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Trump declined to intervene in Saudi Arabia's renewed conflict with Yemen's Ansarullah, or "Helpers of God," signaling what the report calls "the most…
Brickbat: Turkish Banned
Turkish authorities seized control of Halk TV, a pro-opposition television station based in Istanbul, after police raided its headquarters and stopped…
Lula mobilized millions to win Brazil's election, while Bolsonaro contests loss and Trump cries foul
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva secured victory in Brazil's presidential runoff election, defeating incumbent Jair Bolsonaro in one of the Western Hemispher…
Witkoff, Kushner to meet with Zelensky
# Trump Envoys to Meet Zelensky as Ukraine Tensions Persist Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, two senior advisers to Donald Trump, plan to meet with U…
No 10: Hegseth ‘wrong’ to say most non-US Nato soldiers didn’t fight in Afghanistan – as it happened
Downing Street publicly rejected claims made by Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's Defense Secretary, regarding NATO contributions in Afghanistan. The rebuk…
Iran warns US against renewed attack, says it has ‘unfinished jobs’ too
Iran's foreign minister issued a direct warning to the United States on Sunday, threatening retaliatory action if American military operations resume …
Britain cannot deal effectively with geopolitical crises without rejoining EU, says thinktank
A leading British think tank argues the UK must rejoin the European Union to respond effectively to major geopolitical threats, marking a significant …
Saudi Arabia says it thwarted a missile strike on Medina, and other Middle East developments
Saudi Arabia's military announced it successfully intercepted a missile attack targeting Medina, one of Islam's holiest cities, located in the kingdom…
Global financial system is failing developing countries, says Ed Miliband
UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband will deliver a sharp critique of the global financial system, arguing that it systematically disadvantages developing…
MI5 chief Ken McCallum confirms Russia did interfere in Brexit referendum but says it had little impact – as it happened
Ken McCallum, the director general of MI5, publicly confirmed that Russia attempted to interfere in the 2016 Brexit referendum, breaking years of offi…
Russia did try to interfere in Brexit referendum, head of MI5 confirms
Ken McCallum, head of Britain's domestic intelligence agency MI5, confirmed that Russia attempted to interfere in the 2016 Brexit referendum through c…
Andy Burnham promises ‘serious dialogue’ over UK’s relationship with EU
Andy Burnham, Britain's Prime Minister, signaled openness to a fundamental reset of the UK's relationship with the European Union, declaring the curre…
Burnham to urge MPs to embrace closer ties with EU
Andy Burnham, Prime Minister, will force Parliament to confront Brexit's economic damage when MPs return from the party conference recess this week. H…
UK must not be beholden to foreign AI, says head of Alan Turing Institute
The head of Britain's Alan Turing Institute has warned that the UK risks dangerous dependency on foreign artificial intelligence systems and must urge…
Northern Ireland secretary Chris Bryant bans Drumcree parade
Chris Bryant, Northern Ireland secretary of state, banned the Drumcree Orange Order parade on Friday night after nearly two weeks of escalating tensio…
Malagò kept in charge of Italian soccer federation after last-minute compromise
Giovanni Malagò will remain president of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) following a last-minute political and legal compromise that resolved a…
Italian soccer chief Malagò faces election inquiry and Euro 2032 stadium issues
# Italian Soccer Chief Malagò Under Investigation as Euro 2032 Stadium Plans Stall Giovanni Malagò, president of the Italian Football Federation, fac…
Drumcree standoff continues after Orange Order says it will ‘not surrender’ to proposed deal
The Orange Order rejected a peace proposal from Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Bryant aimed at ending the long-running Drumcree parade dispute, push…
No 10 gathering evidence on public support for UK rejoining EU
Prime Minister Andy Burnham's government has launched a quiet but deliberate effort to gauge public appetite for reversing Brexit and rejoining the Eu…
Macron says ‘welcome back’ to Burnham suggestion UK could rejoin EU
French President Emmanuel Macron has signaled openness to UK rejoining the European Union after Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham floated the poss…
Loyalist parade in Northern Ireland given go-ahead as almost 30-year ban overturned
