UN backs remote address by Palestinian President Abbas after US denies visa

UN backs remote address by Palestinian President Abbas after US denies visa
UN backs remote address by Palestinian President Abbas after US denies visa

UN backs remote address by Palestinian President Abbas after US denies visa
AfD tops Mecklenburg-Vorpommern election as CDU falls below 5% threshold

AfD tops Mecklenburg-Vorpommern election as CDU falls below 5% threshold
From Suomi to Zhongguo, why some countries have completely different names at home

From Suomi to Zhongguo, why some countries have completely different names at home
US schools close for Jewish holidays in dozens of counties

US schools close for Jewish holidays in dozens of counties
Poland’s $1 trillion economy rivals eight neighbouring economies combined

Poland’s $1 trillion economy rivals eight neighbouring economies combined
Regions that experienced Muslim rule throughout history

Regions that experienced Muslim rule throughout history
Europe’s unification movements range from Irish unity to the Russia-Belarus Union State

Europe’s unification movements range from Irish unity to the Russia-Belarus Union State
Hormuz disruption and Saudi pipeline shutdown put Middle East oil routes under pressure

Hormuz disruption and Saudi pipeline shutdown put Middle East oil routes under pressure
EU opens door to Canada becoming its first associate member

EU opens door to Canada becoming its first associate member
Every World Bank president has been a US national since 1946

Every World Bank president has been a US national since 1946
From ‘bici’ to ‘cleta’, Latin America has many ways to say bicycle

From ‘bici’ to ‘cleta’, Latin America has many ways to say bicycle
Coca-Cola, Red Bull and Monster Energy have built huge global footprints

Coca-Cola, Red Bull and Monster Energy have built huge global footprints
Europe’s independence movements share a cause, but not the same goal

Europe’s independence movements share a cause, but not the same goal
EU irregular border crossings fall 35% as Western Mediterranean route rises

EU irregular border crossings fall 35% as Western Mediterranean route rises
Ethiopia is in 2019 while most of the world is in 2026

Ethiopia is in 2019 while most of the world is in 2026
Sweden election leaves centre-left bloc narrowly ahead as right loses majority

Sweden election leaves centre-left bloc narrowly ahead as right loses majority
Nearly all Mexicans living abroad are in the United States

Nearly all Mexicans living abroad are in the United States
How 9/11 is taught in US schools depends on where students live

How 9/11 is taught in US schools depends on where students live
How the 9/11 attacks unfolded across four hijacked flights

How the 9/11 attacks unfolded across four hijacked flights
World’s sunniest regions get more than 4,000 hours of sunshine a year

World’s sunniest regions get more than 4,000 hours of sunshine a year
Six countries account for three-quarters of Europe’s unicorn startups

Six countries account for three-quarters of Europe’s unicorn startups
Twelve countries move to restrict trade with Israeli settlements in the West Bank

Twelve countries move to restrict trade with Israeli settlements in the West Bank
Norway has Europe’s highest petrol prices, Russia and Belarus remain cheapest

Norway has Europe’s highest petrol prices, Russia and Belarus remain cheapest
UN backs new world map that shows Africa closer to its true size

UN backs new world map that shows Africa closer to its true size
US and China dominate the world’s top AI model rankings

US and China dominate the world’s top AI model rankings
Global oil chokepoints under scrutiny as tensions expose fragile energy lifelines

Global oil chokepoints under scrutiny as tensions expose fragile energy lifelines
Germany’s invasion of Poland on September 1 began World War II in Europe

Germany’s invasion of Poland on September 1 began World War II in Europe
Australia’s map looks like a dog and a cat once you know where to look

Australia’s map looks like a dog and a cat once you know where to look
U.S. gas prices surge since Iran war, with Iowa up nearly 70%

U.S. gas prices surge since Iran war, with Iowa up nearly 70%
GTA V dominates global search interest as Grand Theft Auto VI nears release

GTA V dominates global search interest as Grand Theft Auto VI nears release
DR Congo leads global burned land in 2026

DR Congo leads global burned land in 2026
Which Georgia is closer to you?

Which Georgia is closer to you?
America loved Dolly Parton, but this map tells a different story

America loved Dolly Parton, but this map tells a different story
South Korea is only about 1.4 times the size of Ireland but has nearly 10 times the population

South Korea is only about 1.4 times the size of Ireland but has nearly 10 times the population
Asia and Europe dominated the world’s biggest cities in 1700

Asia and Europe dominated the world’s biggest cities in 1700
Miller dominates US beer searches, leading in 30 states

Miller dominates US beer searches, leading in 30 states
Spain’s foreign-born population passes 10 million after three decades of migration

Spain’s foreign-born population passes 10 million after three decades of migration
Asia produces the largest share of global GDP

Asia produces the largest share of global GDP
Java has more people than almost every country in the world

Java has more people than almost every country in the world
Why Gaddafi once wanted Switzerland split between three countries

Why Gaddafi once wanted Switzerland split between three countries
Amazon rainforest spans nine territories, with most of it in Brazil

Amazon rainforest spans nine territories, with most of it in Brazil
The Americas explained: How geography, language and culture redraw the map

