International News
New leader of South Africa’s governing African National Congress vows to fight corruption
The new leader of South Africa's governing African National Congress (ANC), Cyril Ramaphosa, has pledged to fight corruption and pursue a policy of "radical...
Virginia woman mauled to death by her dogs
Police in rural Virginia, USA, have released disturbing details about a woman who they say was killed by her two dogs while taking them...
US ‘will take names’ at UN Jerusalem vote
The US says it "will be taking names" during a UN General Assembly vote on a resolution criticising its recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's...
Catalans in tight race as election looms
Political rivals in Catalonia are wooing voters on the last day of campaigning before Thursday's regional election called by Spain.
Opinion polls suggest that pro-...
Yemen rebel ballistic missile ‘intercepted over Riyadh’
The Saudi-led coalition battling Yemen's Houthi rebels says it has intercepted a ballistic missile near Riyadh, Saudi state media report.
A report by BBC News...
South Africa’s ruling party elects a new leader
South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) has selected Cyril Ramaphosa to succeed President Jacob Zuma as the party's leader.
The country's deputy president defeated...
Train carriages fall on US motorway
Two train carriages have plummeted on to a motorway in Washington state leaving a number of casualties.
The train derailed and the carriages fell on...
Russia’s presidential election set for March 18, 2018
Russia's next presidential election will be held on March 18, 2018, state-run news agency Tass reported today.
The decision was made by Russia's upper house...
Shocking Australian child abuse inquiry ends
A five-year inquiry into sexual abuse in Australia has released its final report, saying institutions had "seriously failed" to protect children.
The royal commission, Australia's...
Walt Disney buys 21st Century Fox’s entertainment assets for $52.4billion
Walt Disney has agreed to buy 21st Century Fox's entertainment assets for a total $52.4 billion.
The deal includes Fox's 39% stake in satellite broadcaster...
