Why Kaliningrad, Russia’s toehold in Europe, could be the war’s next flashpoint
Russia has reacted furiously after Lithuania banned the passage of sanctioned goods across its territory…
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Victims of Tangshan restaurant attack recovering from injuries, Chinese police say
The assault, which took place in the early hours of June 10, saw several women…
South Korea launches homegrown rocket carrying satellites into orbit
The three-stage rocket, more than 47 meters (154 feet) long and weighing 200 tons, was…
At least 200 civilians killed in western Ethiopia, say reports and officials
The attack on the town of Gimbi was connected to fighting between government forces and…
Colombia’s new president aims to reset relations with US
The nation — which has never had a left-wing president — has been Washington’s closest…
Israel set for possible fifth election in four years as PM Bennett moves to dissolve parliament
Along with his key coalition ally Foreign Minister Yair Lapid — who now looks set…
Colombia’s new president aims to reset relations with US
The nation — which has never had a left-wing president — has been Washington’s closest…
Analysis: Macron’s centrist plan for French politics has resulted in a land-grab by fringe parties
While his centrist alliance, Ensemble!, took the largest share in Sunday’s second round of elections…
Former journalist Peter Jouvenal among five UK nationals to be released in Afghanistan
“We are thrilled Peter is coming home. Thanks to the Afghan administration for releasing him,”…
Analysis: Macron’s centrist plan for French politics has resulted in a land-grab by fringe parties
While his centrist alliance, Ensemble!, took the largest share in Sunday’s second round of elections…
Heavy rain, floods and lightning leave dozens dead in India and Bangladesh
Northeastern India and northern Bangladesh have been particularly badly hit by severe weather, which has…
‘What happened to the Tangshan women?’: Chinese demand answers on brutal restaurant attack
The women were brutally assaulted by nine men in the northern city of Tangshan after…
Boris Johnson recovering after ‘routine’ sinus operation
The “minor” operation on Johnson’s sinuses took place early on Monday and Johnson is back…
Anxious times for Sweden’s Kurds as country attempts to join NATO
“It’s our local highlight; a chance to celebrate our culture,” Bahir beamed, before conceding that…
Duterte’s daughter calls for unity as she is sworn in as Philippine vice president
“The days ahead may be full of challenges that call for us to be more…
Gustavo Petro wins Colombian presidential race
The former guerrilla won by a slim margin with over 50% of the votes, against…
A floating city in the Maldives begins to take shape
A city is rising from the waters of the Indian Ocean. In a turquoise lagoon,…
International Swimming Federation votes to restrict transgender athletes from competing in elite women’s aquatics competitions
Swimming’s world governing body approved the new “gender inclusion” policy on Sunday, after 71.5% of…
Islamic State says attack on Sikh temple is revenge for Prophet insults
The attack on Saturday was “an act of revenge” following Seven gunmen had tried to…
Putin lambasts the West and declares the end of ‘the era of the unipolar world’
“When they won the Cold War, the US declared themselves God’s own representatives on earth,…
