Macron and unions come head to head in economic policy struggle
Tuesday's strike will be the first time in 10 years that all nine unions, representing a total of 5.4 million people, will have united behind one protest
Rallies urges Spain and Catalonia to negotiate
Mass rallies held with the slogan 'Shall We Talk?' called for negotiations between Spanish and Catalonian leaders
Hurricane Irma hits Cuba with highest sustained wind speeds on record

The storm has killed 24 people in the Caribbean this week,...

The storm has killed 24 people in the Caribbean this...

Death toll rises to 61 after Mexico's strongest quake in 100 years

The magnitude 8.1 quake hit the southern coast of the South American...

The magnitude 8.1 quake hit the southern coast of...

Tsunami warning issued as earthquake strikes off Mexico’s Pacific coast

A tsunami warning has been issued after the 8.1 magnitude earthquake struck, killing 5 people

A tsunami warning has been issued after the 8.1 magnitude...

Flurry of flights between Malta and Libya could signal change in US-Libya policy

The frequency of flights into Libya – especially given the risks and costs involved in flying aircraft into what is still a dangerous environment –...

The frequency of flights into Libya – especially...

Hurricane Irma: Maltese in Florida urged to seek evacuation

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs is urging Maltese citizens in Florida,...

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs is urging Maltese citizens...

US strengthens North Korea trade threat as South Korea deploys missile system

The controversial Thaad system is brought in as China holds air warfare exercises and US treasury secretary issues threat to countries choosing to...

The controversial Thaad system is brought in as China...

Pope Francis visits Colombia hoping to encourage peace

Pope Francis' visit to Colombia, its first papal visit since...

Pope Francis' visit to Colombia, its first papal visit...

Hurricane Irma causes devastation across the Caribbean, heading for Florida

Hurricane Irma has already caused widespread destruction across the Caribbean, flattening buildings and leaving at least nine people dead

Hurricane Irma has already caused widespread...

Syria: Israeli airstrike said to be linked to chemical weapons facility

It's been reported that Israeli warplanes have struck a Syrian government facility near Hama, linked to a chemical weapons programme, leaving 2 soldiers...

It's been reported that Israeli warplanes have struck a...

Nissan releases longer-range revamped electric car

Nissan has launched a longer-range version of its electric vehicle, The...

Nissan has launched a longer-range version of...

Azerbaijan hits out at international press that reported money laundering network

Azerbaijan’s presidential aide, Ali Hasanov, said the stories about the Azerbaijan Laundromat were a smear, adding that the regime was the victim of a...

Azerbaijan’s presidential aide, Ali Hasanov, said the...

Indian journalist shot dead in Bangalore

A prominent Indian journalist, said to be critical of Hindu nationalist politics, has been shot dead outside her home in Bangalore, police say

A prominent Indian journalist, said to be critical of Hindu...

Category 5 Hurricane Irma: makes landfall in Caribbean

One of the most powerful Atlantic storms ever recorded, Hurricane Irma made...

One of the most powerful Atlantic storms ever recorded,...

Rare malaria case causes death of young girl in Italy

The death of a 4-year-old girl in Italy is puzzling doctors as mosquito-borne...

The death of a 4-year-old girl in Italy is puzzling doctors...

Myanmar conflict: nearly 125,000 refugees flood into Bangladesh

The number of Rohingya refugees crossing from Myanmar into Bangladesh is rising...

The number of Rohingya refugees crossing from Myanmar into...

Fake images make a bad situation worse in Myanmar

Images from other conflicts, some from 30 years ago, are being used as...

Images from other conflicts, some from 30 years ago, are...

Indian hospital being investigated over infant deaths

A second Indian hospital is being investigated after it was reported that...

A second Indian hospital is being investigated after it was...

The Caribbean braces itself for incoming hurricane Irma

Hurricane Irma has been upgraded to a category four storm as several warnings...

Hurricane Irma has been upgraded to a category four storm...