Leftist Obrador wins Mexican presidency

Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador won Mexico's presidency in a landslide victory on Sunday, setting the stage for the most left-wing
2 July 2018, 18:00 PM

Police hunt for notorious French gangster after brazen helicopter jailbreak

French police across the country launches a massive manhunt for a notorious gangster who said his life of crime was inspired by Hollywood films like "Scarface", after he pulled off a spectacular jailbreak, fleeing his prison aboard a hijacked helicopter in a commando-style operation.
2 July 2018, 05:39 AM

'Bag rage' as Australia curbs plastic

Australia's biggest supermarket chains were scrambling yesterday to combat "bag rage" as frustrated shoppers vent their anger over the
1 July 2018, 18:00 PM

Thief flees French jail by helicopter

A notorious career thief who was once France's most-wanted man pulled off a daring jailbreak yesterday, fleeing a prison in the Paris
1 July 2018, 18:00 PM

Mexico votes in presidential polls

Mexicans began voting yesterday in general elections marked by deep anger over endemic corruption and brutal violence, with anti-
1 July 2018, 18:00 PM

Eight towns return to regime control

At least eight battered rebel-held towns in southern Syria yesterday returned to regime control under Russian-brokered deals after
30 June 2018, 18:00 PM

Air pollution linked to diabetes

Air pollution caused one in seven new cases of diabetes in 2016, according to a US study, which found even low levels raised the
30 June 2018, 18:00 PM

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To deter Mediterranean crossings, the leaders pledged to "swiftly explore" the still vague concept of "regional disembarkation
29 June 2018, 18:00 PM

True scale of UK role after 9/11 revealed

Britain tolerated the "inexcusable" mistreatment of detainees by US authorities during the war on terror and took part in planning extraordinary rendition operations, a British parliamentary report said yesterday.
28 June 2018, 18:00 PM

EU faces migration storm

EU leaders yesterday faced deep divisions on migration at a summit in Brussels that the embattled German Chancellor Angela Merkel said could decide the fate of the bloc itself.
28 June 2018, 18:00 PM

Under pressure, Poland amends Holocaust law

Poland on Wednesday amended a controversial Holocaust law that sparked outrage in Israel by imposing jail terms on anyone claiming
27 June 2018, 18:00 PM

OPCW gets teeth

In a diplomatic victory for Britain, countries yesterday voted by a wide margin to give the world's chemical weapons watchdog new
27 June 2018, 18:00 PM

Trump, Putin to hold summit soon in 'third country': Russia

Russia and the US have agreed to hold a summit between President Vladimir Putin and President Donald Trump.
27 June 2018, 18:00 PM

UK MPs agree to expand Heathrow

British MPs overwhelmingly approved on Monday long-awaited plans to build a third runway at London Heathrow, Europe's busiest
26 June 2018, 18:00 PM

Stranded migrant ship to dock in Malta: Italy

A rescue ship stranded in the Mediterranean with more than 200 migrants on board will finally dock in Malta, Italy said yesterday, as EU
26 June 2018, 18:00 PM

Spain's first Franco-era 'stolen babies' trial begins

The first trial in Spain over thousands of suspected cases of babies stolen from their mothers during the Franco era opened in Madrid yesterday as an 85-year-old Spanish doctor appeared in the dock.
26 June 2018, 18:00 PM

Brexit bill becomes law, allowing UK to leave EU

A bill enacting Britain's decision to leave the European Union has become law after months of debate, the House of Commons speaker announced yesterday, to cheers from eurosceptic lawmakers.
26 June 2018, 18:00 PM

Brexit bill becomes law, allowing UK to leave the EU

A bill enacting Britain's decision to leave the European Union has become law after months of debate, the speaker of parliament announces today to cheers from Conservative Party lawmakers.
26 June 2018, 12:33 PM

Prince William arrives in Israel as part of tour

Britain's Prince William arrived in Israel yesterday, the first member of the royal family to make an official visit to Israel and the Palestinian territories.
25 June 2018, 18:00 PM

Lack of 'equal' conditions at polls: OSCE

International observers yesterday said voters enjoyed a genuine choice in Turkey's twin presidential and parliamentary elections but
25 June 2018, 18:00 PM