Costa Rica Costa Rica's former leader Óscar Arias says US revoked his visa The 84-year-old, who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1987, recently criticised US President Donald Trump, comparing him to a Roman emperor. 03/04/2025
United Kingdom UK military engineers shamed by judge over theft of Paddington statue Daniel Heath and William Lawrence admitted to vandalism after they drunkenly broke and stole half of a statue of Paddington Bear on a night out. 25/03/2025
Switzerland Blatter and Platini cleared for a second time in FIFA corruption case The former FIFA president and former UEFA chief were acquitted of charges including fraud, forgery and misappropriation. 25/03/2025
Republic of North Macedonia Protesters in North Macedonia demand justice over nightclub fire Thirteen people have been arrested in the corruption probe into the fire, which killed 59 and injured dozens of others in the town of Kočani. 25/03/2025
USA DOGE layoffs raise alarm over foreign espionage threat to the US US President Donald Trump and tech mogul Elon Musk's government cuts could provide an opportunity for China and Russia, security experts warn. 24/03/2025
Slovakia Slovakia at 'critical crossroads' as protests threaten pro-Moscow Fico The protest movement aims to reaffirm the EU's importance for Slovakia as the country's government tilts towards Russia. 21/03/2025
Belarus Belarus sentences Japanese man to 7 years in jail for espionage Masatoshi Nakanishi was accused of taking photos of military facilities near Belarus' border with Ukraine and sharing them with Japanese intelligence. 18/03/2025
Poland Poland and Baltic states to exit landmine treaty over Russia threat The defence ministers of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland have recommended leaving the 1997 Ottawa Treaty due to Russia's aggression. 18/03/2025
United Arab Emirates Telegram's CEO Durov returns to Dubai amid French criminal probe Pavel Durov, the Russian-born founder of the messaging app Telegram, has been temporarily allowed to leave France despite being under investigation. 17/03/2025
Canada Canada's new PM says he'll talk trade with Trump if there is 'respect' Mark Carney made the comments after Canada this week announced retaliatory tariffs worth 29.8 billion Canadian dollars (€19.1bn) on US imports. 13/03/2025
Haiti Haiti police vow to ramp up fight against gangs after fresh attacks More than 1 million people have been displaced by the violence, with gangs in control 85% of Port-au-Prince, according to a UN human rights expert. 13/03/2025
United Kingdom UK expels Russian diplomat and spouse in tit-for-tat move The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has revoked accreditation for a Russian diplomat and a diplomatic spouse in retaliation for expulsions announced in Moscow this week. 13/03/2025
Syria Dozens killed in clashes between Syrian forces and al-Assad loyalists The violence overnight is the deadliest in Syria since Bashar al-Assad was ousted in a lightning offensive in December by Islamist-led rebels. 07/03/2025
USA Ex-Olympian added to FBI's most wanted list over deadly drug ring US authorities have issued a $10 million (€9.2m) reward for information leading to the arrest of Canadian ex-Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding. 07/03/2025
Germany Five jailed in Germany for far-right plot to overthrow the government The defendants had planned to use bombs to cause nationwide blackouts and kidnap former Health Minister Karl Lauterbach, prosecutors said. 06/03/2025
North Korea North Korea suspends foreign tour groups just weeks after reopening Tour group operators say the North Korean city of Rason has been closed to foreign visitors, following a recent trip there by 13 international tourists. 06/03/2025
Greece Clashes erupt in Greece after new protests over fatal 2023 train crash Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis' centre-right government faces a no-confidence vote this week over the railway disaster that killed 57 people. 06/03/2025
Morocco Drought-hit Morocco urges people not to buy sheep for Eid al-Adha With the nation's herd reduced by drought and prices rising due to inflation, King Mohammed VI has asked the public to refrain from slaughtering sheep. 28/02/2025
Israel Israeli army inquiry reveals failures over 7 October attack by Hamas The probe, which found Israel's military had misjudged Hamas' intentions, is likely to put further pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. 28/02/2025
Greece Mass protests and strikes rock Greece on anniversary of train disaster A 24-hour general strike has halted trains and ferries, grounded flights and disrupted public services, while massive rallies are being held nationwide. 28/02/2025