UK bans laptops and tablets on flights from six Middle East countries, following US lead
The UK government has announced a sweeping cabin ban on laptops and tablets on inbound flights from six countries, following a similar move by the US on Monday
Spreading awareness with socks: World celebrates Down Syndrome Day
The #LOTSOFSOCKS campaign is once again being used to spread awareness about Down syndrome on World Down Syndrome Day
Christchurch fire forces 1,000 people to evacuate homes

Hundreds of homes have been evacuated in the New Zealand city of Christchurch...

Hundreds of homes have been evacuated in the New Zealand...

Anti-Assad states to meet amid concerns over US policy on Syria

The meeting between the US, France, Britain, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and others is...

The meeting between the US, France, Britain, Turkey, Saudi...

Donald Trump's pick for labour secretary withdraws from nomination

US President Donald Trump's choice for labour secretary, Andrew Puzder, has...

US President Donald Trump's choice for labour...

Trump dismisses talk of Russian connection as 'non-sense'

US President Donald Trump has dismissed talk of a Russian connection as...

US President Donald Trump has dismissed talk of a Russian...

White House will not insist on two-state solution in Middle East

The White House signalled a sharp break with decades of support for a two-state...

The White House signalled a sharp break with decades of...

South Korea prosecutor secured additional evidence against Samsung chief before seeking second warrant

South Korea's special prosecutor's office said it had expanded charges against Samsung Group chief Jay Y. Lee to include hiding the proceeds of a...

South Korea's special prosecutor's office...

Trump knew ‘for weeks’ Michael Flynn misled Whitehouse over Russia contact

US President Donald Trump was informed his national security adviser had misled his Vice President about contacts with Russia just six days into his...

US President Donald Trump was informed his national...

Turkey arrests Frenchman suspected of helping plan New Year nightclub attack

Turkish police have arrested a French citizen of Turkish origin suspected of helping plan a New Year attack in Istanbul claimed by ISIS

Turkish police have arrested a French citizen of Turkish...

Hamas hardliner Sinwar elected as Gaza leader, fears of confrontation increase

The Palestinian militant group Hamas has elected a hardline commander of its armed wing, Yahya Sinwar, as the movement's overall leader in the...

The Palestinian militant group Hamas has elected a hardline...

Romanian parliament approves anti-corruption referendum

Romania’s parliament has agreed to hold a referendum on fighting official...

Romania’s parliament has agreed to hold a referendum...

Trump's national security aide Flynn resigns over Russian contacts

Michael Flynn has resigned as Donald Trump’s national...

Michael Flynn has resigned as Donald...

At least four killed in avalanche at French skiing station

At least four people have died in an avalanche at a ski resort in Tignes in...

At least four people have died in an avalanche at a ski...

Thousands of Romanian protesters return to streets for 13th day

Tens of thousands of Romanians returned to the streets in protest on Sunday,...

Tens of thousands of Romanians returned to the streets in...

'Islamophobia' fuelling terrorism – UN chief

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told reporters that...

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told...

Turkish army close to taking ISIS-held town, Erdogan says

President Erdogan says Turkey's military incursion into northern Syria aims...

President Erdogan says Turkey's military incursion into...

Crumbling California dam spillway prompts urgent evacuations

At least 130,000 people living below the tallest dam in the United States have...

At least 130,000 people living below the tallest dam in the...

Hamburg airport evacuated after toxin affects 50 passengers

Hamburg airport in Germany was briefly evacuated and at least 50 people were...

Hamburg airport in Germany was briefly evacuated and at...

Centre-left Frank-Walter Steinmeier elected German president

New German president-elect Frank-Walter Steinmeier had described Donald Trump...

New German president-elect Frank-Walter Steinmeier had...