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French lawmakers adopt social security budget, suspend pension reform

French lawmakers on Tuesdayadopted a social security budget, which includes the suspension of an unpopular pension reform, as Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu races to finalise a 2026 spending plan by year-end.

Lawmakers grill Trump officials on US alleged drug boat strikes

Donald Trump's top national security officials faced a grilling from lawmakers Tuesday on US strikes against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean and Pacific -- operations that have raised alarms about escalating military force near Venezuela.

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With republicans at the gates, Charles III meets realm envoys

King Charles III hosted his first reception Sunday for representatives of the Commonwealth realms, the 14 former colonies over which he reigns in addition to Britain -- at least for now.

Grief, solidarity as US marks 21st anniversary of 9/11

The United States on Sunday observed the 21st anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, with President Joe Biden recalling Americans' sacrifice and New Yorkers honoring the nearly 3,000 people killed when hijacked planes destroyed the Twin Towers.

Sympathy, solidarity as US marks 21st anniversary of 9/11

Americans on Sunday marked the 21st anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, with President Joe Biden visiting the Pentagon and New Yorkers honoring the nearly 3,000 people killed when hijacked planes destroyed the Twin Towers.

Ukraine reclaims swathes of east in shock offensive to oust Russia

Ukraine said Sunday that its forces were pushing back Russia's military from strategic holdouts in the east of the country after Moscow announced a retreat from Kyiv's sweeping counter-offensive.

Swedes vote in tight election race as far right surges

Swedes began voting in legislative elections Sunday that will either pave the way for an unprecedented right-wing government supported by the far right or a third straight mandate for the ruling Social Democrats.

Italy's far-right eyes easy victory under firebrand Meloni

Italy's Giorgia Meloni looks unstoppable: with two weeks to the election, final polls show her heading for a thumping victory to lead the country's first far-right government as its first female prime minister.

Close Swedish election predicted as far-right surges

Swedes vote Sunday in legislative elections that will either pave the way for an unprecedented right-wing government supported by the far-right or a third straight mandate for the ruling Social Democrats.

Poilievre: Canada Conservatives' new right-wing leader

The new leader of Canada's Conservatives is a right-wing career politician with a flare for zingers who has already boosted party membership, and now he is set to challenge Justin Trudeau in the next election.

Canadian Conservative party elects populist new leader

Nearly a year after a defeat in parliamentary elections, the Canadian Conservatives elected a new leader on Saturday, choosing right-wing Pierre Poilievre to lead the opposition to premier Justin Trudeau.

Princes reunited as Charles III officially proclaimed king

Princes William and Harry and their wives put on a rare united front Saturday to view tributes to Queen Elizabeth II, threatening to upstage their father Charles on the day he was officially proclaimed king.

Battlefield chaos amid Ukraine's eastern advance

Balakliya, a key city in Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv region, was taken back from Russian forces this week, but it bears the scars of the violent conflict.

Russia 'regroups' troops in east as Ukraine advances

Russia announced Saturday it was pulling back troops from the eastern Kharkiv region of Ukraine as Kyiv announced its troops had seized a key logistics hub in a lightning counter-offensive.

Albania suffers renewed cyberattack, blames Iran

Albania has suffered a renewed cyberattack, the country's interior ministry said on Saturday, blaming Iran which Tirana also accused of an earlier assault on its digital systems.

Afghan girls protest school closure in eastern city

Dozens of girls protested in an eastern Afghan city on Saturday after Taliban authorities shut their secondary schools just days after classes resumed, an activist and residents said.

Ukraine seizes key supply hub from Russian forces in east

Ukrainian forces said Saturday they had entered Kupiansk in eastern Ukraine dislodging Russian troops from a key logistics hub in a lightning counter-offensive that has seen swathes of territory recaptured.

Ukraine seizes key supply hub Russian forces in east

Belgium's biggest trial opens, six years after worst bombing

Six years after Belgium's deadliest peacetime attack, a Brussels court will this week host a landmark trial that survivors hope will mark a step forward in their recovery and that of their nation.

Kyiv claims 'astonishing' advances in east Ukraine

Kyiv said Saturday its forces were making lightning gains in the east of the country in a shock counter-offensive to recapture territory that fell to Russia shortly after Moscow's February invasion.

'Explosions everywhere' as Ukraine forces recapture village

Electric pylons toppled, cables strewn across the ground; gutted houses and roads dotted with craters -- the village of Grakove in eastern Ukraine bears the scars of Ukraine's bitter counter-offensive.

Central Asian tensions to colour pope's Kazakhstan trip

Pope Francis heads to Kazakhstan next week, despite an injured knee, for a visit likely to be dominated by tensions in the Central Asian region following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Argentine reverence for Queen Elizabeth marred by Falklands memories

Argentines wavered between admiration and disillusion in appraising the legacy of Queen Elizabeth II of Britain, a country with which they share a complex history marred by a territorial war fought brutally on her watch.

Mexican lawmakers approve contentious security reform

Mexican lawmakers on Friday approved a plan to put the National Guard under military control -- a move that critics say hands too much power to the armed forces.

After pulling out of TPP, US forges Asia trade framework

The United States and a group of Asian allies on Friday agreed on a set negotiating targets, notably on trade and supply chains, as Washington looks to offer an alternative to the economic might of China in the region.

One queen, many presidents: Elizabeth II's ties with America

She had scones with Dwight Eisenhower, went riding with Ronald Reagan and took tea with Donald Trump: Queen Elizabeth II saw 14 US presidents serve during her reign, and she crafted her "special relationship" with America in her dealings with them.

Ukraine reconstruction to cost $349 bn: report

Rebuilding Ukraine following the devastation caused by the Russian invasion will cost an estimated $349 billion, according to a report issued Friday.

Venezuela, Colombia to reopen land borders, skies

Venezuela and Colombia said Friday they will reopen their shared land border later this month and resume commercial flights after renewing diplomatic ties severed in 2019.

Julianne Moore leads red carpet protest for jailed Iranian filmmaker

Julianne Moore led a flash-mob protest on the Venice red carpet on Friday in support of filmmakers detained around the world, as the festival premiered the new movie from imprisoned Iranian director Jafar Panahi.

Blackout 'compromises safe operation' of Ukraine nuclear plant: IAEA

A blackout caused by fresh shelling near Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant has compromised the site's safety, the UN atomic watchdog warned Friday, adding the plant's operator is considering shutting down the sole remaining reactor.

Stocks and oil rally as dollar drops

Stock markets and oil prices rallied Friday, with investors largely pricing in more interest rate hikes aimed at taming runaway inflation.

Russia reinforces Kharkiv to counter Ukraine push

Russia said on Friday it was dispatching reinforcements to the Kharkiv region in eastern Ukraine where Kyiv's forces have announced robust gains as part of a broader counter-offensive.

Crowds hail King Charles III as mourning begins for late queen

King Charles III greeted crowds singing "God Save the King" outside Buckingham Palace on Friday before making his inaugural address to Britain and the Commonwealth after the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.

Russia reinforces Kharkiv in bid to counter Ukraine push