Germany elections: Merkel leads Schulz in polls
According to media reports, opinion polls suggest Angela Merkel could secure a fourth term
Russia accuses US of ‘blatant hostility’ after closure of diplomatic sites
The US’ order was a response to Moscow demanding the US halve its diplomatic staff in Russia
Calls for internationalisation of holy sites 'a declaration of war,' Saudi Arabia says

Saudi Arabia has called Qatar's request to internationalise the country's holy sites 'an aggressive act and a declaration of war', but...

Saudi Arabia has called Qatar's request to...

Putin orders US to cut 755 diplomatic staff in Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced that 755 staff must leave US...

Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced that 755...

Four Arab countries open to dialogue with Qatar under conditions

Four Arab countries boycotting Qatar will only enter dialogue to ease the...

Four Arab countries boycotting Qatar will only enter...

Two dead in German nightclub shooting, police rule out terrorism

A gunman has been shot dead by German police after opening fire at a nightclub...

A gunman has been shot dead by German police after opening...

Chinese woman gets plastic surgery to avoid €3.2 million debt

An unconventional, albeit creative, way to avoid paying taxes

An unconventional, albeit creative, way to avoid paying...

Gunman, police officer killed in attack on Kenya deputy president’s home

The attacker was armed with a machete

The attacker was armed with a machete

Donald Trump threatens to end insurance payments if healthcare bill fails

US President Donald Trump appears to have threatened members of Congress after Republicans failed to deliver on one of his key campaign promises to repeal...

US President Donald Trump appears to have threatened...

Australia ‘foils terror plot to bring down plane’

Four people were arrested in raids across Sydney

Four people were arrested in raids across Sydney

More than 22,000 evacuated as fire engulfs stage at Spain music festival

More than 22,000 people had to be evacuated from a music festival in Spain after a huge fire engulfed part of the main stage

More than 22,000 people had to be evacuated from a music...

‘All US within missile range,’ North Korea says

North Korea has hailed as a success its latest test of an intercontinental...

North Korea has hailed as a success its latest test of an...

Trump fires Reince Priebus, brings Marine general John Kelly in

Reince Priebus, the White House chief of staff, was pushed out on Friday after...

Reince Priebus, the White House chief of staff, was pushed...

Charlie  Gard dies days before his first birthday

The baby died after a judge ordered the ventilator that was keeping him alive...

The baby died after a judge ordered the ventilator that was...

North Korea launches ballistic missile into Japanese exclusive economic zone

The rocket was launched from its northern Jagang province and flew for about 45 minutes before crashing into the water

The rocket was launched from its northern Jagang province...

Italy supports mission to Libya as country denies ‘inviting’ Italian warships into its territory

Italy’s Cabinet has green lighted a mission to Libya which would see Italian disciplined forces control Libyan borders, within the country’s...

Italy’s Cabinet has green lighted a mission to Libya...

Updated | Malta is now worse than Pakistan, PN complains

Pakistani prime minister Nawaz Sharif has resigned following a court’s...

Pakistani prime minister Nawaz Sharif has resigned...

Barcelona train crash injures 48

The incident took place at the city centre during rush hour

The incident took place at the city centre during rush hour

Republican Obamacare repeal bill fails in US Senate

The latest attempt to repeal the Obama-era healthcare act has failed...

The latest attempt to repeal the Obama-era healthcare act...

British police consider corporate manslaughter in Grenfell Tower tragedy

Met police said there are ‘reasonable grounds’ to suspect the council and tenant management organisation may have committed corporate manslaughter

Met police said there are ‘reasonable grounds’...