‘Dangerous winds’ forecast in Los Angeles as crews continue to battle fires
Dangerous winds expected to sweep through Los Angeles late on Monday, threatening the progress firefighters have made against the devastating wildfires in the area
Los Angeles fires death toll rises to 16 ahead of anticipated return of strong winds
Fresh evacuation orders have been issued as crews work urgently to halt the fires before the anticipated return of strong winds. Los Angeles police have issued a warning regarding...
School fire kills at least 23 students in Kuala Lumpur

23 and two members of staff are among the dead after the blaze ripped through a...

23 and two members of staff are among the dead after the...

Over 45,000 evacuated as wave of bomb threats hits Russian cities

Thousands have been evacuated from major buildings across Russia, following a...

Thousands have been evacuated from major buildings across...

Nigerian sham marriage criminal network dismantled in Germany and Portugal

These criminal elements were gleaning huge profits by organising EU residency status for Nigerian nationals through these marriages of convenience, Europol said

These criminal elements were gleaning huge profits by...

Young boy and parents die after falling into 10-foot volcanic crater in Naples

An 11-year-old boy is said to have fainted and fallen into the crater after entering a prohibited area. His parents attempted to save him but the crater...

An 11-year-old boy is said to have fainted and fallen into...

Russian spacecraft makes lightning fast journey, headed for ISS

Heading for a five-month mission, the spacecraft reached its destination in...

Heading for a five-month mission, the spacecraft reached...

Hundreds of former Isis fighters on Syrian border hoping to flee

As the terror group loses territory, power and funds, hundreds of former...

As the terror group loses territory, power and funds,...

Hurricane Irma: Florida Keys facing potential ‘humanitarian crisis’

The scale of Irma's trail of destruction can be seen in the light of day, as over 10 deaths so far have been reported and over seven million have been...

The scale of Irma's trail of destruction can be seen in...

Smugglers make test runs across even more deadly Black Sea route

The refugee crisis goes on, with Romanian coastguards claiming that a new route...

The refugee crisis goes on, with Romanian coastguards...

Five detained after discovery of 300 tonnes of diseased pig carcasses

A full investigation has been called following the discovery of 300 tonnes of...

A full investigation has been called following the...

Myanmar: UN rights chief denounces ethnic cleansing

UN human rights official has urged Myanmar to end 'brutal security...

UN human rights official has urged Myanmar to end...

North Korea sanctions: UN council unanimously agrees on new measures

The UN security council agreed on implementing sanctions on Pyongyang, which...

The UN security council agreed on implementing sanctions on...

Two trains collide in Switzerland: around 30 persons injured

At least 27 have been confirmed as injured during a crash between two trains in...

At least 27 have been confirmed as injured during a crash...

BBC news investigation: bodies of hundreds of children buried in Scottish mass grave

An investigation by BBC News uncovered a mass grave in Lanarkshire: the children were all residents of a care home run by Catholic nuns

An investigation by BBC News uncovered a mass grave in...

Thousands expected at ground zero as the US commemorates the 9/11 anniversary

Thousands of the 9/11 victims' rescuers, families and survivors are expected to gather at the World Trade Centre, to commemorate the terror attack on the...

Thousands of the 9/11 victims' rescuers, families and...

North Korea warning: the US faces ‘pain and suffering’ if sanctions are approved

Reports from Pyongyang claim that the US will pay due price if harsh sanctions are approved during a UN meeting, which is set to take place today

Reports from Pyongyang claim that the US will pay due price...

Texas shooting: Eight dead including gunman

In the city of Plano, Texas, 8 were killed in a shooting at a residence, which...

In the city of Plano, Texas, 8 were killed in a shooting at...

Hurricane Irma: storm weakens to category 1 but millions left without power

Irma weakens as it moves up coast towards Tampa but officials warn of continued danger and full extent of damage may not be known for days

Irma weakens as it moves up coast towards Tampa but...

Trump and Turkey’s Erdogan agree to strengthen ties

The discussion came a day after Turkish President Erdogan lashed out at the US...

The discussion came a day after Turkish President Erdogan...