
In Bulgaria, record low voter turnout triggers a November 1 presidential run-off in a poll colored by divisions over Ukraine war
Bulgaria's presidential election run-off set for November 1 after record low voter turnout
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Bulgaria's presidential election run-off set for November 1 after record low voter turnout

Prague exhibition honors Roma resistance fighters against Hitler

Venezuela's opposition leader Maria Corina Machado returns from exile after over 10 months abroad.

Albanese faces stark choice if Trump escalates Iran war

Brazil election: Lula, Bolsonaro cast votes in final bout

Thousands of mourners gather for the funerals of eight victims of a deadly church attack in southern Jordan.

Bulgaria holds presidential elections amid divisions over Ukraine war

Prague honours Roma resistance fighters against Hitler

Ukraine's Starlink satellite speeds restored to normal

Israel to close all West Bank land crossings on election day

European opposition to US-Israeli attacks on Iran grows as energy costs rise and protests intensify.

Algeria's upper house approves troop deployment to Niger

Families forcibly displaced in Hebron as Israeli military campaigns trigger mass displacement and economic strangulation in the occupied West Bank.

US military reportedly has plans for Iran strikes, but analysts question what another bombing campaign could achieve.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrives in China's border city of Dandong via newly opened bridge

World Series predictions: Will the Rays or Brewers claim their first title?

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth designates Confucius Institutes a national security threat.

Kazakhstan's Kurultai restricts press freedom, sparking concerns from journalists and human rights organizations.

Echidnas in suburban Adelaide are roaming freely as breeding season stretches late, prompting a warning from a rescue worker to leave them be.

South Korea proposes military talks with North Korea to resolve border disputes and reduce tensions.
Death of iconic Sri Lankan elephant raises concerns over human-elephant conflict

US First Lady Melania Trump brokers ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in occupied city of Oleshky

France: 1 killed, 4 wounded after shooting near Paris

Brazil's presidential election is a global concern, with the outcome potentially affecting the Amazon rainforest and the planet's future.

France's Macron vows to ban 'illegitimate' protests amid civil unrest

US judge orders Trump to sit for deposition in $10bn lawsuit against BBC

Germany arrests Ukrainian man accused of spying for Russia

Virginia state senator Lillie Louise Lucas indicted on five charges, including drug trafficking and money laundering.

International Criminal Court wins EU's Sakharov Prize

Russia and Ukraine trade strikes after US envoy's talks with Putin

Turkiye-Libya maritime deal sparks opposition from EU, Egypt

The real story behind President Trump's claim about Russia's failed assault on Kyiv.

US orders diplomats to leave Saudi Arabia amid Houthi strikes

North Korea plans to resume propaganda broadcasts along the border with South Korea, amid rising tensions between the two countries.

Ben Roberts-Smith maintains innocence in war crimes allegations

Declan Rice scores late equaliser as Arsenal and Bayern Munich draw 2-2 in Champions League

Mexico charges former prosecutor with treason over US involvement in drug raid

On Monday, a drone strike targeted the Amiet market in Abyei, an area disputed between Sudan and South Sudan. The attack involved the use of multiple munitions and was carried out by the Sudanese army, according to

Israel's military operations have redrawn the map of the Middle East since the October 7, 2023, terrorist attack.

Russia says it is ready to resume talks with Ukraine and US to end war

Russia to send first diesel tanker to the US amid Trump deal

Cultural figures, including Normal People stars, sign letter in support of Sally Rooney

PSG winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to undergo surgery after rupturing ACL

Brazil's top electoral court fines Meta $200,000 per day over 'election bias' claims.

Former FDLR fighters face challenges in rebuilding their lives after leaving the armed group.

Manchester United's Michael Carrick seeks improvement in clean sheets.

Drone strike kills over 150 in Abyei market

Brendan Nugent to face court over alleged attack on Helen Haines, trade talks with EU stall, and a Beatles museum opens in Liverpool.

Britain sends fighter jets to Saudi Arabia to defend against Houthi attacks, while Egypt considers its own military commitment to the region.

Canadian man convicted of animal cruelty for taking flamingo from Las Vegas hotel

Sudan army drones hit mourners and fuel market killing more than 300 people, sources say

Russia's support for Iran in the US-Iran crisis may have a hidden agenda.

Myanmar's detained ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi receives package from King Charles III

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to hold talks with US envoy Steve Witkoff and European leaders in Oslo.

