A newly discovered bat coronavirus could at some point spread to humans like COVID-19, Chinese researchers have found.

A new trial for Lyle and Erik Menendez, after 35 years in prison for the shotgun murder of their parents, has been turned down by the Los Angeles County District Attorney.

Steve Bannon has denied making a Nazi salute at a conservative gathering, insisting the gesture was just a wave.

Hamas says the body of hostage Shiri Bibas has now been handed over, according to the group's Al-Aqsa TV channel - as the Israeli military says it is checking the reports.

Hamas says the body of hostage Shiri Bibas has now been handed over, according to the group's Al-Aqsa TV channel - as the Israeli military says it is checking the reports.

Passengers have reported a suspected norovirus outbreak on a P&O cruise ship off the coast of Belgium.

A suspect has been arrested after a man was seriously injured in an attack at the Berlin Holocaust memorial.

A man has been found guilty of attempted murder for attacking author Sir Salman Rushdie.

Pope Francis is "not out of danger" and will remain in hospital for at least one more week, doctors treating him have said.

A severed hand is thought to have been discovered near a Dublin school - as Irish police began an investigation.

There is no doubt further feverish behind-the-scenes mediation to try and ensure the ceasefire remains on track and Saturday's exchange goes ahead.

Pope Francis could resign if he came to have "serious difficulties carrying out his service", a cardinal has suggested as the pontiff marks a week in hospital.

Elon Musk has had a heated exchange with famed astronaut Andreas Mogensen who accused has him of lying over claims that two NASA astronauts had been "left" in space.

The Birkenstock sandal is recognisable for its big buckles, wide-straps, and cork-made sole. But the shoes do not qualify as works of art, Germany's highest civil court has ruled.

A passenger train has hit a herd of elephants near a wildlife sanctuary in Sri Lanka, killing six of the animals.

Chinese universities are launching AI courses based on the country's groundbreaking startup DeepSeek.

Hamas has named six Israeli hostages who are set to be released today while Israel is expected to release more than 600 Palestinian prisoners as part of a ceasefire agreement between the parties.

Donald Trump has stunned European leaders with a series of controversial claims about the war in Ukraine and the country's president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Northern Ireland's first minister will not attend the White House for St Patrick's Day in protest at the "injustice" of Donald Trump's recent comments on Gaza.

Canada's prime minister has hit out at Donald Trump's comments about annexing the country, saying "you can't take our country, and you can't take our game", in the wake of a major ice hockey win.