deir al-Zor, state media says
Four oil facility guards killed in an attack near Syria's Deir al-Zor, state media says
Swedish prosecutor identifies suspect in Koran-burner murder case

Swedish prosecutor identifies suspect in Koran-burner murder case
Analysis-Zelenskiy goes to Trump for more support as Ukraine war escalates

Analysis-Zelenskiy goes to Trump for more support as Ukraine war escalates
China says jailed Swedish publisher is Chinese citizen
China says jailed Swedish publisher is Chinese citizen
Merz to advocate use of frozen Russian assets at EU summit

Merz to advocate use of frozen Russian assets at EU summit
Hungary's central bank files police report over renovation of headquarters

Hungary's central bank files police report over renovation of headquarters
Israel says preparations to open Rafah crossing underway with Egypt, date to be announced later

Israel says preparations to open Rafah crossing underway with Egypt, date to be announced later
China blames US for global panic over rare earths controls

China blames US for global panic over rare earths controls
Gaza father hopes reopening of medical corridor can save his injured son

Gaza father hopes reopening of medical corridor can save his injured son
Motorcycle taxi drivers of Cameroon's Douala long for jobs and escape

Motorcycle taxi drivers of Cameroon's Douala long for jobs and escape
Trump to visit South Korea October 29-30, South Korea official says

Trump to visit South Korea October 29-30, South Korea official says
Army colonel plans to lead Madagascar after coup ousts civilian president

Army colonel plans to lead Madagascar after coup ousts civilian president
Hungary's Orban expects to meet Trump to discuss economic agreement, media reports

Hungary's Orban expects to meet Trump to discuss economic agreement, media reports
India's Modi faces tough Bihar state election; voters angry over unemployment, distrust electoral rolls

India's Modi faces tough Bihar state election; voters angry over unemployment, distrust electoral rolls
Former US Marine pilot who trained Chinese flyers appeals extradition from Australia

Former US Marine pilot who trained Chinese flyers appeals extradition from Australia
Nepal Roundup: Political reshuffles, constitutional challenges, the rise of youth activism

Nepal Roundup: Political reshuffles, constitutional challenges, the rise of youth activism
Japan's Takaichi woos right-leaning party to secure premiership

Japan's Takaichi woos right-leaning party to secure premiership
French PM faces fraught budget talks after surviving no-confidence votes

French PM faces fraught budget talks after surviving no-confidence votes
China seeks stronger ties with France in strategic dialogue

China seeks stronger ties with France in strategic dialogue
FARC dissidents hand over munitions to Colombia in peace gesture

FARC dissidents hand over munitions to Colombia in peace gesture
Milei says Argentina, US in talks over trade deal

Milei says Argentina, US in talks over trade deal
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jim Bolger dies aged 90

Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jim Bolger dies aged 90
Argentina hopes to finalize US $20 billion swap line before midterm vote

Argentina hopes to finalize US $20 billion swap line before midterm vote
Trump says Modi assured him India will stop buying Russian oil

Trump says Modi assured him India will stop buying Russian oil
Greer, Bessent blast China's rare earths curbs, urge Beijing not to implement them

Greer, Bessent blast China's rare earths curbs, urge Beijing not to implement them
UK sanctions Russia's Lukoil and Rosneft, targets shadow fleet

UK sanctions Russia's Lukoil and Rosneft, targets shadow fleet
Guatemalan officials resign after maximum security jailbreak
Guatemalan officials resign after maximum security jailbreak
Freed Gaza photographer overjoyed to find family alive after being told in Israeli jail they were dead

Freed Gaza photographer overjoyed to find family alive after being told in Israeli jail they were dead
As Brazil readies for COP30 climate talks, finance ministers offer plan for $1.3 trillion in yearly finance

As Brazil readies for COP30 climate talks, finance ministers offer plan for $1.3 trillion in yearly finance
Peru judge strikes down bid to stop ousted president leaving country

Peru judge strikes down bid to stop ousted president leaving country
Thousands protest in Tunisia's Gabes over pollution crisis
Thousands protest in Tunisia's Gabes over pollution crisis
US military tells Hamas to stop violence against Gaza civilians, disarm 'without delay'

US military tells Hamas to stop violence against Gaza civilians, disarm 'without delay'
Portugal's Socialists to enable budget passage by abstaining

Portugal's Socialists to enable budget passage by abstaining
Northern Ireland's Adams to pursue legal action against UK government

Northern Ireland's Adams to pursue legal action against UK government
EU, Spain brush off Trump tariff threats over Madrid's defence spending

EU, Spain brush off Trump tariff threats over Madrid's defence spending
Ukraine needs up to $20b in U.S. weapons through NATO programme, defence minister says

Ukraine needs up to $20b in U.S. weapons through NATO programme, defence minister says
French court rejects Le Pen challenge to parliamentary election rules

French court rejects Le Pen challenge to parliamentary election rules
Explosions hit Ecuador bridges days after illegal mining crackdown

Explosions hit Ecuador bridges days after illegal mining crackdown
Hegseth says US will 'impose costs' on Russia if Ukraine war does not end

Hegseth says US will 'impose costs' on Russia if Ukraine war does not end
Gaza's Rafah crossing to Egypt expected to open for people on Thursday

Gaza's Rafah crossing to Egypt expected to open for people on Thursday
Trump ready to meet with China's Xi in South Korea, Bessent tells CNBC

Trump ready to meet with China's Xi in South Korea, Bessent tells CNBC
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