Venezuela's Guaidó vows crippling strikes
Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó has called for an escalating series of strikes to force President Nicolás Maduro to relinquish power
Mozambique death toll rises as aid blocked
The death toll in cyclone-hit northern Mozambique has risen to 38, officials say, as aid workers struggle to reach the worst-affected areas
Flight's nose gear collapses as it lands in New York

Ten people were left with minor injuries after a plane's nose wheel collapsed...

Ten people were left with minor injuries after a plane's...

Brazil crowds greet Pope Francis

Pope Francis has been greeted by tens of thousands of Brazilian pilgrims on his first papal trip abroad.

Pope Francis has been greeted by tens of thousands of...

Royal birth dominates UK newspapers

UK newspapers publish special 'souvenir' editions on this occasion.

UK newspapers publish special 'souvenir' editions on this...

Updated | Royal baby: wait is over as Duchess gives birth to son

The Duchess of Cambridge gives birth to baby boy at St Mary's Hospital in...

The Duchess of Cambridge gives birth to baby boy at St...

China hit by powerful earthquakes

Two powerful earthquakes have struck China's north-west Gansu province, killing at least 47 people and injuring almost 300.

Two powerful earthquakes have struck China's north-west...

Online pornography to be blocked automatically in UK, says Cameron

Every household in the UK is to have pornography blocked by their internet...

Every household in the UK is to have pornography blocked by...

Pope Francis to begin Brazil visit

Pope Francis is due to fly to Brazil for his first foreign trip, which will be taking place amid high security.

Pope Francis is due to fly to Brazil for his first foreign...

Gunmen raid Iraq's Abu Ghraib and Taji jails

Gunmen armed with rocket-propelled grenades and mortars raid prisons, as...

Gunmen armed with rocket-propelled grenades and mortars...

Malta does not veto EU's blacklisting of Hezbollah

European governments, including Malta, agree to put the armed wing of Lebenese...

European governments, including Malta, agree to put the...

Morsi’s family accuse Egyptian army of ‘abducting’ former president

Former Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi’s family to take legal measures after accusing army of ‘abducting’ Muslim Brotherhood’s leader.

Former Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi’s family to take...

New king for Belgium

Belgium’s King Albert II is about to formally abdicate in favour of his son Crown Prince Philippe.

Belgium’s King Albert II is about to formally abdicate in...

Great Barrier Reef hit by four US jet bombs

Two American fighter jets dropped four bombs on Australia's Great Barrier Reef...

Two American fighter jets dropped four bombs on Australia's...

Concentrated pesticide found in fatal Indian school meal

The free school lunch that killed 23 Indian children last week was contaminated...

The free school lunch that killed 23 Indian children last...

Rival rallies held in Cairo

Supporters of Egypt's ousted President Mohammed Morsi hold large new protests across the country, as opponents also hold demonstrations.

Supporters of Egypt's ousted President Mohammed Morsi hold...

Palestinian-Israeli talks 'to resume'

Israel and the Palestinians reach agreement on the basis for resuming peace talks, US Secretary of State John Kerry says.

Israel and the Palestinians reach agreement on the basis...

Russia opposition leader Navalny vows Moscow poll win

Alexei Navalny tells supporters he will fight and win the Moscow mayoral vote,...

Alexei Navalny tells supporters he will fight and win the...

Detroit in largest US bankruptcy

The city of Detroit files the largest ever US municipal bankruptcy, with debts of at least $15bn, following decades of problems linked to industrial decline.

The city of Detroit files the largest ever US municipal...

Israel-Palestinian negotiations suffer blow

Palestinian leaders have ended a meeting to discuss a possible revival in peace...

Palestinian leaders have ended a meeting to discuss a...