Flooding in eastern Spain leaves at least four dead and hundreds stranded.

Italy deploys troops to 'defend Milan' from looting amid youth protests

Con man Noah Musingku dies in self-declared 'kingdom' in Papua New Guinea.

Egypt's parliament delays vote on military support for Saudi Arabia

Florida issues arrest warrant for Raul Castro over 1996 plane shooting

Commanders face 49ers in Monday Night Football

Ukraine's military has successfully deployed a drone to airlift a wounded soldier in what it claims is a world-first operation.

Houthi strike on Yemen government military camp kills at least 50

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claims the country received no warning of Russian ballistic strikes.

UN food program cuts aid to 500,000 Palestinians in Gaza amid funding shortages

Israeli police arrest 10 suspects over settler attacks on US journalist and European diplomats in the occupied West Bank.

Austrian Airlines flight diverted to Bulgaria after reported bomb threat

Robert McClelland named new head of National Anti-Corruption Committee

Canadian military base fire kills at least four, injures dozens

US President Donald Trump defends decision to waive Russia sanctions, accuses Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of rejecting peace efforts.

NFL: Cowboys v Packers, TV channels & live stream options for Sunday 18 October

Saudi Arabia sends skyscraper employees home amid Houthi threats

US President Donald Trump has issued a public endorsement of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of the country's legislative elections.

Oil facilities hit in deadly overnight attack on St Petersburg

Manchester United held at Leeds despite improved performance under Carrick

Reform UK mayor under police investigation for allegedly sharing 'naked and sexualised' images

Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes struggles in Premier League draw with Leeds.

Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's St Petersburg kills 1, hits energy sites

Fighting intensifies across Yemen as humanitarian crisis deepens

Fatalities and injuries reported after a fire at a Canadian military base in Alberta.

A wave of homemade, synthetic drugs sweeps the US, deepening the opioid crisis.
HMAS Sydney returns to Fleet Base East after 131 days at sea, completing a major Indo-Pacific deployment.

Search continues for 11 missing after boat sank off Mexico’s Baja coast

Hurricane Trudy strengthens to category 2 as it heads toward Mexico

Israeli settlers attack European diplomats in West Bank

Romanian fighter jets shoot down 2 drones over Black Sea

Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sissi says his country will defend Saudi Arabia if asked.

Israeli settlers attack EU diplomats and a French mayor in the West Bank, prompting condemnation from Belgium and calls for further EU sanctions.

Liverpool complete a comeback win over Brentford with a 2-1 victory, thanks to goals from Victor Muñoz and Alexander Isak.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticizes US decision to pause sanctions on Russia, warning it will embolden Vladimir Putin and intensify the war in Ukraine.

Israeli settlers attack European delegation convoy in West Bank, beat French mayor

Ilhan Omar's attorneys dispute the legitimacy of a federal search of her home, claiming it was 'neither justified nor lawful'.

Isabel Allende wins €1m Spanish literary prize under pseudonym

Sudan's army claims dozens of RSF fighters killed in Nyala attack, but RSF says civilians were targeted.

US President Donald Trump has put new Russia sanctions on hold, citing national interests.

Yemen's Houthi group claims responsibility for missile strike on Aden International Airport.

Many NHS trusts in England reject Palantir's patient data technology, citing better or equal alternatives.

Three Mexican men sentenced to over 158 years in prison for the murders of Jake and Callum Robinson and Carter Rhoad.

England's unbeaten streak ends in WXV Global Series match against Canada.

Yemen's government says Houthis fired two missiles at Aden airport

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy faces a difficult winter ahead as relations with the US worsen.

US journalist injured in West Bank clashes

US President Donald Trump denies limiting Ukraine's access to Starlink network

Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed appoints interim Tigray government

US President Donald Trump's decision to lift oil sanctions against Russia and invite Russia to sell diesel to the global market has strained the US's relationship with Ukraine.

Israeli settlers attack Palestinians during olive harvest in occupied West Bank

Ukraine's military access to Starlink still not fully restored, says Zelenskyy

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky considers halting strikes on Russian oil refineries in exchange for expanded Starlink coverage.

Formula One's return to Africa sparks debate over sportswashing and legacy

US President Donald Trump criticizes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, saying he is "more difficult to deal with than Putin"

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio presses Lebanon on confiscation of weapons from Hezbollah.

Ship attacks near Hormuz reach record high as oil exports slow

Yemen's former PM warns of catastrophic consequences if Houthi rebels seize control of Taiz.

