South Sudan on brink of civil war
Observers say it is clear that the peace deal concluded last August between the two main factions in the young country is only holding “by a thread”
Tony Blair could face contempt vote over Iraq war
Tony Blair could face contempt of parliament motion after damning Chilcot inquiry says former British prime minister’s intelligence case for the attack on Iraq was...
Tiger cub bodies found in Buddhist temple

40 tiger cub bodies have been found in freezer at Thai Buddhist...

40 tiger cub bodies have been found in freezer at Thai...

Police arrest footballer's cousin-in-law over his kidnapping

Police investigating the kidnap of Mexican footballer Alan Pulido have arrested...

Police investigating the kidnap of Mexican footballer Alan...

Police to investigate circumstances around zoo gorilla shooting

Police are to investigate the circumstances around the shooting of a gorilla at...

Police are to investigate the circumstances around the...

Humanitarian NGO says civilians in Fallujah urgently need safe passage out

Norwegian refugee council says humanitarian conditions inside the Iraqi town of Fallujah are rapidly deteriorating as fierce fighting intensifies.

Norwegian refugee council says humanitarian conditions...

Mexican Footballer Alan Pulido rescued after fighting kidnapper

International footballer Alan Pulido has been rescued after being abducted in...

International footballer Alan Pulido has been rescued after...

Brazilian anti-corruption minister resigns over corruption

Transparency minister Fabiano Silveira resigned on Monday because of recorded...

Transparency minister Fabiano Silveira resigned on Monday...

Indian soldiers die in ammunition depot fire

Seventeen Indian soldiers killed in a massive fire at a military ammunition...

Seventeen Indian soldiers killed in a massive fire at a...

North Korea attempts to launch missile, but 'fails'

North Korea attempted to fire a ballistic missile off its east coast but...

North Korea attempted to fire a ballistic missile off its...

Photo of drowned baby highlights week of migrant tragedies

‘I took hold of the forearm of the baby and pulled the light body...

‘I took hold of the forearm of the baby and pulled...

Search resumes for Japanese boy abandoned in woods as ‘punishment’

The seven-year-old boy was abandoned in the woods as 'punishment' for bad behaviour two days ago  

The seven-year-old boy was abandoned in the woods as...

Iraqi forces storm into Fallujah in an attempt to overthrow Daesh

The Iraqi army has started an operation to storm Fallujah, Daesh’s...

The Iraqi army has started an operation to storm Fallujah,...

Crocodile attack on Australian woman 'blamed on stupidity'

Two women were in shallow water late on Sunday at Thornton Beach in Queensland...

Two women were in shallow water late on Sunday at Thornton...

Mexico footballer Alan Pulido’s kidnap prompts manhunt

A major search operation for international footballer Alan Pulido has been...

A major search operation for international footballer Alan...

Chief Syrian opposition peace talk negotiator resigns

The chief negotiator of Syria's main opposition umbrella group, Mohammed...

The chief negotiator of Syria's main opposition...

17 killed in fire at care home in Ukraine

At least 17 people killed, five hospitalised after blaze tears through...

At least 17 people killed, five hospitalised after blaze...

Man dies, several injured after lightning strikes hit Europe

Bolt of lightning kills man in Poland, several people, including children,...

Bolt of lightning kills man in Poland, several people,...

13,000 refugees rescued in Mediterranean in one week

More than 660 asylum-seekers saved by Italian coastguard as United Nations warn...

More than 660 asylum-seekers saved by Italian coastguard as...

Amber Heard granted restraining order against Johnny Depp

Actress files for divorce and accuses the Pirates of the Caribbean actor of...

Actress files for divorce and accuses the Pirates of the...