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Trump warns ‘clock is ticking’ for Iran as peace progress stalls
US President Donald Trump has warned Iran that " the clock is ticking" as talks to bring the war to an end have stalled.
Israel hits Iran with new strikes despite Trump admonition
Israel said it struck military targets in western and central Iran on Monday, even after U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to refrain from further attacks.
New York rail strike continues as commuters brace for Monday chaos
Workers on North America's busiest rail line are on strike, threatening major disruption for hundreds of thousands of passengers travelling across the New York City region ahead of Monday morning's commute.
Eight rescued from seaplane that made ‘hard landing’ in Manhattan river
At least eight people have been rescued from a seaplane that landed in New York City's East River, authorities say.
Ex-Syrian intelligence chief found guilty of torture and sexual abuse by Austrian court
A former Syrian intelligence chief in the city of Raqqa has been found guilty of torture and sexual abuse of opponents of the former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad, at a court in Vienna, Austria.
Wave of violence kills at least 26 in Nigeria as army thwarts mass church abduction
Nigeria experienced a wave of coordinated violence across its northern and central regions this Easter weekend. Military officials and local leaders confirmed that at least 26 people died in three distinct assaults targeting both civilians and security forces. These incidents highlight a deteriorating security landscap...
Republicans unveil plan to end partial government shutdown
Congressional Republicans say they have reached a deal to end the partial US government shutdown - the longest in history - as early as this week.
World Cup final half-time to last up to 25 minutes
The half-time break in Sunday's World Cup final is expected to last between 20 and 25 minutes.
Burkina Faso severs diplomatic ties with France
Burkina Faso's military junta has broken off diplomatic ties with France, accusing Paris of persistently acting against its national interests.
Bowen: Plan for Hamas to disarm faces big obstacles, yet it offers rare hope for Gaza
There are many reasons why it might not work.
Oscar-winning songwriter Glen Hansard killed in crash
Oscar-winning Irish musician Glen Hansard has died in a motorbike crash in Dublin.
Two Americans convicted of murdering Canadian couple in Dominica
Two American men have been found guilty of murdering a Canadian entrepreneur and his partner in the Caribbean island nation of Dominica.