Washington’s demand for Venezuelan oil has deepened tensions after the arrest of former president Nicolás Maduro.
Communities across France, Britain and the Netherlands face school closures, stranded travellers, and hazardous roads as temperatures plunge to record lows.
Brussels is offering farmers early access to billions in funding as it tries to overcome opposition to a long-delayed trade deal with South America.
Demonstrators voiced their anger at the clerical leadership, while calling for the monarchy to return and for Supreme Leader Khamenei to step down.
The Epiphany ceremony and mass marked the close of a year-long period of reflection, penance, and pilgrimage for Catholics worldwide.
Leaders of the ‘Coalition of the Willing’ will discuss ceasefire terms and deterrence as talks with Russia gather pace.
Authorities say repairs are under way as investigations continue, amid a series of unexplained incidents affecting regional infrastructure.
Rome hosted 35 major Catholic events during the 2025 Jubilee year, including youth festivals and canonisation ceremonies.
Bern’s latest measure—lasting up to four years—aims to prevent any suspected illicit funds from leaving the country amid political upheaval in Venezuela.
Unrest driven by economic hardship has spread to most provinces, drawing international attention—as rights groups report hundreds of arrests and rising casualties.
Amid criticism, officials estimate that the new ban will eliminate billions of calories from children’s diets annually.
Pyongyang says global instability has increased the need for advanced weapons—as its regime cites recent U.S. military actions as the reason for boosting its own security.