The Americas explained: How geography, language and culture redraw the map
Ukrainians and Turks lead Germany’s foreign population across states

Ukrainians and Turks lead Germany’s foreign population across states
Lions now occupy just 6% of their historic range as wild populations shrink

Lions now occupy just 6% of their historic range as wild populations shrink
El Niño could push 49 million more people into acute hunger by 2027, WFP warns

El Niño could push 49 million more people into acute hunger by 2027, WFP warns
Total Solar Eclipse sweeps across Spain in historic celestial event

Total Solar Eclipse sweeps across Spain in historic celestial event
Democrats expand 2026 senate battlefield, Republican-held seats come under pressure

Democrats expand 2026 senate battlefield, Republican-held seats come under pressure
Canada and Mexico are the closest foreign countries to most of the United States

Canada and Mexico are the closest foreign countries to most of the United States
UN backs Palestinian sovereignty over natural resources as 151 countries vote in favour

UN backs Palestinian sovereignty over natural resources as 151 countries vote in favour
Kaja Kallas warns Europe against Russia's 'traps' as EU divides over peace talks

Kaja Kallas warns Europe against Russia's 'traps' as EU divides over peace talks
Colombia expels 71 Venezuelans over alleged criminal activity, deportees protest treatment

Colombia expels 71 Venezuelans over alleged criminal activity, deportees protest treatment
'Attackers will suffer great losses' - Iran army chief warns

'Attackers will suffer great losses' - Iran army chief warns
Pope Leo XIV defends traditional gender roles amid cultural shifts in Peru

Pope Leo XIV defends traditional gender roles amid cultural shifts in Peru
Mexico's Sheinbaum says Xi meeting will not affect US trade talks

Mexico's Sheinbaum says Xi meeting will not affect US trade talks
Lula urges rich nations to step up climate action at COP31

Lula urges rich nations to step up climate action at COP31
Putin warns European troops in Ukraine would become military targets despite peace deal

Putin warns European troops in Ukraine would become military targets despite peace deal
Zelensky warns Europe against US-Russia security deal as Putin talks continue

Zelensky warns Europe against US-Russia security deal as Putin talks continue
Venezuela defends oil production at COP31, unveils new climate plan

Venezuela defends oil production at COP31, unveils new climate plan
China accuses US of fabricating spy claims amid Nvidia CEO scandal

China accuses US of fabricating spy claims amid Nvidia CEO scandal
Ghana celebrates major new offshore oil and gas discovery at Nya Gyidie well

Ghana celebrates major new offshore oil and gas discovery at Nya Gyidie well
Indonesia's vice president Gibran resigns over Diploma scandal as Prabowo accepts exit

Indonesia's vice president Gibran resigns over Diploma scandal as Prabowo accepts exit
Pope Leo XIV receives state welcome in Peru, meets President Fujimori

Pope Leo XIV receives state welcome in Peru, meets President Fujimori
Argentina Roundup: Báez properties raided, Machado jailed in US, Neuquén sets first 2027 election

Argentina Roundup: Báez properties raided, Machado jailed in US, Neuquén sets first 2027 election
Which countries can you see from Africa?

Which countries can you see from Africa?
South Africa election results 2026: ANC suffers historic defeat as DA and MK Party gain ground

South Africa election results 2026: ANC suffers historic defeat as DA and MK Party gain ground
Nvidia's $4.5 trillion market value rivals the economies of Japan and Britain

Nvidia's $4.5 trillion market value rivals the economies of Japan and Britain
Mozambique seeks $37.2 billion in climate funding after devastating weather disasters

Mozambique seeks $37.2 billion in climate funding after devastating weather disasters
How much of each country is in Europe?

How much of each country is in Europe?
Iran calls for regional peace, praises Russia's support after US-Israeli strikes

Iran calls for regional peace, praises Russia's support after US-Israeli strikes
Iran unveils underground missile base, warns of 'surprises' in future war

Iran unveils underground missile base, warns of 'surprises' in future war
Argentina takes Britain to International Court, demands halt to Falklands oil project

Argentina takes Britain to International Court, demands halt to Falklands oil project
Slovakia's Fico threatens EU budget veto over Ukraine funding dispute

Slovakia's Fico threatens EU budget veto over Ukraine funding dispute
Pete Hegseth escapes impeachment as House Republicans block vote over Iran war

Pete Hegseth escapes impeachment as House Republicans block vote over Iran war
China keeps Xi-Putin-Trump summit talks open amid Nvidia spying allegations

China keeps Xi-Putin-Trump summit talks open amid Nvidia spying allegations
‘Come through me’ – Pete Hegseth warns impeachment could put US soldiers on trial

‘Come through me’ – Pete Hegseth warns impeachment could put US soldiers on trial
Thieves drill through wall, steal $3 million in Chile bank heist

Thieves drill through wall, steal $3 million in Chile bank heist
Russia warns Europe of swift military response if war breaks out

Russia warns Europe of swift military response if war breaks out
Iran says war triggered US 'political earthquake', confirms nuclear inspection

Iran says war triggered US 'political earthquake', confirms nuclear inspection