New far-right party named after Trump launches in Belgium

"Donald Trump is the ultimate symbol of populism. He immediately embodies what we stand for," says Salvatore Nicotra, founder of the new TRUMP party.

A new far-r...

Russian drones hit energy sites in Ukraine's Odesa as fighting on frontline intensifies

Drone strikes were reported in several Ukrainian cities, as fighting rages on the frontline with Russian forces closing in on the key city of Pokrovsk.

At least ...

Deadly car explosion in New Delhi being investigated under anti-terrorism law

Authorities in India were investigating a deadly car blast in the capital that killed at least eight people and injured several others, officials said Tuesday.

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Troubled waters: Why is a Nile dam causing such tension?

In September, Ethiopia inaugurated the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, hailing it as “a generational victory,” but Sudan and Egypt have denounced it as an “exist...

Trump vows to support Syrian leadership after White House meeting with President al-Sharaa

Trump welcomed Syria's President Ahmad al-Sharaa into a US-led global coalition to fight the Islamic State group and later said he plans to meet with the Syrian l...

US Senate approves bill to end the shutdown, sending it to the House

The final Senate vote, 60-40, broke a grueling stalemate that lasted more than six weeks as Democrats demanded that Republicans negotiate with them to extend heal...

Azerbaijan’s military parade marks new chapter in South Caucasus

Azerbaijan celebrated the anniversary of reclaiming control of Karabakh, marking a historic moment for the country and the entire region by closing the tragic cha...

Vatican investigates Swiss Guard after claims of antisemitism in St Peter's Square

Founded in 1506, the Pontifical Swiss Guard is the world’s oldest standing military corps and is charged with protecting the Pope.

The Vatican said on Monday it ...

Tokyo and Beijing exchange barbs after PM Takaichi calls invasion of Taiwan 'existential threat'

China regards Taiwan as part of its territory and has not ruled out the use of force to bring the self-governing island under its control.

Japan and China were i...

Belarus threatens to seize over 1,000 Lithuanian trucks stranded after border closure

Lithuania closed the two border crossings with Belarus on 29 October after meteorological balloons flying from Belarus caused repeated disruption to air traffic. ...

At least eight killed after car explodes near Red Fort tourist site in New Delhi, police say

Several fire engines rushed to the scene after the blast was reported near one of the gates of the Red Fort metro station, the city's fire services said.

A car e...

BBC receives letter from Donald Trump threatening legal action over edited speech

The controversy surrounding what the BBC has called an "error of judgement" led Director General Tim Davie and CEO of News Deborah Turness to resign on Sunday.

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Thirteen remain in hospital after Slovak train collision, health minister says

Prime Minister Robert Fico has rejected the transport minister's resignation after a second similar incident in less than a month.

Thirteen people who were injur...

Two off-duty Spanish police officers attacked and brutally beaten near Madrid

Two off-duty Spanish National Police officers were attacked by six people in Alcalá de Henares, leaving one with severe injuries. One suspect has been arrested.

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Ukraine seeks to buy 25 Patriot air defence systems from US, Zelenskyy says

Ukraine’s Energy Ministry said on Monday that Russian attacks caused more damage to its power infrastructure, resulting in scheduled blackouts in most of the coun...

Paris court to decide whether to release former President Nicolas Sarkozy from prison

Sarkozy became the first former French head of state in modern times to be sent to prison after his conviction for criminal conspiracy on 25 September.

A Paris a...

Super typhoon Fung-wong leaves four dead and 1.4 million evacuated as it hits the Philippines

Typhoon Fung-wong killed at least four people, forced the evacuation of over 1.4 million residents, and exposed 30 million to hazards in the Philippines.

Typhoon...

Suspect in deadly Magdeburg Christmas market car ramming attack goes on trial

The trial of Taleb Al Abdulmohsen, accused of killing six people in a 2024 Christmas market attack in Magdeburg, began in a high-security courtroom on Monday.

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Al-Sharaa set to hold talks with Trump in White House visit, the first for any Syrian president

Trump and Al Sharaa will meet again on Monday in Washington, where Syria is widely expected to officially join the US-led coalition against the Islamic State grou...

US Senate takes first step toward ending government shutdown

A group of moderate Democrats have agreed to move forward with an agreement brokered by Republican lawmakers to reopen government.

The US Senate took the first s...

Suspicious drone activity in Belgium, UK will send special team to support Brussels

British Armed Forces Chief Richard Knighton announced that London will help Brussels counter drone incursions on airports and military bases in Belgium. In recent...