Slick Mandelson consumed by glare of Epstein scandal

Slick Mandelson consumed by glare of Epstein scandal
Slick Mandelson consumed by glare of Epstein scandal

Slick Mandelson consumed by glare of Epstein scandal
Funding urgently needed as thousands homeless after Afghanistan quake, says UN

Funding urgently needed as thousands homeless after Afghanistan quake, says UN
Merz wants proactive spy agency to match German economic might

Merz wants proactive spy agency to match German economic might
Dutch summon Russian ambassador over violation of Poland's airspace
Dutch summon Russian ambassador over violation of Poland's airspace
French lawmaker asks prosecutor to probe TikTok for 'endangering the lives' of users

French lawmaker asks prosecutor to probe TikTok for 'endangering the lives' of users
Swiss add lustre to Trump trade deal with gold refining plan, sources say

Swiss add lustre to Trump trade deal with gold refining plan, sources say
Norway says it believes Libya coast guard fired upon migrant vessel
Norway says it believes Libya coast guard fired upon migrant vessel
Russia dismisses Polish statements on drones in its airspace as 'nothing new'

Russia dismisses Polish statements on drones in its airspace as 'nothing new'
Portugal launches labour reform criticised by unions

Portugal launches labour reform criticised by unions
Italy says new sanctions needed to push Putin into peace talks

Italy says new sanctions needed to push Putin into peace talks
Britain's Mandelson fired as US ambassador over Epstein links

Britain's Mandelson fired as US ambassador over Epstein links
Poland bans drone flights, limits small air traffic along eastern border
Poland bans drone flights, limits small air traffic along eastern border
Baltics ask US congress to defy Trump and uphold military support
Baltics ask US congress to defy Trump and uphold military support
US democratic backsliding under Trump encourages autocrats globally, democracy watchdog says

US democratic backsliding under Trump encourages autocrats globally, democracy watchdog says
Italy's Meloni speaks to India's Modi, skirts U.S. tariffs request

Italy's Meloni speaks to India's Modi, skirts U.S. tariffs request
Fire breaks out in central Paris restaurant amid nationwide protests

Fire breaks out in central Paris restaurant amid nationwide protests
Explainer-NATO Articles 4 and 5: what are alliance obligations as drones appear in Europe?

Explainer-NATO Articles 4 and 5: what are alliance obligations as drones appear in Europe?
Kremlin declines to comment on drone incident in Poland

Kremlin declines to comment on drone incident in Poland
UK's Starmer: Russia's violation of Polish airspace 'extremely reckless'

UK's Starmer: Russia's violation of Polish airspace 'extremely reckless'
Belarus says it shot down some drones that went astray during Russia-Ukraine strikes

Belarus says it shot down some drones that went astray during Russia-Ukraine strikes
Israel’s strike in Doha 'unacceptable,' German government says

Israel’s strike in Doha 'unacceptable,' German government says
Reactions as France's Macron appoints Lecornu as new prime minister

Reactions as France's Macron appoints Lecornu as new prime minister
Heading to Ukraine, French minister says support will continue despite political woes

Heading to Ukraine, French minister says support will continue despite political woes
Pope Leo says Israeli strikes on Qatar create 'very serious' situation

Pope Leo says Israeli strikes on Qatar create 'very serious' situation
Spain plans smoking ban at bar terraces, beaches, stadiums

Spain plans smoking ban at bar terraces, beaches, stadiums
Portugal PM urges China's Xi to push Russia for Ukraine peace

Portugal PM urges China's Xi to push Russia for Ukraine peace
Pig heads, some with 'Macron' scrawled on them, found outside nine Paris mosques
Pig heads, some with 'Macron' scrawled on them, found outside nine Paris mosques
Egypt's Sisi orders authorities to study pardon for activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah

Egypt's Sisi orders authorities to study pardon for activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah
France's Macron names loyalist Lecornu as new prime minister

France's Macron names loyalist Lecornu as new prime minister
Analysis-Stalemate or surrender: France's Macron is left with no good options

Analysis-Stalemate or surrender: France's Macron is left with no good options
Flotilla for Gaza says boat struck by drone at Tunisian port, authorities deny strike

