UK's Starmer says he will 'shed no tears' over Venezuela's Maduro

UK's Starmer says he will 'shed no tears' over Venezuela's Maduro
UK's Starmer says he will 'shed no tears' over Venezuela's Maduro

UK's Starmer says he will 'shed no tears' over Venezuela's Maduro
Swiss prosecutors investigate pair who ran bar over deadly blaze

Swiss prosecutors investigate pair who ran bar over deadly blaze
'Fountain candle' sparklers likely started Swiss bar fire, says prosecutor

'Fountain candle' sparklers likely started Swiss bar fire, says prosecutor
Finland makes progress in cable breach investigation, police say

Finland makes progress in cable breach investigation, police say
Venezuela's Maduro willing to hold 'serious' talks with US

Venezuela's Maduro willing to hold 'serious' talks with US
Swiss resort fire likely started by sparkler candles, many of the injured fighting for their lives

Swiss resort fire likely started by sparkler candles, many of the injured fighting for their lives
World reacts to fatal fire at Swiss ski resort bar

World reacts to fatal fire at Swiss ski resort bar
Swiss police believe around 40 died at Swiss bar explosion, Italy says
Swiss police believe around 40 died at Swiss bar explosion, Italy says
Swiss police say several people have died in fire at bar in ski resort
Swiss police say several people have died in fire at bar in ski resort
Dozens killed, 100 injured in fire at Swiss ski resort bar

Dozens killed, 100 injured in fire at Swiss ski resort bar
Finland seizes ship sailing from Russia after suspected cable sabotage in Baltic Sea

Finland seizes ship sailing from Russia after suspected cable sabotage in Baltic Sea
Macron: allies will make commitments on protecting Ukraine at Jan 6 meeting

Macron: allies will make commitments on protecting Ukraine at Jan 6 meeting
Macron wants to ban under-15s from social media from September 2026, Le Monde reports

Macron wants to ban under-15s from social media from September 2026, Le Monde reports
Russia releases video footage to challenge Kyiv over alleged attack

Russia releases video footage to challenge Kyiv over alleged attack
Italy's Tajani calls for electoral reform with majority bonus before next national vote

Italy's Tajani calls for electoral reform with majority bonus before next national vote
UK calls for restraint over China's military drills around Taiwan

UK calls for restraint over China's military drills around Taiwan
Zelenskiy discusses US troop presence in Ukraine with Trump

Zelenskiy discusses US troop presence in Ukraine with Trump
Gaza humanitarian deterioration of serious concern, say UK, Canada, France and others

Gaza humanitarian deterioration of serious concern, say UK, Canada, France and others
Shootings in Sweden halved in 2025 as police tackle gang crime

Shootings in Sweden halved in 2025 as police tackle gang crime
Power failure paralyses Channel Tunnel rail traffic, causing travel mayhem

Power failure paralyses Channel Tunnel rail traffic, causing travel mayhem
Factbox-What do we know about Russian accusations that Ukraine attacked Putin residence?

Factbox-What do we know about Russian accusations that Ukraine attacked Putin residence?
Russia says its negotiating stance on Ukraine will toughen after accusing Kyiv of attack

Russia says its negotiating stance on Ukraine will toughen after accusing Kyiv of attack
Russia shows off deployment of nuclear-capable Oreshnik missiles in Belarus

Russia shows off deployment of nuclear-capable Oreshnik missiles in Belarus
Putin told Trump that Russia will review peace talks stance after drone attack on residence

Putin told Trump that Russia will review peace talks stance after drone attack on residence
Russia says Ukraine tried to attack Putin's residence but Kyiv says Moscow is lying

Russia says Ukraine tried to attack Putin's residence but Kyiv says Moscow is lying
Putin tells army to press on with campaign to take southern Ukrainian region

Putin tells army to press on with campaign to take southern Ukrainian region
Peace hopes dented as Russia says Ukraine tried to attack Putin residence

Peace hopes dented as Russia says Ukraine tried to attack Putin residence
Explainer-Is peace in Ukraine any closer after Trump-Zelenskiy talks?

Explainer-Is peace in Ukraine any closer after Trump-Zelenskiy talks?
Kremlin says Ukraine should withdraw troops from Donbas, and a Putin-Trump call expected soon

Kremlin says Ukraine should withdraw troops from Donbas, and a Putin-Trump call expected soon
Central bank chief urges Austria to rethink Mercosur deal opposition

Central bank chief urges Austria to rethink Mercosur deal opposition
Thailand and Cambodia agree to consolidate ceasefire in China talks

Thailand and Cambodia agree to consolidate ceasefire in China talks
Army chief says Switzerland can't defend itself from full-scale attack

Army chief says Switzerland can't defend itself from full-scale attack
Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah arrives in UK after release from Egyptian prison

Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah arrives in UK after release from Egyptian prison
Moscow sentences Russian diplomat to 12 years for passing secrets to U.S. intelligence
Moscow sentences Russian diplomat to 12 years for passing secrets to U.S. intelligence
Putin sends a signal to Trump on Ukraine proposals

Putin sends a signal to Trump on Ukraine proposals
Putin indicated Russia could be open to territory swap as part of Ukraine deal, Kommersant says

Putin indicated Russia could be open to territory swap as part of Ukraine deal, Kommersant says
Four members of Liechtenstein family found dead

Four members of Liechtenstein family found dead
Russia sees slow but steady progress in Ukraine peace talks

Russia sees slow but steady progress in Ukraine peace talks
Russia is analysing US documents on Ukraine peace deal, Kremlin says

Russia is analysing US documents on Ukraine peace deal, Kremlin says
Russia made a proposal to France on jailed French researcher Vinatier, the Kremlin says

Russia made a proposal to France on jailed French researcher Vinatier, the Kremlin says
Four bodies found believed to be from one Liechtenstein family

Four bodies found believed to be from one Liechtenstein family
Swiss prosecutors drop probe into banking blog
Swiss prosecutors drop probe into banking blog
France's Macron says he discussed Ukraine with NATO head Rutte

France's Macron says he discussed Ukraine with NATO head Rutte
UK government says it backs free speech after US visa bans
UK government says it backs free speech after US visa bans
EU says it strongly condemns U.S. visa ban on European individuals

EU says it strongly condemns U.S. visa ban on European individuals
Lula supporters take to Brazil's streets, warn far-right fight is not over

Lula supporters take to Brazil's streets, warn far-right fight is not over
Celsius vs Fahrenheit: Why the US still uses a different temperature scale from most of the world

Celsius vs Fahrenheit: Why the US still uses a different temperature scale from most of the world
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye's defence pact brings together 1.4 million troops and 3,400 aircraft

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye's defence pact brings together 1.4 million troops and 3,400 aircraft
Senegal makes history as Africa's first Youth Olympic Games open

Senegal makes history as Africa's first Youth Olympic Games open
Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war

Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war
FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft

FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft
Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches

Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches
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