Starmer says he would't have appointed Mandelson as US envoy if he'd known he failed vetting process
Under-fire Prime Minister Keir Starmer told the House of Commons that neither he nor his ministers were told that the …
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Hungary's government accused of spying on opposition as key election nears
Prime Minister Viktor Orban's government used the country's intelligence service to spy on the opposition Tisza Party, says investigative platform …
Russian Orthodox Church makes inroads in Africa
The Russian Orthodox Church is slowly but surely gaining a foothold in Africa. Experts say Russia is using its expansion …
What course will Bulgaria’s new leader Rumen Radev take?
The trained pilot, former general and ex-president says he will crack down on corruption and seek dialogue with Russia. But …
Germany: Man found guilty in Pelicot-style rape case
A Chinese student has been found guilty of drugging and raping a woman in Munich over a period of months. …
Shifting alliances shape Horn of Africa tensions
Regional rivalries involving Gulf and Middle Eastern countries are influencing security dynamics in the Horn of Africa.
The German village running on its own juice
While war in the Middle East has sent oil prices soaring and households bracing for higher bills, one tiny German …
Who wins what in the EU's new trade deal with Australia?
Squeezed by Trump's tariffs and China's industrial muscle, the EU and Australia bury old trade disputes to finalize a long-delayed …
Four children stabbed dead at Kampala kindergarten
The suspected assailant was arrested at the scene and remains in police custody. His motive remains unclear.
Weight gain may mean pay cut as Air India tightens fitness norms for crew
Air India is set to implement a strict health and fitness policy for crew members, with Body Mass Index (BMI) …
What do results mean for 2027 ballot?
France's far-right National Rally did not do as well as it hoped in recent local elections. But, experts say, mainstream …
Bangkok auto show, von der Leyen in Australia, Boao Forum
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events The Bangkok International Motor Show 2026 will run through April …
The 2024 presidential alternative many voters will want
Editor’s Note: Joe Lieberman, an independent, is a former US Senator who represented Connecticut from 1989 to 2013. He was …
Two killed as Air Canada jet crashes into vehicle, shutting New York's LaGuardia Airport
A regional passenger jet collided with a ground vehicle upon landing at LaGuardia Airport, prompting a full shutdown and widespread …
Ecosystem collapse could fuel next global security crisis
Debt-for-nature swaps and conservation funds to halt biodiversity loss are gaining traction as governments link ecosystem collapse to geopolitical instability.
UK moves to ban smoking for everyone born after 2008
A draft law in the UK to create a "smoke-free generation" by banning smoking for anybody born after 2008 has …
Hacking women's political underrepresentation, Dutch-style
Some 504 women were elected in recent Dutch local elections, with a "Vote for a Woman" campaign boosting their chances …
Will Bulgaria's election change the country's course?
Bulgarians will vote in their eighth parliamentary election in five years on April 19. Former President Rumen Radev is projected …
Asian markets tumble, but Europe, US rally on Trump optimism
Markets Asia nosedived as trading restarted on Monday. Europe's indices were headed in the same direction, until optimistic Iran comments …
North Korea welcomes Seoul regret over drones as 'wise'
Pyongyang leader Kim Jong Un's sister says it was "very fortunate and wise" for South Korea's president to express regret …