Mass Russian rocket strikes leave Kharkiv without power, heating and water
The mass strikes appeared to be a continuation of the Kremlin’s attempt to destroy Ukraine’s energy infrastructure
President Zelenskyy and Ukrainians awarded with Sakharov Prize
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola announced the Sakharov Prize winner following a decision by Parliament’s Conference of Presidents 
Israel kills three top Hamas commanders

Hamas’s military wing confirms deadly airstrike in Gaza’s Rafah, warning that “Israel will pay the price”.

Hamas’s military wing confirms deadly airstrike in...

Mediterranean states in anti-terrorism drills after Tripoli airport siege

More news outlets around the Mediterranean confirm 5+5 Mediterranean states are carrying out anti-terrorism drills  

More news outlets around the Mediterranean confirm 5+5...

Ukraine army pushes into rebel-held territory

At least 52 people killed, and more wounded, as troops fight their way into...

At least 52 people killed, and more wounded, as troops...

General behind Thailand coup named PM

Prayuth Chan-ocha voted into power by army-run legislature three months after he overthrew government.

Prayuth Chan-ocha voted into power by army-run legislature...

Israel vows to continue bombing Gaza

Prime Minister says he will continue to operate with “firmness” after Hamas commanders are killed in renewed offensive.

Prime Minister says he will continue to operate with...

US forces ‘tried and failed to rescue Foley’

Obama authorised a secret mission to free slain journalist and other Americans...

Obama authorised a secret mission to free slain journalist...

Saudi gives UN $100m to combat terrorism

Saudi Arabia donates $100 million to the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Centre (UNCCT) to help combat terrorism

Saudi Arabia donates $100 million to the United Nations...

Brazil presidential hopeful dies in air crash

Eduardo Campos and six others killed when plane goes down in residential...

Eduardo Campos and six others killed when plane goes down...

US says Yazidis evacuation is 'unlikely'

There are “far fewer” Yazidi refugees stranded on Mount Sinjar in northern Iraq than previously thought and they are in better condition than...

There are “far fewer” Yazidi refugees stranded...

Gaza truce extended by five days

Israel and the Palestinians begin a fresh five-day ceasefire in Gaza, but immediately trade rockets and air strikes.

Israel and the Palestinians begin a fresh five-day...

Pope Francis arrives in South Korea

The pontiff will beatify 124 martyrs and hold Holy Mass during his five-day visit

The pontiff will beatify 124 martyrs and hold Holy Mass...

Stanford University professor is first woman to win top maths prize

The Fields Medal is the highest honour in mathematics

The Fields Medal is the highest honour in mathematics

AP video journalist among five killed in Gaza blast

A video journalist working for the Associated Press and four others were killed...

A video journalist working for the Associated Press and...

Malta ship strikes Liberian vessel on Mississippi River

Maltese-flagged vessel Flag Gangos struck Liberian-flagged vessel Pamisos while...

Maltese-flagged vessel Flag Gangos struck Liberian-flagged...

Robin Williams, down to earth and ‘highly intelligent’

Rita Galea, who worked as a publicity assistant on Popeye back in 1980, has...

Rita Galea, who worked as a publicity assistant on Popeye...

Libya’s head of police killed

Tripoli's head of police ‘assassinated’ by unknown gunmen, reportedly after refusing to leave his car 

Tripoli's head of police ‘assassinated’ by...

Suicide bomb explodes near new Iraq PM's home

Local media and police say bomber blew himself up at a checkpoint leading to...

Local media and police say bomber blew himself up at a...

Israel-Hamas talks tackle Gaza blockade

Negotiators in the Egyptian capital discuss issue at centre of conflict as end of the 72-hour ceasefire approaches.

Negotiators in the Egyptian capital discuss issue at centre...