Mao Zedong was perhaps the most influential, and certainly one of the most controversial, figures in 20th-century China. Even five decades after his death, the legacy of his era continues to influence China today.

Ratko Mladic’s funeral in Belgrade, attended by Serbian and Bosnian Serb leaders, has deepened regional tensions and could affect the upcoming election in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) could help the Alternative for Germany (AfD) into power in Saxony-Anhalt. But the BSW is riddled with infighting

A European court has backed Ikea's challenge against a Belgian far-right party, saying the use of Ikea-style visuals could harm the company's reputation.

Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said the measures were in response to what he called "settler terrorism" in the occupied territories. The measures are part of the UK's efforts to support a two-state solution.

With a declining population, shrinking congregations and growing economic pressures, temples are struggling to stay relevant. As more temples are sold or closed, is religion in decline in modern Japan?

The Afghan women's national football team has finally been officially recognized by FIFA. Now the players want to make history both on and off the field.

After five years, the Afghan women's national team has been officially recognized by FIFA. Now the players want to make history both on and off the field.

Investigators say the suspect used homemade rockets and conductive wire to target high-voltage lines in three German states, apparently as part of a campaign against fossil fuels.

Budapest says the expulsions are necessary to protect security and sovereignty after years of comparatively close ties between Hungary and Russia.

As Canada's retaliatory tariffs take effect, Canadian and US car industries fear the trade war will hit them hard, while Canadians are cutting back on travel.

Fears of xenophobia are rising in Kenya after President William Ruto ordered a crackdown on foreigners working as hawkers. The government insists however that legally documented foreign traders remain protected.

The "My Feed, My Way," legislation would require the likes of Facebook, TikTok and Instagram to let users opt out of algorithms or risk heavy fines.

Police are on the hunt for thieves who stole two paintings from the Renoir Museum on the French Riviera in an overnight heist. Two other stolen works were abandoned as they fled.

Police are on the hunt for thieves who stole two paintings from the Renoir Museum on the French Riviera in an overnight heist. Two other stolen works were abandoned as they fled.

The PISA 2025 results reveal record-low student performance, with digital distractions and AI use raising concerns. Germany is faring worse than ever.

The 2025 results from the influential global study show a downward trend in students' performance. Germany's 15-year-olds are faring worse than ever.

A team from a small southwestern German town of just 7,000 inhabitants made history by sealing promotion to become the 59th club to play in the Bundesliga. Elversberg has got off to a memorable start.

Spain's football federation is set to join a handful of clubs in paying for female players to freeze their eggs. Experts have welfare concerns.

Spain's football federation are set to join a handful of clubs in paying for female players to freeze their eggs during their careers. While players have pushed for the move, there are welfare concerns too.