Zelensky insists Ukrainian forces still control Kyiv, refuses US offer to flee
Zelenskyy has refused an offer from the United States to flee Ukraine and appealed to compatriots abroad to join the fight
‘This might be the last time you speak to me’ - Ukraine president to EU Council
Robert Abela said a number local investors in Russia could be impacted by asset freezes, but Maltese government will be sure to protect them 
Ship capsizes on Yangtze river, hundreds still missing

The ship is floating upside down in a wide stretch of river,...

The ship is floating upside down in a wide stretch of...

Malaysia Airlines to cut 6,000 jobs

Tragedy-stricken airline to cut 6,000 jobs in a bid to save itself

Tragedy-stricken airline to cut 6,000 jobs in a bid to save...

Beijing to stub public smoking

The capital of China has banned public smoking after a new law was introduced

The capital of China has banned public smoking after a new...

US surveillance powers expire as Senate fails to reach deal

US anti-terror powers used by the NSA to collect phone data have expired after...

US anti-terror powers used by the NSA to collect phone data...

John Kerry injured in cycling accident
Russia bans number of European politicians, officials and military leaders

EU expresses anger as Russia employs entry ban against 89 European figures

EU expresses anger as Russia employs entry ban against 89...

Solar powered plane begins Pacific Crossing

Solar Impulse II will start off on the seventh leg of its journey, which...

Solar Impulse II will start off on the seventh leg of its...

U.S. Vice president's son succumbs to cancer

Major Joseph Robinette “Beau” Biden III, 46, was the oldest son of...

Major Joseph Robinette “Beau” Biden III, 46,...

Over 4000 migrants rescued in 24 hours

Ships from Italy, Germany, Ireland, Belgium and Britain take part in rescue operation 

Ships from Italy, Germany, Ireland, Belgium and Britain...

Italy rescues 3,300 migrants in a day • 17 bodies recovered

British navy warship takes ashore 741 people in the coastal city of Taranto on...

British navy warship takes ashore 741 people in the coastal...

Japan hit by earthquake, no tsunami warning issued

An earthquake with magnitude 8.5 occurred near Chichi-shima, Bonin Islands,...

An earthquake with magnitude 8.5 occurred near...

Silk Road website founder jailed for life

Ross Ulbricht, founder of the online drug marketplace sentenced to life in...

Ross Ulbricht, founder of the online drug marketplace...

Islamic State affiliate seizes Libyan airport

Libyan branch of the Islamic State seizes a civilian airport in Sirte after a...

Libyan branch of the Islamic State seizes a civilian...

US demands end to Chinese land reclamation

US defence secretary warns that China has reclaimed over 2,000 acres of land in...

US defence secretary warns that China has reclaimed over...

[Video] Suicide bomber attack on Shi'ite mosque in Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Four people were killed after a car exploded in a parking lot near the Shi’ite Imam al-Hussein mosque in Dammam, close to Qatif.

Four people were killed after a car exploded in a parking...

China executes teacher for sexual abuse

China's top court has executed a primary school teacher for raping or sexually abusing 26 girls aged between 4 and 11

China's top court has executed a primary school teacher...

Bangkok meeting to debate Asia migrant crisis

Regional conference to discuss worsening mirgant crisis in South East Asia

Regional conference to discuss worsening mirgant crisis in...

Volcano erupts on small Japanese island

Over 100 people ordered to evacuate as volcano erupts in Kuchinoerabu on Friday morning

Over 100 people ordered to evacuate as volcano erupts in...