International News
At least 15 killed as gunmen attack Afghan government building
At least 15 people were killed today in Afghanistan’s eastern city of Jalalabad when gunmen stormed a government building, trapping dozens inside after a...
Iran ‘standing down’ after missile strikes – Trump
US President Donald Trump says Iran "appears to be standing down" after it targeted air bases housing US forces in Iraq.
According to the BBC,...
Puerto Rico holds new referendum in bid to become 51st US state
The US territory of Puerto Rico has voted to ask Congress to make it America's 51st state.
According to BBC News, more than 97% of...
Former Egyptian President Mubarak freed after six years in detention
Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has been freed from detention, six years after being overthrown.
According to BBC News, Mr. Mubarak’s lawyer said he left...
Chicago police release dashcam video of fatal shooting
US officials have released dashboard camera video showing a white police officer shooting a black teenager 16 times in Chicago last year.
Officer Jason Van...
Emerging economy leaders meet at 11th BRICS summit in Brazil
A summit of the world's five biggest emerging economies, now in its 11th year, called BRICS has begun in Brazil's capital.
The theme this year...
EU to widen Belarus sanctions as row intensifies
The European Union will step up sanctions against Belarus and those closest to its leader in response to an escalating migrant crisis at its...
Oregon community college gunman 'left behind manifesto'
The man accused of killing nine people at a community college in Oregon left behind a manifesto detailing his grievances, US media report.
Chris Harper...
Severe flooding hits Japan
Widespread flooding and landslides in north-east Japan have forced more than 90,000 people to abandon their homes.
At least eight people are still missing and...
Former Special Counsel Robert Mueller appears before Congress about the Russia probe
US Special Counsel Robert Mueller is testifying on Wednesday before two congressional committees about his investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election...
