Sofia Mayor Vasil Terziev said he expects a strike in the capital’s public transport system during the “election window,” speaking at a briefing at the Sofia Municipal Council here on Thursday. However, Socialist Municipal Councillor and trade unionist Ivan Kirilov denied such claims, explaining th»»»

Traffic congestion was caused in the area of the Romanian Embassy in Sofia on Thursday, after a tram driver died while being on the job. The death was reported by the Sofia Directorate of Interior. /VE/»»»

Syrian government forces and Druze militiamen who control areas in the southern Sweida province on Thursday exchanged prisoners taken in clashes last summer, a rare step toward a possible political resolution of simmering tensions in the country. The exchange was the first major sign of progress in»»»

Dubai: As US forces mass across the Middle East, Iran is staring at the threat of major American strikes that could target its leadership, military command structure, nuclear sites and critical infrastructure — a showdown Tehran would almost certainly lose in conventional terms, but one that could »»»

Hillary Clinton will on Thursday appear before a panel of the US House of Representatives that is investigating the crimes of late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The former Democratic secretary of state and presidential candidate recently agreed, along with her husband, former President Bill Clinton»»»

As Cabinet convened Thursday at the Grand Serail, Interior Minister Ahmad al-Hajjar said it is more likely than not that the parliamentary elections will be held on time, with the number of candidates rising to 30. "The ministry has not received any request to postpone," he told MTV before the cabi»»»

During his State of the Union speech, US President Donald Trump made a slew of false or misleading claims including about the US economy, immigration and his role in ending wars. FRANCE 24's Charlotte Hughes takes a closer look in Truth or Fake.»»»

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Caribbean leaders on Wednesday that the removal of Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro has improved regional stability, despite objections over its legality. Speaking at a summit in St Kitts and Nevis, he urged closer cooperation while tensions persist over Cuba, migra»»»

Brazil's Supreme Court on Wednesday (February 25) sentenced two former lawmakers to 76 years in jail for ordering the 2018 assassination of Rio de Janeiro councilwoman Marielle Franco, a popular black activist whose murder exposed deep ties between politics and organized crime.»»»

Democrats on Wednesday (February 25) accused US President Donald Trump's administration of the "largest government cover-up in modern history" over reports that it withheld documents relating to allegations that the Republican leader sexually abused a minor.»»»

Former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton is to testify behind closed doors Thursday (February 26) before a congressional committee investigating the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell. Former president Bill Clinton is scheduled to answer questions o»»»

Oman’s foreign minister said Iranian and US negotiators were exchanging “creative and positive ideas” during talks in Geneva on Thursday. Oman is mediating the indirect talks amid a massive US military buid-up in the Middle East. The two sides took a break following morning negotiations and will re»»»

Iran and the US are holding the third round of indirect talks in Geneva Thursday (February 26) as President Donald Trump ramps up pressure on Tehran with a massive deployment of military aircraft and warships to the Middle East. FRANCE 24's Douglas Herbert gives us his analysis and tells us more a»»»

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, February 26: We look at reactions from the Indian and Israeli press after Narendra Modi's speech to the Israeli parliament. His visit is controversial back home. Also: the Berlin Film Festival's future leadership is in jeopardy after a film director's anti-Israel speec»»»

In tonight's edition: Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko announces revamped legislation set to double the maximum penalty for same-sex relations to 10 years in prison. But first: Washington is set to cut health aid to Zimbabwe after negotiations over a US-proposed funding deal break down. And »»»

Ghana's Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa on a rare visit to Ukraine on Wednesday (February 25) urged President Volodymyr Zelensky to release two Ghanaian prisoners of war captured fighting for Russia.»»»

Washington is moving to wind down health assistance to Zimbabwe after negotiations over a US-proposed funding deal broke down. A requirement for Zimbabwe to share sensitive health data triggered the collapse. FRANCE 24's Sharon Mazingaizo tells us more.»»»

Wine is the lifeblood of France's southwestern Bordeaux region, employing 60,000 people both directly and indirectly. But faced with falling consumption, overproduction and the French state's "grubbing up" scheme, the wine industry is being forced to reinvent itself in order to survive. Winemakers »»»

A French court is due to hand down its verdict today (February 26) in the trial of Iranian Mahdieh Esfandiari for glorifying terrorism. She is a possible bargaining chip in negotiations with Tehran for the release of French nationals Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris, who are being held in Iran. FRAN»»»

Manila: A volcano erupted in the central Philippines on Thursday evening, sending a billowing plume of ash about 2,500 metres (1.5 miles) into the nighttime sky. The two-minute eruption began at 7:04 pm (1104 GMT), state volcanology agency director Teresito Bacolcol told AFP, saying "there might be»»»

GENEVA Borge Brende announced Thursday he was resigning as head of the World Economic Forum, which organises the annual Davos summit, after revelations of his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. “After careful consideration, I have decided to step down as President and CEO of the World »»»

JERUSALEM India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that Israel and India agreed there was “no place for terrorism in the world”, as he wrapped up a two-day visit aimed at strengthening ties with Israel. The trip, which has drawn criticism at home, marks Modi’s second visit to Israel as»»»

Newly released emergency call recordings and autopsy findings have brought renewed attention to the case of Indian-origin pediatrician Dr. Neha Gupta, who is accused of killing her four-year-old daughter and staging the incident as a drowning at a Florida vacation rental. According to investigators»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 26 (KUNA) -- Acting Director General of the Environment Public Authority (EPA) Nouf Behbahani on Thursday extended her warmest congratulations to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah and the P»»»

Newly unsealed court filings have revealed that US singer D4vd - real name David Anthony Burke - is the target of a grand jury investigation into the apparent murder of a 14-year-old girl, whose remains were found in his car in September. The filings were released after D4vd's family were summoned »»»

In 2025, for the first time since the Great Depression, the US experienced negative net migration, according to analysis by The Wall Street Journal and a Brookings Institution report. There was a significant drop-off in entries to the US in 2025 relative to 2024.2025 net migration was estimated bet»»»