Children among those killed in gruesome school attack in Uganda
A number of children in the school at the time of the attack were brutally killed by Islamic State-affiliated soldiers, while female students were abducted and are still missing
Pope Francis released from hospital, again
Francis has had a number of health concerns during his life, including colon surgery two years ago. In the last year, he has relied on a cane or a wheelchair to help him with...
Colombia extends FARC ceasefire amid talks to save peace deal

A peace deal between the Colombian government and FARC rebels has...

A peace deal between the Colombian government and FARC...

More Chibok schoolgirls likely to be freed soon, Nigeria says

The Nigerian government believes that more schoolsgirls abducted by terrorist...

The Nigerian government believes that more schoolsgirls...

Israeli anger at UNESCO motion condemning 'aggressions' at holy site

The UNESCO motion, submitted by the Palestinians and supported by Egypt,...

The UNESCO motion, submitted by the Palestinians and...

Accused New York bomber pleads not guilty from hospital bed

The man accused of setting off bombs in New York and New Jersey last month...

The man accused of setting off bombs in New York and New...

Fears surround Thailand's heir Maha Vajiralongkorn

With a reputation of inappropriate and eccentric behaviour, Thailand’s...

With a reputation of inappropriate and eccentric behaviour,...

Sturgeon announces new Scottish independence referendum bill

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says she is determined that Scotland...

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says she is...

UN General Assembly elects Guterres as secretary general

Antonio Guterres – former prime minister of Portugal and UN refugee chief...

Antonio Guterres – former prime minister of Portugal...

Hong Kong MPs defy China during swearing-in ceremony

Pro-democracy Hong Kong politicians crossed fingers and altered references...

Pro-democracy Hong Kong politicians crossed fingers...

Thailand’s revered king passes away

King Bhumibol Adulyadej has died after 70 years on the throne

King Bhumibol Adulyadej has died after 70 years on the...

Nigeria's Boko Haram frees 21 Chibok schoolgirls

Boko Haram militants have released 21 of more than 200 girls kidnapped two...

Boko Haram militants have released 21 of more than 200...

Netherlands may extend assisted dying to those who feel 'life is complete'

The Dutch government intends to draft a law that would extend assisted suicide to the elderly who feel ‘life is complete’

The Dutch government intends to draft a law that would...

Trump faces new wave of sexual harassment allegations

A series of women have come forward with claims about the Republican, while...

A series of women have come forward with claims about the...

Teens arrested in Sydney for 'planned Daesh-inspired attack'

Two teenagers in Sydney, Australia have been arrested by a counter-terrorism...

Two teenagers in Sydney, Australia have been arrested by a...

US strikes Yemeni radar sites after missile attack on ship

The United States has launched its first strike on Houthi-controlled territory...

The United States has launched its first strike on...

Man accused of Berlin bomb plot found dead in cell

A Syrian migrant suspected of planning a bomb attack on a Berlin airport has...

A Syrian migrant suspected of planning a bomb attack on a...

Iraq-based troops killed by exploding drone sent by Daesh allies

A drone rigged with explosives and sent by Daesh allies killed two Peshmerga...

A drone rigged with explosives and sent by Daesh allies...

Russian jets resume heavy bombing of eastern Aleppo

Russian warplanes have resumed heavy bombing in rebel-held eastern Aleppo after...

Russian warplanes have resumed heavy bombing in rebel-held...

Paris attacker dropped by legal team

Salah Abdeslam’s lawyers claim that his 24-hour surveillance is the cause of the suspect’s silence

Salah Abdeslam’s lawyers claim that his 24-hour...