Fake news is a threat to democracy, UK MPs warn
A leaked investigatory report from a British parliamentary committee warns of the "democratic crisis" posed by fake news, disinformation, and election interference
Global warming 'playing out in real time' say scientists
The major European heatwave of 2003 was among the first events to be linked to human induced climate change which had made the event 500% more likely.
Arkady Babchenko: Ukraine reveals it staged Russian journalist's murder

Ukraine said the staged murder was part of an inquiry into threats against Arkady Babchenko's life 

Ukraine said the staged murder was part of an inquiry into...

Why is Italy in crisis again?

With developments in Italy happening by the minute, this explainer will help you understand why the neighbouring country is likely to go for another election...

With developments in Italy happening by the minute, this...

Putin critic Bill Browder released after arrest in Madrid

The anti-corruption campaigner wrote on Twitter that he was taken into custody...

The anti-corruption campaigner wrote on Twitter that he was...

Ireland decides on abortion. But who is their pro-choice prime minister Leo Varadkar?

The pro-life stand is a mark of identity for the PN, but even their EPP friends in Ireland are moving the other way on abortion. JAMES DEBONO says the...

The pro-life stand is a mark of identity for the PN, but...

Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko shot dead in Kiev

The journalist and Kremlin critic was shot three times in the back, in what...

The journalist and Kremlin critic was shot three times in...

Four dead in Belgium shooting

A man shot dead two police officers and a passer-by in the city of Liege before killing himself

A man shot dead two police officers and a passer-by in the...

Latest search for missing MH370 flight formally ends

A privately funded search for the missing Malaysia Airline flight has formally...

A privately funded search for the missing Malaysia Airline...

[WATCH] Mamoudou Gassama: 'Spiderman' of Paris scales building to rescue dangling boy

Mamoudou Gassama, a Malian migrant was hailed a hero for scaling the front of a building in Paris to save a child hanging from a fourth-floor balcony 

Mamoudou Gassama, a Malian migrant was hailed a hero for...

British arms sales to Israel reach record highs

The figures were revealed as Prince William gears up for visit to Jerusalem and...

The figures were revealed as Prince William gears up for...

Thousands take to the street against Emmanuel Macron's public sector reforms

Protest rallies across France denounce the French president’s plan for mass lay-offs and tax-breaks for the rich 

Protest rallies across France denounce the French...

Indiana school shooting leaves teacher, student injured

Male student opens fire in suburban Indianapolis middle school

Male student opens fire in suburban Indianapolis middle...

Harvey Weinstein charged with rape in New York

The Hollywood mogul was charged with rape and several other counts of sexual...

The Hollywood mogul was charged with rape and several other...

Mississauga explosion: 15 people injured in restaurant bomb attack

15 people were taken to hospital after two men detonated an improved explosive...

15 people were taken to hospital after two men detonated an...

Trump pulls out of North Korea summit

The US president said his decision had been taken on the basis of North’s Koreas ‘anger and open hostility’

The US president said his decision had been taken on the...

North Korea calls US Vice President a 'political puppet'

A North Korean official said Mike Pence's comments about the Libya Model...

A North Korean official said Mike Pence's comments...

Italy president names Giuseppe Conte as populist PM

Italian President Sergio Mattarella approved the political novice's...

Italian President Sergio Mattarella approved the political...

University of Malta has no record that Italian prime minister candidate ever lectured in Malta

Conte, a law professor at the University of Florence, said he taught an international course entitled ‘European Contract and Banking Law’ at the...

Conte, a law professor at the University of Florence, said...

Iran condemns US sanctions move

Iran has condemened the US for vowing to impose the 'strongest sanctionsin history' if he threaty demands are not met 

Iran has condemened the US for vowing to impose the...