Italy in peril: 5,000 new Covid-19 cases registered in one day
The record number of deaths in a single day has been recorded in Italy as it struggles to contain the infection
Coronavirus: Boris Johnson announces job retention scheme, grant to cover wages
Britain will be helping to pay wages for the first time in its history, committed to paying 80% of wages for employees not working
Thousands flee as German dam bursts

Mass evacuation follows breach in dam on River Elbe, as Hungary battles rising water levels in Danube.

Mass evacuation follows breach in dam on River Elbe, as...

US and Korea end three day summit

Obama and Xi agree to co-operate to denuclearise North Korea.

Obama and Xi agree to co-operate to denuclearise North...

25 dead in Benghazi protests

Libyan government licenses the Libya Shield Brigade until army and police forces are appointed.

Libyan government licenses the Libya Shield Brigade until...

Mexico hosts World Naked Bike Ride

Naked cyclists take to the streets to instil concern over dangerous driving

Naked cyclists take to the streets to instil concern over...

Chinese leader Xi Jinping calls on Obama

Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Barack Obama in two-day summit in California.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Barack Obama...

Five dead in California shooting

At least five people dead and several injured after gun rampage in Santa Monica, California.

At least five people dead and several injured after gun...

UN launches largest ever aid appeal for Syria

The United Nations launches largest appeal in its history - seeking €3.7...

The United Nations launches largest appeal in its history -...

Erdogan welcomes democratic demands, rejects EU criticism

Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan says he opposes violence and hits back at EU...

Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan says he opposes violence and...

Erdogan urges end to protests in Turkey

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan calls for protests across the country to end immediately.

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan calls for...

New Palestinian Authority ministers sworn in

New PA Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah says Cabinet will rule until a unity...

New PA Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah says Cabinet will rule...

US spy chief clarifies internet tapping policy

US spy chief James Clapper admits the government collects communications from...

US spy chief James Clapper admits the government collects...

UN peacekeepers injured in Golan Heights clashes

The Syrian army has taken control of a UN-monitored crossing in the Golan...

The Syrian army has taken control of a UN-monitored...

North, South Korea 'agree Kaesong talks'

The two Koreas have agreed to hold talks on a jointly-run industrial zone, weeks after operations were suspended there.

The two Koreas have agreed to hold talks on a jointly-run...

US condemns siege of Qusair

The US condemned the Syrian military's attack on Qusair, over which it gained control after a bloody siege.

The US condemned the Syrian military's attack on Qusair,...

American tourist raped in India: police arrest three men

Three men have been arrested in connection with the gang-rape of a 30-year-old...

Three men have been arrested in connection with the...

US soldier pleads guilty to Afghan massacre

Robert Bales avoids death penalty for murdering 16 Afghans, including nine...

Robert Bales avoids death penalty for murdering 16 Afghans,...

Turkish police tear gas protesters in Ankara

Police fire tear gas at thousands of protesters in Ankara, as government...

Police fire tear gas at thousands of protesters in Ankara,...

Malta among first signatories to Arms Trade Treaty

Malta signs Arms Trade Treaty in New York

Malta signs Arms Trade Treaty in New York