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Estonian PM's party handily beats far right in national election
Prime Minister Kaja Kallas's centre-right Reform Party won Estonia's general election by a wide margin on Sunday, according to near-complete results, beating out a far-right rival that had campaigned against further arms deliveries to Ukraine.
Zelensky pays tribute to troops amid battle to defend Bakhmut
Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelensky on Sunday paid tribute to his soldiers fighting in the "painful and difficult" battle for the country's frontline eastern Donbas region.
Syria condemns US general's visit to Kurdish-held northeast
Syria's foreign ministry on Sunday condemned a surprise visit by the United States' top military officer to an army base in the Kurdish-held northeast, dubbing it "illegal", state media said.
Estonians go to the polls with parties split over Ukraine aid
Estonians were voting on Sunday for a new parliament in an election that could strengthen far-right nationalists, who have campaigned against further arms deliveries to Ukraine.
Kyiv says Russia pursuing 'attempts to encircle' Bakhmut
Kyiv said Sunday it was holding off attacks from Russian troops still attempting to surround Bakhmut, a now-destroyed eastern Ukrainian city that Moscow has been trying to capture for months.
France faces massive strikes over pension reform
French trade unions are heading for what is expected to be a decisive showdown with President Emmanuel Macron over pension reform, with massive strikes from Tuesday aiming to bring the country "to a standstill".
Greek PM seeks forgiveness ahead of more rallies for rail crash dead
The Greek prime minister on Sunday asked for forgiveness from the families of the 57 dead in the nation's worst rail disaster ahead of a major rally by students and rail workers in Athens.
Treaty ahoy! UN states agree 'historic' deal to protect high seas
UN member states finally agreed Saturday, following years of talks, to a text on the first international treaty to protect the high seas, a fragile and vital treasure that covers nearly half the planet.
China increases military spending in face of 'escalating' threats
China announced Sunday an increase in its military spending while warning of "escalating" threats from abroad, at a meeting of its rubber-stamp parliament that is set to hand Xi Jinping a third term as president.
Estonia goes to polls with parties split on Ukraine aid
Estonians go to the polls on Sunday to elect a new parliament in a vote that could bolster far-right nationalists, who have campaigned on opposing further arms deliveries to Ukraine.
UN development chief sounds alarm over debt distress
A top UN official has warned that "urgent" measures are needed to help 52 countries facing debt repayment problems that put some at risk of default.
China sets lowest growth target in years as parliament kicks off
China announced one of its lowest economic growth targets in years Sunday, kicking off meetings of its rubber-stamp parliament set to hand Xi Jinping a third term as president as well as approve an increase in defence spending.
Bolsonaro gets rock star reception from US conservatives
Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro won multiple standing ovations Saturday from US conservatives as he offered a glowing endorsement of his ally Donald Trump, sowed doubt over his own election defeat and attacked Covid vaccine mandates.
China's rubber-stamp parliament to begin meetings, hand Xi third term
China's rubber-stamp parliament kicks off nine days of meetings Sunday, with lawmakers set to hand Xi Jinping a third term as president as well as unveil fresh growth targets and an increase in defence spending.
Cameroon charges tycoon in reporter killing case
A prominent Cameroonian businessman was charged on Saturday with complicity in the torture of a journalist who was murdered in a high-profile case that has rocked the country, his lawyer told AFP.
Macron lauds DR Congo ceasefire as EU sets up air bridge
Brussels said Saturday it was setting up a "humanitarian air bridge" to deliver aid to conflict-hit eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, as the visiting French president said all sides had given support to a ceasefire next week.
Meloni denies govt responsibility on shipwreck
Under-fire Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Saturday rejected any responsibility of her government for a devastating shipwreck off Italy's southern coast last weekend which left at least 69 people dead.
Spanish police protest 'gag law' reform
Thousands of Spanish police took to the streets of Madrid on Saturday, angered by a bid to scrap a controversial law that bans unauthorised use of police images if it puts them in danger.
Russian minister inspects troops, US puts up new Ukraine aid
Russia's defence minister has inspected troops in frontline regions in east Ukraine, after the United States offered more support to Kyiv, whose forces are struggling in eastern Bakhmut.
Hundreds of migrants flown home from Tunisia after attacks
Almost 280 Malians and Ivorians left Tunisia Saturday on repatriation flights, fearful of a wave of violence since a controversial tirade against migrants by the president.
Macron lauds DR Congo ceasfire as EU sets up air bridge
Brussels said Saturday it was setting up a "humanitarian air bridge" to deliver aid to conflict-hit eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, as the visiting French president said all sides had given support to a ceasefire next week.
Russian defence minister inspects front, US puts up new Ukraine aid
Russia's defence minister has inspected the frontline in east Ukraine, after the United States offered more support to Kyiv, whose forces are struggling in eastern Bakhmut.
EU parliament chief urges Ukraine membership talks this year
The president of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola called on Saturday, during a visit to Ukraine, for the country to be allowed to begin EU membership negotiations this year.
Africa follows Asia in giving Russians green light for Paris Olympics
Africa's National Olympic Committees have followed their Asian counterparts in giving the green light on Saturday for Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
UN nuclear chief says Iran visit could produce 'important agreements'
The UN nuclear watchdog chief said Saturday he had "constructive" meetings with Iranian officials in Tehran after the discovery of uranium particles enriched to near weapons-grade level.
Russia defence chief inspects front line as Bakhmut battle rages
Russia's defence minister has inspected the front line in eastern Ukraine, the defence ministry said Saturday, with the battle for Bakhmut raging and the US offering to pump more money into Kyiv's survival.
Austria far-right eyes comeback under new hardline leader
Sunk by a corruption scandal four years ago, Austria's far-right is rapidly regaining lost ground under its new hardline leader and topping polls in the small Alpine nation.
Indigenous protesters in Colombia release police hostages
Indigenous and rural demonstrators holding scores of police and six employees of Emerald Energy to protest the oil company in southern Colombia have released their captives, President Gustavo Petro announced Friday.
Hundreds of fearful sub-Saharan migrants flee Tunisia
Around 300 nationals of Ivory Coast and Mali were to be flown home from Tunisia on Saturday, fearful of a wave of violence against sub-Saharan migrants since President Kais Saied delivered a controversial tirade against them last month.
Treaty ahoy? Talks to protect high seas near finish line
UN countries appeared Friday to be nearing an agreement on a long-awaited treaty to protect the high seas, a fragile and vital treasure that covers nearly half the planet.
US ignores Russia warning on arms as Biden meets Scholz
The United States responded Friday to a Russian warning against arming Ukraine by offering a further $400 million in security assistance, as President Joe Biden hosted German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in a show of unity against Moscow.
Colombia's Petro urges protesters to release police
Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Friday called on Indigenous and rural protesters to release scores of police held hostage in the south of the country.