Algeria president seeks death penalty for arsonists after deadly forest fires
President Abdelmadjid Tebboune says he is not ruling out foul play after 100 wildfires were recorded.
'Moonies' church leader jailed for two years over bribery offences
Han Hak-ja, 83, gave South Korea’s former first lady two Chanel bags and a diamond necklace, a court found.
Rescue efforts continue on both sides of Nepal-Tibet border
Rescue dogs searched for flood victims in Tibet while authorities worked through the night at a Nepal power plant where hundreds are missing.
Why is this teenager fighting fires dressed as Superman?
A 17-year-old boy has gone viral for wearing a superhero costume while volunteer firefighting in Indonesia, as the country faces a super El Niño.
Eight killed and others missing after ferry capsizes off northern Cyprus
A search and rescue operation is under way after a ferry carrying nearly 270 people turns over after leaving port.
Nasa launches new space telescope able to see 100 times more than Hubble
The US space agency’s telescope is starting a multi-year mission to create a new map of the universe and learn more about dark energy and dark matter.
Manhunt after shooting at Swiss rave kills woman, 22, and injures five
Five others in their twenties were injured after shots were fired at a techno event near Zurich.
Zambian opposition leader charged with treason
Mundubile had previously gone into hiding at a United Nations building in Zambia’s capital.
Head teacher evacuated 900 children minutes before Nepal floods hit school
Rajendra Dawadi leapt into action after receiving warnings over waters heading towards his school.
Russia says it helped to repel Niger attempted coup
Soldiers tried to attack a key military base early on Saturday morning, authorities say, but were thwarted.