Ebola outbreak in Congo passes 2,000 cases and 750 deaths
The number of confirmed cases of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reached 2,011, with 754 deaths, according to government data.
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Gibraltar ushers in new era as British territory's border fence with Spain removed
Spain and Gibraltar are celebrating the removal of a border checkpoint following a historic treaty between the EU and the UK.
UK working to ban goods and services exports to and imports from Israeli settlements
The UK government is working on a ban on imports and exports to illegal Israeli settlements, the trade minister confirmed on Wednesday morning.
British man jailed with wife in Iran given additional sentence
A British man jailed in Iran along with his wife has been handed an additional two-year prison sentence, according to the couple's family.
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Wife of passenger sucked out of plane window describes their ordeal
A woman whose husband was partially sucked out of the window during a Ryanair flight has described how half of his body was left sticking out of the plane for "up to two minutes".
Unseen photos released 25 years after British backpacker's murder
Police in Australia have marked the 25th anniversary of the murder of British backpacker Peter Falconio by releasing previously unseen photographs from their investigation.
Australian police release unseen photos 25 years after British backpacker Peter Falconio's murder
Police in Australia have marked the 25th anniversary of the murder of British backpacker Peter Falconio by releasing previously unseen photographs from their investigation.
Fifth Briton identified as victim of wildfire in Spain
A fifth British national has been identified as a victim of a wildfire in southern Spain in which killed more than a dozen people.
US senators demand findings of probe into deadly strike on Iran school
Senators have demanded the US military urgently reveals the findings of its probe into a deadly missile strike on an Iranian school.
Former Spanish PM under fire for saying France's World Cup team has 'no French players'
A former Spanish prime minister has come under fire for saying France's World Cup team had "no French players".
Alleged hackers linked to Russia facing UK and EU sanctions
Alleged hackers linked to Russia have been jointly sanctioned by the UK and EU.
Millions evacuated in China as severe flooding traps villagers and sweeps cars away
Communities have been left stranded, vehicles swept away and roads under two metres of water as severe flooding hit parts of China.
Human trials of new Ebola vaccine set to begin in UK
A new vaccine to combat a strain of Ebola spreading across the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will soon be tested on adults in the UK, under plans announced today.
Man wanted in UK over Bedfordshire triple murder appears in South African court - as cause of death revealed
A man suspected of murdering his wife and two children in the UK has appeared in court in South Africa, as their causes of death has been revealed.
Man wanted in UK over murder of wife and two children appears in South African court
A man suspected of murdering his wife and two children in the UK has appeared in court in South Africa.
Wildfire of 'exceptional scale' breaks out in forest near Paris
A wildfire of "exceptional scale" has broken out in a forest near Paris, as the country battles it third heatwave of the summer.
Jurassic Park star Sam Neill has died
Jurassic Park and Peaky Blinders star Sam Neill has died aged 78.
British woman becomes 13th person to die after wildfire in Spain, officials say
A British woman who was taken to hospital after a wildfire swept through southern Spain has become the 13th person to die in the tragedy, officials in the Andalusia region have said.
Girl, 9, among at least six killed in Israeli Gaza attacks - say Palestinian officials
A nine-year-old girl was among at least six people killed by Israeli attacks in Gaza on Sunday, according to Palestinian health officials.
Ukraine's prime minister stepping down after only a year, in Zelenskyy reshuffle
Ukrainian prime minister Yulia Svyrydenko has stepped down as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy begins a reshuffle of Ukraine's government.
Son of man who died in Spanish wildfire disputes authorities' warnings claim
The son of a Belgian man who died in a wildfire in Spain has disputed authorities' claims about the warnings issued.
US journalists ordered to testify over Air Force One leak after Trump flight
Several New York Times journalists have been summoned to testify under oath by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) after they reported on security concerns involving the new Air Force One gifted by Qatar.
US journalists subpoenaed over Air Force One leak after Trump flight
Several New York Times journalists have been summoned to testify under oath by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) after they reported on security concerns involving the new Air Force One gifted by Qatar.
Two dead and four injured in Toronto shooting
Two people have been killed and four others have been wounded in a shooting at a street festival in Toronto, police have said.
Two dead and four injured in shooting at Toronto street festival
Two people have been killed and four others have been wounded in a shooting at a street festival in Toronto, police have said.
Two dead and four injured in shooting at Toronto festival, police say
Two people have been killed and four others have been wounded in a shooting at a street festival in Toronto, police have said.
Trump ally Lindsey Graham dies - Zelenskyy pays tribute
Lindsey Graham, the US senator and prominent ally of Donald Trump, has died.