UN Security Council vote on Palestinian membership headed for veto
The majority of members should vote in favour, but the Palestinian bid for full UN membership is expected to be vetoed by the United States • Malta will vote...
Israel signals it will reply to Iran’s attack, diplomats say
The United States, Britain and Germany have been urging Israel to avoid making moves that could increase tension with Iran, which launched around 300 missiles and drones on...
Japan, US warn Theresa May of Brexit fallout as G20 summit begins

Japan warn UK Prime Minister Theresa May that financial institutions may...

Japan warn UK Prime Minister Theresa May that financial...

Pope Francis declares Mother Teresa saint

Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims watch canonisation ceremony in St...

Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims watch canonisation...

35 killed as fuel tanker hits bus in Afghanistan

Victims charred beyond recognition as bus bursts into flames after collision...

Victims charred beyond recognition as bus bursts into...

US, Russia close on Syria ceasefire deal, but Obama says ‘not there yet’

Ceasefire deal between United States and Russia could be announced on Sunday, but President Barack Obama warns there is no ‘clear path forward’

Ceasefire deal between United States and Russia could be...

Remains of boy missing for 27 years found

The remains of Jacob Wettering, an 11-year-old boy who was abducted in 1989 by...

The remains of Jacob Wettering, an 11-year-old boy who was...

Updated | America and China ratify Paris climate change agreement

US President Barak Obama warns that the agreement alone won't solve...

US President Barak Obama warns that the agreement alone...

Uzbekistan announces death of President Islam Karimov

Karimov's 27-year rule was characterised by repression of dissenting...

Karimov's 27-year rule was characterised by repression...

Sturgeon launches drive for second Scottish independence referendum

Scotland's First Minister says the time is ripe for a new conversation on...

Scotland's First Minister says the time is ripe for a...

Italian PM hits out at government-led fertility campaign

Matteo Renzi criticises online campaign promoted by his health minister that...

Matteo Renzi criticises online campaign promoted by his...

‘Jungle’ refugee camp in Calais must go, says French minister

Interior minister says France will create accommodation for thousands of...

Interior minister says France will create accommodation for...

Venezuelan opposition seeks recall referendum for president

The opposition in Venezuela, who blames president Nicolás Maduro...

The opposition in Venezuela, who blames president...

New Zealand establishes online platform for experiences with racism

New Zealand’s human rights commission has announced a new campaign to...

New Zealand’s human rights commission has announced a...

Australian Prime Minister 'read riot act' to missing ministers

Three members of parliament were recalled to Sydney after leaving the office...

Three members of parliament were recalled to Sydney after...

Hurricane Hermine hits Florida coast

Hurricane Hermine hit the Florida Gulf Coast early on Friday as a category one hurricane

Hurricane Hermine hit the Florida Gulf Coast early on...

Powerful earthquake felt off New Zealand

Magnitude 7.1 earthquake strikes off coast of New Zealand, village evacuated

Magnitude 7.1 earthquake strikes off coast of New Zealand,...

Explosion at Kennedy Space Center ahead of SpaceX rocket launch

Anomaly on pad ahead of static fire of unmanned rocket launch results in...

Anomaly on pad ahead of static fire of unmanned rocket...

Pope Francis calls on all faiths to ‘show mercy to the earth’

Pontiff urges Catholics to add care for the environment to seven works of mercy...

Pontiff urges Catholics to add care for the environment to...

Trump reiterates pledge to deport millions during first hour in office

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump tells Phoenix audience there will be no amnesty and lays out vision of a Mexico border wall and mass expulsion...

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump tells...