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North Korea Launches New Ballistic Missile over Japan
North Korea has fired a new ballistic missile over Japan, creating new tension in the region after its nuclear bomb test less than two...
Hurricane Irma’s Eye Hits Key West, Key Largo, Naples and Marco Island
The eye of Hurricane Irma has hit mainland Florida, just south of Naples, amid warnings of storm surges as high as 15ft. The hurricane has...
Mexico Hit by 8.1-Magnitude Earthquake, At Least Six Dead
A powerful earthquake has struck off Mexico’s southern coast killing at least six people. The 8.1-magnitude tremor was described by Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto...
Kate Middleton Pregnant with Third Baby
Prince William and his wife, Kate Middleton, are expecting their third child, Kensington Palace has announced. According to the palace statement, Queen Elizabeth II and...
North Korea Fires Missile over Northern Japan
North Korea has fired a missile over northern Japan. Japanese PM Shinzo Abe called the move an "unprecedented" threat to his country. The missile, launched early...
Hurricane Harvey Expected to Make Landfall on Texas Central Coast
Hurricane Harvey, which may be the worst storm to hit the US mainland in 12 years, is expected to make landfall on Texas' central...
Italy Earthquake: At Least Two Dead and 39 Injured in Ischia
At least two women have died and 39 people are injured after a 4.0-magnitude earthquake hit the Italian island of Ischia. Rescuers are desperately trying...
Jerry Lewis Dies in Las Vegas Aged 91
Jerry Lewis, one of Hollywood's most successful comedians, has died at the age of 91, his family announced. In a statement, Jerry Lewis’ family said...
Steve Bannon Fired as White House Chief Strategist
Steve Bannon has been fired as the White House Chief Strategist. He is the latest top aide of President Donald Trump to leave his post. On...
Finland Attack: Two People Stabbed to Death and Six Injured in Turku
Two people have been stabbed to death and at least six others wounded in an attack in Turku in south-west Finland, say police. Police, who...
Barcelona Van Attack Kills at Least One and Injures 32 on Las Ramblas Street
At least one person has been killed and 32 others injured after a van ploughed into crowds in Barcelona's famous Las Ramblas tourist area. The...
Dubai’s Torch Tower Catches Fire for Second Time in Two Years
Hundreds of residents of Dubai’s Torch Tower have been evacuated after a huge fire broke out at the skyscraper for the second time in...
Jeanne Moreau Dies Aged 89
French cinema icon Jeanne Moreau has died at the age of 89. Jeanne Moreau is best known for her role in Francois Truffaut's 1962 new...
Russia Expels 755 US Diplomatic Staff
President Vladimir Putin has ordered 755 US diplomatic staff to leave Russia, in retaliation for new US sanctions against Moscow. The decision to expel staff...
Aegean Earthquake: At Least Two Killed on Island of Kos
At least two people died after a strong earthquake in the Aegean Sea hit the Greek island of Kos, officials say. The 6.7-magnitude quake hit...
Senegal: Eight Dead in Wall Collapse at Demba Diop Stadium
A wall collapsed at Senegal’s Demba Diop stadium at the end of the League Cup final between Stade de Mbour and Union Sportive Ouakam...
Wimbledon 2017: Garbine Muguruza Wins Her First Title after Beating Venus Williams
Garbine Muguruza won her first Wimbledon title after beating five-time champion Venus Williams. The 23-year-old Spanish player saved two set points and won the last...
Liu Xiaobo’s Death: China’s Most Prominent Dissident Dies from Liver Cancer Aged 61
China's most prominent human rights and democracy advocate and Nobel laureate Liu Xiaobo has died aged 61. Liu Xiaobo had been serving an 11-year prison...
FIFA Whistleblower Chuck Blazer Dies Aged 72
Former FIFA official Chuck Blazer has died at the age of 72, his lawyers have announced. Chuck Blazer, who was banned from all soccer activities...
China Landslide: More than 140 People Missing in Sichuan
At least 140 people are feared buried in a landslide in Sichuan province in south-western China, state media say. According to local media, about 40...
London Mosque Attack: One Person Dies as Van Hits Muslim Worshippers
At least one man has died and 10 people have been injured after a man drove a van into worshippers near a north London...
Helmut Kohl Dies Aged 87
Former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl has died at the age of 87. He was the architect of Germany’s reunification in 1990. Helmut Kohl led Germany from...
London Grenfell Tower Fire Kills at Least Several People
At least several people have died after a huge fire raged through the night at Grenfell Tower in west London, a fire chief says. Eyewitnesses...
Manila Casino Attack: At Least 36 Bodies Recovered from Resorts World Manila
At least 36 bodies have been recovered from a casino and hotel complex in the Philippine capital, Manila, where a lone gunman opened fire...
Roger Moore Dies at the Age of 89
Roger Moore has died at the age of 89, his family has announced. The actor was best known for playing James Bond in seven Bond...
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