Elections past, present and future dominate international news
Sicily issues red alert as both Etna and Stromboli turn dangerously active
Mount Etna, Europe’s highest volcano, has seen significantly increased activity over the past week while Stromboli, on the nearby Aeolian island, could also erupt...
Spain prevents migrant rescue vessel from setting sail

Spain has refused to allow the NGO migrant rescue vessel Open...

Spain has refused to allow the NGO migrant rescue...

Donald Trump warns Turkey of economic devastation if Kurdish forces attacked

Trump has warned Turkey on Sunday of economic devastation if it attacks Kurdish forces in the wake of the US troop pullout from Syria

Trump has warned Turkey on Sunday of economic...

Saudi teen who escaped family lands in Canada

Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun finally arrives in Toronto and granted asylum by Canada...

Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun finally arrives in Toronto and...

Updated| 2 dead in powerful Paris explosion, 47 injured

A powerful explosion believed to have been caused by a gas leak has caused...

A powerful explosion believed to have been caused by a gas...

FBI investigated Trump over possible Russia collusion

The New York Times cites unnamed former law enforcement officials as making the...

The New York Times cites unnamed former law enforcement...

Migration on agenda of Malta meeting for Western Mediterranean foreign ministers

The 5+5 dialogue meeting will bring together Malta, Italy, France, Spain, Portugal, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco and Mauritania

The 5+5 dialogue meeting will bring together Malta, Italy,...

Merkel visits Greece in show of 'EU solidarity' amid protests

Observers say the visit is a chance to move past a difficult relationship...

Observers say the visit is a chance to move past a...

Trial of Frenchman for Jewish museum attack opens in Brussels

Mehdi Nemmouche faces a life sentence if convicted of killing four people in...

Mehdi Nemmouche faces a life sentence if convicted of...

Far right strike landmark deal in Spain

A coalition of rightwing parties will rule Spain's most populous region, Andalusia

A coalition of rightwing parties will rule Spain's most...

Flights at Heathrow resume after drone sighting causes suspension

Gatwick airport was closed several times between 19 and 21 December because of...

Gatwick airport was closed several times between 19 and 21...

France to crack down on unsanctioned protests

French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe has announced plans to punish people who...

French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe has announced plans...

Kim Jong-un visits Chinese President Xi Jinping in unannounced visit

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has arrived in Beijing at the invitation of...

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has arrived in Beijing at...

US budget shutdown 'I won't compromise on the wall', says Trump

President Donald Trump has refused to compromise on his demand for a wall to be...

President Donald Trump has refused to compromise on his...

US House Democrats challenge Trump on shutdown

The Democrat-controlled US House of Representatives has voted to end a partial...

The Democrat-controlled US House of Representatives has...

North Korean ambassador to Italy goes into hiding after asking for asylum

The ambassador disappeared after seeking asylum in an unnamed western country

The ambassador disappeared after seeking asylum in an...

Chinese space probe lands on the dark side of the Moon

The unmanned spacecraft is the first to land on the moon's far side

The unmanned spacecraft is the first to land on the...

Chinese President Xi Jinping says Taiwan 'must and will be' reunited with China

Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged the people of Taiwan to accept it 'must and will be' reunited with China

Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged the people of Taiwan...

Elections in Bangladesh marred by violent clashes

At least 17 people have been reported killed on election day

At least 17 people have been reported killed on election day