UK's Starmer says only U.S. 'backstop' can secure lasting Ukraine peace

UK's Starmer says only U.S. 'backstop' can secure lasting Ukraine peace
UK's Starmer says only U.S. 'backstop' can secure lasting Ukraine peace

UK's Starmer says only U.S. 'backstop' can secure lasting Ukraine peace
Israel has shown 'unprecedented disregard for human rights' in Gaza, UN human rights chief says

Israel has shown 'unprecedented disregard for human rights' in Gaza, UN human rights chief says
France's Macron to dine with Germany's Merz on Wednesday

France's Macron to dine with Germany's Merz on Wednesday
France threatens to review Algeria migration pact in row over deportations

France threatens to review Algeria migration pact in row over deportations
UK's Reeves says trade with US can flow amid Trump tariff threats

UK's Reeves says trade with US can flow amid Trump tariff threats
White House official: If Zelenskiy says minerals deal isn't finalized, invitation to meet Trump may not make sense

White House official: If Zelenskiy says minerals deal isn't finalized, invitation to meet Trump may not make sense
Iran's near-bomb-grade uranium stock jumps, IAEA reports say

Iran's near-bomb-grade uranium stock jumps, IAEA reports say
Germany's Social Democrats riled by Merz ahead of critical talks on coalition

Germany's Social Democrats riled by Merz ahead of critical talks on coalition
US abstains from WTO condemnation of Russian aggression in Ukraine, sources say

US abstains from WTO condemnation of Russian aggression in Ukraine, sources say
Russia rules out 'any options' for European peacekeepers in Ukraine

Russia rules out 'any options' for European peacekeepers in Ukraine
Bosnia Serb leader Dodik sentenced to prison for defying international peace envoy

Bosnia Serb leader Dodik sentenced to prison for defying international peace envoy
We cannot agree to Ukraine's capitulation, Polish PM Tusk says

We cannot agree to Ukraine's capitulation, Polish PM Tusk says
Two French nationals admit arson attack at Russian consulate, says prosecutor

Two French nationals admit arson attack at Russian consulate, says prosecutor
UK's Starmer, France's Macron welcome Trump's work towards durable peace in Ukraine

UK's Starmer, France's Macron welcome Trump's work towards durable peace in Ukraine
WHO worries about West Bank violence, impact on healthcare

WHO worries about West Bank violence, impact on healthcare
It's time to seize Russian assets, not just freeze them, says UK's Lammy

It's time to seize Russian assets, not just freeze them, says UK's Lammy
Norway and Denmark eye increased defence cooperation
Norway and Denmark eye increased defence cooperation
Germany's resurgent Left Party will vote against defence fund, says leader

Germany's resurgent Left Party will vote against defence fund, says leader
British PM Starmer set to raise defence spending - The Sun

British PM Starmer set to raise defence spending - The Sun
Swiss armed forces chief and top spy to step down

Swiss armed forces chief and top spy to step down
British couple arrested on 'misunderstanding' they had fake passports, Afghan Taliban ministry says
British couple arrested on 'misunderstanding' they had fake passports, Afghan Taliban ministry says
Russia says latest UK sanctions 'illegitimate'

Russia says latest UK sanctions 'illegitimate'
Sakharov smuggled Nobel Prize speech to Oslo via embassy ploy, papers reveal 50 years on

Sakharov smuggled Nobel Prize speech to Oslo via embassy ploy, papers reveal 50 years on
Two arrested after arson attack on Russian consulate in Marseille, says prosecutor
Two arrested after arson attack on Russian consulate in Marseille, says prosecutor
Russia will not return to the G7, German finance minister says

Russia will not return to the G7, German finance minister says
Putin says Europe is needed in Ukraine talks, but suggests deal still distant

Putin says Europe is needed in Ukraine talks, but suggests deal still distant
Pope's condition is slightly improving, Vatican says

Pope's condition is slightly improving, Vatican says
Putin's envoy Dmitriev says Russia open for economic cooperation with US

Putin's envoy Dmitriev says Russia open for economic cooperation with US
French actor Depardieu under investigation for alleged tax fraud

French actor Depardieu under investigation for alleged tax fraud
Europe must raise defence spending, use Russian assets for Ukraine, Czech PM says

Europe must raise defence spending, use Russian assets for Ukraine, Czech PM says
UK will impose sanctions on Rwanda 'soon' in response to Congo conflict

UK will impose sanctions on Rwanda 'soon' in response to Congo conflict
Damage to Baltic Sea telecoms cable may have occurred in January, operator says
Damage to Baltic Sea telecoms cable may have occurred in January, operator says
Global security arrangements 'unravelling', UN chief warns nuclear disarmament conference

Global security arrangements 'unravelling', UN chief warns nuclear disarmament conference
EU and U.S. will work out differences despite recent worries, EU's Kallas says

EU and U.S. will work out differences despite recent worries, EU's Kallas says
Merz says he will find a way for Netanyahu to visit Germany without being arrested

Merz says he will find a way for Netanyahu to visit Germany without being arrested
Italy's Meloni bags UAE investment pledge worth $40 billion

Italy's Meloni bags UAE investment pledge worth $40 billion
British PM says G7 should take more risks to squeeze Russia

British PM says G7 should take more risks to squeeze Russia
Spanish PM announces new 1-billion-euro aid package for Ukraine

Spanish PM announces new 1-billion-euro aid package for Ukraine
German leftist BSW party considers challenging national election result

German leftist BSW party considers challenging national election result
Kremlin says 'Let's see' when asked about future ties with new German chancellor

Kremlin says 'Let's see' when asked about future ties with new German chancellor
Germany's Merz will push up debt with help of left, says AfD leader

Germany's Merz will push up debt with help of left, says AfD leader
Fighting in Congo has killed 7,000 since January, DRC prime minister says

Fighting in Congo has killed 7,000 since January, DRC prime minister says
Global consensus on human rights is crumbling, UN rights chief says

Global consensus on human rights is crumbling, UN rights chief says
Explosive projectiles thrown at Russian Consulate in France

Explosive projectiles thrown at Russian Consulate in France
UN chief says 'spare no effort' to end war in Ukraine

UN chief says 'spare no effort' to end war in Ukraine
Germany's AfD, Left win enough seats to block changes to debt brake

Germany's AfD, Left win enough seats to block changes to debt brake
Likely next German chancellor Merz questions NATO's future in 'current form'

Likely next German chancellor Merz questions NATO's future in 'current form'
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