World Politics
Russian shadow fleet explained - the alleged saboteurs of Baltic Sea cables
Russia's use of off-the-books ships began shortly after the EU placed sanctions on it after the invasion of Ukraine.
Canada PM Trudeau likely to resign - source
However, he has not made a final decision, according to a source familiar with Trudeau's thinking.
Melania Trump headed to the screen in new documentary
The incoming first lady will be an executive producer, signalling that the documentary is being made with her full participation - and editorial control.
Trump hails Italy’s PM as a ‘fantastic woman’ during her visit to Florida
Giorgia Meloni, a member of the right-wing Brothers of Italy party, has ties to the incoming Trump administration, in particular with Elon Musk.
Musk says Farage should step down as leader of Reform UK
Musk had seemingly backed the Brexit campaigner and posed for a photograph with him as recently as last month.
Britain wants to get close to Trump. Will Elon Musk stand in the way?
Analysis - It was not the start to 2025 that Keir Starmer wanted or expected, as Elon Musk engulfed his government in a very public fight.
Austrian chancellor quits, coalition talks collapse
Austria's chancellor Karl Nehammer has announced he will step, after talks between the country's two main centrist parties on forming a coalition government without a far-right collapsed.
Cartoonist quits over rejected sketch mocking Bezos and Trump
An award-winning cartoonist for The Washington Post resigned after the paper rejected her cartoon showing the newspaper's billionaire owner groveling before Donald Trump.
Bell tolls begin final sendoff for Jimmy Carter
Mourners began paying their respects to Jimmy Carter, as a carefully choreographed six-day farewell for America's longest-lived president got underway.
Trump complains about flags at half-mast in honour of Jimmy Carter
By the time of his inauguration on 20 January, American flags will still be lowered in honour of the late President Jimmy Carter.
Greenland's leader steps up push for independence from Denmark
The comments come after US President-elect Donald Trump expressed his wish for "ownership and control" of Greenland.
Suspected people smugglers to face severe curbs under new UK laws
Suspects will be hit by travel bans and social media blackouts as the government cracks down on illegal migration.
Biden to award Liz Cheney with Presidential Citizens Medal
Cheney bucked her Republican Party as a strong critic of President-elect Donald Trump ahead of the November election.
Finland bans sailors on Cook Islands-flagged vessel from leaving country
Finnish police said today that seven sailors from the Eagle S tanker suspected of last week cutting an undersea power cable between Finland and Estonia are targets of a sabotage investigation.
London mayor draws line under Trump feud
Sadiq Khan has followed other prominent politicians from Britain's ruling Labour party by drawing a line under his previous outspoken criticism of US president-elect Donald Trump.
South Korean court approves arrest warrant for president
An arrest warrant for South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol has been approved by a court, after her was earlier impeached, after imposing martial law.
German politicians decry Elon Musk's 'intrusive' election influence
"I cannot recall a comparable case of interference, in the history of Western democracies, in the election campaign of a friendly country."
Georgian president sworn in, predecessor says she takes 'legitimacy' with her
Mikheil Kavelashvili, a former English Premier League star and a hardline critic of the West, has been inaugurated amid protests.
Trump sides with Musk on visas, amid MAGA backlash
MAGA loyalists want to restrict immigration to the US, but Trump says he's "always been in favour" of controversial foreign worker visas.
MAGA opponents of Elon Musk claim he stripped them of their X badges
The billionaire is being accused of using his social media platform to retaliate against those who disagree with his support of a visa programme.