Europe

Sweden to contribute up to 3 warships to reinforced NATO presence in Baltic

Decision comes as a string of incidents in Baltic has heightened concerns about possible Russian activities in the region

Zelenskyy calls on allies to honor promises on arms supplies to Ukraine 

Croatia's incumbent President Milanovic wins another term after runoff

Zoran Milanovic won more than 74% of the vote compared to his challenger Dragan Primorac, who received nearly 26%, according to early results released by Croatia's election authorities

North Korean troops in Ukraine gain battlefield experience, cementing alliance with Russia

Their involvement marks a deepening alliance between Pyongyang and Moscow

Cyclone-ravaged Mayotte on red alert as it braces for new storm

Authorities call for 'extreme vigilance'

German far-right outlines radical program as protesters rally

Demonstrators shout 'No to Nazis' outside the venue

Turkey's Kurdish leaders meet jailed politician; 2 sides inch toward peace

Demirtas calls on all sides to 'focus on a common future where everyone, all of us, will win'

France starts 2025 with fresh controversy, questions over Africa

As French influence in former colonies fades, some call for a longer-term vision

Ukraine says it captured 2 North Korean soldiers

One of the wounded soldiers said he thought he was going to Russia for training, according to Ukraine

Germany races to secure stricken 'Russian shadow fleet' oil tanker

Officials trying to avoid oil spill

Russia blames Ukraine for deadly supermarket strike

Kyiv reports wave of Russian drone attacks in several regions

Russia claims there is no famine in Sudan as millions suffer from acute food shortages

The Famine Review Committee report on Sudan is backed by expert investigation and analysis proving millions are in acute need of food.