British MPs narrowly vote against no-deal Brexit
The same MPs yesterday rejected UK Prime Minister Theresa May’s deal for a second time
Cardinal jailed for child sexual abuse in Australia
Cardinal George Pell has been jailed for six years after being convicted of sexually abusing two boys in Australia
Thousands gather in Rome to protest Italy cuts

About 100,000 protesters, led by trade unionists, have rallied in the Italian...

About 100,000 protesters, led by trade unionists, have...

Updated | Bombers target Catholic church in Benghazi, priests escape unhurt

Foreign affairs Minister George Vella expresses government's concern at the instability afflicting Benghazi and the surrounding areas.

Foreign affairs Minister George Vella expresses...

Hollande signs gay marriage bill

French president signs into law a controversial bill making the country the ninth in Europe, and 14th globally, to legalise gay marriage.

French president signs into law a controversial bill making...

US scolds Russia for sending arms to Syria

The US has chided Russia for what it calls an "unfortunate decision" to send...

The US has chided Russia for what it calls an "unfortunate...

Scores injured in US train crash

About 60 people have been injured, five critically, after a head-on, rush-hour collision between two commuter trains near New York City, officials say.

About 60 people have been injured, five critically, after a...

Argentine dictator Jorge Rafaél Videla dies at 87

Jailed architect of repressive system that left at least 9,000 people dead in...

Jailed architect of repressive system that left at least...

Malta and US discuss Mediterranean region

North Africa and Middle East top agenda during meeting between foreign minister...

North Africa and Middle East top agenda during meeting...

Fear and loathing in school: 91% report negative experience because they are gay

Experiences of over 93,000 LGBT people from all across the European Union recorded in largest ever hate crime and discrimination survey

Experiences of over 93,000 LGBT people from all across the...

Turkey and US discuss Syrian conflict

US President Barack Obama and Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan pledge to increase pressure on Syria's President to step down.

US President Barack Obama and Turkish Prime Minister Recep...

Israel to approve four West Bank settlements

The Israeli government has taken steps to authorise four new Jewish settlements...

The Israeli government has taken steps to authorise four...

Protests disrupt Barbie exhibition in Berlin

Feminist activists protest against opening of Europe's first life-sized 'Barbie...

Feminist activists protest against opening of Europe's...

Mass evacuation as cyclone hits Bangladesh

Cyclone Mahasen hits Bangladesh's southern coast, killing at least one, as...

Cyclone Mahasen hits Bangladesh's southern coast, killing...

Eurozone sinks into longest recession

The recession across the 17-nation eurozone has continued into a sixth quarter, figures show.

The recession across the 17-nation eurozone has continued...

NASA's planet-hunting telescope 'broken'

Kepler telescope loses second of four wheels threatening $600m mission launched to search for Earth-like planets.

Kepler telescope loses second of four wheels threatening...

European Commission probes oil firms over suspected price-fixing

The offices of oil companies Shell, BP and Statoil have been raided by...

The offices of oil companies Shell, BP and Statoil have...

French economy enters recession

French economy enters recession as country records record unemployment and low business and consumer confidence.

French economy enters recession as country records record...

Angelina Jolie undergoes double mastectomy

Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie has undergone a double mastectomy to reduce...

Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie has undergone a double...

Boat carrying evacuees sinks off West Burma

Boat carrying Rohingya Muslims, evacuated ahead of Cyclone Mahasen, capsizes...

Boat carrying Rohingya Muslims, evacuated ahead of Cyclone...