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Venezuelan opposition politician released after amnesty law passed -- Juan Pablo Guanipa announces that he has been freed after "almost nine months" of imprisonment. -- Latin America5 hours ago
Rare prison sentences handed to Cameroon soldiers after killing of 21 civilians -- In a rare occurence, three soldiers were handed jail terms for killings in the troubled Anglophone region. -- Africa1 hour ago
Nasa targets early March to send humans back around the Moon -- Nasa sets the launch date following a successful "wet dress rehearsal" of the Artemis II mission. -- Science & Environment41 minutes ago
Austrian climber found guilty after girlfriend froze to death on mountain -- The woman died of hypothermia during a climbing trip on the Grossglockner mountain in January 2025. -- Europe7 hours ago
Asos co-founder dies after Thailand apartment block fall -- Quentin Griffiths co-founded Asos in 2000 and remained a significant shareholder after leaving the firm five years later. -- Business7 hours ago
Dog trained to illegally dump rubbish, Italian authorities say -- "Ingenuity can never become an alibi for incivility", the City of Catania warns.1 hour ago
Mother and infant burnt to death in Indian state over witchcraft allegations -- Eyewitnesses say a mob stormed the woman's home after rumours spread that she was practising witchcraft.7 hours ago
Trump says world has 10 days to see if Iran agrees deal or 'bad things happen' -- The US is surging forces to the Middle East amid negotiations with the Islamic Republic over its nuclear programme.2 hours ago
Grey's Anatomy star Eric Dane dies at 53 after ALS diagnosis -- The actor, who also starred in HBO's Euphoria, battled the most common form of motor neurone disease.13 hours ago
Woman charged over abandoning dog at Las Vegas airport -- A charity says it has been inudated with applications to adopt the dog after it was tied to the baggage sizer at a ticket counter.1 hour ago
Trump tariffs ripped up global trade order. What now? -- If you think the Supreme Court ruling heralds a return to pre-Trump business as usual - think again.27 minutes ago
The Russian village that lost its men to war -- In the remote village of Sedanka in Russia's Far East, almost all of its fighting-age men have left to join the Ukraine war.17 hours ago
The Chinese AI app sending Hollywood into a panic -- Clips of Deadpool and other film characters have sparked alarm within Hollywood over copyright infringement.18 hours ago
South African farmers fear devastation as foot-and-mouth takes hold -- The government has begun a vaccination programme but officials have been blamed for a slow response.17 hours ago
Trump's foreign policy dilemma laid bare by Iran tensions -- The president's calls for peace and willingness to exert military power can at times feel like competing impulses.11 hours ago
Why haven't more Americans faced charges in the Epstein case? -- Sarah Smith explains why so far, no Americans, beyond Epstein and Maxwell, have faced criminal investigations.19 hours ago
Watch: The day Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested -- The former prince spent the day at a police station in Norfolk, before being released under investigation.11 hours ago
Flying oranges: Italian town celebrates carnival with historic street battle -- A town in northern Italy has started celebrating carnival with its annual Battle of the Oranges where people hurl the fruit at each other for fun.4 days ago
Giant robot tribute to Brazil's President Lula comes last in carnival competition -- Rio de Janeiro's iconic Carnival parades began with a tribute to Brazil's President Lula, illustrating his rise from poverty to power.1 day ago
Watch: Moment crew docks at International Space Station -- The crew blasted off from Cape Canaveral in a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft atop a Falcon 9 rocket.5 days ago
Australia hammer Oman in final World Cup game -- Australia depart the T20 World Cup with a nine-wicket consolation victory over Oman in Pallekele.51 minutes ago
Tariffs ruling is major blow to Trump's second-term agenda -- The Supreme Court has weakened Trump's hand in dealing with other nations, writes Anthony Zurcher.1 hour ago
Australia depart World Cup with big consolation win -- Australia depart the T20 World Cup with a thumping, nine-wicket consolation victory over Oman in Pallekele.1 hour ago
Deportation of Chagos Islanders blocked by judge -- A court upholds a challenge about the lawfulness of the orders to remove four men who travelled to the territory.8 hours ago
Watch: Gary O'Donoghue on US Supreme Court ruling against Trump tariffs -- With a 6-3 majority, the Supreme Court rules US President Donald Trump exceeded his authority when he imposed tariffs via a law reserved for national emergencies1 hour ago
How Eric Dane gave his final months to 'moving the needle' on ALS -- The Grey's Anatomy star spent his last months campaigning towards a cure for the rare, incurable condition.2 hours ago