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Experts raise concerns about residents who refuse to evacuate as 'huge explosion' reported at La Soufriere volcano.

US case against Weinstein covers alleged attacks on five women from 2004 to 2013 in the Los Angeles area.

Higher prices are buoying drillers’ confidence: Benchmark Nymex oil gained nearly 35 percent in the past four months.

Police say one male has died and an officer was injured after shots were fired at school in US city of Knoxville.

The $2.8bn fine imposed on Alibaba Group Holding Ltd by China's government is less severe than some investors feared.

Remote workers who move to West Virginia will receive $12,000 and passes to indulge in outdoor activities.

Foreign affairs minister says review found 'credible evidence' technology was used by Azerbaijan in Nagorno-Karabakh.

Hamas describes the arrests as 'an attempt to disrupt and stop the course of the Palestinian elections'.

The deficit for the first six months of this fiscal year hit $1.7 trillion as stimulus cheques turbo-charged spending.

Philippine president, who has not been vaccinated against COVID-19, resumes weekly address to dismiss health rumours.

Judge Peter Cahill refuses defence request the morning after the death of Daunte Wright causes renewed unrest in the US.

Protests began after Saad Rizvi, leader of the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan party, was arrested by police in Lahore.

Former ambassador Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley will oversee diversity and inclusion at the State Department.

Turkish president and Libyan interim PM agree to maintain 2019 Mediterranean accord that has angered Greece and Cyprus.

Spain to take first delivery of 300,000 doses of single shot Johnson&Johnson vaccine on Wednesday, health minister says.

Startled Minnesota officer apparently intended to use Taser, not gun, on Black man, according to police chief.

A water shortage could feed tensions between farmers, conservationists and tribes along the California-Oregon border.

Three countries reach bilateral agreements with the new Biden administration as the flow of migrants surges.

Conservative former banker Guillermo Lasso won a surprise victory in polls that came amid COVID and economic crises.

Iran is blaming Israel for a power blackout at its main nuclear facility, calling it 'an act of nuclear terrorism'.

Ahmad BinDawood is embracing transparency and shaking up the secretive status quo in Saudi Arabia.

Government overhaul strengthens President Felix Tshisekedi and deals a new blow to his predecessor Joseph Kabila.

Uber's total bookings including food delivery and passenger services reached an all-time high last month.

Lucia Newman explores a rapidly escalating conflict and talks to the elusive leader of the main armed Indigenous group.

In first trip to region as US secretary of defence, Lloyd Austin met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Head of the elite Revolutionary Guards among eight Iranian militia commanders and police chiefs sanctioned.

World Health Organization chief says transmission driven by 'complacency and inconsistency in public health measures'.

They are also expected to discuss the Iran nuclear accord and the Russian military build-up along the border of Ukraine.

Other digital currencies such as Ether are also rising ahead of Coinbase Global Inc's debut on the Nasdaq.

Move to extend president's mandate for another two years comes amid growing pressure to end political stalemate.

Purchase of Nuance Communications would mark Microsoft's largest acquisition since LinkedIn.

State-by-state breakdowns paint a dire picture as Biden pushes for $2.3 trillion US infrastructure package.

Muhammad Ismail, 66-year-old father of Gulalai Ismail, to be released after more than two months in jail.

Taipei says 25 Chinese air force aircraft entered Taiwan's air defence identification zone on Monday.

A global semiconductor shortage has disrupted production in the US auto and technology sectors.

Legal experts and UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) among those concerned by Denmark's decision.

Shops, pub gardens and salons reopen, moves underpinned by swift vaccination programme.

Investigation to focus on David Cameron's efforts to lobby ministers on behalf of financier Lex Greensill.

OPCW watchdog says Syrian air force likely dropped chlorine gas in a barrel bomb on the city of Saraqeb in 2018.

The move will add about 1,400sq km to the exclusive economic zone claimed by Beirut.

Deposed leader charged under the natural disaster management law in a court hearing where she appeared via video link.

'Women of the revolution' share their experiences on the decade-long transformation of their country.

The rebel group claim they targeted Aramco refineries in Jeddah and Jubail but Saudi Arabia has yet to confirm.

Inciting ethno-religious animosity has become a means of survival for parts of Sri Lanka's political elite.

Dr Khan examines what we know so far, who should take an AstraZeneca vaccine and the symptoms of a blood clot.

Top IOM official in the region says the migrants involved in the incident were being transported by people smugglers.

Interior minister Darmanin demands police presence after vandals target site in Rennes on the eve of Ramadan.

Rehman spent his life defending human rights, opposing military dictators, fighting for the rule of law and democracy.

Hundreds of thousands take a dip in Ganges river even as the nation racks up world's highest tally of new daily cases.

President Maduro said the country has also secured all funds to acquire 11 million doses via the COVAX mechanism.