Russian troops cross into Ukraine as several cities across the country are bombed
Russian troops land in Odessa and are crossing the border in Kharkiv, the second-largest city in Ukraine located in the country’s northeast
US imposes new Russia sanctions as Biden condemns ‘invasion’ of Ukraine
The US, EU, and the UK have imposed economic sanctions on Russia after its forces began to cross the Ukrainian border
Ministers agree prospects of peace in Palestine are bleak

Maltese and Palestinian foreign affairs ministers say prospects for two-state...

Maltese and Palestinian foreign affairs ministers say...

UK elections | Cameron prime minister, Miliband resigns, unelected Farage set to step down

The Conservatives are on course to be the largest party with David Cameron hopeful of gaining a majority in the UK general election.

The Conservatives are on course to be the largest party...

US military begins training Syrian rebels to fight IS

Ashton Carter, US defence secretary, said about 90 people were being trained in...

Ashton Carter, US defence secretary, said about 90 people...

Guantanamo teen granted bail after 13 years in prison

A former Guantanamo Bay inmate, free for the first time since he was captured...

A former Guantanamo Bay inmate, free for the first time...

Red Cross aid reaches hundreds of former Boko Haram captives

The ICRC also provided medical supplies to the federal hospital in Yola to help...

The ICRC also provided medical supplies to the federal...

Eurozone ‘not contemplating’ Greek exit

European commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis and Maltese finance minister Edward...

European commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis and Maltese...

Updated | UK elections: Labour a point ahead in final pre-election poll

A total of 650 Westminster MPs will be elected, with about 50 million people registered to vote.

A total of 650 Westminster MPs will be elected, with about...

Winner takes naught?

This election could see the Conservatives or Labour winning more votes and more seats than the other and still end up on the opposition benches. 

This election could see the Conservatives or Labour winning...

Rome airport closed after terminal fire

Rome's Fiumicino airport closed after a fire broke out in a baggage storage area, no serious injuries reported  

Rome's Fiumicino airport closed after a fire broke out...

Rolex accuses Italian PM of damaging its image

The watchmaker accused Matteo Renzi of sullying its reputation by suggesting...

The watchmaker accused Matteo Renzi of sullying its...

UK election 2015 | Britain ready for tightest election ever

Closest election in living memory could finally convince Britain to embrace...

Closest election in living memory could finally convince...

UK election campaign enters its final day

UK general election campaign in its final day as the country goes to the polls...

UK general election campaign in its final day as the...

Russia kills EU plan to destroy smugglers’ boats

Russian ambassador to the EU says destroying vessels in Tripoli ports...

Russian ambassador to the EU says destroying vessels in...

Violent storms in northern Germany kills at least one person

Violent storms sweep the north of Germany causing extensive damage and at least...

Violent storms sweep the north of Germany causing extensive...

Dozens reported dead as migrant boat sinks in Mediterranean

At least 46 people are believed to have drowned as they waited to be rescued

At least 46 people are believed to have drowned as they...

Recent killings in Ohio not met with prosecution despite footage

Killings of African American 22-year-old John Crawford and 12-year-old Tamir...

Killings of African American 22-year-old John Crawford and...

Four arrested for Thailand mass grave

Four arrested, including a local council member and two village officials, on suspicion of human trafficking after the grim discovery of a mass grave

Four arrested, including a local council member and two...

HMS Bulwark to join Mediterranean rescue efforts after diplomatic dispute

The UK government was keen to secure assurances that international law would be upheld, dictating that rescued people should be taken to the nearest safe port,...

The UK government was keen to secure assurances that...