EU should 'bring to life' mutual defence pact, von der Leyen says

China summons Western envoys in Hong Kong over Jimmy Lai sentencing criticism

China summons Western envoys in Hong Kong over Jimmy Lai sentencing criticism
German spy chief calls for more operational freedom to counter threats

German spy chief calls for more operational freedom to counter threats
ANALYSIS-EU weighs two-track approach to break economic reform deadlock

ANALYSIS-EU weighs two-track approach to break economic reform deadlock
Two men jailed in UK for Islamic State-inspired plot to kill hundreds of Jews

Two men jailed in UK for Islamic State-inspired plot to kill hundreds of Jews
Merz eyes European nuclear shield in call for new relationship with U.S

Merz eyes European nuclear shield in call for new relationship with U.S
Macron calls for stronger measures against antisemitism in France

Macron calls for stronger measures against antisemitism in France
RSF committed atrocities during al-Fashir capture, UN body says

RSF committed atrocities during al-Fashir capture, UN body says
UK terrorism ban on Palestine Action group unlawful, court rules after appeal

UK terrorism ban on Palestine Action group unlawful, court rules after appeal
Zelenskiy says he visited joint Ukrainian-German drone production

Zelenskiy says he visited joint Ukrainian-German drone production
Louvre Museum's Denon gallery damaged by water leak, Mona Lisa unaffected

Louvre Museum's Denon gallery damaged by water leak, Mona Lisa unaffected
Prominent Norwegians' Epstein links will be investigated, PM says

Prominent Norwegians' Epstein links will be investigated, PM says
French tourist found dead in Chad after falling off cliff
French tourist found dead in Chad after falling off cliff
Romantic proposals become a booming business in 'City of Love'

Romantic proposals become a booming business in 'City of Love'
Rubio meets China's Wang Yi in Munich ahead of possible Trump-Xi summit

Rubio meets China's Wang Yi in Munich ahead of possible Trump-Xi summit
Ukraine's foreign minister says China could help end the war, invites counterpart to Ukraine

Ukraine's foreign minister says China could help end the war, invites counterpart to Ukraine
Iraq hopes some Islamic State detainees to be repatriated soon amid transfers out of Syria

Iraq hopes some Islamic State detainees to be repatriated soon amid transfers out of Syria
Denmark to provide four F-35 fighter jets to NATO's Arctic Sentry

Denmark to provide four F-35 fighter jets to NATO's Arctic Sentry
Germany's far-right woos unhappy car workers

Germany's far-right woos unhappy car workers
Merz, Macron eye new European security framework amid US reset

Merz, Macron eye new European security framework amid US reset
NATO states pledge hundreds of millions for Ukraine weapons push, Rutte says

NATO states pledge hundreds of millions for Ukraine weapons push, Rutte says
Germany wants to deliver 5 more missile interceptors to Ukraine, defence minister says
Germany wants to deliver 5 more missile interceptors to Ukraine, defence minister says
Portugal approves restrictions on social media access for children

Portugal approves restrictions on social media access for children
Norway, France to finance more military support for Ukraine
Norway, France to finance more military support for Ukraine
French conservative Bruno Retailleau to run for president in 2027

French conservative Bruno Retailleau to run for president in 2027
Factbox-Norway diplomats and politicians found in Epstein files

Factbox-Norway diplomats and politicians found in Epstein files
U.S. judge rejects BBC's stay application in Trump defamation case

U.S. judge rejects BBC's stay application in Trump defamation case
Norwegian police search homes of ex-PM Jagland in Epstein probe
Norwegian police search homes of ex-PM Jagland in Epstein probe
Movies can change the world, but not politically, says Berlin Film Festival juror Wim Wenders

Movies can change the world, but not politically, says Berlin Film Festival juror Wim Wenders
UK billionaire Ratcliffe says he is sorry people were offended by immigration comments

UK billionaire Ratcliffe says he is sorry people were offended by immigration comments
Sweden to send fighter jets, rangers to patrol Greenland in NATO mission

Sweden to send fighter jets, rangers to patrol Greenland in NATO mission
US to keep pressure on UN for reforms while paying its dues, says US ambassador

US to keep pressure on UN for reforms while paying its dues, says US ambassador
Italy's Meloni moves to allow naval blockades against migrants

Italy's Meloni moves to allow naval blockades against migrants
Nobel committee calls on Iran to free Peace Prize laureate Mohammadi

Nobel committee calls on Iran to free Peace Prize laureate Mohammadi
Slovak court pauses legal change limiting cooperating witness testimony
Slovak court pauses legal change limiting cooperating witness testimony
Dutch anti-racism chief sees hope for reparations under new government

Dutch anti-racism chief sees hope for reparations under new government
French government alerts prosecutor to diplomat with Epstein ties

French government alerts prosecutor to diplomat with Epstein ties
France to increase visas for Iranian seeking refuge amid crackdown, minister says

France to increase visas for Iranian seeking refuge amid crackdown, minister says
Czech ammunition scheme for Kyiv faces funding shortfalls - NATO official

Czech ammunition scheme for Kyiv faces funding shortfalls - NATO official
NATO launches Arctic Sentry mission to ease tension over Trump's Greenland push

NATO launches Arctic Sentry mission to ease tension over Trump's Greenland push
EU Commission to take steps to improve drone detection capabilities

EU Commission to take steps to improve drone detection capabilities
Portugal's Interior Minister resigns over storm response

Portugal's Interior Minister resigns over storm response
Drone attack sparks fire at a plant in Russia's Volgograd region, governor says
Drone attack sparks fire at a plant in Russia's Volgograd region, governor says
London counter terrorism police investigate stabbing of two teenagers

London counter terrorism police investigate stabbing of two teenagers
Ireland rolls out pioneering basic income scheme for artists

Ireland rolls out pioneering basic income scheme for artists
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