Top scientists rally EU to ‘stay the course’ by keeping its 2040 climate target ambitious and fair

With the EU about to decide on its 2040 climate target, independent scientists say policymakers must act on the evidence.

The EU’s top scientific advisors are ur...

Karol Nawrocki’s win pitches Poland into EU ideas battleground

Conservative Karol Nawrocki's knife-edge victory by 50.89% of the votes in Poland’s nail-biting weekend presidential runoff election, against liberal Warsaw Mayor...

Syria's stock exchange reopens after six-month closure in run-up to al-Assad ouster

The move to reopen comes as international restrictions on Syria's financial systems begin to ease in a bid to give the country a chance to rebuild after 14 years ...

Germany's Baerbock appointed president of United Nations General Assembly

The former German foreign minister will be the president of the United Nation's General Assembly for a period of one year — despite backlash in Berlin.

Germany'...

Can Ukraine and Russia get closer to a ceasefire at the second round of talks in Istanbul?

As Ukraine and Russia begin the second round of talks in Turkey, following the inconclusive first meeting two weeks ago, the expectations are rather low but the p...

What you need to know as South Korea prepares to vote in presidential election

The new president, who will take office immediately, faces a number of pressing challenges including repairing domestic divisions, navigating US trade tensions an...

Venezuela warns citizens not to travel to US

Caracas also urged Venezuelans living in the US to return, calling it a 'dangerous country'.

The Venezuelan government has told its citizens to avoid travelling ...

Israel's military advances in Gaza, attacking several hospitals over past week

Israeli forces demolished the rear wall of the European Hospital and destroyed northern Gaza's only remaining dialysis centre.

Israel has intensified its militar...

UK migrant crossings hit yearly high as pressure mounts on Labour government

While France and the UK have increased joint operations, British officials say French police should be empowered to intercept boats before they leave.

Nearly 1,2...

Netanyahu criticises Macron over attacks against Jewish sites in Paris

The Israeli PM's reaction came after several locations were sprayed with green paint early on Saturday in the French capital's 20th arrondissement.

Israeli Prime...

FBI and law enforcement respond to 'terror attack' in Boulder, Colorado

“Our agents and local law enforcement are on the scene already, and we will share updates as more information becomes available,” FBI Director Kash Patel posted o...

Thousands march in silence in Budapest to protest against 'transparency bill'

After a series of protests in the Hungarian countryside, Budapest was the scene of a silent protest organised by aHang.

In Budapest, protesters gathered on Fővám...

'Operation Spiderweb’: how Ukraine destroyed over a third of Russian military aircraft

Ukraine has destoyed over a third of all Russian missile carriers in a coordinated drone attack orchestrated from within Russian territory. How was 'Operation Spi...

Nearly 270,000 pilgrims without permits stopped from entering Mecca

Authorities in Saudi Arabia are cracking down on illegal journeys to Mecca for the annual Hajj pilgrimage after a larger number of deaths last year due to extreme...

Climate activist Greta Thunberg joins 'Freedom Flotilla' aid ship sailing to Gaza

Activist Greta Thunberg and 11 other people have set sail for Gaza on board a flotilla. The group aims to bring in some aid and raise “international awareness” of...

Patriarch of Constantinople marks 1,700 years since Christianitu's first ecumenical council

One of the council's lasting legacies is the Nicene Creed, a profession of faith still recited by Christians of all big denominations.

Ecumenical Patriarch Barth...

Ukraine reportedly strikes down over 40 Russian strategic bombers in mass drone attack

Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) has reportedly carried out a mass drone attack at four Russian airfields on 1 June. Referencing an SBU source, Ukrainian media ha...

Ukraine reportedly strikes down over 40 Russian strategic bombers in mass drone attack

Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) has reportedly carried out a mass drone attack at four Russian airfields on 1 June. Referencing an SBU source, Ukrainian media ha...

Another shooting on the Costa del Sol leaves 2 dead and threatens the image of the tourist destination

Another shooting on the seafront promenade in Fuengirola, southern Spain, has left two people dead and rekindled worries about security on the Costa del Sol, a po...

Dozens killed and scores injured in shooting near aid point in Gaza

The distribution hub is part of a controversial new aid delivery system.

At least 25 people were killed and 175 wounded on Sunday as they were on their way to re...

Passenger and freight train crash in western Russia, several dead

Explosions caused two bridges to collapse and derailed two trains in western Russia overnight, officials said Sunday, without saying what had caused the blasts. I...