Germany's Merz to form government after SPD backs coalition deal with conservatives

Germany's coalition government has cleared its final hurdle to power after the Social Democrats (SPD) voted in favour of the agreement.

Germany's Social Democrat...

About 600 North Korean soldiers killed in Russia's war against Ukraine, Seoul says

Pyongyang this week confirmed for the first time that it had sent troops to help Russia recapture parts of the Kursk region from Ukrainian forces.

About 600 Nort...

Donald Trump to offer automakers some relief on his 25% tariffs

President Donald Trump signed executive orders on Tuesday to relax some of his 25% tariffs on automobiles and auto parts, the White House said, a significant reve...

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres warns two-state solution is 'near a point of no return'

The United Nations says the promise of a two-state solution is at risk of disappearing as fighting continues in Gaza with Israel intensifying its ground and aeria...

First victims of Iberian blackout confirmed in Spain as fallout rumbles on

A sweeping power outage left millions of people across Spain, Portugal and parts of France without power on Monday. Authorities are still unclear about what cause...

UN agencies slash jobs, warn of impact to services amid US funding cuts, officials say

The cuts to the UN agencies underscore the impact of President Donald Trump's decision to pull the US back from its position as the world’s single largest aid don...

Ukraine and Russia launch drone attacks as Kyiv dismisses Putin's three-day truce

A 12-year-old girl was killed and three others injured in a Russian drone strike on Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region, local officials said.

Russia launched drone ...

Danish king arrives in Greenland as Trump eyes takeover of strategic Arctic island

The visit by Denmark's King Frederik X aims to show unity with Greenland in response to US President Donald Trump's interest in acquiring the island.

Denmark's K...

Nine killed in clashes between Druze gunmen, pro-government forces in Syria

The fighting broke out after an audio clip circulated online of a man attacking Islam's Prophet Muhammad. It was attributed to a Druze cleric, who later denied an...

After the blackout in Spain and Portugal, is Germany prepared for such an emergency?

A widespread power outage in Spain and Portugal paralysed the countries' infrastructure for several hours. How well prepared is Germany to handle a similar emerge...

Amazon launches first batch of internet satellites in race to rival Musk's SpaceX

Monday's launch, which carried around 27 satellites from an Atlas V rocket, follows two experimental satellites launched in 2023 as part of Amazon's 'Project Kuip...

Car ramming attacks on the rise: What is happening in Europe?

After a car drove into a crowd in Vancouver, killing 11 people, we look at previous incidents where cars have been used as weapons in Europe.

Eleven people were ...

At least 22 people killed in restaurant fire in China's Liaoyang, officials say

Industrial accidents occur frequently in China, usually due to staff ignoring safety features due to a lack of training or pressure from their superiors.

Authori...

Myanmar earthquake survivors in dire need of aid one month on, UN warns

At least 3,770 people were killed by the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck on 28 March, with 5,106 injured and 106 still missing.

Hundreds of thousands of peo...

India closes dozens of Kashmir tourist resorts after deadly attack

The decision to temporarily shut 48 holiday resorts came a week after gunmen killed 26 people, most of them Indian tourists, in the restive region.

Authorities i...

Child killed in Russian strike on Dnipropetrovsk as villages are evacuated

As Russian troops advance near the border with Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk governor issued an evacuation order for four villages in the region's east.

A 12-year-old ...

Israel's spy chief announces resignation following row with Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attempted to sack Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar last month over the 7 October 2023 Hamas attack.

The head of Israel's domest...

European markets to rise as Trump prepares tariff reduction on auto parts

The White House has confirmed President Trump’s plan to reduce tariffs on auto parts for cars made in America, just days before the exemption on 25% import levies...

Four children killed after car crashes through Illinois building

The victims at the YNOT After School Camp are believed to range in age from four to 18, police said.

Four children were killed and several others were injured wh...

Mark Carney weathers Conservative storm to lead Liberals to fourth consecutive election win

The resurgence of the Canadian Liberals that began with Donald Trump's presidency appears to have returned them to power.

Early results in Canada's general elect...

At least 68 killed in US strike on prison holding migrants, Yemen's Houthis say

The strike in Yemen's Saada governorate, a Houthi stronghold, is the latest incident in the country's decade-long war against African migrants who risk crossing Y...