Hamas suspends Israeli hostage release
Palestinian militant organisation Hamas says it will be suspending the release of hostages, accusing Israel of breaching the ceasefire agreement
Israel releases 183 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for hostages held by Hamas
Three Israeli hostages freed as Israel releases 183 Palestinian prisoners, with some requiring medical care after brutal treatment in captivity
Stand off between Sea-Watch 3 and Italian authorities continues outside Lampedusa port

42 migrants on board the Sea-Watch 3 have spent 15 days on board the ship • Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini says...

42 migrants on board the Sea-Watch 3 have spent 15 days on...

Italian coast guard boards Sea-Watch 3 as captain defies port blockade

The European Court of Human Rights, on Tuesday, rejected a request by migrants stranded on the ship to force Italy to provide a port of safety • Italian...

The European Court of Human Rights, on Tuesday, rejected a...

US sanctions target Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei

US President Donald Trump has said he is imposing hard-hitting new sanctions on...

US President Donald Trump has said he is imposing...

Stranded migrant rescue ship seeks human rights court emergency ruling against Italy

Sea Watch 3 has turned to the European Court of Human Rights for an emergency decree asking Italy to allow the disembarkation of migrants stranded on the ship...

Sea Watch 3 has turned to the European Court of Human...

Earthquake hits near Rome

A 3.7-magnitude earthquake struck near Rome on Sunday evening, the Italian geophysics institute said

A 3.7-magnitude earthquake struck near Rome on Sunday...

Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt in race to be next UK PM

In a final round of voting, Conservative MPs voted out Michael Gove to send...

In a final round of voting, Conservative MPs voted out...

Four people injured in victory parade shooting

Four people were injured in a daytime shooting in Toronto during a crowded...

Four people were injured in a daytime shooting in Toronto...

Activist Joshua Wong calls for Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam to resign

Hong Kong's most prominent student activist Joshua Wong has called for the...

Hong Kong's most prominent student activist Joshua Wong...

Esteemed Italian director Franco Zeffirelli dies aged 96

Winner of many decorations for his film enterprises, Zeffirelli's legacy...

Winner of many decorations for his film enterprises,...

US releases video it claims shows Iran removing mine from tanker

The US claims the video shows Iran's Revolutionary Guard removing an...

The US claims the video shows Iran's Revolutionary...

Boris Johnson tops first Tory leadership contest ballot

Boris Johnson receives the support of 114 MPs in the first round, outstripping...

Boris Johnson receives the support of 114 MPs in the first...

New Ebola outbreak in DRC is 'truly frightening', says Wellcome Trust director

The head of a major medical research charity has called the latest outbreak of Ebola in central Africa 'truly frightening'.

The head of a major medical research charity has called the...

Israelis vote in second general election in five months

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the snap election after failing to...

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the snap election...

Justin Trudeau calls Canadian general election for 21 October

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has called a federal election for 21...

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has called a federal...

‘Maltese’ Russian oligarch’s €500 million assets frozen by London high court

High Court ruling confirms asset freeze on one of Malta’s most well known of passport buyers

High Court ruling confirms asset freeze on one of...

Boris Johnson's second attempt to trigger election fails

MPs have again rejected Boris Johnson's calls for a snap election, as the...

MPs have again rejected Boris Johnson's calls for a...

Zimbabwe ex-president Robert Mugabe dies aged 95

Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe's first post-independence leader, has died at the...

Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe's first post-independence...

Boris Johnson braced for another Brexit showdown vote

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces a new battle in the Commons after his...

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces a new battle in the...