Sicilian hills on fire as climate crisis brings Mediterranean chaos
Five killed in Sicilian wildfires and Milan storm of 110kph gales, Greece battling devastating wildfires driven by intense heat on the islands of Evia, Corfu and Rhodes
Israel: Bill aimed at curbing judicial powers approved by parliament
Bill strips the Supreme Court of its authority to overturn government actions deemed unreasonable
TransAsia crash pilot mistakenly 'switched off working engine'

Taiwan's Aviation Safety council releases report and voice recording...

Taiwan's Aviation Safety council releases report and...

Holocaust hero Sir Nicholas Winton dies, aged 106

Winton arranged the rescue of almost 700 children out of occupied Prague,...

Winton arranged the rescue of almost 700 children out of...

Egyptian army, militants clash in North Sinai

After a day of fighting, which involved F-16 jets and Apache helicopters, the...

After a day of fighting, which involved F-16 jets and...

Oregon legalizes recreational marijuana

Oregon becomes the fourth US state to legalize weed for recreational purposes, with people now allowed to grow up to four marijuana plants inside their homes

Oregon becomes the fourth US state to legalize weed for...

[WATCH] Libyan Prime Minister in Malta for talks with Muscat

Internationally recognised Libyan Prime Minister Abdullah al-Thinni to meet...

Internationally recognised Libyan Prime Minister Abdullah...

Cuba and US to announce embassy openings

President Barack Obama to announce agreement between Cuba and US to reopen embassies in Havana and Washington

President Barack Obama to announce agreement between Cuba...

At least ten dead after militants attack Egypt's Sinai peninsula

More than 70 "terrorists" launched assaults on five different...

More than 70 "terrorists" launched assaults on...

Ryanair launches petition to ban strikes by EU air traffic controllers

The budget airline said that when the petition reaches a million signatures Ryanair will present it to the European commission and urge it to take...

The budget airline said that when the petition reaches...

Police end Melbourne prison riot

The riot, in which hundreds of prisoners lit fires, broke walls and smashed windows, started not long before a smoking ban was to be introduced in all...

The riot, in which hundreds of prisoners lit fires, broke...

Tunisia attack: Government says gunman trained in Libya

Officials said on Tuesday that Saif Rezgui, who was killed by police following...

Officials said on Tuesday that Saif Rezgui, who was killed...

Irish Navy rescues 647 in Mediterranean Sea • Italy rescues 4,400

Women and children among hundreds saved from the Mediterranean Sea

Women and children among hundreds saved from the...

Audacious crowdfund bid to raise €1.6 billion for Greece

Marketing manager sets up a website to raise €1.6 billion in...

Marketing manager sets up a website to raise €1.6...

Greece holds last-minute talks after Juncker’s new offer

Greece discusses an 11th hour proposal by European Commission President that...

Greece discusses an 11th hour proposal by European...

Puerto Rico governor says island can’t pay $72 billion debt

Alejandro Garcia Padilla admits Puerto Rico close to defaulting on its debts,...

Alejandro Garcia Padilla admits Puerto Rico close to...

Tsipras calls for 'no' vote in Greek referendum

Greek PM Alexis Tsipras called for the country to reject further austerity...

Greek PM Alexis Tsipras called for the country to reject...

US Supreme Court backs execution drug

The US Supreme Court, in a 5-4 decision, upheld the use of midazolam as an execution drug, ruling that it does not violate the US Constitution's...

The US Supreme Court, in a 5-4 decision, upheld the use...

Egypt’s state prosecutor killed in bomb attack

Egypt's state prosecutor Hisham Barakat killed in a bomb attack on his car...

Egypt's state prosecutor Hisham Barakat killed in a...

Suspects arrested over Tunisian beach massacre

Tunisian authorities have arrested their first group of suspects in connection...

Tunisian authorities have arrested their first group of...