Venezuela to close embassy in Norway after opposition leader wins Nobel Peace Prize

The development comes just days after Maria Corina Machado was announced the winner of the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo.

Venezuela has said it will close its embass...

NATO chief Mark Rutte mocks Russia over 'limping' submarine in English Channel

The Russian submarine Novorossiysk had surfaced off the coast of France last week and was later escorted by the Dutch navy in the North Sea.

NATO chief Mark Rutt...

UK's MI5 warns lawmakers of spying threat from China, Russia and Iran

The intelligence agency warned MPs and their staff to look out for spies trying to elicit information from them by blackmail or phishing attacks.

The UK's domest...

Could Ukraine be next? Trump to focus on Russia after securing ceasefire in Gaza

The US president said on Monday that he now wants to focus on Russia and its war against Ukraine. After months of diplomatic efforts, can Trump repeat his peacema...

Trump may be the man of the moment abroad but domestic issues continue to plague his administration

The ovations and gushing words of praise he received in Jerusalem is something he seldom seems to receive at home as his administration grapples with a string of ...

Madagascar president flees country after military unit joins anti-government protests

Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina made his first public comments since the CAPSAT military unit turned against his government amid weekslong protests, saying h...

Egyptian president says Trump's plan on Gaza is 'last chance' for peace in region

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sissi and US President Donald Trump co-chaired a peace summit in Egypt's Sharm el Sheikh on Monday on Gaza's future and the cea...

Nicolas Sarkozy to go to prison on 21 October over Libyan campaign financing case

On 25 September, a Paris court found the former French leader guilty of criminal conspiracy involving the use of funds from Libya to finance his 2007 presidential...

Saint Parascheva celebration in Iași draws one of Romania’s largest pilgrimages

Thousands of faithful braved the rain and bad weather on the first day of their pilgrimage in the capital of the Moldova region, lining up in queues that stretche...

Saint Parascheva celebration in Iași draws one of Romania’s largest pilgrimages

Thousands of faithful braved the rain and bad weather on the first day of their pilgrimage in the capital of the Moldova region, lining up in queues that stretche...

Polish prosecutors charge two Russian citizens with spying for Moscow

The couple was charged with spying for Russian intelligence, and one of them was additionally charged for plotting to send a parcel bomb via courier.

Polish pros...

'America's original hero': Trump sparks anger by making Columbus Day an Italian-American celebration

The US president has reinstated Columbus Day as a national holiday to honour the explorer's legacy but the move has also reignited the debate about the origins of...

Hamas crackdown in Gaza leaves 32 dead amid power struggle

Hamas's operation in Gaza City killed 32 people, targeting a rival clan. Despite the ceasefire with Israel, tensions remain high with multiple skirmishes reported...

In pictures: Emotional scenes as Hamas releases all living Israeli hostages

Thousands celebrated in Hostages Square as Israeli hostages, held by Hamas for over two years, were released. The ceasefire brought relief to Israel and Gaza.

Th...

Hamas releases 20 living Israeli hostages as US President Donald Trump hails 'new beginning'

A total of 48 captives held by Hamas since 7 October 2023 are set to be released. Israel is set to free over 1,900 Palestinian prisoners in return.

Hamas has rel...

The Gaza Peace Plan – what comes next?

The release of the hostages is just the first step towards a more durable peace. Many details regarding Hamas disarmament, Gaza governance and full Israeli withdr...

Reappointed French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu names new cabinet after meeting with Macron

Reappointed French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu names new cabinet after meeting with President Emmanuel Macron

France’s newly re-appointed Prime Minister Seb...

Dozens arrested after anti-immigration protest in Amsterdam escalates

The protest comes weeks after a similar anti-immigration protest turned violent in The Hague, with rioters and police clashing. Later this month, the Netherlands ...

A row erupts in Germany's Bundestag over deportation centres

Interior Minister Dobrindt and the CDU/CSU are pushing for deportation centres - according to the AfD, the SPD is blocking them. The Greens and the Left warn of h...

Madagascar’s president says coup underway after army unit claims control of military

On Sunday, the minister of armed forces in Madagascar acknowledged an officer selected by a military group supporting demonstrators calling for President Andry Ra...

Afghanistan says it killed dozens of Pakistani soldiers in overnight border clashes

Afghanistan said the soldiers were killed in response to what it called repeated violations of its territory and airspace.

Afghanistan said on Sunday that its fo...