President Biden calls for global unity in support of Ukraine at UN
US President Joe Biden urges world leaders to stand in solidarity with Ukraine when addressing the UN General Assembly in New York
Cadaver of a newborn, 121 migrants reach Lampedusa's shores
Immediately after docking, the child's body was taken down and placed in a white coffin and taken to the cemetery in the Imbriacola district
Planes face freezing Antarctic temperatures for South Pole rescue

Two Twin Otter aircraft arrived in Antarctica to airlift a worker in...

Two Twin Otter aircraft arrived in Antarctica to...

North Korea defies UN sanctions by testing missiles

North Korea test-fired two mid-range ballistic missiles within hours of each...

North Korea test-fired two mid-range ballistic missiles...

Zoo jaguar shot dead after playing role in Olympic torch relay

A jaguar has been shot dead shortly after it was used in an Olympic torch relay...

A jaguar has been shot dead shortly after it was used in an...

Refugees at risk as Jordan closes borders following attack

Jordan has declared its border regions with Syria and Iraq to be closed...

Jordan has declared its border regions with Syria and Iraq...

ICC sentences Congo’s Bemba to 18 years in prison

Former vice-president of Democratic Republic of Congo convicted for his part in...

Former vice-president of Democratic Republic of Congo...

Maltese aid worker describes Falluja nightmare: ‘From one hell to another’

Karl Schembri, of the Norwegian Refugee Council, says they are overwhelmed by some 30,000 displaced Iraqis fleeing ISIS fighters.

Karl Schembri, of the Norwegian Refugee Council, says they...

Turkey arrests three press freedom activists

A court in Turkey has charged a representative of Reporters Without Borders, a...

A court in Turkey has charged a representative of Reporters...

Venezuela validates 70,000 recall referendum signatures, 130 left to go

The first of two petitions required for a referendum to recall Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro has kicked off its first day with 70,000 signatures

The first of two petitions required for a referendum to...

US Senate to vote on gun Bills

In wake of the Orlando nightclub massacre, the US Senate will vote on four gun-control related measures on Monday

In wake of the Orlando nightclub massacre, the US Senate...

Briton arrested at Trump rally 'wanted to shoot Donald Trump'

A British 20-year-old has been remanded until a hearing on 5 July after...

A British 20-year-old has been remanded until a hearing on...

Deadly forest fire in Cyprus 'under control'

The high temepratures and the strong winds had spread the fire through the...

The high temepratures and the strong winds had spread the...

[WATCH] 30,000 Fallujah residents displaced in last few days

Lack of camp management and coordination make it extremely difficult to reach...

Lack of camp management and coordination make it extremely...

Updated | UNHCR says refugee numbers are at highest ever levels

Refugees Commissioner calls for 'humane and dignified means to ensure...

Refugees Commissioner calls for 'humane and dignified...

Five Star Movement seizes Rome, Turin

37-year-old Virginia Raggi wil Rome’s first woman mayor – and youngest

37-year-old Virginia Raggi wil Rome’s first woman...

Examination of black boxes from EgyptAir flight MS804 begin

Investigators have begun examining the black box flight recorders of the...

Investigators have begun examining the black box flight...

Kabul suicide attack kills at least 14

A suicide attack on a minibus in Kabul has killed at least 14 people and injured several others

A suicide attack on a minibus in Kabul has killed at least...

Turkish border guards kill Syrian family and other refugees

Eight Syrian refugees have been shot dead by Turkish border guards as they...

Eight Syrian refugees have been shot dead by Turkish border...

Iraqi aid agencies overwhelmed as thousands flee  Fallujah

More than 62,000 people flee embattled Iraqi city of Fallujah as government...

More than 62,000 people flee embattled Iraqi city of...