Finland, Sweden probe suspected sabotage of undersea telecoms cable
Finnish operator Cinia said it detected problems on C-Lion1 fibre-optic link connecting Finland and Germany.
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Debt brake: How this fiscal rule could shape Germany’s election
This mechanism, which has been blamed for a lack of investment, has emerged as an important election issue.
US President Trump’s claims about Zelenskyy and Ukraine fact-checked
Trump is engaged in an escalating war of words with Zelenskyy, but his comments on the Ukraine leader are not accurate.
US Senate confirms Kash Patel for a 10-year term to lead the FBI
Two Republicans voted against Patel, citing questions about how his 'political activities' may affect his leadership.
US official demands Zelenskyy return to talks over critical minerals deal
White House national security adviser Mike Waltz also criticises Kyiv over 'insults' to US president.
Canada faces lawsuit over delays in Gaza visa programme
Palestinian families are suing Canada over visa delays they say leave people at risk of life-threatening harms in Gaza.
US sanctions Rwanda minister over DRC fighting
Rwanda is facing international backlash for allegedly backing M23 rebels in DR Congo, an accusation it denies.
US switches stance on Ukraine war, seeking $500bn in payback
A war of words has broken out between Trump and Zelenskyy, while Europe feels the US is no longer a dependable ally.
South Africa urges cooperation at G20 meeting amid tensions over Ukraine
President Cyril Ramaphosa tells grouping international law is key to solving world crises.
Reality of war clashes with Trump’s demand for Ukraine vote, analysts say
As Trump joins Russia in tying national elections to any peace deal, analysts question Moscow's true motives.
Arab leaders set to meet to counter Trump’s Gaza plan
The closed-door summit in Riyadh will take place tomorrow, Saudi Arabia has said.
After splinter, can Sudan’s anti-war coalition reinvent itself?
Sudan's antiwar coalition, Taqaddum, splintered into two entities. One joined RSF and the other professes neutrality.
Fact-check: Did Ukraine start its war with Russia, as Trump claims?
Trump has blamed Ukrainian President Zelenskyy for starting the war with Russia, fuelling a war of words amid talks.
South Korea’s President Yoon in court for preliminary ‘rebellion’ hearing
Lawyers defending Yoon, who stands charged with trying to incite a rebellion, called for his release from custody.
Trump says he could give 20% of DOGE savings back to Americans
US president's proposal comes amid scepticism of claimed savings from Elon Musk's cost-cutting drive.
US declares drug cartels, criminal gangs global terrorist organisations
Trump frequently depicts immigration and drug smuggling as part of an 'invasion' of the US to justify harsh measures.
Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro slams coup accusations against him
The far-right leader has posted a rebuttal on social media, accusing Brazil's government of being 'authoritarian'.
Apple unveils souped up version of its cheapest iPhone
The iPhone 16e is the fourth-generation of a model sold historically at dramatically lower prices.
Pope’s tests show ‘slight improvement’ as Italy PM Meloni visits hospital
Prime Minister Georgia Meloni says pope was 'alert and responsive' and cracking jokes during hospital visit.
Global glacier melt is accelerating, new study finds
A new study published in Nature finds ice is melting at a 'concerning' rate, with repercussions for sea-level rise.