
Ecuador prison violence: Dozens of guards taken hostage
More than 60 officials are held in separate jails, as car bombs target the country's prisons authority.
2023-09-01 16:58

Singaporeans vote for ceremonial president after rare political scandals
Singaporeans are voting in their first contested presidential election in more than a decade.
2023-09-01 11:50

Jet ski tourists shot dead off coast of Algeria
Coastguards reportedly kill two French-Moroccan tourists who strayed into Algerian waters from Morocco.
2023-09-01 10:17

Samuel Newey: British volunteer, 22, killed fighting in Ukraine
The family of Samuel Newey say he died fighting alongside Ukrainian forces on Wednesday.
2023-08-31 22:29

Alex Murdaugh loses phone privileges in prison after media call
The disgraced lawyer and convicted murderer provided audio for an upcoming documentary, officials say.
2023-08-31 18:19

Why the UK is talking to China
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has been criticised for visiting China. This is why he went.
2023-08-31 17:57

UBS to cut 3,000 jobs after Credit Suisse takeover
The Swiss bank reports bumper profits following the rescue of its rival but staff face redundancies.
2023-08-31 17:19

Irish fuel duty and hospitality taxes to increase
The increases, which come into effect from midnight, follow a number of temporary reductions.
2023-08-31 16:56

Riverdance stars inspire Ukrainian refugees
Young Irish dancers in Dublin hope to follow in the footsteps of the professional dancers.
2023-08-31 13:58

US health department recommends looser restrictions on cannabis
The US health department has called on drug enforcement officials to reclassify cannabis as lower risk.
2023-08-31 10:18

Coins and medal found in mysterious West Point time capsule from 1820s
The military academy first thought the 200-year-old box was empty. Closer study revealed otherwise.
2023-08-31 09:17

Iran: Weightlifter Mostafa Rajai banned for photo with Israeli
Mostafa Rajai receives a lifetime ban after taking a photo with an Israeli competitor in Poland.
2023-08-30 23:17