Japan's 'Iron Lady' Takaichi forges historic election win

Former French minister Lang resigns from Arab World Institute over Epstein ties

Former French minister Lang resigns from Arab World Institute over Epstein ties
Greenland foreign minister says US talks are positive but the outcome remains uncertain

Greenland foreign minister says US talks are positive but the outcome remains uncertain
Hungary's opposition Tisza promises wealth tax, euro adoption in election programme

Hungary's opposition Tisza promises wealth tax, euro adoption in election programme
US pushes Russia and Ukraine to end war by summer, Zelenskiy says

US pushes Russia and Ukraine to end war by summer, Zelenskiy says
Algeria begins to cancel air services agreement with UAE

Algeria begins to cancel air services agreement with UAE
Farmers report 'catastrophic damage to crops as Storm Marta hits Spain and Portugal

Farmers report 'catastrophic damage to crops as Storm Marta hits Spain and Portugal
Former French minister Lang resigns from Arab World Institute over Epstein ties

Former French minister Lang resigns from Arab World Institute over Epstein ties
If US attacks, Iran says it will strike US bases in the region

If US attacks, Iran says it will strike US bases in the region
Haiti enters political limbo as transition government's mandate ends

Haiti enters political limbo as transition government's mandate ends
China conducts naval, air patrols around disputed South China Sea

China conducts naval, air patrols around disputed South China Sea
US pushes Russia and Ukraine to end war by summer, Zelenskiy says

US pushes Russia and Ukraine to end war by summer, Zelenskiy says
Russia to interrogate two suspects over attempted killing of general, report says
Russia to interrogate two suspects over attempted killing of general, report says
Russia launches massive attack on Ukraine's energy system, Zelenskiy says

Russia launches massive attack on Ukraine's energy system, Zelenskiy says
Russia launched 400 drones, 40 missiles to hit Ukraine's energy sector, Zelenskiy says

Russia launched 400 drones, 40 missiles to hit Ukraine's energy sector, Zelenskiy says
The Kyiv family, with its pets and pigs, defying Russia and the cold

The Kyiv family, with its pets and pigs, defying Russia and the cold
Two Polish airports reopen after NATO jets activated over Russian strikes on Ukraine
Two Polish airports reopen after NATO jets activated over Russian strikes on Ukraine
US-led Board of Peace to hold first meeting of leaders February 19

US-led Board of Peace to hold first meeting of leaders February 19
Cuba to protect essential services as US moves to cut off oil supply

Cuba to protect essential services as US moves to cut off oil supply
Mexican authorities find remains matching one of 10 kidnapped miners
Mexican authorities find remains matching one of 10 kidnapped miners
US plans initial payment towards billions owed to UN, envoy Waltz says

US plans initial payment towards billions owed to UN, envoy Waltz says
Philippines Roundup: Maritime tensions, Marcos impeachment push collapses, corruption cases widen

Philippines Roundup: Maritime tensions, Marcos impeachment push collapses, corruption cases widen
Trump orders prioritizing countries with higher defense spending as customers for US weapons

Trump orders prioritizing countries with higher defense spending as customers for US weapons
France to rally aid for Lebanon as it warns truce gains remain fragile

France to rally aid for Lebanon as it warns truce gains remain fragile
Trump signs order threatening tariffs on nations doing business with Iran

Trump signs order threatening tariffs on nations doing business with Iran
Factbox-Seven key Trump-Iran moments as tensions run high

Factbox-Seven key Trump-Iran moments as tensions run high
Factbox-What is Islamic State, the group claiming responsibility for Pakistan attack?
Factbox-What is Islamic State, the group claiming responsibility for Pakistan attack?
Jailed Venezuelan protesters could all be free by next Friday, top lawmaker says

Jailed Venezuelan protesters could all be free by next Friday, top lawmaker says
Exclusive-US aims for March peace deal in Ukraine, quick elections, sources say

Exclusive-US aims for March peace deal in Ukraine, quick elections, sources say
Blaze in Iran's capital Tehran put out, no injuries - fire department
Blaze in Iran's capital Tehran put out, no injuries - fire department
Ukraine's Zelenskiy calls for faster action on air defence, repairs to grid

Ukraine's Zelenskiy calls for faster action on air defence, repairs to grid
Exclusive-Bangladesh PM front-runner rejects unity government offer, says his party set to win

Exclusive-Bangladesh PM front-runner rejects unity government offer, says his party set to win
UK police search properties in probe into Mandelson over Epstein ties

UK police search properties in probe into Mandelson over Epstein ties
Factbox-What you need to know about Portugal's presidential runoff

Factbox-What you need to know about Portugal's presidential runoff
Socialist seen beating far-right rival for Portuguese presidency with conservative help

Socialist seen beating far-right rival for Portuguese presidency with conservative help
Mexico's Sheinbaum aims to send humanitarian aid to Cuba by Monday

Mexico's Sheinbaum aims to send humanitarian aid to Cuba by Monday
Hezbollah accepts resignation of senior security official Wafiq Safa amid restructuring
Hezbollah accepts resignation of senior security official Wafiq Safa amid restructuring
US arrests suspect in 2012 Benghazi consulate attack, Bondi says

US arrests suspect in 2012 Benghazi consulate attack, Bondi says
Pro-Russia disinformation falsely links Macron to Epstein, French government source says

Pro-Russia disinformation falsely links Macron to Epstein, French government source says
Factbox-European figures caught in web of Epstein ties

Factbox-European figures caught in web of Epstein ties
Norway's crown prince says he is looking after the family

Norway's crown prince says he is looking after the family
For Palestinians returning to Gaza, a bittersweet reunion

For Palestinians returning to Gaza, a bittersweet reunion
Exclusive-Some UAE companies pull out of Saudi defence show as Gulf rift spills into business

Exclusive-Some UAE companies pull out of Saudi defence show as Gulf rift spills into business
France and Canada deepen Arctic ties with Greenland consulates

France and Canada deepen Arctic ties with Greenland consulates
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