More than 260,000 soldiers are on standby for rescue efforts as winds of up to 92mph (149km/h) hit Vietnam.

The Trump administration has sought to justify the strikes by saying it is in an armed conflict with drugs gangs.

A new study find that Hurricane Melissa's rapid intensification was six times more likely because of climate change.

Three weeks after the spectacular jewel theft at the Louvre, the museum is heavily criticised for neglecting security.

Pelosi made history as the first female Speaker and left an indelible mark on US politics.

The US leader has repeatedly accused South Africa of persecuting its white minority - which Pretoria denies.

The Trump administration has sought to justify the strikes by saying it is in an armed conflict with drugs gangs.

With endless rubble and destroyed streets as far as the eye can see, any plans for Gaza's future are a far cry from where it is today, writes Lucy Williamson.

Paul Biya has been in power since 1982 - the opposition says the election was rigged.

Aviation analysts say the disaster, which left 12 people dead, may have been caused by engine failure

Afghanistan used to produce more than 80% of global opium but a Taliban ban has cut that to a fraction.

Winners include a project for making the Atlantic Forest financially viable and a global ocean treaty initiative.

The attack comes amid a resurgence of piracy in the region in recent days.

Cars, walls and postboxes were defaced, in what appeared to be human blood.

If the court rules against Trump's tariffs, it could force the US to refund some of the billions it has collected.

Kalmaegi, one of the strongest typhoons this year, has gained strength as it barrels toward central Vietnam.

Donald Trump says thousands of Christians are being killed in Nigeria - where has he got the numbers from?

It is unclear whether the citizens were fighting on behalf of Russia or Ukraine.

A new study has found certain corals are more resilient in warmer waters, giving hope to the world-famous reef.

The attack comes amid a resurgence of piracy in the region in recent days.

Maccabi Tel Aviv chief executive Jack Angelides calls for a separation between football and politics after away fans were banned from Thursday's Europa League game at Aston Villa.

Flight capacity will be cut at major airports as air traffic controllers report issues with fatigue amid staff shortages.

Claudia Sheinbaum says she is pressing charges because "a line must be drawn" against the harassment of Mexican women.

Winners include a project for making the Atlantic Forest financially viable and a global ocean treaty initiative.

Police have reclassified Iris Hsieh's "sudden death" as murder and remanded Namewee in custody.

Miss Mexico, Fatima Bosch, said Nawat Itsaragrisil was 'not respectful' at a pre-pageant ceremony on Tuesday

Floods have swept through towns, killing at least 85 people and leaving 75 others missing.

It is unclear whether the citizens were fighting on behalf of Russia or Ukraine.

More than 74 million people in Bihar are eligible to vote in a key election that kicks off on Thursday.