Germany Suspected Hamas members face terror trial in Germany over arms caches Prosecutors say the suspects established arms depots in Bulgaria and Denmark, and were plotting attacks in Germany and beyond. 25/02/2025
China Son of jailed Chinese journalist urges his release Dong Yuyu, known for advocating political reform and democracy, was sentenced in November 2023, with prosecutors citing eight meetings with Japanese diplomats as evidence of participation in espionage. 25/02/2025
Israel Israel denies entry to two visiting EU lawmakers The expulsion follows a new Israeli law barring entry to individuals who support the prosecution of Israeli soldiers or deny Hamas’ 7 October attack. 25/02/2025
Lebanon Huge crowds attend mass funeral of ex-Hezbollah leader Nasrallah The funeral in Beirut, attended by Hezbollah officials and allies, aimed to show the group's strength despite conflict with Israel resulting in a significant loss of leadership. 24/02/2025
Philippines France and the Philippines stage joint naval drills in South China Sea The countries' military exercises last week are likely to displease China, which claims ownership over most of the South China Sea. 24/02/2025
Australia Australia's spy agency foils plots to harm individuals on its soil The agency also prevented one government from luring a human rights advocate abroad, where they faced potential injury or death, the country's spy chief disclosed on Wednesday. 19/02/2025
Germany Magdeburg car ramming attack causes spike in anti-migrant sentiment Carried out by a Saudi national, the December attack has intensified anti-immigrant sentiment, with migrant advocacy groups reporting a 70% increase in incidents involving racism. 19/02/2025
Democratic Republic Of Congo UN accuses Rwanda-backed rebels of killing children in DR Congo The accusation comes after M23 seized more territory in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. 18/02/2025
Turkey Turkey detains nearly 300 suspects in nationwide operation on PKK The raids spanned 51 provinces, accusing suspects of funding the PKK, recruitment, propaganda and organising violent protests. 18/02/2025
France Far-right group arrested after attack at Paris migrant association The assailants, who were armed with shards of glass, seriously injured a 30-year-old man. 17/02/2025
China China accuses US of backpedalling on Taiwan independence Beijing's anger was prompted by the removal last week of a key phrase in a US government fact sheet. 17/02/2025
Germany Germany extends border checks amid migration debate ahead of election Chancellor Olaf Scholz defended the move, stating it has effectively reduced asylum applications and illegal crossings. 12/02/2025
Democratic Republic Of Congo Rwanda-backed rebels force 110,000 from camps in eastern DR Congo The rebels, who captured the region's largest city of Goma, issued a 72-hour ultimatum for displaced people to return to their villages. 12/02/2025
Europe News Police detain 10 Istanbul opposition officials over alleged PKK links Istanbul officials, including deputy mayors from opposition-run districts, were detained by Turkish police over alleged ties to Kurdish militants, sparking criticism from Mayor İmamoğlu. 11/02/2025
Europe News UK government defends immigration crackdown amid far-right surge The 'blitz on illegal working' comes as Keir Starmer’s government faces mounting pressure from the increasingly popular Reform UK party. 10/02/2025
North Korea North Korea to expand nuclear weapons programme, says Kim Jong-un The warning came after Kim accused the US of escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula through its alliance with South Korea and Japan. 10/02/2025
Europe News Italy claims ICC mishandled Libyan warlord's arrest warrant Carlo Nordio argued that the ICC’s arrest warrant contained contradictions and procedural flaws, leading Italy’s courts to order Ossama al-Masri’s release. 05/02/2025
Iraq Iraq’s top court freezes laws on women, detainees, and land rights The move follows a complaint by lawmakers who argued that the voting process was unlawful. 05/02/2025
USA Trump moves to bar transgender athletes from women’s sports The move is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to eliminate the recognition of transgender identity from federal regulations. 05/02/2025
Indonesia French death row inmate Serge Atlaoui repatriated from Indonesia Arrested in 2005 and sentenced to death in 2007, Atlaoui has long maintained his innocence, claiming he was unaware of illegal activities on his worksite. 04/02/2025