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Boris Johnson narrowly escapes drone attack - as Russia accused of 'escalation'

Boris Johnson has been caught up in a security scare after a train behind the one he was travelling in was hit by a…

Drone alert over Lithuania turns out to be flock of birds - as NATO jet scrambled

A NATO fighter jet was scrambled after a possible drone sighting in Lithuanian airspace - but it turned out to be a…

Sweden votes in tight election that could see far-right party enter government

Swedish voters have headed to the polls in an election that could bring a far-right party into government for the first…

Backlash grows over Trump's 'completely wrong' comments on Irish reunification

Robert Jenrick has said Donald Trump's call for Irish reunification was "completely wrong".

Six dead and search under way for 129 missing from Indonesian passenger ship

At least six people have died and 129 people are still missing after a passenger ship in Indonesia carrying more than…

Celine Dion in tears during comeback concert after health battle

Celine Dion was brought to tears as she returned to the stage for the first time in almost six years after revealing…

Trump calls for Irish reunification - and claims 'it will happen eventually'

Donald Trump said he would "love to see" a reunified Ireland, claiming "it's going to happen eventually".

Woman, 54, gives birth after using embryo frozen for 22 years

A Greek woman has given birth aged 54, beating a government deadline to use one of her embryos, which had been frozen…

Trump in Ireland for two-day visit as major security operation under way

Donald Trump has arrived in Ireland amid what's being described as one of the biggest security operations ever…

Deaths in Philippines ferry fire rises to 76

A fire that broke out on a passenger ferry in the Philippines has killed at least 76 people, while 13 are still missing.

At least 44 people injured after train derails in northern France

A derailed train in northern France left at least 44 people injured, officials said.

Atlantic Ocean has seen no hurricanes so far this season - this is why

Hurricane season has seen an unusually low number of storms forming over the Atlantic - and it's all because of El Nino.

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Norway's Princess Astrid dies two days after funeral of her brother, the late King Harald

Norway's ‌Princess Astrid, an older sister ‌of the late King ​Harald, died on Friday at ​the ‌age of 94, the royal…

Half a million Russians killed in Ukraine war, British intelligence says

Half a million Russian soldiers have been killed in Vladimir Putin's full-scale war against Ukraine, according to…

Anthropic blocks efforts to use AI to research weapons development and carry out cyber attacks

Anthropic says it has blocked efforts to use its artificial intelligence models to carry out cyber attacks and research…

Israel strike on Hezbollah tunnel triggers earthquake-like tremor

Israel has destroyed a network of Hezbollah tunnels in southern Lebanon - triggering a 4.1 magnitude tremor in the area.

Five killed and 40 injured in Swiss Alps coach crash

Five people have been killed and 40 others injured in a Dutch tour bus crash in eastern Switzerland, police said.

At least 26 students dead after DR Congo school fire

A deadly blaze left as least 26 students dead and dozens injured after a fire swept through two schools in the…

Royal row engulfs Ugandan kingdom after late king's family rejects TV anchor successor

A bitter royal row has broken out in a Ugandan kingdom after the late king's family rejected the choice of a news…

At least 20 people killed after fire breaks out on cargo ship in Chinese port

At least 20 people have been killed and five are missing after a cargo ship caught fire while docked in a Chinese port,…

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Iceland set to open store in Falklands and become first UK high street retailer on islands

Iceland has confirmed it will open a store on the Falkland Islands, becoming the first UK high street brand to operate…

Airbnb faces potential new restrictions as EU proposes clampdown on holiday rentals

The EU has drafted new rules which could lead to more restrictions for Airbnb and other short-term home rental…

At least five dead and more than 80 missing after fire on Philippines ferry

At least five people have been killed and more than 80 are missing after a fire on a passenger ferry off the western…

Apple launches first foldable iPhone

Apple has unveiled its first foldable iPhone at the company's annual launch event in California.

Spanish spies warned of mass migrant crossing into Ceuta the day before

Spanish spies warned their Moroccan counterparts and the Madrid government of the Ceuta migrant surge a day before it…

Container ship arrives in UK after landmark voyage from China via the Arctic

A container ship has arrived in the UK after a landmark journey from China via ‌the Arctic, as part of plans for more…

Prince of Wales joins mourners at funeral of Norway's King Harald

The Prince of Wales ​and Princess Anne have joined other royals and European leaders at the funeral of King Harald V of…

More than 10% chance AI 'could kill all humans' - as Anthropic reveals another 'cybersecurity' incident

There is a more than 10% chance that "AI could kill all humans" in the next decade, according to a top safety…

Oil back at $100 signals growing market war worries

There is mounting concern over the impact of intensifying hostilities in the Middle East on the global economy, as oil…

Oil rises above $100 a barrel as Middle East conflict escalates - use our tracker to see impact on prices

There is mounting concern over the impact of intensifying hostilities in the Middle East on the global economy, as oil…

Breakaway league LIV Golf files for bankruptcy protection

Professional men's golf league LIV Golf has filed for bankruptcy protection in the US.

14 men go on trial in Paris over Channel crossing that left over 30 dead five years ago

Suspected migrant smugglers have gone on trial in Paris on charges related to the drowning of more than 30 people in…

UK summons Serbian diplomat over 'Butcher of Bosnia' funeral

The UK's special envoy to the Western Balkans has summoned a top Serbian diplomat to condemn the country's involvement…

Man wanted in UK over murder of wife and two children admits unlawful possession of firearm

A man suspected of murdering his wife and two children in the UK has admitted unlawful possession of a firearm and…