Flotilla for Gaza says boat struck by drone at Tunisian port, authorities deny strike
Lisbon to design new mechanism ensuring funicular safety after crash

Lisbon to design new mechanism ensuring funicular safety after crash
Europeans aim to coordinate first sanctions against Russia with Trump administration

Europeans aim to coordinate first sanctions against Russia with Trump administration
IAEA's Grossi to Iran: not much time left in talks on inspections

IAEA's Grossi to Iran: not much time left in talks on inspections
UN human rights chief condemns 'mass killing' of Palestinians in Gaza

UN human rights chief condemns 'mass killing' of Palestinians in Gaza
Sweden to cut taxes by $3.2 billion in 2026, finance minister says

Sweden to cut taxes by $3.2 billion in 2026, finance minister says
Kremlin says sanctions will never force Russia to change course

Kremlin says sanctions will never force Russia to change course
Rules of war being 'shredded' amid global rights violations, says UN human rights chief

Rules of war being 'shredded' amid global rights violations, says UN human rights chief
Spain bans Israel-bound weapons ships and planes over Gaza

Spain bans Israel-bound weapons ships and planes over Gaza
Norwegians begin voting in tightly fought parliamentary election

Norwegians begin voting in tightly fought parliamentary election
Russia says it struck Ukrainian military targets with drones, missiles and aircraft

Russia says it struck Ukrainian military targets with drones, missiles and aircraft
UN says time is short to stop famine spreading as Israel bombards Gaza City

UN says time is short to stop famine spreading as Israel bombards Gaza City
Deadly Portugal funicular crash likely due to problems with cable, report says

Deadly Portugal funicular crash likely due to problems with cable, report says
Thousands bid silent farewell to Giorgio Armani in Milan

Thousands bid silent farewell to Giorgio Armani in Milan
Palestinian NGOs vow to continue cooperation with ICC after US sanctions

Palestinian NGOs vow to continue cooperation with ICC after US sanctions
Elon Musk leads 2026 US midterm election donors with $446 million

Elon Musk leads 2026 US midterm election donors with $446 million
The democracy paradox: Why we want freedom but admire unchecked power — Opinion

The democracy paradox: Why we want freedom but admire unchecked power — Opinion
Russia supplies up to 87% of diesel imports in key markets as fuel disruptions threaten trade

Russia supplies up to 87% of diesel imports in key markets as fuel disruptions threaten trade
US time zones in 1924: How railways shaped America's clocks more than a century ago

US time zones in 1924: How railways shaped America's clocks more than a century ago
‘Trump is preventing World War III’ – Lukashenko warns Ukraine conflict could turn nuclear

‘Trump is preventing World War III’ – Lukashenko warns Ukraine conflict could turn nuclear
El Salvador soldiers seek discharge over deadly Haiti mission as four remain missing

El Salvador soldiers seek discharge over deadly Haiti mission as four remain missing
Iran threatens ‘new battlefield’ if US attacks again, warns of unpredictable retaliation

Iran threatens ‘new battlefield’ if US attacks again, warns of unpredictable retaliation
Fujimori orders Peru prison overhaul after deadly gang clash kills three inmates

Fujimori orders Peru prison overhaul after deadly gang clash kills three inmates
Where can you legally change your gender?

Where can you legally change your gender?
Happiest states in America 2026: Hawaii tops rankings as West Virginia comes last

Happiest states in America 2026: Hawaii tops rankings as West Virginia comes last
More than half of the world's population lives in just seven countries

More than half of the world's population lives in just seven countries
Bangladesh dengue surge overwhelms hospitals as deaths reach 419

Bangladesh dengue surge overwhelms hospitals as deaths reach 419
Palestinians return to rubble in Hebron after 11-day Israeli operation

Palestinians return to rubble in Hebron after 11-day Israeli operation
Iran calls US ‘biggest nuclear threat’ - After Tucker Carlson warns of possible strike

Iran calls US ‘biggest nuclear threat’ - After Tucker Carlson warns of possible strike
Trump jokes about naming Strait of Hormuz after himself, renaming Atlantic ‘American Ocean’

Trump jokes about naming Strait of Hormuz after himself, renaming Atlantic ‘American Ocean’
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