A court decision in Northern Ireland has cleared the way for an Orange Order march to proceed down Garvaghy Road in Portadown, ending a nearly 30-year…
Iran's president tells Fox anchor the war was 'imposed on us'
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian used a rare interview with American television to frame Tehran's escalating military posture as defensive rather t…
South Korean president says Trump should ease sanctions on North Korea
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung departed from the Seoul government's official position on Friday, publicly urging President Trump to ease sanctio…
Ukraine fires over 1,000 drones at Russia, including hundreds launched at Moscow
Ukraine launched what Moscow officials characterized as the largest drone attack on the Russian capital in the entire conflict, dispatching over 1,000…
Saudi Arabia says Houthis tried to attack its capital
Saudi Arabia reported that Houthi rebels from Yemen launched a ballistic missile attack on Riyadh on Saturday, marking the first assault on the Saudi …
The high stakes drama a reporter has seen covering the UN General Assembly
# Reporter Chronicles High-Stakes Diplomacy at the UN General Assembly Michele Kelemen, NPR's international affairs correspondent, has witnessed some…
Russia begins 3 days of voting in parliamentary election set to cement Kremlin power
Russia opened voting Friday in a three-day parliamentary election designed to solidify President Vladimir Putin's control of the legislature while the…
Big questions - and key logistical details - loom ahead of China-U.S. summit
# Big Questions and Logistical Hurdles Shape China-U.S. Summit Preparations A high-level summit between Chinese and American leadership faces mountin…
Here's what to know about Russia's parliamentary vote and its main parties
Russia holds parliamentary elections under a system designed to ensure state control over legislative outcomes. The election features United Russia, t…
How a young woman was recruited to ISIS — and how she eventually escaped
# How a Young Canadian Woman Escaped ISIS After Being Recruited as a Bride A Canadian woman has detailed her recruitment into ISIS and her eventual e…
Leaders at Celtic summit to affirm right to seek independence from UK
The leaders of Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland are preparing to challenge the British government's devolution framework by jointly affirming the…
Donald Trump says he would ‘love’ to see united Ireland
Donald Trump injected himself into one of Europe's most sensitive constitutional questions during a visit to Ireland, endorsing Irish unification and …
North Korea fires ballistic missiles after condemning military drill as threat
North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles into the sea Saturday, escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula just hours after the United States, S…
What to know about Canada's escalating trade war with the U.S.
Canada's government imposed retaliatory tariffs on approximately $20 billion in U.S. goods on Tuesday in direct response to Trump administration trade…
Israel to close UK consulate in Jerusalem after sanctions against illegal settlements – UK politics live
Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar announced the closure of Israel's UK consulate in Jerusalem in retaliation for British sanctions targeting illeg…
UK condemns Israeli settler ‘ethnic cleansing’ in West Bank – The Latest
Britain's Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband has delivered the UK government's harshest rebuke of Israeli policy to date, condemning what he calls "settler…
UK to adopt tougher stance on Israel with illegal settlements trade ban
# UK to Adopt Tougher Stance on Israel with Illegal Settlements Trade Ban UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband announced a major shift in Britain's appro…
Ebola death toll tops 3,000 in Congo outbreak
Congo's deadliest Ebola epidemic has crossed a grim threshold, with confirmed deaths exceeding 3,000 as the outbreak continues its rapid spread across…
Swinney sticks with pledge to cap prices on basic foods in Scotland
John Swinney, Scotland's First Minister, reaffirmed his government's commitment to impose legally binding price caps on essential food items including…
Norway's King Harald V dies at 89 and his son becomes King Haakon VIII
King Harald V of Norway died Friday at age 89, ending a 52-year reign that began during the Cold War and extended into the modern European era. His so…
Drumcree ruling raises fears of sectarian confrontation in Northern Ireland
A Northern Ireland high court decision to overturn restrictions on an Orange Order march has revived dormant tensions around Drumcree, a flashpoint th…