North Korea North Korea test fires missile with longest flight time on record Pyongyang's test came just days before the US election, as North Korea is said to have beefed up Moscow's troops in their attempts to push back against the Ukrainian army in Russia's border region of Kursk. 31 October 2024
Germany Germany shuts Iranian consulates over execution of Jamshid Sharmahd Berlin says relations with Tehran are at 'a low point' after the German-Iranian prisoner was executed in Iran on terror charges 31 October 2024
Europe News Georgian officials probe election fraud claims amid opposition outcry Following last weekend’s parliamentary election, Georgia's prosecutor’s office has launched an investigation into alleged vote rigging as tens of thousands rallied to denounce the result. 30 October 2024
Gaza US pushes Israel for answers following ‘horrifying’ Gaza airstrike The US has asked Israel to explain its actions following a ‘horrifying’ airstrike on a residential block in northern Gaza that reportedly claimed the lives of two dozen children. 30 October 2024
North Korea North Korea blows up inter-Korean roads in cross-border anger North Korea have blown up sections of inter-Korean roads in a symbolic display of aggression toward South Korea following numerous drone incursions above Pyongyang. 15 October 2024
Greece Diamond magnate Beny Steinmetz held in Greece amid extradition case Greek police detained Israeli billionaire Beny Steinmetz due to a Romanian arrest warrant. Released with a travel ban, he awaits a Greek court's extradition decision. 15 October 2024