Russia's Sputnik V vaccine 91.6% effective against COVID-19
The vaccine was met with controversy after Russia began roll-out prior to the publication of final trial data
Longtime CNN host Larry King dies aged 87
Known worldwide for his interviews with countless newsmakers, Larry King hosted "Larry King Live" on CNN for over 25 years
World Cup hit by new stadium death

A worker has been killed after being electrocuted at a World Cup stadium in Cuiabá, Brazil, officials say

A worker has been killed after being electrocuted at a...

Apple set to acquire Beats in $3.2 billion deal

Apple to buy Beats Electronics for $3.2 billion, report says

Apple to buy Beats Electronics for $3.2 billion,...

Berlusconi to begin community service

Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is due to start a year of community service at a care home near Milan

Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is due to...

Protesters rally in Thai capital

Thousands of royalist protesters fanned out across Thailand's capital on Friday to try to bring down caretaker government after a court threw Prime...

Thousands of royalist protesters fanned out across...

Nigeria’s president vows to defeat Boko Haram

President Jonathan tells world leaders his country will win ‘war on...

President Jonathan tells world leaders his country will win...

Nintendo refuses to include gay characters in game

Gaming giant Nintendo says it will not allow gamers to play as gay characters...

Gaming giant Nintendo says it will not allow gamers to play...

South Korea says crashed drones came from North

Seoul says investigation shows “clear military provocation” by...

Seoul says investigation shows “clear military...

Syrian rebels evacuated from stronghold in Homs

Syrian rebels leave the last opposition-held enclaves in Homs, ending three...

Syrian rebels leave the last opposition-held enclaves in...

US schools apologise over Holocaust essay question

California district apologises for asking children to discuss whether they...

California district apologises for asking children to...

At least 300 killed Nigeria attacks

Officials estimate the death toll at 300 in town left unguarded during attempts to rescue missing schoolgirls.

Officials estimate the death toll at 300 in town left...

South Africa holds general election

More than 22,000 polling stations have been set up across South Africa

More than 22,000 polling stations have been set up across...

US joins search for abducted Nigerian school girls
'I will sell your girls' - Boko Haram leader

270 Nigerian school girls still missing after being kidnapped by terrorist group

270 Nigerian school girls still missing after being...

Magnitude 6 earthquake hits Thailand

No casualties following quake in northern region

No casualties following quake in northern region

Gerry Adams freed in murder inquiry

Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams has criticised the timing of his arrest over the IRA murder of Jean McConville

Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams has criticised the...

Libyan congress rejects new Prime Minister

Libya's Congress leader has rejected the appointment of a new interim prime...

Libya's Congress leader has rejected the appointment of...

Nigeria president in missing girls plea

Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan admits he does not know the whereabouts of 276 schoolgirls abducted last month by Islamist militants.

Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan admits he does not...

Libya appoints new prime minister

Libya's General National Congress swears in businessman Ahmed Maiteeq as country's new prime minister. 

Libya's General National Congress swears in businessman...