Trump signs order banning Syrian refugees indefinitely
The President of the United States suspends US refugee programme
Trump and May pledge commitment to Nato
Theresa May says that Donald Trump '100% behind Nato' after their first meeting 
Singer George Michael dies at 53

Singer George Michael died on Christmas day at his home at the age of 53

Singer George Michael died on Christmas day at his home at...

Chile earthquake prompts tsunami warning

7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes southern Chile, south-west of Puerto Montt

7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes southern Chile, south-west...

Pope Francis appeals for peace through actions, not just words in Christmas Day message

In his fourth Christmas message, Pontiff sends a message of hope to those suffering because of terrorism, conflict and “the economic ambitions of the...

In his fourth Christmas message, Pontiff sends a message of...

Israel to review UN ties after ‘shameful’ settlement resolution, says Netanyahu

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu withdraws aid following adoption by the Security Council of a resolution demanding end to Israeli settlement building

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu withdraws aid...

After mounting pressure, Trump decides to dissolve charitable foundation

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to dissolve charitable foundation to avoid any conflicts between his role and president and charitable and business interests

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to dissolve charitable...

Russian military plane en route to Syria crashes with 92 on board

Military aircraft carrying musicians to a New York concert for troops in Syria...

Military aircraft carrying musicians to a New York concert...

Tunisia arrests Berlin terror attack suspect’s nephew

Tunisian security forces arrest nephew of suspected Berlin Christmas market...

Tunisian security forces arrest nephew of suspected Berlin...

Israel blasts UN’s ‘shameful’ settlement vote

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lambasts UN vote to end Israeli...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lambasts UN vote...

Berlin Christmas market attack suspect killed in Milan shootout

Anis Amri, the man suspected of killing 12 people by driving a truck into a...

Anis Amri, the man suspected of killing 12 people by...

Final evacuees leave eastern Aleppo, Assad regime takes control

The evacuation of east Aleppo has been completed, and the Syrian...

The evacuation of east Aleppo has been completed,...

Egypt delays UN resolution on Israel as Trump raises concerns

Egypt has withdrawn a resolution against illegal Israeli settlements on...

Egypt has withdrawn a resolution against illegal Israeli...

Two arrested in Germany over mall terror attack plot

Two men have been arrested in Germany on suspicion of planning an attack on a...

Two men have been arrested in Germany on suspicion of...

Trump calls for increased US nuclear capabilities

US President-elect Donald Trump has called for a strengthening of...

US President-elect Donald Trump has called for a...

EU, UN accused of mismanagement as refugees face freezing weather in Greece

United Nations refugee agency and EU’s Echo aid department accused of failing to properly ‘winterise’ camps

United Nations refugee agency and EU’s Echo aid...

UN Security Council to vote on Israel settlements

Egypt has presented the UN Security Council with a draft resolution against...

Egypt has presented the UN Security Council with a draft...

Legislators fail to repeal North Carolina 'bathroom Bill'

Plans to repeal the controversial North Carolina law limiting LGBT protections...

Plans to repeal the controversial North Carolina law...

Trump appoints China critic Peter Navarro to trade post

US President-elect Donald Trump has appointed economist Peter Navarro, an...

US President-elect Donald Trump has appointed economist...

Turkish prosecutors ask why Russian ambassador assassin was not captured alive

Turkish prosecutors are reportedly investigating why the policeman who assassinated Russia's envoy to Turkey was not captured alive

Turkish prosecutors are reportedly investigating why the...