Norwegian mass killer Breivik says sorry, calls prison a 'nightmare'

Icon of German Left vows to save democracy, launches new party

Icon of German Left vows to save democracy, launches new party
Actor Idris Elba leads knife crime campaign with symbolic display

Actor Idris Elba leads knife crime campaign with symbolic display
Portugal's Socialists pledge to raise minimum wage, boost competitiveness

Portugal's Socialists pledge to raise minimum wage, boost competitiveness
On Orthodox Christmas Putin vows to back soldiers who 'defend' Russia

On Orthodox Christmas Putin vows to back soldiers who 'defend' Russia
Anti-racists slam blackface use in Spain's Epiphany parades

Anti-racists slam blackface use in Spain's Epiphany parades
Hezbollah says it hit Israeli observation post with 62 rockets

Hezbollah says it hit Israeli observation post with 62 rockets
Pistorius release touches a nerve in country scarred by violence against women

Pistorius release touches a nerve in country scarred by violence against women
Mourners march, hold mass hug to remember Prague shooting victims

Mourners march, hold mass hug to remember Prague shooting victims
Italy PM to suspend lawmaker from party after gun accident
Italy PM to suspend lawmaker from party after gun accident
Former Harvard head said she was called 'N-word,' got death threats

Former Harvard head said she was called 'N-word,' got death threats
Pakistan police probes killing of six barbers in northwest
Pakistan police probes killing of six barbers in northwest
Ugandan LGBT activist in critical condition after stabbing

Ugandan LGBT activist in critical condition after stabbing
Israeli strike in Lebanon kills senior Hamas official Saleh al-Arouri -security sources
Israeli strike in Lebanon kills senior Hamas official Saleh al-Arouri -security sources
Spanish soccer player Hermoso testifies about Rubiales World Cup kiss

Spanish soccer player Hermoso testifies about Rubiales World Cup kiss
Only 15% of Israelis want Netanyahu to keep job after Gaza war, poll finds

Only 15% of Israelis want Netanyahu to keep job after Gaza war, poll finds
Bangladesh opposition on the run despite not contesting vote

Bangladesh opposition on the run despite not contesting vote
Hunger hits animals and people alike at Gaza zoo

Hunger hits animals and people alike at Gaza zoo
Pope denounces violence against women as Italy searches soul over murder

Pope denounces violence against women as Italy searches soul over murder
Final bodies found after China's most serious earthquake in a decade

Final bodies found after China's most serious earthquake in a decade
Burundi's president says gay people should be stoned

Burundi's president says gay people should be stoned
It's New Year (nearly) as usual in wartime Moscow

It's New Year (nearly) as usual in wartime Moscow
China eases visa application for U.S. tourists

China eases visa application for U.S. tourists
In Nigeria and much of Africa, Catholic same-sex couples see no blessings soon

In Nigeria and much of Africa, Catholic same-sex couples see no blessings soon
China's fireworks ban sparks fiery debate ahead of Lunar New Year

China's fireworks ban sparks fiery debate ahead of Lunar New Year
Having children should be women's main mission, Italy's ruling party senator says

Having children should be women's main mission, Italy's ruling party senator says
Russian stars' semi-naked party sparks wartime backlash

Russian stars' semi-naked party sparks wartime backlash
Mexico, US officials discuss urgency to reopen border crossings- Mexico minister

Mexico, US officials discuss urgency to reopen border crossings- Mexico minister
Taylor Swift fan died of heat exhaustion at Rio concert, police say

Taylor Swift fan died of heat exhaustion at Rio concert, police say
UAE's Sharjah bans New Year's Eve fireworks over Gaza war
UAE's Sharjah bans New Year's Eve fireworks over Gaza war
China cracks down on hundreds of millions of dollars of government investment scams
China cracks down on hundreds of millions of dollars of government investment scams
In Moldova, the Christmas spirit is conflict and rivalry for parishioners

In Moldova, the Christmas spirit is conflict and rivalry for parishioners
'Blasphemous' same-sex nativity scene angers conservatives in Italy

'Blasphemous' same-sex nativity scene angers conservatives in Italy
Egyptian, Iranian presidents discuss Gaza developments, restoring ties
Egyptian, Iranian presidents discuss Gaza developments, restoring ties
Spain's Madrid region partially revokes trans, LGBTQ rights laws

Spain's Madrid region partially revokes trans, LGBTQ rights laws
Police launch criminal investigation into missing UK boy found in France
Police launch criminal investigation into missing UK boy found in France
Turkey detains 304 people over suspected Islamic State ties
Turkey detains 304 people over suspected Islamic State ties
Czech university shooting claims 14 victims-police

Czech university shooting claims 14 victims-police
Audit of Spanish Church abuses finds more than 2,000 victims

Audit of Spanish Church abuses finds more than 2,000 victims
Urban school farm opens world of opportunity to British teens

Urban school farm opens world of opportunity to British teens
Moldova to alter Soviet-era abbreviation for its airport, minister says
Moldova to alter Soviet-era abbreviation for its airport, minister says
British teenagers convicted of 'ferocious' murder of transgender girl

British teenagers convicted of 'ferocious' murder of transgender girl
Some Muslims around major India temple fearful ahead of opening

Some Muslims around major India temple fearful ahead of opening
Biden welcomes Pope decision to allow blessings for same-sex couples

Biden welcomes Pope decision to allow blessings for same-sex couples
Where is democracy headed in 2024? Trump may have the final word

Where is democracy headed in 2024? Trump may have the final word
Temple promised by BJP transforms Indian city but Muslims, some locals feel neglected

Temple promised by BJP transforms Indian city but Muslims, some locals feel neglected
Notre-Dame rooster back on Paris cathedral's spire as renovation enters final stage

Notre-Dame rooster back on Paris cathedral's spire as renovation enters final stage
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
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