Revolutions in fertility on the horizon
A recent breakthrough in growing embryos will improve fertility treatments and revolutionise knowledge of the earliest steps to human life
More than 30 people injured during Etihad flight to Jakarta
More than 30 people were injured when an Etihad Airways flight hit "severe and unexpected turbulence" flying into Indonesia
Passenger plane crashes in Nepal, killing all 23 on board

It is not clear what caused the crash, which occurred some ten minutes after...

It is not clear what caused the crash, which occurred some...

Three people killed by tornadoes in Southern US

Powerful tornadoes lash several southern states and leaves some three people...

Powerful tornadoes lash several southern states and leaves...

Ramon Castro, older brother to Cuban revolutionaries, dies aged 91

The white-bearded Castro preferred tending crops and livestock to the...

The white-bearded Castro preferred tending crops and...

CDC investigating 14 possible cases of sexual transmission of Zika in US

The public health body made the revelation as it published new guidance on sexual transmission of the virus.

The public health body made the revelation as it published...

29 people killed by cyclone in Fiji

Cyclone Winston kills 29 people in Fiji and leaves some 8,500 in evacuation centres • Death toll expected to rise as some of the worst-hit areas are still...

Cyclone Winston kills 29 people in Fiji and leaves some...

Two Amazon rivers polluted by crude oil spill

The oil has polluted two rivers that at least eight indigenous communities rely...

The oil has polluted two rivers that at least eight...

US, Russia ceasefire in Syria to come into effect this week

On Sunday 140 died in bombings in Homs and Damascus as the violence continued.

On Sunday 140 died in bombings in Homs and Damascus as the...

[WATCH] 106-year-old Virginia McLaurin ecstatic at meeting US president Barack Obama

What's the secret to still dancing at 106? Watch 106-year-old Virginia McLaurin fulfill her dream of visiting the White House and meeting US President...

What's the secret to still dancing at 106? Watch...

Germany migrant shelter fire 'cheered by onlookers'

Police said some of the crowd tried to prevent firefighters from extinguishing...

Police said some of the crowd tried to prevent firefighters...

EU referendum: David Cameron to address MPs on deal

London mayor Boris Johnson's intervention in Out campaign seen as...

London mayor Boris Johnson's intervention in Out...

Pope Francis calls for worldwide ban on death penalty

Pope Francis appeals to politicians worldwide to reach consensus to abolish the...

Pope Francis appeals to politicians worldwide to reach...

Updated | Islamic State car bombs kill dozens in Syria amid talks of truce

At least 46 people killed, 100 wounded after twin car bombs rip through Syria’s Homs on Sunday

At least 46 people killed, 100 wounded after twin car bombs...

Five killed, widespread damage reported after cyclone hits Fiji

State of natural disaster killed after ‘most powerful cyclone to hit...

State of natural disaster killed after ‘most powerful...

Assad says he is ready for ceasefire if ‘terrorists’ do not exploit it

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad says he is ready to implement ceasefire, only if rebels and international backers such as Turkey do not use a lull in fighting...

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad says he is ready to...

Trump wins big in South Carolina, Clinton narrowly clinches Nevada

Extraordinary battle taking shape between Republican candidate Donald Trump and...

Extraordinary battle taking shape between Republican...

Seven killed in ‘random’ Michigan attacks, suspected arrested

Seven people, including 14-year-old girl, and several others wounded in...

Seven people, including 14-year-old girl, and several...

Serbia confirms embassy staff killed in US airstrikes on Libya
Brexit referendum date confirmed for June 23, Cameron's Cabinet supports UK in EU

British Prime Minister David Cameron says his Cabinet recommends that Britain votes to stay in the European Union, repeating Chancellor George...

British Prime Minister David Cameron says his Cabinet...