Are humans alone in space? World’s largest radio telescope will try to find out
Malta with observer status at world body that will operate gigantic telescope that will scan the sky
New Zealand bans sale of assault, semi-automatic rifles
Weapons ban aims 'to prevent an act of terror from ever happening again in our country', prime minister says
Toys are out, Roald Dahl is in as McDonald's hands out books in Happy Meals

To encourage children to read more, McDonald's stores in New Zealand are handing out Roald Dahl books instead of the usual toys with Happy Meals

To encourage children to read more, McDonald's stores...

Update 2 | Maltese port manager killed in Somalia by terrorists

Paul Anthony Formosa’s murder was claimed by jihadist fundamentalist...

Paul Anthony Formosa’s murder was claimed by jihadist...

Queen will be evacuated if Brexit goes sour

If a no-deal scenario strikes up unrest and Brexit goes bonkers, Queen...

If a no-deal scenario strikes up unrest and Brexit goes...

French police officers jailed for raping Canadian tourist

Two police officers have been found guilty of raping a Canadian woman at a...

Two police officers have been found guilty of raping a...

Trump lashes out at US spy chiefs over Iran, North Korea and ISIL

Trump calls US intelligence directors 'naive' after they contradicted...

Trump calls US intelligence directors 'naive' after...

Venezuela's Supreme Court bans self-declared president Guaido from leaving country

The Supreme Court has banned opposition leader Juan Guaidó from leaving the country and frozen his bank accounts

The Supreme Court has banned opposition leader Juan...

Sea Watch sues Italy for prohibiting rescued migrants from disembarking

The NGO is calling on the European Court of Human Rights to intervene and end the 'ongoing violation of fundamental rights' resulting from Italy's...

The NGO is calling on the European Court of Human Rights to...

US charges China's Huawei, top executive with bank fraud

Beijing has denounced the claim as 'political manipulations,'...

Beijing has denounced the claim as 'political...

Venezuela crisis: White House 'will respond to threats against diplomats'

The US has warned Venezuela that any threats against American diplomats or opposition leader Juan Guaidó will be met with "a significant...

The US has warned Venezuela that any threats against...

'Red scarves' march in Paris against yellow-vest violence

Thousands of protesters marched through Paris on Sunday to condemn the violence...

Thousands of protesters marched through Paris on Sunday to...

Hundreds missing after Brazilian dam collapse

The incident comes just over three years after another dam burst in Minas...

The incident comes just over three years after another dam...

Trump caves over government shutdown

After 35 days, Trump finally backed a deal to fund federal agencies for three weeks. The deal includes none of the money he has demanded for a US-Mexico border...

After 35 days, Trump finally backed a deal to fund federal...

Former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond charged with attempted rape

Alexander Salmond served as the First Minister of Scotland from 2007 to 2014 and is now facing serious charges of sexual abuse

Alexander Salmond served as the First Minister of Scotland...

US backs opposition leader as Venezuela president

President Donald Trump has said he recognises Venezuelan opposition leader Juan...

President Donald Trump has said he recognises Venezuelan...

At least five dead after gunman barricades himself in Florida bank, authorities say

So far five people have been confirmed dead after a gunman opened fire on Wednesday at a bank in Florida

So far five people have been confirmed dead after a gunman...

‘Maltese’ mayor Pete Buttigieg could be mulling 2020 run for US President

Two-term mayor, Rhodes scholar and navy veteran Pete Buttigieg is being billed as one of several new generation Democrats eyeing the White House

Two-term mayor, Rhodes scholar and navy veteran Pete...

[WATCH] Police believe ‘New IRA’ behind car bomb in Northern Ireland

A total of four men were arrested, in connection to the attack which is being labelled by the Police Service of Northern Ireland as a ‘significant...

A total of four men were arrested, in connection to the...

Israeli army says it hit Iranian targets in Syria

Unusual Israeli confirmation of military action comes as Syria says most...

Unusual Israeli confirmation of military action comes as...