Iran and US to resume high-stakes talks in Oman on Saturday to revive nuclear deal

Donald Trump has threatened air strikes if no deal is reached, while Iran hints it may pursue nuclear weapons with its growing uranium stockpile.

Negotiations be...

High-ranking Russian general killed in suspected car bombing near Moscow

Lieutenant General Yaroslav Moskalik died in a car blast in the city of Balashikha, some 15 kilometres from the Russian capital. Investigators suspect explosives ...

Indian officials say troops exchanged fire with Pakistani soldiers in disputed Kashmir

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the gunmen who killed 26 tourists this week will be hunted "to the ends of the Earth".

Indian troops have exchanged fir...

World leaders converge in Rome to honour Pope Francis — live updates

Over 100 delegations arrive in Rome to pay respects to the late leader of the Catholic Church, who will be laid to rest in the Italian capital on Saturday. Follow...

Allies asked Kyiv ‘not to provoke Russia’ during Crimea annexation, Mejlis leader tells Euronews

Donald Trump’s claim that Ukraine didn't fight for Crimea 11 years ago "when it was handed over to Russia without a shot being fired" is both disrespectful and fa...

Islamic militants kill at least 54 soldiers in northern Benin, government says

Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimeen (JNIM), a Mali-based terrorist group with links to Al-Qaeda, claimed responsibility for the 17 April killings.

Islamic mili...

In silence and prayer, thousands say farewell to Pope Francis at St Peter’s Basilica

More than 60,000 people have visited St Peter’s Basilica to bid farewell to Pope Francis. The queue started again at 6 am on Thursday, and thousands continue to a...

India and Pakistan cancel visas as rift deepens after mass shooting in Kashmir

The rare attack, which targeted mostly tourists and left 26 people dead, shocked and outraged Indians, prompting calls for action against Pakistan.

India and Pak...

Top European court condemns France for failure to protect girls who reported rape

France is in the midst of a long-running debate on expanding the definition of rape to include the absence of consent.

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ...

Zelenskyy curtails South Africa visit after deadly Russian strike on Kyiv

The Ukrainian president held talks with his South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa in Pretoria before leaving the country.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelen...

French prime minister shocked by daughter's school abuse revelation

François Bayrou denies knowing about abuse allegations at the Notre-Dame de Bétharram during his time as education minister in the 1990s.

The daughter of French ...

Pope Francis' last donation before his death went to juvenile prison in Rome

The official responsible for charity and prison pastoral care in Rome has described how the pontiff gave a massive sum from his personal account.

As Catholic mou...

Modi pledges to hunt Kashmir attackers 'to the ends of the Earth'

The Indian prime minister has upped the ante in an already tense atmosphere after 26 people were killed in a shooting in Kashmir.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra ...

South Korea's former President Moon indicted for alleged bribery

Moon's indictment adds him to a long list of South Korean leaders who have faced trials or scandals at the close of their terms or after leaving office.

Former S...

Jordan bans Muslim Brotherhood in move that threatens largest opposition party

Jordan is a close Western ally that has long been seen as a bastion of stability in the often volatile Middle East.

Jordan has announced a sweeping ban on the Mu...

Syrische Flüchtlinge: Bayern kritisiert Faesers Plan

Der Streit um die Rückkehr von syrischen Flüchtlingen geht weiter. Das bayerische Innenministerium und das Bundesinnenministerium sind sich nicht einig.

Syrische...

Protests erupt in cities across India after at least 26 killed in Kashmir shooting

While senior ministers and Indian officials have not yet provided details of the attack a large section of Indian media blamed Pakistan without citing evidence.

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Disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial opens in New York court

Weinstein's retrial is playing out at a different cultural moment than the first, which happened during the height of the #MeToo movement.

Opening statements hav...

Italy rolls out major security plan for funeral of Pope Francis

Thousands of followers including religious and political leaders from across the world are expected to attend the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday.

With score...

Poland's top diplomat decries Russia's war in Ukraine: 'Don't you have enough land?'

In a wide-ranging speech to the lower house of the Polish parliament, Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski crticised Russia's "fantasies of dominance".

Poland's Fo...

Ceasefire in Ukraine: High-level talks in London downgraded as Rubio skips meeting

The leadership in Washington is said to have been angered by Ukraine’s refusal to cede territory to Russia, as Kyiv reiterated once again that there are no peace ...