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European nations say they want to work better together but are finding it hard to do so

The US defence secretary confirms a US military base was hit by an Iranian missile on Sunday.

Iranian official threatens to "set fire" to any ships passing through the crucial Strait of Hormuz.

A remarkable 80% of the country's lanterns are still made by hand in one small town in Hebei Province.

Beijing can again leverage its critical minerals dominance over an increasingly busy US military, as Taiwan slides further down the White House list of priorities As the US and Israel opened a new chapter of chaos in the Middle East, China stands to benefit from a Washington establishment that does

Top politicians will gather to set growth target with focus on technology self-reliance amid rising US competition Thousands of delegates will arrive in Beijing this week for China’s annual Two Sessions, one of the most important events in the country’s political calendar and a rare opportunity for

Dubai’s reputation as a prosperous destination for expats and influencers has changed for some following Iranian strikes.

Emmanuel Macron said eight countries could enjoy protection from France's nuclear umbrella - but that Paris would retain sole decision-making power.

Lebanon's health ministry says 31 people were killed by Israeli strikes, while there are no reports of casualties in Israel.

The painting, created by the Dutch master in 1633, had disappeared after being sold in 1961.

The condition is "not a joke", the Tourette Action charity says, as the Baftas fallout continues.

Peacekeepers are sheltering about 1,000 civilians near their base and providing emergency care.

People in Iran tell the BBC they hear explosions day and night, as the US and Israel continue striking the country for a third day.

The boss of the Bombay Stock Exchange was recently targeted in what is a growing global problem.

Many hope the vote could bring change after protests last year, and shatter decades of political paralysis.

The US star's best actor win for Sinners leaves the Oscars race too close to call.

Authorities say capture of bull and tiger sharks necessary to protect lives as environmentalists launch urgent legal challenge Some beaches in areas of New Caledonia are closed to swimming and the authorities have begun shark culling off the capital, Nouméa, after a fatal attack in the popular touri

Experts have warned that a prolonged conflict could push global energy prices even higher.

Growing insecurity in the Sahel made 2025 one of the worst years on record for the abduction of foreigners in Africa.

Kim Jue Ae is becoming more visible alongside her father, but much about her remains a mystery.

Iran's attacks on Gulf Arab states suggest the Islamic Republic is targeting not just the US military but also civilian infrastructure.

Jamie Doran played the photographer, who has died aged 61, in the 2018 movie A Private War.

Iran's surviving leaders are in crisis mode, battling to project security as US and Israel strikes continue.

Two people were killed and 14 injured, with the suspected gunman also shot dead on the scene.