Macron vows to rebuild the Notre Dame Cathedral within five years
French President Emmanuel Macron says the cathedral will be rebuilt "even more beautifully," and that he wants the work done within five years
More than €300 million pledged globally for reconstruction of the Notre Dame
Donations include symbolic gesture by Archbishop Charles Scicluna on behalf of the Catholic community in Malta
Libyan former prosecutor general shot dead

Abdelaziz al-Hasadi, the first prosecutor general appointed after Muammar...

Abdelaziz al-Hasadi, the first prosecutor general appointed...

Gunman opens fire on cathedral worshipers

At least two people shot dead and another six injured after a security guard...

At least two people shot dead and another six injured after...

Two dead, nine injured in France train derailment

Car-sized boulder derails tourist train in French Alps

Car-sized boulder derails tourist train in French Alps

Spain’s princess in court over corruption scandal

Princess Cristina questioned over complicity in €6 million corruption scandal

Princess Cristina questioned over complicity in €6...

Protests in Rio turn violent

Police and protesters clash in Brazilian city’s main train station in a demonstration against a 10-cent bus fare hike.

Police and protesters clash in Brazilian city’s main...

Winter Olympics to kick off amid safety concerns

The most expensive winter games in history are set to open with a lavish...

The most expensive winter games in history are set to open...

UN set to deliver aid to Homs as ceasefire stands

Supplies on standby after Syria says deal struck to evacuate civilians from...

Supplies on standby after Syria says deal struck to...

Roman Catholic Church faces first abuse lawsuit in Poland

Last year, the church leadership apologised to all child abuse victims last...

Last year, the church leadership apologised to all child...

Passenger attempts to hijack plane and divert it to Sochi

Official from Turkey’s transport ministry says passenger claimed bomb was on...

Official from Turkey’s transport ministry says passenger...

US warns of ‘toothpaste’ bomb in Russia Winter Olympics

Airlines flying to Sochi told to watch for toothpaste tubes that could hold...

Airlines flying to Sochi told to watch for toothpaste tubes...

Eight dead after fire in South African mine

The incident is the most serious in South Africa’s mines since nine workers...

The incident is the most serious in South Africa’s mines...

Iraq’s abusive treatment of female prisoners exposed

A report issued by Human Rights Watch documents torture, sexual assault and...

A report issued by Human Rights Watch documents torture,...

New bionic hand allows patient to ‘feel’

“This is magic! I can feel the closing of my missing hand!” says first man...

“This is magic! I can feel the closing of my missing...

Italian navy saves over 1,100 migrants

Boat migrants saved in waters south of Sicily

Boat migrants saved in waters south of Sicily

Seven dead in series of deadly car bombs

At least seven killed in a spate of car bombs targeting Shia neighbourhoods and markets

At least seven killed in a spate of car bombs targeting...

Rush-hour bombings hit Baghdad

Two car bombs exploded opposite the foreign ministry.

Two car bombs exploded opposite the foreign ministry.

Scientists concerned about new 'deadly' bird flu

Scientists say the potential of a pandemic "should not be underestimated".

Scientists say the potential of a pandemic "should not be...

UN slams Vatican for protecting priests over child abuse

The Vatican is expected to issue a response later on today.

The Vatican is expected to issue a response later on today.