Woman killed in Egypt hot air balloon crash
A South African woman had died and a dozen other injured in a hot air balloon crash near the Egyptian city Luxor
North Korea accepts South Korea's proposal for high-level talks
The two Koreas are set to discuss to upcoming Winter Olympics during high-level talks on 9 January 
[WATCH] Trump confirms US will recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel

'I have determined that it is time to officially recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel,' Trump said. 'While previous presidents...

'I have determined that it is time to officially...

Vladimir Putin to seek re-election for 2018 Russian presidency

Vladimir Putin, who has been in power since 2000,  said he would seek...

Vladimir Putin, who has been in power since 2000, ...

[WATCH] Rio police capture drug boss ‘Rogerio 157’

One of Brazil’s most wanted drug bosses, ‘Rogerio 157’, has...

One of Brazil’s most wanted drug bosses,...

[WATCH] 'The Silence Breakers' named Time's Person of the Year

Time's Magazine has named those who spoke out against sexual abuse and...

Time's Magazine has named those who spoke out against...

Russia banned from 2018 Winter Olympics

Russia has been banned from the 2018 Winter Olympics, following an investigation into doping during the 2014 Games

Russia has been banned from the 2018 Winter Olympics,...

Two men in court over alleged plot on Downing Street

Two men are to appear in court today to face charges of an alleged explosive...

Two men are to appear in court today to face charges of an...

US to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital city

Donald Trump is expected to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital,...

Donald Trump is expected to recognise Jerusalem as...

Council of Europe launches infringement proceedings against Azerbaijan over imprisonment of politician

Azerbaijan is refusing to comply with the European Court of Human Rights to release opposition politician Ilgar Mammadov from detention over alleged bribery...

Azerbaijan is refusing to comply with the European Court of...

European Union blacklists 17 tax haven countries

17 states have been placed on the EU's blacklist, with another 47 being put...

17 states have been placed on the EU's blacklist, with...

King Michael of Romania dead at 96

King Michael died of cancer on Tuesday at his residence in Switzerland, at the age of 96, according to royal family

King Michael died of cancer on Tuesday at his residence in...

Spanish judge withdraws arrest warrant for Puigdemont

The European arrests for former president Carles Puigdemont and four of his...

The European arrests for former president Carles Puigdemont...

[WATCH] California wildfire: mass evacuation in Ventura country

In just a few hours, almost 10,000 acres were burned through, early Monday...

In just a few hours, almost 10,000 acres were burned...

Senior UN official to visit North Korea

The UN’s undersecretary general for political affairs, Jeffrey Feltman, is to meet with officials and discuss 'issues of mutual interest and...

The UN’s undersecretary general for political...

US embassy move to Jerusalem: Trump misses second deadline

That deadline passed without an announcement after a White House official said...

That deadline passed without an announcement after a White...

Ireland forced to collect €13bn from Apple

It was ruled that the tech giant must reimburse the Irish state a record...

It was ruled that the tech giant must reimburse the Irish...

Philippines: world's first dengue vaccine recalled

An investigation was ordered into the immunisitation of over 730,000 children...

An investigation was ordered into the immunisitation of...

US: supreme court allows enforcement of Trump's travel ban

The ban ordered by the US president includes those travelling from six...

The ban ordered by the US president includes those...

Yemen: former president Saleh killed in Sanaa

Ali Abdullah Saleh was killed after days of street fighting between his forces...

Ali Abdullah Saleh was killed after days of street fighting...