Paris police attack: Four killed by knife-wielding man
A knife-wielding man has killed four staff at police headquarters in central Paris, French media report. ...
Boris Johnson: Brexit plan 'genuine attempt to bridge chasm'
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said he has made a "genuine attempt to bridge the chasm" in order to get a fresh Brexit deal with the EU. ...
South Africa envoy condemns UN’s inability to inaction on Palestine resolutions
South Africa’s Ambassador to the UN Jerry Matjila has criticised the UN for not implementing any of its 72 resolutions on Palestine since 1948. ...
Hong Kong protests: Rubber bullet blinds journalist in one eye
An Indonesian journalist has been left permanently blinded in her right eye by a rubber bullet said to have been fired by police during unrest in Hong Kong. ...
Brexit: New UK plan for Northern Ireland to stay in single market
The government has delivered its new Brexit proposals to the EU, including plans to replace the Irish backstop. ...
China anniversary: Hong Kong protester shot by live round
An activist involved in anti-Chinese protests in Hong Kong has been shot in the chest, police say. ...
Dutch tractor protest sparks 'worst rush hour'
Tractor-driving farmers taking to the streets to demand greater recognition have caused the worst ever Dutch morning rush hour on Tuesday, according to motoring organisation ANWB. ...
Tory conference: Sajid Javid promises 'significant response' to no-deal Brexit
The chancellor has promised "a significant economic policy response" in the event of a no-deal Brexit. ...
Greece: Deadly fire triggers riots at Moria refugee camp
At least one person has died after a fire broke out at an overcrowded refugee camp on the Greek island of Lesbos, local officials say. ...
No reason to probe Bidens: former Ukraine prosecutor
A Ukrainian ex-prosecutor general has told the BBC there is no reason for his country to investigate President Donald Trump's political rival Joe Biden. ...
Trump impeachment inquiry: Pompeo subpoenaed by House Democrats
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has been ordered by Democrats to turn over documents relating to the Trump administration's dealings with Ukraine. ...
Haiti unrest: Shops and police station looted as thousands protest
Thousands of people have taken to the streets in Haiti amid violent protest against President Jovenel Moïse. ...
Iran nuclear deal: EU nations warn Tehran over breaches
Britain, France and Germany have warned Iran against any further breaches of the international nuclear deal signed in 2015, the BBC has learnt. ...
Trump impeachment inquiry: Whistleblower 'is CIA officer'
The whistleblower whose complaint has led to an impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump is a CIA officer, US media report. ...
White House 'tried to hide Trump Ukraine call transcript'
Trump administration officials tried to "lock down" all details of the US president's phone call to Ukraine's leader, according to a whistleblower's report. ...
French factory fire could pollute Seine river, officials warn
A fire at a chemical factory in the northern French city of Rouen threatens to pollute the River Seine, local officials have warned. ...
Amazon rainforest belongs to Brazil, says Jair Bolsonaro
President Jair Bolsonaro has insisted that the Brazilian areas of the Amazon rainforest are sovereign territory. ...
Franco exhumation: Spain's Supreme Court backs move to cemetery
Spain's Supreme Court has ruled that the remains of dictator Francisco Franco should be exhumed. ...
West Papua: Day of violence sees at least 27 dead
A new wave of violence has hit the restive Indonesian region of West Papua after hundreds of protesters, mostly high school students, set fire to several buildings in a town on Monday. ...
Trump defends raising Bidens in Ukraine call
US President Donald Trump has defended raising the subject of former Vice-President Joe Biden and his son on a phone call with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky. ...