Amid war, Europeans support a more ‘geopolitical European Union’
The latest Transatlantic Trends survey finds that Europeans consider the EU equally important to NATO for safety.
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Putin announces Russian annexation of four Ukrainian regions
The move has been condemned by Ukraine and Western countries and represents major escalation in seven-month war.
Ukrainians dismiss Russian attempt to annex more of their country
Everyday Ukrainians, officials, and many observers say Russia's move is little more than a sham.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 219
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 219th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Half of Russians feel anxious, angry about mobilisation: Poll
Forty-seven percent of respondents express anxiety following President Vladimir Putin's troop call-up announcement.
Thousands of UK’s Royal Mail workers launch 48-hour strike
The walkout over a pay dispute comes after failed negotiations, hitting postal deliveries across the UK.
Eurozone inflation hits record 10 percent
ECB is expected to hike rates as price growth in the 19 eurozone countries accelerated to 10 percent this month.
Heavy gunfire, soldiers on the streets in Burkina Faso capital
Soldiers seen along the main avenue in Ouagadougou leading to the presidential palace and national television station.
What you need to know about Bosnia’s general election
If Croat and Serb nationalist candidates win presidency seats, an even worse security crisis may unfold, analysts say.
Indonesian officials targeted by spyware: sources
Targets reportedly included chief economic minister, senior military personnel and two regional diplomats.
Climate change gets ‘highest priority’ in US, Pacific agreement
Partnership deal signed by 14 nations follows historic summit at the White House and comes as China extends influence.
Thai court to rule on Prime Minister Prayuth’s political future
Constitutional Court is expected to deliver a decision on whether PM Prayuth Chan-ocha has exhausted his term limit.
Putin signs ‘independence’ decrees for Zaporizhia, Kherson
Putin to host formal ceremony in Moscow after declaring Ukrainian lands 'independent' in major escalation of war.
Zimbabwe court fines novelist Tsitsi Dangarembga over protest
Dangaremba, nominated for the Booker Prize in 2020, is a prominent critic of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's gov't.
US Senate approves $12bn for Ukraine in government funding bill
Joe Biden says US will 'never, never, never' recognise Russian claims to Ukrainian territories amid looming annexation.
Facebook’s Meta to freeze hiring, further restructure: Report
Several tech giants have been forced to cut headcount in recent months amid fears of a looming recession.
Putin says Russia’s mobilisation mistakes must be ‘corrected’
After widespread criticism and mass arrests, Putin makes first public acknowledgment of mobilisation problems.
With new sanctions, US vows to ‘severely restrict’ Iran oil sales
The Biden administration explicitly links fresh round of US sanctions to failure to restore 2015 Iran nuclear agreement.
Canada’s economic activity creeps up, unexpectedly
The economy grew 0.1 percent in July, compared with a forecast for a 0.1 percent decline, but inflation persists.
US Supreme Court justice’s wife questioned by January 6 panel
Virginia 'Ginni' Thomas, a conservative activist, meets with committee investigating last year's US Capitol riot.