Lionel Messi and family bid farewell to father Jorge Messi
Argentina football icon Lionel Messi and his family have bid farewell to his father, Jorge Messi, who died at the age of 68. A private funeral was held at the El Prado ce
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Thousands flee as wildfire doubles in size in western Canada
Thousands of people have been forced to evacuate after a fast-moving wildfire doubled in size in western Canada. The Bald Range fire has spread to more than 95 square kil
Ugandan and Pakistani athletes missing after Commonwealth Games
Several athletes, including competitors from Uganda and Pakistan, have gone missing after competing at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, failing to return home with thei
Three killed after bomb detonated at Moscow restaurant, state media say
At least three people have been killed and 21 others injured after a homemade explosive device detonated at an Italian restaurant in Moscow.Russian state media report the
No Fijians in Japan affected as earthquake kills 28
At least 28 people have lost their lives and thousands have been displaced after a powerful earthquake struck southwestern Japan, while the Fiji Government says there hav
13 confirmed dead after powerful Japan earthquake, rescue efforts continue
13 people have been confirmed dead after a powerful earthquake struck south-west Japan, with rescue efforts continuing in the worst-hit areas. Japanese Prime Minister San
Meta restores Indian PM's video after removing it in error
Meta has restored a video message by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi after saying it was removed from Facebook in error, amid concerns raised by the Indian government
Multiple people shot near Seattle Center during food festival
Multiple people have been shot near the Seattle Centre in the United States, with police urging the public to avoid the area as investigations continue. Seattle Police sa
India’s education minister resigns after days of youth protests over exam paper leaks
India's Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan resigned yesterday after bowing to mounting pressure following protests by tens of thousands of students and supporters dem
The US signs landmark nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia
The US has signed a landmark nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia.The US Department of Energy says the peaceful nuclear co-operation agreement will provide great access for
Trump signs order imposing 50% tariff on Canadian imports
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order imposing a 50 percent tariff on a wide range of goods imported from Canada, escalating trade tensions between the
Trump threatens tariffs on Canada over wildfire smoke
US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose new tariffs on Canada over the impact of smoke from hundreds of wildfires burning across the country.Trump says the smo
Religious studies scholars raise concerns over detention of elderly religious leader
At the Ninth Annual Conference of the European Academy of Religion held in Rome, scholars of religion discussed the situation surrounding Shincheonji Church during a sess
Wildfire in southern Spain leaves at least 12 dead and 23 missing
At least 12 people have died and 23 others are missing in a wildfire in southern Spain.Andalusia's regional leader Juanma Moreno says four of the victims may be British.H
Trump says ceasefire is 'over' after US and Iran trade strikes
Donald Trump says the ceasefire agreement with Iran is over.Speaking later to reporters at a Nato summit in Turkey, Trump says the US "hit them very hard last night" and
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to provide humanitarian aid to more than 23,500 Venezuela earthquake victims
More than 23,500 people affected by the recent earthquakes in Venezuela will receive humanitarian assistance from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Chu
Death toll from Venezuela earthquakes rises above 1,400
The death toll from Venezuela's powerful earthquakes has risen to more than 1,400 as rescue teams continue searching for survivors in the affected areas.More than 1,600 r
Venezuela earthquakes: Death toll rises to 188 as rescuers search for survivors
At least 188 people have been killed and more than 1,500 injured after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela within a minute of each other, according to the latest re
Keir Starmer resigns as UK Prime Minister and Labour Leader
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as both Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party after months of growing pressure from within his p
Trump and Iran reach agreement that includes opening Strait of Hormuz
The US and Iran say they have reached an agreement that will take effect on Saturday. US President Donald Trump says the US is lifting its naval blockade on Iranian ports
Teen shot and buses torched in Manhattan after historic NBA win for Knicks
A teenager was shot and buses destroyed during chaotic scenes in New York City that marred jubilant celebrations for the Knicks' historic NBA championship win.The New Yor