Stranded NGO vessel awaits reply from authorities
The Sea-Watch 3 has asked a number of EU member states to coordinate the rescue of 33 migrants as the weather at sea continues to deteriorate
Militants attack Libyan foreign ministry
A suicide attacker is reported to have left a number of casualties in an attack on Libya’s Foreign Ministry in Tripoli
Archbishop Charles Scicluna lands top Vatican job

The Maltese archbishop’s appointment by Pope Francis as adjunct secretary...

The Maltese archbishop’s appointment by Pope Francis...

Stan Lee, co-creator of Marvel Comics, dies aged 95

The comic writer Stan Lee, co-creator of iconic characters including Iron Man,...

The comic writer Stan Lee, co-creator of iconic characters...

Ex-Catalan leader Artur Mas, nine others ordered to repay ballot costs for illegal independence vote

A Spanish court has ordered former Catalan leader Artur Mas to repay the costs of organising an illegal vote on independence four years ago

A Spanish court has ordered former Catalan leader Artur Mas...

Macron urges world leaders to reject nationalism

French President Emmanuel Macron has urged world leaders marking the centenary...

French President Emmanuel Macron has urged world leaders...

California wildfires, death toll rises to 31 with 200 people still missing

The death toll in wildfires sweeping California has risen to 31, with more than 200 people still unaccounted for, officials have said

The death toll in wildfires sweeping California has risen...

EU puts pressure on tax haven for private jets and yachts in Isle of Man

European commission writes to UK over ‘abusive practices’ in crown dependency • Formula One Driver Lewis Hamilton named among those who...

European commission writes to UK over ‘abusive...

Melbourne stabbing spree leaves one dead

One man has been arrested and is in a critical condition after being shot in the chest by Australian police

One man has been arrested and is in a critical condition...

United States proposes rule banning asylum for illegal migrants

Illegal migrants entering through the southern Untied States border will no...

Illegal migrants entering through the southern Untied...

Poland court approves far-right 'independence march' in Warsaw

A Polish court has overturned a ban on a nationalist march in Warsaw to mark...

A Polish court has overturned a ban on a nationalist march...

Malta-registered oil tanker collides with Norwegian warship

Royal Norwegian Navy frigate collided with Maltese oil tanker in a fjord...

Royal Norwegian Navy frigate collided with Maltese oil...

Updated | 12 killed in California nightclub mass shooting, gunman identified

The gunman, who opened fire at a club with around 200 people inside, is reportedly now dead

The gunman, who opened fire at a club with around 200...

White House suspends credentials for CNN reporter Jim Acosta

The White House has suspended the credentials of CNN's chief White House...

The White House has suspended the credentials of CNN's...

Yemenis in free fall one year since blockade

One year since the Saudi-led Coalition imposed a blockade on sea, land and air...

One year since the Saudi-led Coalition imposed a blockade...

Germany tries former SS guard at Stutthof camp

A former SS guard has gone on trial in Germany accused of complicity in mass...

A former SS guard has gone on trial in Germany accused of...

United States: Democrats win House in mid-term elections blow to Trump

The Democrats could now launch investigations into Trump's administration and business affairs, from tax returns to potential conflicts of interest...

The Democrats could now launch investigations into...

Trump makes final bid for votes on eve of mid-term elections

US President Donald Trump has made a last bid for voters to back the Republican...

US President Donald Trump has made a last bid for voters to...

Saudi Arabia questioned over human rights record at UN council

Riyadh's delegation in Geneva faces heavy condemnation over the killing of...

Riyadh's delegation in Geneva faces heavy condemnation...

The United States has unleashed its 'toughest ever' sanctions against Iran

The United States reinstates all sanctions against Iran and states that trade with it

The United States reinstates all sanctions against Iran and...