‘Fifth Beatle’ Sir George Martin dies, aged 90
George Martin, who produced much of the Beatles' classic catalog, has died. The cause of death has not yet been released. He was 90.
EU, Turkey outline migration agreement
Talks on the plan will continue ahead of an EU meeting on 17 or 18 March.
ISIS attack key oil depot in Libya

Islamic State is attacking the key oil depot Sidra, claiming the victory in the name of Abu Mughira al-Qahtani

Islamic State is attacking the key oil depot Sidra,...

Updated | Bahrain severs diplomatic ties with Iran, UAE 'downgrading' diplomatic ties

Bahrain follows Saudi Arabia in cutting off diplomatic ties with Iran, after an attack on Saudi Embassy in Tehran prompted by the execution of a top Shia...

Bahrain follows Saudi Arabia in cutting off diplomatic ties...

Denmark and Sweden step up border controls

Sweden steps up border control as Denmark beefs up border controls with German...

Sweden steps up border control as Denmark beefs up border...

New UN High Commissioner for Refugees speaks of focus on solutions

Filippo Grandi, who has worked with the United Nations for almost 30 years,...

Filippo Grandi, who has worked with the United Nations for...

New law in Texas will make gun-carrying easier

Texas, which already is a very gun-friendly state, just made things easier for...

Texas, which already is a very gun-friendly state, just...

Facebook founder plans to build AI to help around the house

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg says he plans to build artificial intelligence...

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg says he plans to build...

Earthquake kills five people in northeast India

An earthquake measuring 6.7 magnitude has killed at least five people in...

An earthquake measuring 6.7 magnitude has killed at least...

Saudi Arabia breaks diplomatic ties with Iran

The United States has appealed for calm, saying diplomatic engagement is...

The United States has appealed for calm, saying diplomatic...

ISIS releases video of execution of ‘five British spies’

Extremist with British-sounding accent who threatens David Cameron and the UK...

Extremist with British-sounding accent who threatens David...

IS kills 15 troops, injures several in multiple suicide bombings

At least 15 people killed, 22 injured after Islamic State suicide bombers...

At least 15 people killed, 22 injured after Islamic State...

Two Israelis charged over arson attack that killed Palestinian toddler

Israeli prosecutors file murder charges against two men in connection with arson attack that killed Palestinian toddler; Israel security agency warn Jewish...

Israeli prosecutors file murder charges against two men in...

‘Jihadist propaganda’ linked to man who drove into French troops

French investigators discover “jihadist propaganda material” on...

French investigators discover “jihadist propaganda...

Mexico mayor killed within hours of taking office

Gunmen burst into office of mayor Gisela Mota, less than a day after taking...

Gunmen burst into office of mayor Gisela Mota, less than a...

Iran’s leader vows ‘divine vengeance’ over Saudi’s execution of Shia cleric

Saudi Arabia’s execution of prominent Shia cleric Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr sparks outrage in Middle East as activists call for protest in a move that could...

Saudi Arabia’s execution of prominent Shia cleric...

Saudi execution of prominent Shia cleric sparks outrage

Iran warns that Saudi Arabia's execution of a Shia cleric will put Riyadh...

Iran warns that Saudi Arabia's execution of a Shia...

UN delegate to Libya Kobler ‘insulted and forced to leave Tripoli’

Press conference by Martin Kobler stopped when Tripoli authorities told him he had no permission to host media conference

Press conference by Martin Kobler stopped when Tripoli...

Obama set to act unilaterally on US gun control

US President says he is ready to bypass Congress to tackle country's...

US President says he is ready to bypass Congress to tackle...

Munich ‘not under imminent IS threat’ – German officials

Munich’s main station and Pasing station reopened in the morning...

Munich’s main station and Pasing station reopened in...