Ukraine conflict: Deadly flare-up on eastern front line
Ukraine says its troops on the eastern front line have come under heavy shelling during a rebel attack, with one soldier killed and four wounded. ...
Coronavirus: Largest study suggests elderly and sick are most at risk
Health officials in China have published the first details of more than 44,000 cases of Covid-19, in the biggest study since the outbreak began. ...
Coronavirus: Japan cruise ship's US passengers home for further quarantine
Two planes carrying hundreds of US citizens from a coronavirus-hit cruise ship in Japan have arrived in the US. ...
India Supreme Court makes landmark ruling on women in army
India's top court has ruled that all women army officers are now eligible for permanent commissions, allowing them to be in commanding roles. ...
Brexit: France warns UK of bitter trade negotiations
France has warned Britain to expect a bruising battle with the EU in post-Brexit trade negotiations. ...
Crackdown on militants as US and Afghan Taliban seek deal
In the past two weeks, three influential Pakistani militants based in Afghanistan have been assassinated, whilst another Pakistani militant group has been targeted in a deadly raid by Afghan special forces. ...
Coronavirus: Forty infected Americans among cruise ship evacuees
Forty Americans being taken off the quarantined cruise ship Diamond Princess are infected with new coronavirus, a US official says. ...
Coronavirus: First death confirmed in Europe
A Chinese tourist has died in France after contracting the new coronavirus - the first fatality from the disease outside Asia. ...
Mali violence: At least 30 killed in spate of violence
At least 30 people, including nine soldiers, have been killed in three separate incidents in Mali. ...
US Senate votes to curb Trump's war powers on Iran
US President Donald Trump's ability to wage war on Iran without congressional approval has been limited in a Senate bill passed by his fellow Republicans. ...
Honduras violence: Gunmen storm court building to free MS-13 leader
Heavily armed men dressed in military fatigues and police uniforms stormed a court building in north-west Honduras and freed a senior leader of the powerful MS-13 gang, officials say. ...
Iraq’s Sadr dissolves own ‘Blue Hats’ unit accused of killing protesters
Iraq’s influential leader Muqtada Al-Sadr on Tuesday dissolved his own “Blue Hats” units for attacking and killing protesters in the Iraqi city of Najaf last week. ...
Coronavirus: Sharp increase in deaths and cases in Hubei
Some 242 deaths from the new coronavirus were recorded in the Chinese province of Hubei on Wednesday - the deadliest day of the outbreak. ...
Australia fires: New South Wales blazes all 'contained'
All of the bushfires in New South Wales (NSW) are now considered contained, say fire officials in the Australian state. ...
Venezuela crisis: Juan Guaidó greeted with abuse after return from world tour
Opposition leader Juan Guaidó was met with protests at the airport after returning to Venezuela from an international support-building tour. ...
Bernie Sanders wins New Hampshire primary ahead of Pete Buttigieg
Bernie Sanders has won the New Hampshire Democratic primary contest, on a terrible night for former vice-president Joe Biden. ...
Storm Ciara kills at least seven in Europe
At least seven people have died across Europe as Storm Ciara moves east, shutting down transport and leaving hundreds of thousands without power. ...
Coronavirus: Senior Chinese officials 'removed' as death toll hits 1,000
China has "removed" several senior officials over their handling of the coronavirus outbreak - as the death toll passed 1,000. ...
Heavily-armed police and soldiers enter El Salvador parliament
Heavily-armed police and soldiers in El Salvador have forced their way into parliament, demanding the approval of a $109m (£85m) loan to better equip them. ...
Russia jails members of 'non-existent' terror group Set
Seven Russian anarchists and anti-fascist activists have been handed lengthy jail terms on terror charges. ...