Élysée Palace staff member to stand trial over theft of precious tableware
Thomas M is accused of stealing solider silver and porcelain used for state banquets from France's presidential palace.
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New Trump envoy says he will serve to make Greenland part of US
Denmark warns Washington to respect its sovereignty, while Greenland says it will decide its own future.
Gold and silver hit records as investors hunt for safety
Investors are flocking to precious metals amid geopolitical tensions and expectations of more US interest rate cuts.
US lawmakers threaten legal action against Attorney General over Epstein files
A Republican and a Democrat who have led calls for transparency say the justice department failed to meet legal obligations.
Congolese rape survivors search in vain for medicine after USAID cuts
In eastern Congo, where rape is widespread, the cancellation of USAID funding for PEP kits has left many victims vulnerable, according to nearly 50 interviews.
Russia’s economy keeps driving its war, but it could break in 2026
Problems in the oil sector, a possible banking crisis and consumer woes lie ahead for Russia’s economy as four years of heavy military spending come due.
Mindful of Trump and China, Japan is ramping up defense spending
Japan has accelerated plans to devote 2 percent of its GDP — and more — to its military as China grows more assertive and the U.S. urges allies to spend bigger.
Car bomb in Moscow kills senior Russian general, third such attack in a year
Lt. Gen. Fanil Sarvarov’s death comes amid U.S.-led peace talks pushing for a deal to end the war in Ukraine.
Image in Epstein files that features Trump reinstated after backlash
It was one of several removed from the justice department website because of concerns from victims, said a US official.
Russian general killed by car bomb in Moscow, officials say
Lt Gen Fanil Sarvarov is the third military official to have been killed in bomb attacks in the Russian capital over the last year.
Trump appoints Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry as special envoy to Greenland
The Danish territory has long been in the president’s sights. Trump said the Republican governor “understands how essential Greenland is to our National Security.”
Australian move to fast-track new gun and protest laws after Bondi shooting draws criticism
Civil liberties advocates say laws 'damage our democracy' while others say they scapegoat gun owners.
Bondi gunmen 'meticulously' planned attack for months, police allege
Police release a tranche of documents allegedly tracing the suspects' movements prior to the deadly shooting.
In Gaza, another winter of despair
The grim conditions in Gaza exacerbate an already bleak status quo.
US and Ukraine call Miami talks productive despite no breakthrough
Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, issued a statement with the top Ukrainian negotiator after discussing the latest peace plans.
Thailand and Cambodia to hold ceasefire talks, says foreign minister
At least 41 people have been killed and nearly one million others displaced on both sides, officials said.
Afcon is a special tournament, says Premier League star Iwobi
The Fulham midfielder will represent his birth country Nigeria in the competition featuring 24 nations.
All pupils kidnapped from Nigeria Catholic school now free - officials
The authorities confirm the remaining students abducted in Niger state last month have been released.
Why Croatia's capital wants to hold Europe's best Christmas market
The festive events help to put cities on the map and attract millions of tourists.
Divided between two states, the town at the heart of America's abortion debate
The only abortion clinic in town is fighting an eviction notice and other efforts to shut it down.
'I knew something was seriously wrong - again': Bondi area reels from two deadly attacks in two years
The Bondi shooting, and a deadly stabbing attack just last year, have left scores scarred and traumatised.
In rebel-held Myanmar, civilians face devastating air strikes and a sham election
The BBC goes to a rebel-held part of Myanmar, ahead of a government-mandated election starting this month.
US pursuing third oil tanker linked to Venezuela, official says
The move comes days after President Donald Trump said that he was ordering a blockade of sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela.
U.S. pursuing third tanker off Venezuelan coast, official says
U.S. forces have already intercepted two other tankers in waters off Venezuela this month as part of an effort to heighten pressure on President Nicolás Maduro.