Israel’s prime minister returns to court as his unprecedented mid-trial pardon request—supported by Donald Trump—sparks political uproar, protests and debate over the future of his corruption case and his role in Israeli politics.

Save the Children report finds EU migration policies worsen dangers for minors traveling from Sudan to Europe, exposing them to violence, exploitation, and illegal pushbacks despite falling overall migrant arrivals

Cyclone-induced floods and landslides devastate Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia, leaving hundreds dead, thousands displaced, and infrastructure damaged, as authorities race to restore access and aid stranded residents

Quality concerns delay some A320-family jets as Airbus targets record December deliveries to reach its annual goal of around 820 aircraft

Greek-Russian relations appear fully ruptured, as Moscow believes Athens far exceeded acceptable limits in supporting Ukraine, disregarding long-standing ties

President Trump acknowledged a phone conversation with Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro as he escalates military pressure and declares Venezuelan airspace “closed,” while U.S. operations in the Caribbean continue amid warnings of extrajudicial strikes

Discussions focused on ongoing initiatives aimed at reopening the Halki seminary, with a tentative horizon set for Sept. 2026.

The patriarchal and synodal Divine Liturgy is led by Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, with Patriarch Theodore of Alexandria concelebrating, and in the presence of Pope Leo XIV.

Patriarch Bartholomew welcomed Pope Leo, drawing attention to the close relationship he had shared with Leo’s predecessor, Francis.

Greek air carrier Aegean stated on Saturday it had reverted to an earlier software on some of its A320 aircraft following urgent instructions by Airbus on Friday. The Greek company said it had installed and successfully tested its A320 aircraft, and the flight schedules would remain unaffected. Another Greek airline company, SKY Express, said that […]

Airbus apologized for the disruption and stressed that safety remains its top priority, saying it is working with airlines and regulators to resolve the issue.

The tally was two votes behind first-place China and Italy, which garnered 155 votes. South Korea was third with 154 votes, while Greece shared fourth place with the UK, at 153 votes each

The Commission spokesman on Friday said both Turkey and South Korea will miss Sunday's deadline, as the 'Commission has not yet examined their request'

Pope Leo XIV reminded attendees that the Council of Nicaea took place in 325 AD, noting that it continues to call all Christians.

Following a shooting near the White House by an Afghan immigrant, President Trump vows to halt migration from “Third World Countries,” end federal benefits for non-citizens, and review asylum and Green Card approvals from the Biden era

From January 14, visitors from outside the European Economic Area will pay €32 for entry—€10 more than today—as the Louvre seeks to boost revenue to address structural issues and improve security

Dmitry Nuyanzin, a 30-year-old fitness influencer, died of a heart attack after consuming 10,000 calories daily to gain over 22 kilograms for a social media challenge

At the same time, both from opposition benches in Greece and from voices in Cyprus, a simple question is heard with increasing frequency: “Why don’t Athens and Nicosia first delimit their own EEZ and then sit at the table with the others?”

A leading French infectious-disease expert warns that if the H5 bird flu virus adapts to spread between humans, it could spark a pandemic potentially more severe than COVID-19, though global authorities say the current risk remains low

Given what is done and what ultimately is not done at the level of countries and leadership, Dr. Hayhoe states: “I am not optimistic. But I do maintain hope [...] Because if we all lose hope, if we consider the game completely lost, we will simply sink into despair.