As the conflict between Israel and Hamas approaches its third month, the families of the 129 hostages believed still to be held in Gaza cling to… Read More »‘I will do anything to bring him back’: Brother of Hamas hostage holds on to hope
The Islamic State group claimed responsibility on Thursday for two explosions that killed nearly 100 people and wounded scores at a ceremony in Iran to… Read More »Islamic State (IS) group claims responsibility for deadly Iran bombings
Just 107 overs are bowled as India beat South Africa in the shortest Test to produce a winner in the history of the game.
The Hollywood star was moved by the story of the student who pedalled 4,000km to get to a university.
Bonne année ! Happy New Year! This week on French Connections we take a look at the top New Year’s resolutions among the French. We… Read More »French resolutions: How France kicks off the New Year
A “US strike” in Baghdad on Thursday killed a military commander of the Hashed al-Shaabi, an ex-paramilitary faction of the grouping said, with an Iraqi… Read More »Iraq blames US-led coalition for ‘aggression’ after strike kills pro-Iran military commander
China showcased on Thursday fighter jets firing missiles in the South China Sea, as it held rival military exercises with the United States in the… Read More »China and US hold rival military drills in disputed South China Sea
More than 50 people were reported missing Thursday as Japanese rescuers battled to reach hundreds still cut off from help three days after a devastating… Read More »More than 50 still missing, hundreds cut off from aid after deadly Japan quake
A US teenager has beaten classic computer game Tetris, forcing it into a game-ending glitch in a feat previously achieved only by artificial intelligence.
Myanmar’s junta announced an amnesty for more than 9,000 prisoners on Thursday, part of an annual release to mark the country’s Independence Day.
