Ecuadorian officials say they found no evidence the man had committed a crime, and so had freed him.

Experts warn that whilst the criminals may yet be caught, the gemstones they stole may never be recovered.

Sanae Takaichi, Japan's first female prime minister, is not known for progressive views on women's equality.

The conservative politician, who sees Margaret Thatcher as an inspiration, has become Japan's first female prime minister.

Experts warn that whilst the criminals may yet be caught, the gemstones they stole may never be recovered.

Juraj Cintula - who fired five shots at close range at the prime minister - was found guilty of terrorism charges.

A neighbour died after falling to the ground in a failed attempt to escape through a window.

The airport, out of action since war broke out two years ago, was due to reopen on Wednesday.

Australia is one of the world's biggest biodiversity hotspots, home to more than a million different species.

The BBC's Paris Correspondent Hugh Scofield says the former French president will reside in a small cell.

Australia is one of the world's biggest biodiversity hotspots, home to more than a million different species.

The BBC's Paris Correspondent Hugh Scofield says the former French president will reside in a small cell.

A staunch conservative, she takes over as Japan grapples with rising cost of living and mounting debt.

Nicolas Sarkozy, president from 2007-2012, has appealed against his jail term at La Santé prison.

The US vice-president's visit comes after a flare-up of violence between Israel and Hamas that threatened to derail the 12-day-old truce.

Juraj Cintula - who fired five shots at close range at the prime minister - was found guilty of terrorism charges.

The young prodigy's "unexpected passing" was announced by his family on Monday.

Prosecutors say the woman was arrested in Barcelona with around a kilo of melted down gold.

The airport, out of action since war broke out two years ago, was due to reopen on Wednesday.

Belize's prime minister says the deal will mean that migrants can apply for asylum in the country.

People in the city burst crackers late into Monday night, defying a court order to use only 'green' fireworks.

A preliminary report says a cable that broke on the Glória funicular last month had never been certified, and mentions other failures.

Platform outage checker Downdetector said the issues have impacted more than 1,000 different businesses.

The two countries will boost investments to expand mining and processing of critical minerals, amid dependency on China.

A hunt is under way to find the four thieves before the jewels - which once belonged to French royals - vanish for good.

The deadliest day of attacks since the truce took effect on 10 October raises questions as to whether it will last.

The attacker is seen striking the 55-year-old woman with a large wooden stick during the assault in the West Bank village of Turmus Ayaa.

The US and Russian presidents announced on Thursday that they planned to meet in Budapest.

His former team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, said they were "deeply saddened" by the ex-player's death.