[WATCH] Fears of new tsunami as Indonesian volcano erupting again
Aerial footage shows smoke and ash billowing from Anak Krakatau
France experiences the hottest year of the century
For a long time, average temperatures registered by the French meterological office have been increasing, especially after 1981, with 2018 now the hottest year ever recorded
'Fightback' under way, says Cameron

The prime minister vows that "fightback" is under way, in the wake of a fourth night of violence that shook cities in England...

The prime minister vows that "fightback" is...

Fitch downgrades Cyprus, ‘may need bailout’ as finance minister raises taxes

Fitch Ratings cut Cyprus's long-term foreign and local currency ratings by two notches to within two steps of junk territory, citing the island’s...

Fitch Ratings cut Cyprus's long-term foreign and...

Third night of riots in London as violence spreads

Rioting has spread across London on a third night of violence, with unrest...

Rioting has spread across London on a third night of...

Teenage pregnancy is 'contagious' UK and Norway researchers find

Teenage pregnancy is "contagious" between sisters, UK...

Teenage pregnancy is "contagious" between...

Libyan rebel leader sacks entire cabinet

Libya's rebel leader sacked the entire executive office of his de-facto government Monday, officials said, in an aggressive move to end a crisis caused...

Libya's rebel leader sacked the entire executive...

Looting and violence continues in London riots

Police have condemned a wave of "copycat criminal activity"...

Police have condemned a wave of "copycat criminal...

Tropical storm Muifa inching towards Chinese mainland

Eastern China is being battered by high winds and torrential rain...

Eastern China is being battered by high winds...

Syrian rights groups say dozens more killed

Two Syrian rights groups say at least 52 people have been killed in the...

Two Syrian rights groups say at least 52 people have been...

New Tibetan leader sworn in as premier

Lobsang Sangay is sworn in as the new prime minister of Tibet's government in exile.

Lobsang Sangay is sworn in as the new prime minister of...

Judge rejects Tymoshenko's release as tensions run high in Ukraine

A judge has rejected requests by former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia...

A judge has rejected requests by former Ukrainian Prime...

Nick Clegg rejects claims of leaderless government in the face of London riots

Nick Clegg rejects claims that the government failed to provide leadership amid the riots that enveloped the capital over the weekend because senior...

Nick Clegg rejects claims that the government failed to...

US shares fall sharply, prompted by US credit downgrade

Global stock markets have extended heavy losses suffered last week despite...

Global stock markets have extended heavy losses suffered...

Syrian regime faced with diplomatic pressure as region calls for reason and a halt to violence

Syria's neighbours are increasing diplomatic pressure on the country as the regime continues a violent crackdown on anti-government protests.

Syria's neighbours are increasing...

Police out in force in Tottenham

The killing of a man leads to riots in North London

The killing of a man leads to riots in North London

Protesters retake Madrid square after police charge

Thousands of Spain's "indignant" protesters reoccupied...

Thousands of Spain's "indignant" protesters...

Updated | NATO helicopter shot down by Taliban

A helicopter from the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF)...

A helicopter from the NATO-led International Security...

Gunman killed at Saudi’s prince palace

Security forces shot dead a gunman as he opened fire on the Jeddah palace of Saudi Interior Minister Prince Nayef bin Abdul Aziz early this morning, a...

Security forces shot dead a gunman as he opened fire on...

Typhoon Muifa to bring gales, rain to China

China's meteorological authorities said that strong rain will pelt the...

China's meteorological authorities said that strong...