Rafah on agenda when Blinken meets Israel Defense Minister Gallant

In Spain, nuns quench pilgrims' thirst for beer and the word of God

In Spain, nuns quench pilgrims' thirst for beer and the word of God
Kremlin: we are not joining death penalty debate after concert hall attack

Kremlin: we are not joining death penalty debate after concert hall attack
Nigeria food banks cut back on handouts as prices soar

Nigeria food banks cut back on handouts as prices soar
Centre-left candidate beats Communist in Salzburg mayoral run-off

Centre-left candidate beats Communist in Salzburg mayoral run-off
UK royal Kate 'enormously touched' by messages of support

UK royal Kate 'enormously touched' by messages of support
Islamic State releases photo of alleged attackers in Russia shooting
Islamic State releases photo of alleged attackers in Russia shooting
Indian activist's hunger strike for Ladakh autonomy draws thousands of supporters

Indian activist's hunger strike for Ladakh autonomy draws thousands of supporters
Kate's cancer news should end speculation about her, commentators say

Kate's cancer news should end speculation about her, commentators say
Prince Harry and wife Meghan wish Kate health and privacy after cancer diagnosis

Prince Harry and wife Meghan wish Kate health and privacy after cancer diagnosis
King Charles 'so proud' of Kate for speaking about cancer discovery

King Charles 'so proud' of Kate for speaking about cancer discovery
Israel approves new parcel of West Bank land for settlement

Israel approves new parcel of West Bank land for settlement
Factbox-'Bloodbath,' 'vermin,' 'animals': Trump's rhetoric on the trail

Factbox-'Bloodbath,' 'vermin,' 'animals': Trump's rhetoric on the trail
Ghana parliament speaker criticises president for delaying anti-LGBTQ bill

Ghana parliament speaker criticises president for delaying anti-LGBTQ bill
Satellite images show 35% of Gaza's building destroyed, UN says

Satellite images show 35% of Gaza's building destroyed, UN says
Dengue outbreak in Argentina on track to break records

Dengue outbreak in Argentina on track to break records
Slovakia scraps graft prosecution unit despite EU criticism

Slovakia scraps graft prosecution unit despite EU criticism
European Union, UN criticise new Hong Kong security law

European Union, UN criticise new Hong Kong security law
UK to introduce bill to phase out smoking among young people

UK to introduce bill to phase out smoking among young people
UNRWA chief should be able to visit operations in Gaza, US State Dept says

UNRWA chief should be able to visit operations in Gaza, US State Dept says
Spanish charity Open Arms vows more Gaza food aid, appeals to others to step up
Spanish charity Open Arms vows more Gaza food aid, appeals to others to step up
Bolivia seizes $450 million of cocaine in second-biggest drug bust

Bolivia seizes $450 million of cocaine in second-biggest drug bust
Ghana president won't act on anti-LGBTQ bill before legal challenge resolved

Ghana president won't act on anti-LGBTQ bill before legal challenge resolved
Many hospitals in China stop newborn delivery services as birth rate drops

Many hospitals in China stop newborn delivery services as birth rate drops
Number of South Korea marriages edges up in 2023 after 11 years of falls

Number of South Korea marriages edges up in 2023 after 11 years of falls
More Chinese tied the knot in 2023, lifting marriage rates for first time in nine years

More Chinese tied the knot in 2023, lifting marriage rates for first time in nine years
Russian exiles bring banyas and blinis to Buenos Aires

Russian exiles bring banyas and blinis to Buenos Aires
Blinken calls for closer global cooperation on tackling synthetic drugs

Blinken calls for closer global cooperation on tackling synthetic drugs
Hunters in Niger lament loss of range to Islamist threat

Hunters in Niger lament loss of range to Islamist threat
Britain's Prince William pays tribute to his late mother Princess Diana at awards event

Britain's Prince William pays tribute to his late mother Princess Diana at awards event
No evidence from Israel to back UNRWA accusations, says EU humanitarian chief

No evidence from Israel to back UNRWA accusations, says EU humanitarian chief
EU humanitarian chief urges Israel to boost land access to Gaza

EU humanitarian chief urges Israel to boost land access to Gaza
Explainer-What is Britain's new extremism definition?

Explainer-What is Britain's new extremism definition?
China launch of DRO-A/B satellite on Wednesday not successful - state media
China launch of DRO-A/B satellite on Wednesday not successful - state media
Argentina's child poverty rate on track to hit 70%, UNICEF warns

Argentina's child poverty rate on track to hit 70%, UNICEF warns
A mother's voicemail at her graveside marks painful Ramadan for Gaza son

A mother's voicemail at her graveside marks painful Ramadan for Gaza son
As Argentina food prices soar, more people scavenge to survive

As Argentina food prices soar, more people scavenge to survive
Pakistanis feed predatory birds despite crackdown on practice

Pakistanis feed predatory birds despite crackdown on practice
Putin lauds Russian women for motherhood, beauty

Putin lauds Russian women for motherhood, beauty
'I couldn't move': Japanese male office workers experience simulated menstrual pain

'I couldn't move': Japanese male office workers experience simulated menstrual pain
China's top legislators pledge to safeguard sovereignty, security interests

China's top legislators pledge to safeguard sovereignty, security interests
Alcohol policies need sharper focus on gender, WHO says

Alcohol policies need sharper focus on gender, WHO says
Ireland to vote on removing 'sexist' references to women from constitution

Ireland to vote on removing 'sexist' references to women from constitution
Namibian communities demand return of land in dispute over German genocide legacy

Namibian communities demand return of land in dispute over German genocide legacy
Russia says it neutralized ISIS cell plotting attack on Moscow synagogue
Russia says it neutralized ISIS cell plotting attack on Moscow synagogue
Australia to make pension contributions for workers on paid parental leave

Australia to make pension contributions for workers on paid parental leave
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
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