Hostages taken as police surround bank in western Germany
Several people, including a cash delivery driver, have been taken hostage at a bank in western Germany, say police.
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'Farmgate' scandal could bring down South African president
South Africa's top court has found against president Cyril Ramaphosa over the "Farmgate" scandal.
South Africa's top court rules against president over 'Farmgate' scandal
South Africa's top court has found against president Cyril Ramaphosa over the "Farmgate" scandal.
North Korea's Kim Jong Un and daughter eat with crew on new warship
Kim Jong Un and his daughter have been pictured eating with crew as they inspected North Korea's most advanced warship.
Has Trump's Iran ceasefire just collapsed?
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TOWIE star dies aged 35
The mother of reality star Jake Hall's daughter has spoken of their "devastating loss" after the TV star died at the age of 35.
Mother of Jake Hall's child tells of 'devastating loss' after TOWIE star dies aged 35
The mother of reality star Jake Hall's daughter has spoken of their "devastating loss" after the TV star died at the age of 35.
All restrictions on Belarusian athletes lifted by Olympic bosses
The International Olympic Committee has lifted all restrictions on Belarusian athletes.
EU waters down landmark AI regulation amid industry pressure
Overnight, EU lawmakers agreed to water down their AI legislation that was world-leading when it launched in 2024.
Three women with alleged links to ISIS set to be charged after arriving in Australia
Three women with alleged links to the Islamic State group's former so-called caliphate in Syria are set to face charges, including slavery and terror offences, Australian police have said.
Three women with alleged links to ISIS set to be charged after landing in Australia
Three women with alleged links to the Islamic State group's former so-called caliphate in Syria are set to face charges, including crimes against humanity and terrorism offences, Australian police have said.
Women with alleged links to ISIS set to be charged after landing in Australia
Three women with alleged links to the Islamic State group's former so-called caliphate in Syria are set to face charges, including crimes against humanity and terrorism offences, Australian police have said.
A group of 13 women and children with alleged IS links has returned to Australia
A group of 13 women and children, with alleged links to former Islamic State (IS) fighters in Syria, have returned to Australia, where authorities have confirmed some could be arrested.
Pussy Riot stage protest at Venice art festival over Russian involvement
Russian punk band Pussy Riot and members of a Ukrainian feminist group stormed the Russian pavilion at an arts festival in protest at Moscow's participation.
'Unbelievably lucky' no one harmed after megatsunami
A tsunami at a popular tourist spot in Alaska was the second highest ever recorded and it was "unbelievably lucky" no one was hurt, researchers have said.
Megatsunami bigger than Empire State Building triggered by climate change
A tsunami at a popular tourist spot in Alaska was the second highest ever recorded and it was "unbelievably lucky" no one was hurt, researchers have said.
Tsunami bigger than Empire State Building triggered by climate change
A tsunami at a popular tourist spot in Alaska was the second highest ever recorded and it was "unbelievably lucky" no one was hurt, researchers have said.
An extraordinary watershed moment passed below the radar - and helped make Trump's war possible
Load up a satellite map of Texas and find your way to a city called Midland, all the way over in the west of the state.
Iran football chief wants 'no insults' guarantee for World Cup
Iran's football chief has said he wants a guarantee the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) will not be insulted by the US during the World Cup.
Student, 13, arrested after two killed in Brazilian school shooting
A 13-year-old student has been arrested after a shooting at a school in Brazil left two women dead.
Pilot dies after firefighting ‌plane tackling major forest blaze crashes
A pilot has been killed after his firefighting ‌plane crashed while battling a major blaze that has destroyed 200 hectares of protected forest in Poland.
Has Trump just made another mess in the Middle East?
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How Pakistan became peacemaker between US and Iran
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Romania's pro-Europe government collapses after PM loses no-confidence vote
Romania's pro-European coalition government has collapsed, after MPs voted against Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, plunging the country into further political turmoil.
New 'Mini-Pluto' discovered with atmosphere beyond Neptune
A new tiny ice world has been discovered beyond Pluto surrounded by a thin atmosphere, scientists revealed.
Indian prime minister's party wins controversial and contentious state election
In a resounding victory Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's nationalist Hindu party has wrested control of the key state of West Bengal.
Separatist group tries to trigger referendum on province leaving Canada
A separatist group says it has formally submitted more than 300,000 signatures to try to trigger a referendum on the province of Alberta leaving Canada.
At least 26 dead and dozens injured in fireworks factory blast
At least 26 people are dead and 61 have been injured after an explosion at a fireworks factory in China.
21 dead and dozens injured in fireworks factory blast
Twenty-one people are dead and 61 have been injured after an explosion at a fireworks factory in China.
Why the United Nations is no longer fit for purpose
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