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Inside Syria's stunned coastal cities where hundreds were killed in bloody violence
No checkpoint is the same, some want paperwork, others wave you through after a brief look inside - but from Damascus to Latakia, there are a lot of checkpoints, and in one way or another, you are checked every time.
Vatican releases first image of Pope Francis since he fell ill
The Vatican has released the first image of Pope Francis since he was taken to hospital more than a month ago.
'They can't pull the bodies out': Dad's grief after losing only son in North Macedonia nightclub fire
A father has said his only son, who died in a nightclub fire in North Macedonia, had "only [just] started to live" and that more than 150 families have been left "devastated" by the tragedy.
Pope says he is facing 'period of trial' as he issues traditional Sunday prayer from hospital
The Pope said he is facing a "period of trial" as he issued his traditional Sunday prayer from hospital.
Officials among 20 arrested after dozens killed in North Macedonia nightclub blaze
Around 20 arrests have been made over a nightclub fire that killed at least 59 people in North Macedonia.
Crew welcomed into International Space Station to replace astronauts stranded for nine months
A crew has entered the International Space Station (ISS) to replace the astronauts who were stranded there for nine months.
'We take nothing for granted': Falkland Islanders on UK support amid Argentina threat
It's more than 40 years since British forces fought a brief but bloody campaign to retake the Falkland Islands after their invasion by Argentina.
Carney wastes no time tearing into Trump, but can he save Canada from becoming the 51st state?
President Donald J Trump wants to redraw the political map of the world to benefit "America First".
At least 34 killed as tornadoes and dust storms rip through US
At least 34 people are reported to have died in powerful storms across the United States.
France win Six Nations with victory over Scotland
France have won the Six Nations after beating Scotland 35-16 in Paris.
Nine Palestinians killed, including three journalists, in Israeli airstrike, Gaza health ministry says
An Israeli airstrike in Gaza has killed at least nine Palestinians, including three local journalists, the territory's health ministry has said.
Trump launches strikes over Red Sea ship attacks, killing at least 31 civilians
Donald Trump has launched strikes against the Houthis in Yemen.
Tens of thousands rally against Serbian government in biggest challenge yet to president's rule
Tens of thousands of people have taken part in a major anti-government rally in the Serbian capital Belgrade.
Military chiefs set to meet to discuss 'operational phase' of Ukraine peace deal
Military chiefs from around the world will meet next week to discuss the "operational phase" of protecting Ukraine as part of a peacekeeping force, Sir Keir Starmer has announced.
At least 17 dead in US storms
At least 17 people are reported to have died in powerful storms across the United States.
Eclipse captured from moon's point of view as lander takes images during 'historic' event
This week's eclipse has been photographed from the moon's point of view.
Russian captain of ship in North Sea crash appears in court
The Russian captain of a ship involved in the North Sea crash has appeared in court.
