George Weah elected Liberia president

Weah will succeed Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Africa’s first elected female president, in Liberia’s first democratic handover in decades

Suspected French Islamist militants arrested in Syria

One of France’s most-wanted jihadists, Thomas Barnouin, is amongst several suspected French Islamist militants arrested in northern Syria

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle set royal wedding date

In a break with tradition, the couple have decided not to marry on a weekday,...

In a break with tradition, the couple have decided not to...

74 vulnerable refugees evacuated from Libya in MOAS' first aerial mission

51 children, 22 women and one man who were yesterday taken out of Tripoli and flown to Niger can now ‘hope anew’, MOAS said

51 children, 22 women and one man who were yesterday taken...

Australia: child abuse inquiry finds institutions 'seriously failed' to protect children

The Royal Commission heard over 8,000 testimonies from victims of alleged abuse, involving schools, churches and sports clubs

The Royal Commission heard over 8,000 testimonies from...

Syrian peace talks collapse, 'golden opportunity lost'

It would be challenging for any future talks to make progress, 'if...

It would be challenging for any future talks to make...

[WATCH] France: at least four children killed as train and school bus collide

At least four have died and another 20 injured, all between the ages of 13 and 17, as a 'serious rail accident' occurred in southern France

At least four have died and another 20 injured, all between...

[WATCH] Disney to buy 21st Century Fox for $52.4bn

The deal would bring together two big Hollywood film studios and a number of...

The deal would bring together two big Hollywood film...

Murders of women in Mexico increase as drug war intensifies

Of over 500,000 women killed since 1985, almost a third took place in just the...

Of over 500,000 women killed since 1985, almost a third...

Rohingya crisis: 6,700 killed in attacks in Maynmar, says MSF

Between August and September 2017, over 6,700 Rohingya Muslims were killed,...

Between August and September 2017, over 6,700 Rohingya...

White House contradicts Tillerson on 'talks with North Korea'

A statement was given to Reuters saying “clearly right now is...

A statement was given to Reuters saying...

Harvey Weinstein: Salma Hayek claims he threatened to kill her

'No to me taking a shower with him. No to letting him watch me take a...

'No to me taking a shower with him. No to letting him...

French government to ban mobile phones in schools

Primary, junior, and middle schools, will be prohibiting the use of mobile...

Primary, junior, and middle schools, will be prohibiting...

UK: Baby girl survives after being born with heart outside her body

Three weeks after her premature birth, by caesarean section on 22 November,...

Three weeks after her premature birth, by caesarean section...

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[WATCH] New York attack: Akayed Ullah 'inspired by IS'

Bangladeshi immigrant Ullah opted for the New York Port Authority bus terminal...

Bangladeshi immigrant Ullah opted for the New York Port...

EU leaders accused of being knowingly complicit in torture and exploitation of thousands, says Amnesty

Amnesty International claimed that the coastguard and those who are handed the migrants, refugees and asylum seekers, are often acting hand in hand with...

Amnesty International claimed that the coastguard and those...

[WATCH] Trump accusers demand Congress investigate sexual misconduct claims

Three women first came forward during the 2016 presidential election, accusing Trump of unwanted kissing and groping

Three women first came forward during the 2016 presidential...

China: network of refugee camps being built along border with North Korea

The plans for the five refugee camps emerged in a leaked document, revealing China's plans on how to deal with a potential human exodus if tensions rise...

The plans for the five refugee camps emerged in a leaked...

Pipe bomb explodes in New York bus terminal near Times Square

A pipe bomb strapped to a man was detonated in New York • Nobody, apart...

A pipe bomb strapped to a man was detonated in New York...

EU: set to increase efforts in Middle East peace process

'We’ve been waiting already for several months for the American...

'We’ve been waiting already for several months...