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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

[WATCH] Indonesia tsunami kills over 220 people following volcanic eruption

Following the eruption of Anak Krakatoa, yet another tsunami this year kills over 220 individuals in Indonesia

One-fifth of plants worldwide ‘at risk of extinction’

According to a study conducted by three renowned organisations, one-fifth of...

According to a study conducted by three renowned...

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has sacked veteran Moscow mayor Yuri Luzhkov, a Kremlin spokeswoman announced this morning.

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has sacked...

North Korea leader’s son may be appointed successor

The youngest son of North Korean leader Kim Jong-il has been appointed a...

The youngest son of North Korean leader Kim Jong-il has...

Australia’s PM overcomes first parliamentary hurdle

Australia’s new parliament, under the leadership of Prim Minister Julia...

Australia’s new parliament, under the leadership of...

Seven alleged members of the Basque separatist group ETA were arrested early today, believed to belong to the radical Askapena group, considered as the...

Seven alleged members of the Basque separatist group ETA...

Egyptian elite gets reduced sentence for murdering Lebanese singer

Egyptian Tycoon Hisham Talaat Moustafa sentenced to death last year for...

Egyptian Tycoon Hisham Talaat Moustafa sentenced to death...

Italy shocked at attempted murder of pro-Berlusconi editor

Italian journalist Maurizio Belpietro, known for his outspoken bias towards...

Italian journalist Maurizio Belpietro, known for his...

France fingerprints Roma deportees to prevent return

The French Immigration Ministry is to fingerprint Roma (Gypsies) who get...

The French Immigration Ministry is to fingerprint Roma...

Another 20 asylum seekers have landed on the Italian island of Lampedusa during the night, raising the total number of migrants who had landed on the island...

Another 20 asylum seekers have landed on the Italian...

At least seven killed in Nigeria car explosions

Car explosions in Nigeria have left at least seven people dead, spoiling the...

Car explosions in Nigeria have left at least seven people...

BMW to recall 350,000 cars due to brake problems

UN report says DR Congo may be guilty of ‘crimes of genocide’

A report published by the United Nations (UN) on the killings of Hutu...

A report published by the United Nations (UN) on the...

New painless laser device could replace invasive x-rays

Portable devices with fibre-optic probes using laser beams could soon replace...

Portable devices with fibre-optic probes using laser...

France’s former justice minister Rachida Dati caused a stir during a TV interview when she confused the word “inflation” with...

France’s former justice minister Rachida Dati...

Kosovo president Fatmir Sejdiu announced his surprise resignation Monday in a move that could hamper the start of EU-sponsored talks between Belgrade...

Kosovo president Fatmir Sejdiu announced his surprise...

Barak talks of ’50-50’ chance for deal on settlements as deadline expires

Israeli Defence Minister Ehud Barak spoke about a "50-50" chance of reaching a deal with Palestinians about Israel's settlement moratorium as a...

Israeli Defence Minister Ehud Barak spoke about a...

Rescue cage for trapped Chilean miners arrives at mine head

A cage specially built to help rescue 33 men trapped underground in a mine in...

A cage specially built to help rescue 33 men trapped...

Mexican Government arrests leading drug baron

According to the Mexican government, Mexican police had arrested Margarito...

According to the Mexican government, Mexican police had...