'I fought for years to correct my dad's death certificate - but still haven't buried him'
Families tell of their lost loved ones as a new film stirs up memories of Brazil under military rule.
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Is it a bomb? Is it a plane crash? No, it's space junk landing
The Kenyan villagers surprised by falling satellite debris heralding a new year full of surprises.
Jack Smith resigns from Justice Department
His exit comes amid a dispute over his report into Donald Trump's handling of classified documents.
A murder that shook British India and toppled a king
A businessman was shot dead in India 100 years ago. Then, a sensational tale unfolded.
'I got death threats when men thought I put feminist gesture in video game'
Young male gamers thought it resembled a gesture used by a radical feminist community to poke fun at the size of men’s penises.
'My father should die in prison', daughter of Dominique Pelicot tells BBC
Caroline Darian has become a vocal advocate for victims of sexual violence in the wake of her mother's trial.
What we know about the people killed in the California wildfires
Details are starting to emerge of the victims of the Los Angeles fires - and at least two died trying to protect the homes where they raised families for decades.
As winds pick up, LA firefighters desperately battle to contain monster inferno
The Palisades blaze is threatening Brentwood, one of the most affluent enclaves of America's second-biggest city.
Family of missing British hiker in Italy issue statement as search continues
The family of a missing British hiker in northern Italy have said they are "devastated by the tragic events of the last few days".
Trump is trying to seal the border while his czar ‘tempers’ expectations for mass deportations
Trump has pledged to close the border and begin deportations on ‘day one’ — but it’s unclear how
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Jack Smith resigns from Justice Department
His exit comes amid a dispute over his report into Donald Trump's handling of classified documents.
US and UK toughen sanctions on Russian oil industry
The actions are aimed at cutting off revenue Moscow is using to fund its war in Ukraine.
Biden admin slammed for ‘waiting’ to declare genocide in Sudan
Action rather than rhetoric would have saved more lives says Senate Foreign Relations Chairman.
Russia says it will continue oil and gas projects despite US sanctions
Russia's Foreign Ministry said the country would respond to Washington's 'hostile' actions.
Ukraine not joining NATO is Putin’s main priority ahead of possible meeting with President-elect Trump: ‘Anything can happen’
Russian President Vladimir Putin's priorities ahead of meeting with President-elect Donald Trump are ensuring Ukraine never joins NATO and that the military alliance pulls back some of its deployments in eastern Europe, according to a new report.
Biden names Pope Francis as a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom
Pope Francis was named a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction Saturday by President Biden, a White House press release said.
Pope Francis honoured by Joe Biden with highest civilian award
Pope Francis has been honoured with America's highest civilian award by President Joe Biden, who has described the pontiff as "a light of faith, hope, and love that shines brightly across the world".
Jack Smith resigns from Justice Department after completing Trump reports
The Hague prosecutor was appointed to oversee federal criminal investigations into the president-elect
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Ukraine captures North Korean soldiers fighting in Russia in sign of ‘irrefutable evidence’ of alliance: officials
Two North Korean soldiers fighting in Russia were captured by Ukrainian troops this week, giving officials "irrefutable evidence" that the two countries are allied in the war against Ukraine, officials announced on Saturday.
Israeli negotiators head to Doha to try to seal Hamas hostage, cease-fire deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dispatched a high-level delegation to Doha to help seal a hostage and cease-fire deal, according to reports.
