Russia needs a nuclear shield update due to 'colossal threats', nuclear chief says

Russia bars entry to 21 people it says spread disinformation against it in UK media
Russia bars entry to 21 people it says spread disinformation against it in UK media
Aid groups say shelter materials are still not entering Gaza

Aid groups say shelter materials are still not entering Gaza
German prosecutors charge Russian with planning attack on Israeli embassy in Berlin

German prosecutors charge Russian with planning attack on Israeli embassy in Berlin
Pope Leo sets day of fasting, prayers for peace on Friday

Pope Leo sets day of fasting, prayers for peace on Friday
Member of Irish rap group Kneecap appears at UK court on terrorism charge

Member of Irish rap group Kneecap appears at UK court on terrorism charge
Madrid’s poor neighbourhoods clamour for more trees to cool streets in deadly heatwaves

Madrid’s poor neighbourhoods clamour for more trees to cool streets in deadly heatwaves
European leaders mull new sanctions on Putin, UK government says

European leaders mull new sanctions on Putin, UK government says
EU's Costa Ukraine's membership process must go forward

EU's Costa Ukraine's membership process must go forward
Russian foreign minister praises Trump, criticises Europeans over approach to Ukraine peace push

Russian foreign minister praises Trump, criticises Europeans over approach to Ukraine peace push
Macron and Starmer will co-chair coalition of willing meeting on Ukraine on Tuesday

Macron and Starmer will co-chair coalition of willing meeting on Ukraine on Tuesday
Russia's Medvedev says 'coalition of the willing' failed to outplay Trump

Russia's Medvedev says 'coalition of the willing' failed to outplay Trump
Russian parliament speaker to visit China, Vedomosti says

Russian parliament speaker to visit China, Vedomosti says
Germany's Merz says Putin, Zelenskiy to meet within next two weeks

Germany's Merz says Putin, Zelenskiy to meet within next two weeks
France's Macron proposes four-way meeting on Ukraine, including Europe

France's Macron proposes four-way meeting on Ukraine, including Europe
Wooden church sets off on slow Swedish road trip to escape mining subsidence

Wooden church sets off on slow Swedish road trip to escape mining subsidence
Maersk contains fire onboard Marie Maersk vessel off Liberia; intensifies firefighting efforts
Maersk contains fire onboard Marie Maersk vessel off Liberia; intensifies firefighting efforts
German foreign minister urges more pressure on Russia before Trump–Zelenskiy meeting

German foreign minister urges more pressure on Russia before Trump–Zelenskiy meeting
At least 20 killed, 134 people injured in blast at factory in Russia's Ryazan region

At least 20 killed, 134 people injured in blast at factory in Russia's Ryazan region
Global markets face shaky week ahead as US pressure mounts on Ukraine

Global markets face shaky week ahead as US pressure mounts on Ukraine
Terence Stamp, actor who played Superman villain Zod, dies at 87

Terence Stamp, actor who played Superman villain Zod, dies at 87
Russia says it prevented Ukrainian drone attack on Smolensk nuclear power plant
Russia says it prevented Ukrainian drone attack on Smolensk nuclear power plant
Putin discusses Trump summit with Belarus and Kazakhstan

Putin discusses Trump summit with Belarus and Kazakhstan
German foreign minister criticises 'aggressive' China ahead of trip to Japan

German foreign minister criticises 'aggressive' China ahead of trip to Japan
Swedish prime minister to attend Sunday's 'Coalition of the Willing' meeting, spokesperson says

Swedish prime minister to attend Sunday's 'Coalition of the Willing' meeting, spokesperson says
Russia says it destroyed 300 Ukrainian drones, hit Sapsan missile storage sites
Russia says it destroyed 300 Ukrainian drones, hit Sapsan missile storage sites
Nordic-Baltic leaders say they remain steadfast in support of Ukraine

Nordic-Baltic leaders say they remain steadfast in support of Ukraine
US ready to be part of security guarantees for Ukraine, Germany's Merz says

US ready to be part of security guarantees for Ukraine, Germany's Merz says
Text of European leaders statement on Trump-Putin talks in Alaska

Text of European leaders statement on Trump-Putin talks in Alaska
European leaders reaffirm support for Ukraine after Trump-Putin talks

European leaders reaffirm support for Ukraine after Trump-Putin talks
Portugal protests expulsion of reporters from Guinea-Bissau before election
Portugal protests expulsion of reporters from Guinea-Bissau before election
Factbox-Russian energy facilities targeted in drone attacks

Factbox-Russian energy facilities targeted in drone attacks
Plastic pollution treaty stalled as Geneva talks end without deal

Plastic pollution treaty stalled as Geneva talks end without deal
Russian Duma speaker Volodin meets North Korea's Kim in Pyongyang

Russian Duma speaker Volodin meets North Korea's Kim in Pyongyang
King Charles warns of war's 'true cost' at VJ Day's 80th anniversary

King Charles warns of war's 'true cost' at VJ Day's 80th anniversary
Putin suggests Russia and U.S. could make a deal on nuclear arms control

Putin suggests Russia and U.S. could make a deal on nuclear arms control
Factbox-Which countries have blocked WhatsApp?

Factbox-Which countries have blocked WhatsApp?
African Union urges adoption of world map showing continent's true size

African Union urges adoption of world map showing continent's true size
Plastic pollution talks go into overtime as countries push for late breakthrough

Plastic pollution talks go into overtime as countries push for late breakthrough
WhatsApp accuses Moscow of trying to block secure communication for millions of Russians

WhatsApp accuses Moscow of trying to block secure communication for millions of Russians
Russia says it struck Ukrainian missile plants
Russia says it struck Ukrainian missile plants
Trump says Putin ready to make deal on Ukraine, US hopes to include Zelenskiy

Trump says Putin ready to make deal on Ukraine, US hopes to include Zelenskiy
'Coalition of Willing' leaders set out stance on Ukraine ceasefire pathway

'Coalition of Willing' leaders set out stance on Ukraine ceasefire pathway
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