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A new high-level report commissioned by the military alliance says NATO must significantly broaden its scope.

Worth less than $1 a decade ago, bitcoin jumped to an intraday record of $19,914.33 on Tuesday before retreating.

Images on social media showed armed men firing automatic weapons in the streets and taking hostages before fleeing.

At least three people, including Bobi Wine's music producer, were injured in the latest clashes ahead of January polls.

Israel has has been linked for a decade to attacks on Iranian nuclear scientists and facilities.

Coronavirus cases were more than double the previous monthly record set in October, straining hospitals and staff.

Anti-government protesters returned to the streets of the city despite clashes that killed eight people.

For five decades Arecibo was the largest single-aperture telescope in the world, used to study distant planets.

UK retailer Debenhams announced it will wind down operations just hours after Aradia Group went into administration.

The US alleges China is 'seeking to undo' United Nations sanctions aimed at curbing North Korea's nuclear programme.

Exchange is seeking US authority to require all listed companies to disclose diversity statistics for corporate boards.

The driver, identified as a 51-year-old German man from the area, was arrested at the scene, according to police.

Pakistan's new commuter train has eased rush hour for workers, but has also upended communities and ancestral homes.

Hunger and malnutrition a real danger for nearly 100,000 people in northern Ethiopia, UN says as it calls for access.

Newly created oversight board announces first six cases involving content removed from social media giant's platforms.

India's PM says new farm laws will free farmers from bullying middlemen; farmers say they fear big corporations.

Death of British 12-year-old sparked protests, with activists and her family accusing police of institutional racism.

Security forces in the Kurdish region of northern Iraq have held editor Sherwan Amin Sherwani for nearly two months.

Beijing says China advocates for global peace and security, not intimidation or coercion.

Lachin is the last of three regions around Nagorno-Karabakh handed over by Armenia to Azerbaijan under truce.

The global economy will grow 4.2% next year and ease to 3.7% in 2022, after shrinking 4.2% this year, OECD says.

This month, One Free Press Coalition focuses on cases of violations against journalists amid the coronavirus pandemic.

India rejects the OIC resolution, which criticised New Delhi’s decision to strip Kashmir's autonomy last year.

Mays Abu Ghosh, a journalism student, says she faced psychological and physical torture by Israeli forces.

The Stream also looks at popular protests in Peru and proposals for a virtual memorial to enslaved Africans.

The transition period ends in weeks, but the UK and EU have still not reached a trade deal.

WHO says India recorded reductions in cases and deaths of 18 percent and 20 percent respectively over two years.

Falling ash and sulphur blanket several villages on the slopes of Mount Semeru in Java island's Lumajang district.

Tens of thousands of farmers block highways in New Delhi as they fear new laws will benefit private buyers.

The Wolfbrigade 44 group's goal is to re-establish a Nazi dictatorship, according to security officials.

One in 33 people will need aid to meet basic needs like food, water and sanitation in 2021, the UN reported.

India's government to hold talks with farmers following large protests over new laws that could affect grain prices.

Big oil exporters reportedly delay output level talks amid disagreements as energy demand remains weak.

Formula One world champion to miss Bahrain GP after testing positive for coronavirus.

Detentions part of the latest operation against suspected backers of US-based preacher accused of a 2016 failed coup.

Dignified sanitation is a basic human need that does not end with a toilet.

'Game-changer' telescope takes panoramic images of deep space at record speed and opens the way to new discoveries.

Federal Reserve chairman Powell says effects of coronavirus vaccines on the US economy remain difficult to assess.

Female soldiers have been tasked with carrying corpses in Kathmandu - a task considered taboo in the Himalayan nation.

Chinese manufacturing expands at fastest rate in a decade, new data show; South Korean, Japanese firms stabilise.

The 51-year-old Indonesian politician says he does not have symptoms and will self-isolate for the next two weeks.

Australia's defence minister says 'game-changing' project with US will help deter aggression against its interests.

Amnesty says 69 of the 170 "prisoners of conscience" in Vietnam are in jail because of their online activism.

Data firm S&P considered adding the electric carmaker's shares to its main index in two tranches but opted for one.

Officials double down on Australia, saying country should be ashamed of alleged war crimes committed in Afghanistan.

Dr Scott Atlas clashed repeatedly with other experts on coronavirus task force during his four months in the job.

Two battleground states certify presidential election results in favour of Joe Biden as Donald Trump refuses to concede.

Groups raise concern about the UAE's role in Libya, Yemen conflicts in attempt to halt $23bn in arms sales.

Riyadh gives approval night before low-cost Israir due to fly its first planned route to the UAE, using Saudi airspace.

Minnesota regulators approve final permit for Enbridge Energy’s Line 3 crude oil pipeline, but start date not specified.