Balázs Orbán backs Vance as the only hope of avoiding a ‘third world war’
The Fidesz MEP and former political director to Viktor Orbán has urged supporters of peace to rally behind the US Vice President after a heavy Republican defeat…
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Russia defends veto that ended UN mission in Western Sahara
The European Union has warned that Moscow's blocking of a US-drafted resolution puts the stability of North Africa at risk.
Israel’s opposition leans on Arab parties to take control of Knesset
Five parties opposed to the caretaker government have nominated former minister Matan Kahana as speaker, with a vote set for November 17.
Polisario Front declares ‘general mobilisation’ against Morocco after UN mission ends
The Algeria-backed independence movement has accused Rabat of massing troops along the Western Sahara sand wall, a claim no independent source has confirmed.
Europe waits in the wings as Ukraine peace talks resume in Abu Dhabi
Territory remains the main sticking point and Moscow has again rejected an immediate ceasefire, while European officials are kept away from the negotiating table.
Ukraine and Russia show ‘flexibility’ on territory as Abu Dhabi talks open
A senior US official has said both sides are privately softening their positions, though Washington has warned against expecting a quick breakthrough.
Trump says end of Iran war is near as Tehran demands US ‘surrender’
The US President has insisted the naval blockade of Iranian ports must stay in place, while Tehran has dismissed reports of peace talks as fabricated.
EU sends team to Abu Dhabi Ukraine talks without a seat at the table
Moscow has added arms-control and military planners to its delegation while Europe's envoys are expected to wait outside the negotiating room.
Republican Massie forces vote on impeaching Hegseth over Iran war
Outgoing congressman Thomas Massie has accused the US Secretary of War of waging an unauthorised war on Iran, days after Republicans lost both chambers of Congress…
Shein pours €500 million into Polish logistics hub amid EU regulatory scrutiny
The expansion aims to solidify the retailer's fulfilment capabilities across the European single market, promising delivery times as short as 48 hours in select…
Trump predicts ‘different shape’ for Ukraine ahead of Abu Dhabi talks
The US President has said the war will end soon as the EU and France confirmed they would join this week's US-mediated negotiations with Russia.
Israel’s president hands Eisenkot mandate to form government
The former military chief has four weeks to build a majority, with the Arab-led parties that backed him still dividing his own camp.
French Government insists Europeans will be at Abu Dhabi talks on Ukraine
Paris has said European countries would take part in US-mediated negotiations with Russia, though it could not say who would sit at the table.
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Rutte promises Zelensky a drinking session on a Swiss mountain after the war
The NATO chief made the remark on Dutch television, where he refused to be drawn on Washington's controversial diesel deal with Moscow.
Trump blames Iran war for midterm defeat
The US President has said he is open to a deal with the incoming Democratic majority in Congress to let long-settled migrant workers stay.
Serbian prosecutors probe spy chief and justice minister over election abuse claims
Criminal complaints allege intelligence officers and prison staff were ordered to deliver votes for Aleksandar Vučić's party ahead of its October 25 defeat.
Pope Leo begins South America tour weeks after cancer surgery
The pontiff has been cleared by his doctors for a 12-day journey to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru, the longest foreign trip of his papacy.
Outgoing UN chief Guterres thanks Spain for backing multilateralism
His meeting with King Felipe VI came on the sidelines of an Ibero-American summit in Madrid marked by absences and division.
Paraguay’s President quits over bank collapse but Congress blocks his exit
Lawmakers have pressed ahead with impeachment after the failure of a digital lender froze the savings of millions, pensioners among them.
Farage accuses Trump of ‘broken promise’ on foreign wars after midterm rout
The Reform UK leader has blamed the Iran war and soaring fuel prices for the Republican defeat, warning the US President could now escalate the conflict.
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England and Wales criminalise strangulation and incest pornography
The statutory framework outlaws three distinct categories of explicit, realistically depicted material, provided a reasonable person would think those shown are…
Israeli president holds back mandate despite majority for Eisenkot
The decision on who will try to form Israel's next government has been pushed back to Sunday as rival vetoes cloud the opposition's path to power.
Portugal offers to host Ibero-American Summit in 2030
Lisbon has told leaders gathered in Madrid it is ready to stage the biennial meeting of the 22-nation community and wants the forum to deliver results people can…
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Felipe VI casts Ibero-American summits as counterweight to rivalries in a multipolar world
The Spanish King opened the XXX Ibero-American Summit in Madrid with a call on the 22 member countries to keep backing a forum he described as proof that political…
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Vance blames Iran war for Republican midterm rout
The US Vice President said Republican voters turned out on November 3 but switched to the Democrats over the conflict, the cost of living and Washington's relationship…
US First Lady brings Russian and Ukrainian officials together at White House
Melania Trump hosts envoys from Moscow and Kyiv a day after Zelensky awarded her a state honour for brokering the Oleshky ceasefire, and days before new peace talks…
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Ukraine’s anti-graft detectives face armed standoff during raids on senior spy chiefs
“Such actions are unacceptable and directly obstruct the lawful procedural duties of NABU detectives,” the bureau declared.
El-Sayed becomes first Muslim US senator after campaign dominated by Brotherhood claims
The Michigan Democrat has beaten Republican Mike Rogers despite accusations from his rival and from President Donald Trump that he had ties to the Muslim Brotherhood,…
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‘No evidence of fraud’: Israel certifies election as Likud bid to block it fails
The committee’s five-member presidium approved the results with Sohlberg’s casting vote after Likud and Shas abstained.
Ben Gvir demands arrest of Arab party leaders over ‘stolen’ election
The call came as election officials certified the October 27 results, having found no irregularities, while the Shin Bet claimed foreign funding may have reached…