From frozen Russian assets to NATO deterrence and Finland’s unique position as a NATO member sharing a long border with Russia, Valtonen explains what a realistic settlement would require, and why she believes Moscow is still not interested in genuine peace.

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Africa's first ever G20 summit and the first boycotted by a prominent member, has wrapped up. Its host, South Africa hails it a success with a declaration agreed across a wide range of issues. But what's next for the G20?

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Behind closed doors in Washington, a controversial peace plan is taking shape. It demands some painful concessions from Kyiv: surrendering the Donbas region and slashing its military. Is this a pragmatic path to end the bloodshed—or a dangerous capitulation that rewards Russian aggression? Can peace be achieved without Ukraine at the negotiating table? And what does this mean for European security and America's global credibility?

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United States President Donald Trump “looks at Saudi Arabia like a piggy bank or an ATM machine” and that’s why the recent Saudi-US summit focused on deals instead of strategic regional issues, such as Sudan, Palestine, Iran and Syria, argues political scientist Gregory Gause, professor emeritus of international affairs at Texas A&M University.

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Pakistan accused of air strikes killing civilians in Afghanistan. A day earlier, a suicide bomb in Pakistan killed three security personnel. Recent peace efforts and a temporary ceasefire have failed. What's driving the violence and what are the risks?

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Division at the COP30 climate change summit in Brazil—a more difficult message to tell to the world than progress. Scientists, politicians, the media, and businesses all have a huge role to play in keeping the public engaged. Are they succeeding?

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Nepal is experiencing an aviation emergency. Nestled in the Himalayas, the South Asian nation is one of the most dangerous places in the world to fly. Since 2010, there have been nearly 40 crashes involving aircraft of all sizes, from helicopters to double-engine planes, resulting in hundreds of deaths.

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In the West Bank, record levels of Israeli settler violence against Palestinians are unfolding with little mainstream coverage. The few journalists who try to report on it often face attacks themselves.

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Recent developments in United States tech and media have prompted concerns about media consolidation and its impact on free speech. The US government is pushing ByteDance to reduce its control over TikTok, with Oracle proposed to oversee the platform's algorithm for national security reasons. Meanwhile, Skydance Media’s $8bn merger with Paramount Global raises further concerns about media ownership centralisation.

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South Africa secured a declaration from the rest of the G20, despite United States objections. Washington boycotted the meeting over President Donald Trump’s accusations that South Africa persecutes its white minority, a claim widely rejected. The document calls for more funding for renewable energy, fairer critical mineral supply chains and debt relief for poorer nations.

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