Emma De Ruiter

USA

US House votes to end longest government shutdown in US history

The signing ceremony came just hours after the House passed the measure on a mostly party-line vote of 222-209. The Senate had already passed the measure Monday.

13 November 2025

Venezuela

Venezuela carries out military exercises amid fears of US strikes

The regime of Nicolás Maduro has said it is preparing its armed forces in case of an attack by the US.

12 November 2025

Canada

G7 foreign ministers meet in Canada for talks on trade and defence

Tensions have risen between the US and traditional allies like Canada over defence spending, trade and uncertainty over President Donald Trump's ceasefire plan in Gaza and efforts to end the war in Ukraine.

12 November 2025

Ukraine

Russian drones hit Ukraine's Odesa as frontline fighting intensifies

Drone strikes were reported in several Ukrainian cities, as fighting rages on the frontline with Russian forces closing in on the key city of Pokrovsk.

11 November 2025

India

New Delhi car explosion being investigated under anti-terrorism law

Authorities in India were investigating a deadly car blast in the capital that killed at least eight people and injured several others, officials said Tuesday.

11 November 2025

USA

Trump vows to support Syrian leadership following historic meeting

Trump welcomed Syria's President Ahmad al-Sharaa into a US-led global coalition to fight the Islamic State group and later said he plans to meet with the Syrian leader again.

11 November 2025

USA

US Senate takes first step toward ending government shutdown

A group of moderate Democratic lawmakers have agreed to move forward with an agreement brokered by Republicans to reopen government.

10 November 2025

Climate

COP30: What to expect from this year's UN climate talks

This year's climate summit is set to spotlight Indigenous peoples, forests and how to adjust course on the Paris Agreement.

10 November 2025

USA

US government shutdown becomes longest on record as talks stall

The US government shutdown has entered its 36th day, breaking the previous record set in 2019 during US President Donald Trump's first term.

5 November 2025

Netherlands

Centrist D66 confirmed as Dutch general election winner

With nearly all votes counted, Geert Wilders' far-right PVV party no longer has a chance at overtaking the centrist D66 party led by Rob Jetten.

31 October 2025

Netherlands

Who is Rob Jetten, the potential next Dutch prime minister?

The 38-year-old's D66 party is neck-and-neck with Geert Wilders’ far-right Party for Freedom after Wednesday's election, meaning he could become the country's youngest ever leader.

30 October 2025

Netherlands

Dutch election: Liberals and far right neck-and-neck in first results

Preliminary results show a difference of just 2,000 votes between the centrist liberal D66 and far-right PVV, indicating 26 seats each in an extremely tight race.

29 October 2025

Netherlands

Polls open in Netherlands in close-run parliamentary election

The outcome of Wednesday's vote in the Netherlands could determine the strength of the far-right in a knife-edge race.

29 October 2025

Netherlands

Uncertainty high among Dutch voters in final stretch of campaigns

Wednesday's snap parliamentary election is expected to be a tight race between the four biggest parties, ranging across the political spectrum, as many voters remain uncertain about their choice.

28 October 2025

Art

50 years of democratic transitions in Portugal and Spain on display

"Inquietude: Freedom and Democracy" is the title of the exhibition at the Casa Encendida in the Spanish capital, organised by the Montemadrid Foundation and the Commission for the Commemoration of Fifty Years of Spain in Freedom.

21 October 2025

Culture news

What are some of the most famous museum heists throughout history?

Thieves reportedly stole nine pieces of valuable jewellery from the Louvre on Sunday, but it's not the first daring heist at the museum. Here’s a look at some other famous heists worldwide.

19 October 2025

Culture news

Jewels of 'inestimable' value stolen from Louvre museum in Paris

France's Interior Ministry said that around 9.30am several intruders forced open a window, stole jewels from vitrines and fled on two-wheelers.

19 October 2025

World News

Huge crowds gather across US for 'No Kings' protests against Trump

More than 2,600 rallies were organised on Saturday across the country, attracting thousands of protesters in cities like Washington and New York.

18 October 2025

USA

WATCH: 'Record high' lava fountains in latest Kilauea volcano eruption

The US Geological Survey said "record high fountains" were measured in the latest episode of Hawaii's Kilauea volcanic eruption, which has been taking place at semiregular intervals since late last year.

18 October 2025

Ukraine

Russian overnight strikes leave thousands without power across Ukraine

At least one person has been killed and thousands were without power on Saturday, after a barrage of Russian drones targeted energy facilities across Ukraine overnight.

18 October 2025