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Just now -- Russian jets 'dangerously intercepted' RAF spy plane over Black Sea -- The unarmed Rivet Joint surveillance aircraft was conducting a "routine international flight" during the incidents, the Ministry of Defence says. -- Just now4 minutes ago
Could a football match soften North Korea-South Korea relations? -- A North Korean women's football team played in South Korea marking the first time athletes from the North have crossed the border in nearly 8 years.4 minutes ago
Murder or accident? Mystery of Mango tycoon's hiking death after son's arrest -- Isak Andic's son Jonathan denies involvement in the fatal fall of his father, who founded one of Europe's biggest clothing empires.4 minutes ago
Xi basks in spotlight as he hosts Putin days after Trump - Two presidential visits days apart is how Xi Jinping wants the world to see him: talking to everyone, tied to no-one. 4 hrs ago - World54 minutes ago
Trump's Greenland envoy faces uphill battle on mission to make 'friends' -- Jeff Landry's visit to the territory, a semi-autonomous part of Denmark, has touched a nerve among some Greenlanders. -- World1 hour ago
Ebola vaccine could take nine months as death toll rise further, WHO warns -- In its latest update, the World Health Organization says there have now been 139 suspected deaths and 600 cases.37 minutes ago
Lithuania's leaders take shelter during drone air alert -- Flights were suspended and people were urged to take shelter after a suspected drone was detected near the Belarus border.5 hours ago
Man who murdered teen TikTok star in Pakistan gets death sentence -- Sana Yousaf's murder highlights a pattern of violence against women in Pakistan, activists say.14 hours ago
Trump exerts iron grip on Republican Party with Massie defeated -- Victory over a Republican rebel in Kentucky shows the president's strength but his power comes with risks for the midterms.5 hours ago
Nigeria arrests former minister in hiding after corruption conviction -- The former power minister was sentenced to 75 years in jail in absentia earlier this month.8 hours ago
Father-of-eight killed in San Diego mosque shooting hailed as hero -- Security guard Amin Abdullah, one of three killed in the attack, was described as "a shining light".1 day ago
Singer Patrick Bruel denies wave of sexual assault allegations in France -- Among Bruel's latest accusers is well-known TV and radio presenter Flavie Flament, who alleges he raped her in 1991.20 hours ago
Woman dies after falling into uncovered New York City manhole -- It's believed the manhole cover on the city's Fifth Avenue was dislodged by a truck minutes before incident.15 hours ago
Trump endorses Paxton in Texas, gambling on a challenger with baggage in a crucial race -- Trump's move dismayed Senate Republicans, many of whom have served with the Texan for decades.21 hours ago
What we know about the San Diego mosque attack suspects -- Authorities say the teenage suspects shared a "broad hatred" of multiple religions and racial groups.19 hours ago
Selling children to survive: Afghan fathers forced to make impossible choices -- In Afghanistan today, a staggering three in four people cannot meet their basic needs.1 day ago
Victim or enabler? Epstein girlfriend who could face questions despite plea deal -- Nadia Marcinko is relatively unknown but may soon be called before US legislators.19 hours ago
What is Ebola and why is stopping the latest outbreak so difficult? -- An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo involves a rare strain and is in an area affected by conflict.1 day ago
Police officer catches baby dropped from window of burning home -- Body cam footage shows the moment a baby was thrown from a window and caught by an officer during a house fire.4 hours ago
Anti-government demonstrators and police clash in Bolivia -- Protesters have been calling for the president to resign after weeks-long unrest.1 day ago
'I sold it for over £1k': Swatch launch sparks 'chaotic' scenes -- Some shoppers have been trying to resell a new line of watches priced at £335 each for up to £16,000.1 day ago
Moment two fighter jets collide mid-air at US air show -- Four crew members safely ejected from US Navy jets and are in a stable condition after the collision.2 days ago
Eurovision winner Dara arrives to screaming fans in Bulgaria -- The 27-year-old's tune Bangaranga won Bulgaria its first ever title in the song contest.2 days ago
Barney Frank: One of the first openly gay US congressmen dies aged 86 -- After a decades-long career in Congress, he spent his final weeks at his home in Maine living in hospice.1 hour ago
Why does Ebola keep on occurring in DR Congo? -- Ebola was first discovered in what is now the DR Congo in 1976 and the country is now facing its 17th outbreak.1 hour ago
Up to 350 jobs under threat at Meta in Ireland -- Meta has submitted a collective redundancy notification to Ireland's Department of Enterprise.3 hours ago