Houthi missile attack on Yemen's presidential palace in Aden kills five and injures 16.

Media mogul Antony Catalano appears in court over assault charges

Houthi rebels target Yemen government palace in Aden, Saudi military assets, and oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman.

Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores plead not guilty to torture charges in a New York court.

US President Donald Trump cancels plans to livestream the firing squad execution of Nidal Hasan.

Data centers are being targeted in conflicts, raising questions about international law and the dual-use nature of these facilities.

US President Donald Trump cancels plans to livestream the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan.

Nicolás Maduro denies torture allegations in New York court

Australia to provide maritime drones to Fiji as part of Pacific security initiative.

US proposes unfreezing Russian assets for Ukraine peace

US considers using 'mother of all bombs' on Iran

Russia says Ukraine resumes attacks on oil refineries

North Korea tests cruise missiles designed to be launched from submarines

Elon Musk suggests US government behind Starlink restrictions in Ukraine

Former Israeli spy chief Ronen Bar sues Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for defamation over claims of responsibility in the October 7, 2023 Hamas-led attack.

Humanitarian crisis deepens in Sudan as climate change and drone attacks exacerbate the situation.

US President Trump's diesel deal with Russia has raised concerns in Ukraine and its allies.

Turkish authorities raid and take control of top news channel Halk TV, halting broadcasts and appointing a government trustee.

US President Donald Trump announces plans for major oil, gas and mineral exploration in Greenland.

Ukrainian former military officer Serhii K. goes on trial in Germany over Nord Stream gas pipeline sabotage.

US judge extends media outlets' White House access

Ukrainian military claims SpaceX restricted Starlink terminals without warning

Russian air attacks on Ukraine kill at least six and cause power cuts in Kyiv.

Beau Lamarre-Condon's trial continues with allegations of attempted body disposal

Russian strikes hit key power plant in Kyiv, Zelensky says

Saudi Arabia's military struggle against Houthi attacks

MI5 chief warns of threats to UK from Russia, Iran, and AI

Russia arrests Japanese reporter for alleged espionage

France seizes Russian 'shadow fleet' oil tanker in Indian Ocean

Former DR Congo President Joseph Kabila named leader of new rebel coalition

The UAE and Saudi Arabia's roles in the Tigray conflict are under scrutiny as renewed fighting threatens to destabilise the Horn of Africa.

UK PM says RAF base incidents ‘likely coordinated’ by Iran

Coventry City stun Newcastle United with a 4-1 victory, securing their first home win in 25 years.

Ethiopian government forces enter key Tigray town near Eritrea border

Yemen's Houthis: A look at the group's history and goals

Riyadh airport remains closed after deadly Houthi strikes

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia has violated a proposed 'energy ceasefire' announced by US President Donald Trump.

North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles into the sea after South Korea's hypersonic test

US President Donald Trump's comments on Ukraine have raised concerns about a shift in US policy.

Australian Greens call for US execution live stream to be blocked

Saudi Arabia's King Khalid International airport has been struck by a projectile, killing one person and injuring 11.

NATO top commander to warn Russia over alliance’s ability to counter-attack

At least 72 Sudanese miners killed in air strike on disputed border

Pakistan suspends provincial government led by Imran Khan's PTI party, sparking accusations of a 'coup'.

Saudi Arabia: Second strike kills at least 1 at Riyadh airport

Air strikes kill dozens of gold miners on Sudan-Egypt border

Saudi Arabia's King Khalid International Airport hit by second strike in two days, causing injuries and a fire.

Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young calls on federal government to block live stream of US execution in Australia.

Riyadh airport hit again after deadly Houthi missile attack, Saudi authorities say

Houthi missiles continue to evade Saudi Arabia's air defences, sparking concerns about the limitations of even the most advanced systems.

US President Donald Trump's strategy to avoid discussing the Iran war and Yemen conflict before the midterm elections is put to the test after a Houthi attack on Riyadh airport.

Russia's use of Ukrainian prisoners of war and defectors in combat units raises questions about voluntary recruitment and the treatment of prisoners.

Yemen's Houthis warn passengers against using Saudi airports after deadly missile attack

Poland on high alert amid possible attack on PM and defense minister

US President Donald Trump calls for new leadership in Ukraine, criticising President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for not making a deal with Russia to end the Ukraine war.

Riyadh airport attack kills 12, injures hundreds