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
Migrant benefit rules to be tightened says Cameron

David Cameron has announced a crackdown on so-called “benefit tourism”,...

David Cameron has announced a crackdown on so-called...

Italy Senate votes on expelling Berlusconi from parliament

The Italian Senate will vote later on whether to expel former Prime Minister...

The Italian Senate will vote later on whether to expel...

German coalition: Merkel’s party reaches deal with SPD

German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservatives have agreed terms for a...

German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservatives have...

Berlusconi expelled from Parliament

The Italian Senate voted to expel three-time Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi who loses his parliamentary immunity from arrest in several other legal cases.

The Italian Senate voted to expel three-time Prime Minister...

Italy's Senate expels ex-PM Silvio Berlusconi

The Italian Senate has voted to expel ex-Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi from...

The Italian Senate has voted to expel ex-Prime Minister...

Libya at a crossroads

Clashes between Libyan troops and an armed group in the eastern city of Benghazi this week have shed further doubts on the North African country’s future.

Clashes between Libyan troops and an armed group in the...

London slavery case: Suspects ‘former Maoist activists’

A married couple suspected of holding three women as slaves for more than 30...

A married couple suspected of holding three women as slaves...

Iran sanctions ‘could be lifted in December’ – Fabius

French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius says some EU sanctions on Iran could be...

French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius says some EU...

Ukraine president firm over EU ‘U-turn’ amid protests

Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych has defended his move to put on hold a...

Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych has defended his move...

Survivors of left-to-die migrant tragedy file complaint against Belgian army

Survivors accused army of having failed to respond to distress signals at the height of Libyan war

Survivors accused army of having failed to respond to...

Pope Francis calls for power to move away from Vatican

Pope Francis has called for power in the Catholic Church to be devolved away...

Pope Francis has called for power in the Catholic Church to...

Israeli PM says Iran’s nuclear deal ‘historic mistake’

Israeli Prime Minister describes Geneva nuclear agreement ‘historic...

Israeli Prime Minister describes Geneva nuclear agreement...

Two killed, nine injured in Benghazi clash

Two soldiers killed, nine injured in clashes in the eastern Libyan city of...

Two soldiers killed, nine injured in clashes in the eastern...

Indonesia raises volcano alert

Indonesia raises Sumatra volcano alert to highest status, people warned to stay at least 5km from the crater.

Indonesia raises Sumatra volcano alert to highest status,...

UN rights expert calls for international protection during Eritreans’ quest for safety

Blanket disrespect of fundamental human rights in Eritrea is pushing some 2,000 to 3,000 people every month to leave the country.

Blanket disrespect of fundamental human rights in Eritrea...

Iran to curb nuclear activity

Country insistent that that it was still their ‘right’ to have access to some research

Country insistent that that it was still their ‘right’...

Children ‘targeted by snipers’ in Syria conflicts

Oxford report shows that 764 children were summarily executed, more than 100...

Oxford report shows that 764 children were summarily...

Airlines warned of ice dangers

Fifteen airlines have been warned about the risk of ice forming on Boeing’s new 747-8 and 787 Dreamliner planes

Fifteen airlines have been warned about the risk of ice...