US-backed fighters 'seize 80% of Raqqa from Islamic State'
The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) said that its campaign to capture Raqqa from...
The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) said that its campaign...
Hurricane Maria: makes landfall in Puerto Rico with force not seen in ‘modern history’
'On the forecast track, it would be the most destructive hurricane in Puerto Rico history', tweeted forecaster at the Hurricane Centre
'On the forecast track, it would be the most...
Europe’s leaders expect internet giants to remove extremist content within 2 hours
Britain, France and Italy will be telling social media giants they expect them to remove 'terrorist content' from the internet within two hours, when...
Britain, France and Italy will be telling social media...
Spain’s Guardia Civil raids Catalan government offices
Spanish police stormed ministries and buildings belonging to Catalonia's...
Spanish police stormed ministries and buildings belonging...
Brexit: Boris Johnson could resign if Theresa May opts for 'soft Brexit'
Foreign secretary Boris Johnson could resign, if Theresa May signals that she will pursue a “Swiss-style” Brexit, despite publicly denying that he...
Foreign secretary Boris Johnson could resign, if Theresa...
Mexico earthquake: over 200 dead, buildings toppled
At least 226 people have died following the hit of a 7.10-magnitude earthquake,...
At least 226 people have died following the hit of a...
Malta at the forefront of polio elimination fight
As chair of the Commonwealth, Malta will continue urging leaders to commit more...
As chair of the Commonwealth, Malta will continue urging...
Donald Trump warns US may have to 'totally destroy' North Korea
US President describes Kim Jong-un as a 'rocket man' on a suicide...
US President describes Kim Jong-un as a 'rocket...
Hurricane Maria: 'We have lost all that money can buy' says Dominica prime minister
Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit claims that there is 'widespread devastation' on the former British colony, the island of Dominica, just hours...
Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit claims that there is...
Myanmar leader finally breaks silence on Rohingya crisis
‘We condemn all human rights violations and unlawful violence and are...
‘We condemn all human rights violations and unlawful...
Trump: Confront North Korea and Iran or risk being ‘bystanders in history’
US president Donald Trump’s first speech to the United Nations today will focus on ‘world regimes that threaten security’
US president Donald Trump’s first speech to the...
London Parsons Green tube attack: second man arrested
The suspect, 21, named as Yahyah Farroukh, is thought to be from Syria and...
The suspect, 21, named as Yahyah Farroukh, is thought to be...
Monsoon rain adding to Rohingya camp misery
Torrential rain is bringing swamp-like conditions to camp in Bangladesh, which...
Torrential rain is bringing swamp-like conditions to camp...
Protests in St Louis, Missouri turn violent over acquittal of officer in police killing
Police are ordering crowds to disperse following the arrest of dozens over the weekend, during protests over the acquittal of Jason Stockley
Police are ordering crowds to disperse following the arrest...
Fewer defectors escaping North Korea this year
Despite a spike last year, there has been a 12.7% drop in defectors fleeing...
Despite a spike last year, there has been a 12.7% drop in...
Turkey deploys 80 military vehicles near Syrian border
Deployment comes after Russia, Turkey, and Iran agreed to send...
Deployment comes after Russia, Turkey, and Iran agreed to...
Hurricane Maria: storm strengthens as it heads towards Caribbean
Leeward Islands, British and Virgin islands as well as Puerto Rico bracing...
Leeward Islands, British and Virgin islands as well as...
Cyprus 'selling' EU citizenship to 'super-rich' Russians and Ukrainians
Passports issued under the ‘golden visa’ scheme has raised €4bn since 2013 and the number is steadily rising
Passports issued under the ‘golden visa’ scheme...