Russia test-launches new 'Satan 2' ballistic missile
Video from the Russian Defence Ministry shows its new ICBM's second test-launch
Thousands of Palestinians gather in protest at Gaza-Israel border
Palestinians in Gaza march to Israeli border at start of protest planned to last six weeks
Russian president Vladimir Putin orders daily ceasefires in Eastern Ghouta

Russia's defence minister said ceasefire would begin on Tuesday in Damascus and would take place from 9am until 2pm every day

Russia's defence minister said ceasefire would begin on...

110 Nigerian schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram militants

The schoolgirls went missing after jihadists stormed their school in Dapchi,...

The schoolgirls went missing after jihadists stormed their...

Weinstein Company to file for bankruptcy

The Weinstein Company is to file for bankruptcy following the collapse of sale talks in the midst of Harvey Weinstein's sexual misconduct allegations

The Weinstein Company is to file for bankruptcy following...

Four dead in Leicester shop explosion

Four people have died, and another four remain in hospital, after an explosion at a shop in Leicester 

Four people have died, and another four remain in hospital,...

Lifting of Russia’s Olympic ban in sight

International Olympic Committee votes to lift ban if there are no more doping...

International Olympic Committee votes to lift ban if there...

Italy steps up security for mass demonstrations as election tensions rise

Police have been mobilised across Italy as mass demonstrations and sit-ins are planned ahead of next week’s election 

Police have been mobilised across Italy as mass...

500 dead after week long intensive air bombardments in Syria

Air strikes have left 500 dead in a Syrian government push to liberate Eastern...

Air strikes have left 500 dead in a Syrian government push...

Italy braces for cold snap set to drop temperatures by 10 degrees

A wave of Siberian air will hit Italy, with widespread snow and temperatures...

A wave of Siberian air will hit Italy, with widespread snow...

UN's future in the balance as Security Council struggles to agree on Syria ceasefire resolution

France said failure to act in Syria could spell the end of the UN itself. .  

France said failure to act in Syria could spell the end of...

Two people shot dead outside UBS Zurich bank

Police have assured the public that the situation was under control and that...

Police have assured the public that the situation was under...

Armed officer at Florida high school failed to stop shooter

An armed officer assigned to the Florida high school failed to confront the...

An armed officer assigned to the Florida high school failed...

Man threw grenade at US embassy in Montenegro

An unidenfitied man threw a grenade at the US embassy in Podgorica,...

An unidenfitied man threw a grenade at the US embassy...

Israel foiled planned plane terror plot in Sydney

Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, said that intelligence units...

Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, said that...

Billy Graham, famous Christian evangelist, dies aged 99

Billy Graham, one of the best-known promoters of Christianity, died at his...

Billy Graham, one of the best-known promoters of...

In Chile as Vatican’s investigator, Malta archbishop Charles Scicluna hears abuse victims’ testimony

Vatican special envoy hears abuse victims’ testimony against Bishop Juan Barros, accused of covering up sexual abuse of minors by convicted priest...

Vatican special envoy hears abuse victims’ testimony...

Father of boy smuggled in a suitcase escapes jail term

The boy was found in young woman's suitcase when she was crossing the...

The boy was found in young woman's suitcase when...

North Korea cancelled meeting with US vice-president during Winter Olympics

US vice president Mike pence was set to meet North Korean officials, before they cancelled the meeting last minute

US vice president Mike pence was set to meet North Korean...

Russian athlete fails Winter Games doping test

Athletes from the Russian Federation have not been allowed to compete under...

Athletes from the Russian Federation have not been allowed...