Ukraine-Russia peace talks still expected this week, Zelenskiy says

German Chancellor Merz heads to Washington in shadow of war in Iran

German Chancellor Merz heads to Washington in shadow of war in Iran
Satellite imagery shows apparent attack on Iranian nuclear site, report says

Satellite imagery shows apparent attack on Iranian nuclear site, report says
France is ready to help Gulf countries targeted by Iran

France is ready to help Gulf countries targeted by Iran
Iran says Natanz nuclear site hit in US-Israeli strikes
Iran says Natanz nuclear site hit in US-Israeli strikes
Iran conflict disrupts oil supply to Asian countries dependent on Middle East

Iran conflict disrupts oil supply to Asian countries dependent on Middle East
Israeli government plane parked in Berlin for safety

Israeli government plane parked in Berlin for safety
Germany's Merz calls for plan for 'day after' in Iran

Germany's Merz calls for plan for 'day after' in Iran
UN nuclear watchdog sees no 'radiological impact' from strikes on Iran

UN nuclear watchdog sees no 'radiological impact' from strikes on Iran
Germany, France and UK tell Iran to stop attacks in region

Germany, France and UK tell Iran to stop attacks in region
Russia says Trump and Israel are plunging the Middle East into the abyss with Iran attack

Russia says Trump and Israel are plunging the Middle East into the abyss with Iran attack
Russian Rosatom evacuates people from Iran, keeps staff at Bushehr plant

Russian Rosatom evacuates people from Iran, keeps staff at Bushehr plant
Greeks rally to mark anniversary of deadly 2023 train crash ahead of trial

Greeks rally to mark anniversary of deadly 2023 train crash ahead of trial
Greece advises Greek-flagged vessels to avoid some shipping routes after strikes on Iran

Greece advises Greek-flagged vessels to avoid some shipping routes after strikes on Iran
Polish presidential aide questions France's role in any Europe nuclear plan, backs US

Polish presidential aide questions France's role in any Europe nuclear plan, backs US
South Sudan at 'dangerous point' as killings surge, UN says

South Sudan at 'dangerous point' as killings surge, UN says
France says drone incident near aircraft carrier would be 'provocation' if Russian link confirmed

France says drone incident near aircraft carrier would be 'provocation' if Russian link confirmed
Italy's proposed bonus-seat electoral system could give Meloni comfortable win, studies show

Italy's proposed bonus-seat electoral system could give Meloni comfortable win, studies show
Greens directly challenge UK's ailing Labour Party with vote win

Greens directly challenge UK's ailing Labour Party with vote win
UN rights chief warns that more Iranians face execution over protests

UN rights chief warns that more Iranians face execution over protests
Denmark's left-wing bloc led by PM Frederiksen edges towards majority, polls show

Denmark's left-wing bloc led by PM Frederiksen edges towards majority, polls show
UK's Starmer vows to fight political 'extremes' after suffering vote defeat

UK's Starmer vows to fight political 'extremes' after suffering vote defeat
Germany expands military powers to fight drones

Germany expands military powers to fight drones
Poll shows main rival of French far-right in presidential election could lose mayor seat

Poll shows main rival of French far-right in presidential election could lose mayor seat
UN expert on Palestinian territories denounces 'toxic' attacks against her

UN expert on Palestinian territories denounces 'toxic' attacks against her
Italy's ruling parties strike deal on electoral law overhaul

Italy's ruling parties strike deal on electoral law overhaul
German court grants injunction to AfD party, suspending 'extremist' label by spy agency

German court grants injunction to AfD party, suspending 'extremist' label by spy agency
Prince Harry trial judge says key witness can give evidence by videolink

Prince Harry trial judge says key witness can give evidence by videolink
Norway's King Harald to be discharged from hospital in Spain

Norway's King Harald to be discharged from hospital in Spain
RSF-led violence in al-Fashir bears 'hallmarks of genocide', say key UN nations

RSF-led violence in al-Fashir bears 'hallmarks of genocide', say key UN nations
US President Trump may visit Ireland in September, ambassador says

US President Trump may visit Ireland in September, ambassador says
Grenfell families urge UK government to preserve tower's walls bearing handprints

Grenfell families urge UK government to preserve tower's walls bearing handprints
France calls Russian allegations of nuclear transfers to Ukraine baseless
France calls Russian allegations of nuclear transfers to Ukraine baseless
Explainer-US seeks deal to prevent Iran acquiring nuclear arsenal

Explainer-US seeks deal to prevent Iran acquiring nuclear arsenal
Macron to outline nuclear vision amid European unease over US alliance

Macron to outline nuclear vision amid European unease over US alliance
US-Iran talks end with no deal but potential signs of progress

US-Iran talks end with no deal but potential signs of progress
UK's Starmer faces latest test in tight-run local vote

UK's Starmer faces latest test in tight-run local vote
Antonio Tejero, Franco loyalist and leader of Spain's failed 1981 coup, dies at 93
Antonio Tejero, Franco loyalist and leader of Spain's failed 1981 coup, dies at 93
Antonio Tejero, Franco loyalist and leader of Spain's failed 1981 coup, dies at 93
Antonio Tejero, Franco loyalist and leader of Spain's failed 1981 coup, dies at 93
Iceland to hold EU referendum 'in the coming months', PM says

Iceland to hold EU referendum 'in the coming months', PM says
Norway's King Harald stable in hospital in Tenerife, needs close monitoring, says physician

Norway's King Harald stable in hospital in Tenerife, needs close monitoring, says physician
Spanish PM's hard-left ally says she won't run in next national election

Spanish PM's hard-left ally says she won't run in next national election
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
Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory

Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory
UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates

UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates
The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil

The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil