WorldBaby booms: These governments want to spark themCan a mix of perks, incentives and ideology reverse declining population trends?14 Dec 05:00 PM
WorldBelarus frees Nobel laureate and protest icon in US-brokered prisoner dealThe US-brokered deal freed 123 detainees in exchange for sanctions relief.13 Dec 09:32 PM
WorldNato chief: Prepare for war with RussiaMark Rutte warned Nato must prepare for conflict spreading across Europe.11 Dec 08:20 PM
WorldFormer EU foreign policy chief detained in fraud inquiryPolice in Belgium raided offices of the EU’s diplomatic service.02 Dec 07:59 PM
WorldSpanish pork producers ‘very concerned’ by African swine feverAround one third of Spain's pork export markets have temporarily halted imports.02 Dec 07:33 PM
WorldPutin: 'If Europe starts a war, Russia is ready'The Russian President accused continental leaders of trying to scupper his peace talks.02 Dec 07:05 PM
WorldNigeria declares national emergency after mass kidnappingsPresident Bola Tinubu has ordered 50,000 new police recruits nationwide.26 Nov 08:18 PM
WorldKremlin signals hope but warns peace still distantUS envoy Steve Witkoff is expected in Moscow next week for further negotiations.26 Nov 07:11 PM
WorldInside the fragile push to end the Ukraine war on Trump’s termsTalks in Geneva and Abu Dhabi focused on redrawing key points of the 28‑point plan.25 Nov 08:25 PM
WorldMacron: Russia shows no sign of seeking Ukraine ceasefireTalks in Geneva saw allies reject parts of a US plan echoing Russia’s demands.25 Nov 07:57 PM
WorldGermany says Russia must join peace talks on Ukraine warFriedrich Merz said Russia must join any talks to end the Ukraine war.24 Nov 07:44 PM
WorldRubio defends US-authored peace proposalA leaked 28-point plan would force Ukraine to cede land and limit its military.24 Nov 12:32 AM
WorldWhy the new UN deal shows how far the world has drifted from Paris climate goalsThe deal calls for tripling climate funding for poorer nations by 2035.23 Nov 06:59 PM
WorldZelenskyy cool on Trump peace proposal as US, European envoys head to GenevaDonald Trump's 28-point plan would see Ukraine cede land and restrict its military.23 Nov 05:20 AM
World‘We did not betray Ukraine’: Zelenskyy largely rejects Trump peace proposalRussia's Putin warns more cities could fall if Kyiv refuses the US-brokered proposal.21 Nov 07:00 PM
WorldTrial opens over nightclub inferno that killed 63The March 16 fire at Kocani’s Pulse club in North Macedonia also injured more than 200.19 Nov 05:57 PM
WorldNorthern Irish politicians could return to EU under unity proposalSinn Fein says the move would help restore Northern Ireland’s EU connection.19 Nov 05:00 PM
EconomyMarkets slide as Nvidia test looms and Fed doubts growNvidia shares fell 1.9% ahead of its earnings, testing investor confidence.18 Nov 02:12 AM
WorldFrance, Ukraine sign deal for up to 100 Rafale fighter jetsDrone and interceptor production is set to begin before the end of this year.17 Nov 06:51 PM
World‘This is a moral mission’: Home Secretary defends migrant visa crackdownAngola, Namibia and the DRC risk visa bans under Shabana Mahmood’s plan.16 Nov 11:26 PM
WorldZelenskyy pushes out ministers in corruption probeSvitlana Grynchuk and German Galushchenko resigned after Zelenskyy’s demand.12 Nov 06:17 PM
WorldHow Russia is winning a battle for influence in Georgia against EUA European Commission report accused Georgia of 'serious democratic backsliding'.12 Nov 05:00 PM
WorldIsraeli strikes in Lebanon kill three amid renewed border tensionsTwo brothers from Shebaa were killed when their SUV was struck near Mount Hermon.09 Nov 01:03 AM
TravelCroatia is shedding its Soviet-era shacklesThe country which lines the Adriatic is both beautiful and historic.03 Nov 06:37 PM
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WorldGermany needs a bigger military, but young people are divided on servingGermany plans to grow its armed forces to 260,000 troops by 2031.28 Oct 05:00 PM