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France: 400 schools closed as student protests continue
Police have made around 2,000 arrests and scores of people have been injured as student protests spread across France. Ministers have called for a "day of dialogue" but students h…
Taiwan: first new F-16V fighters arrive amid China threat
The US-made jets, part of an order made in 2019, touched down as concerns grow in Taiwan that support from the United States could be wavering. Washington insists its policy towar…
India news: Delhi protesters turn up heat on election chief, police tightens security
Thousands are expected to gather in central Delhi to demand the resignation of India's Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, over deletion of voters from electoral rolls. Fol…
South Korea demands Ukraine apology over POW disclosure
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's disclosure of the transfer of North Korean prisoners of war (POWs) to Seoul has caused a major diplomatic spat between Seoul and Kyiv.
The Sudan connection: Is Ethiopia at risk of a proxy war?
Ethiopia and Sudan are trading accusations over the armed conflicts they face. Can the conflict dynamics in the wider Horn of Africa exacerbate tensions?
Ukraine, South Korea clash over transfer of 2 North Korean prisoners
A diplomatic scandal has erupted over two North Korean prisoners of war, with South Korea demanding an apology from Ukraine. What's been the reaction in Kyiv?
Turkey: Stock market scandal hits half a million investors
Asset managers are alleged to have artificially inflated the value of their funds. Turkish authorities have made multiple arrests, and a leading AKP lawmakers has resigned.
Turkey's stock market scandal affects nearly half a million investors. Police have made several arrests and an AKP politician has resigned.
Nearly half a million investors are affected, arrests have been made, and a female politician from the ruling party has resigned. What is behind the stock market manipulation scan…
US pressures EU allies to release diesel stockpiles
The Trump administration has called on its European allies, particularly Germany and France, to release strategic diesel reserves in an effort to ease fuel prices. The EU will hol…
New crew makes the quickest US flight to ISS
The SpaceX spacecraft carrying the Crew-13 team docked with the International Space Station in 7 hours and 55 minutes, setting a new record.
EU ministers mull new ways to curb irregular migration
The proposals include setting up so-called return hubs outside the EU and strengthening the border agency Frontex. Greece has even proposed temporarily suspending asylum applicati…
Klopp wins first game as Germany coach, without 'top dogs'
It may have taken a little longer than he would have liked, but Jürgen Klopp has finally won a game as Germany coach. Despite a number of debutants, it was a familiar face who sto…
UK police make another arrest in RAF Fairford case
Counter terrorism police said a dual UK-Iranian national was arrested on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts. Five men arrested on Sunday remain on bail.
On October 3, Latvians will elect a new parliament ― with Russia looming large over the campaign
On October 3, Latvians will elect a new parliament with Russia looming large over the campaign. Security fears dominate the agenda, but so does a debate over the economic cost of …
Latvians head to the polls with Russia on their minds
On October 3, Latvians will elect a new parliament with Russia looming large over the campaign. Security fears dominate the agenda, but so does a debate over the economic cost of …
Ethiopia and Eritrea sever ties amid Tigray fighting
Ethiopia said it was expelling Eritrean diplomats in response to Eritrea's "direct and indirect acts of hostility." Eritrea said it had "no choice but to reciprocate in kind."
Ethiopia: Embassy shut in Eritrea, 10 diplomats expelled
Ten Eritrean diplomats have also been delared persona non grata as relations between the neighbors nose-dive. Ethiopia's foreign ministry said it was in response to Eritrea's "dir…
After 2 years in office, how has Claudia Sheinbaum changed Mexico?
Two years after taking office as Mexico's first female president, Claudia Sheinbaum can take credit for a lower homicide rate and improved social benefits. But violence and corrup…
Ethiopia: Who could bring the warring sides to the negotiation table?
Ethiopia might be facing its most complex armed conflict in contempary times. The fragile 2022 peace deal has collapsed. International mediators have failed. How will the country …
Finland probes suspected break-ins at politicians' homes
The Finnish prime minister has not ruled out the possibility of foreign involvement in the suspected break-ins at the homes of members of parliament.
Renee Good's family sues Trump admin over fatal ICE shooting
The family of Renee Good, one of two US citizens fatally shot by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis in January, has sued President Donald Trump's administration alleging ne…
Germany expresses optimism over Montenegro's EU ambitions
Germany's top diplomat said Montenegro has made "remarkable progress" in the accession process. The small Balkan state is being seen as a frontrunner among six regional candidates.
North and South Korea trade accusations over landmines that injured three soldiers
A mine blast that injured three South Korean soldiers has renewed scrutiny of North Korea's actions along the border and raised questions about its strategic goals.
Zimbabwe tycoon Wicknell Chivayo dies in helicopter crash
Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa has confirmed the death of businessman Wicknell Chivayo and his wife in a helicopter crash, calling the high-rollers with a lavish lifestyl…
Trump unveils South Korean investment in US energy projects
Donald Trump said South Korea has agreed to invest in an LNG project in Alaska, but Seoul has said it will only proceed once certain conditions are met.
A brutal assault reignites fears over women's safety in India
A string of sexual assault cases has revived questions about women's safety in India, fuelling fear, protests and demands for action.
Weakened US fuel-efficiency rules and promises of cheaper cars could see drivers pay higher running costs while also increasing carbon emissions.
Weakened US fuel-efficiency rules and promises of cheaper cars could yet see drivers pay higher running costs while increasing planet-heating emissions.
UAE launches flydubai hijacking and terrorism investigation
The UAE's chief prosecutor said it's looking at the possibility of "terrorist activity or intent" in the alleged attempted hijacking of a flydubai commercial flight to Tel Aviv. I…
Germans' biggest fear is the high cost of living, an annual study finds
What do Germans fear most in 2026? Wars? Global crises? Wrong. Their biggest concern is the cost of living, which keeps rising.
Pakistan launches deadly airstrikes on Afghanistan
The Taliban government in Afghanistan said at least nine civilians were killed in Pakistani airstrikes on two provinces overnight. Pakistan said it had struck militant hideouts, k…