Swiss foreign minister makes first North Korea visit since 2003 as diplomatic office reopens
Switzerland is renewing direct talks with North Korea as tensions rise on the peninsula. Seoul hopes the Swiss office will help it engage with Pyongyang.
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Looted shops, burning barricades as riots erupt in Frankfurt
Police remained on the streets of Frankfurt on Sunday after rioting and looting broke out following youth demonstrations, leaving shopfronts smashed, fires burning and several people injured.
Heidi Klum turns herself into a giant severed hand for Halloween
Celebrities gathered in New York for Heidi Klum’s 25th annual Halloween party, with the host transforming herself into a gruesome severed hand and guests arriving in an array of elaborate costumes.
Flags, banners and chants at youth protest in Berlin
Hundreds of young demonstrators gathered outside Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate as the “GenZ regelt!” movement called for nationwide protests against political and social issues, in solidarity with student demonstrations across Europe.
Iran’s supreme leader warns of 'geographically unrestricted response' if US attacks again
Iran ramps up its threats and does not exclude pre-emptive military action, but its officials have nevertheless noted positive steps in mediated negotiations with the US ahead of the decisive midterm elections. The Gulf countries remain…
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UN demands urgent investigation after death of staff member held in Houthi custody
Yemeni Prime Minister Shaya al-Zindani said more than 70 UN staff members and dozens of humanitarian workers remain in Houthi custody.
EU Commission: Polish Parliament has right to appoint judges to the Constitutional Court
The statement comes after a confrontation outside the Constitutional Tribunal building on Friday night, broadcast live on television, that has pushed a decade-old dispute into the wider European political debate.
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Kärcher boss: Less regulation, more action to get Europe and Germany fit again
Kärcher, best known for its pressure washers, recorded €3.5 billion in sales in 2025 and employs 17,000 people worldwide. Its CEO warns of a 'perfect storm' and calls for a fitness plan for Germany and Europe.
Zelenskyy thanks US over deal for 500 Patriot missiles but warns delivery could take years
Kyiv has long called for more interceptors to help its forces fend off Russian missile and drone attacks. The rapidly approaching winter is pressing home that need.
Syrian curriculum changes spark debate over removal of images and historical figures
Changes were not limited to the texts; images and illustrations were also edited in Photoshop, adding hijabs or long robes to female figures, deleting women's photos, and covering or replacing statues, sculptures and artworks.
Travelling beyond the borders of Baku through fiction
What connects an Iranian novelist exploring women's lives, a British children's author creating imaginary worlds and an Azerbaijani writer preserving her country's cultural identity? The answer is stories that cross borders, connect…
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Brazil claims it questioned Argentina over Bolsonaro's escape, Buenos Aires denies it
According to Argentina's migration authorities, Bolsonaro boarded a private plane in the northeastern city of Puerto Iguazú on Tuesday evening, just 40 minutes after crossing into the country by land.
EU diplomats object to G20 photo with Lavrov, prompting US cancellation
The meeting in Atlanta will go ahead as planned, ahead of a G20 leaders’ summit hosted by President Donald Trump at his Miami golf club in December.
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Turkic states press on with Asia-Europe transport projects as new opportunities emerge
The Ankara Declaration highlighted the trade and transport cooperation of the Turkish states. Uzbekistan proposed 100 industrial projects spanning critical minerals and green technology, while Turkey signed new agreements with Uzbekistan…
Pakistan: Islamabad zoo introduces 'Coffee with Alpaca' attraction
Coffee with a side of alpacas? At a zoo near Islamabad, visitors can enjoy drinks and snacks while watching, feeding and petting the animals. The attraction features ten imported alpacas, a first for Pakistan according to the zoo.
Russian independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta says it will shut down following pressure from Kremlin
The paper is one of the few Russian outlets that has been openly critical of Russia's war in Ukraine, but it has come under increasing pressure from Moscow.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard reports three tankers on fire in Strait of Hormuz as talks continue
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said Friday that two oil tankers had caught fire and been stopped in the Strait of Hormuz, as Qatari mediators returned to Tehran for another round of talks aimed at ending the war between Iran and the United…
Nvidia CEO sees Kazakhstan as potential AI hub for Europe
During his first visit to Kazakhstan, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said the country's growing computing capacity could make it a major AI hub for Europe, as Kazakhstan expands its energy and digital infrastructure.
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