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Ex-head of Cosa Nostra mob died in hospital in central Italy after slipping into an 'irreversible coma', report says.

Despair as Wallabies look set to exit tournament at the pool stage for the first tine after humiliating 40-6 rout.

Writers union says the new deal is 'exceptional' with 'meaningful gains and protections for writers'.

The exercise focused on humanitarian relief as the regional grouping makes tentative steps towards military cooperation.

Announcement comes as US President Joe Biden prepares to host a second summit with Pacific Island leaders in Washington

As the war enters its 579th day, these are the main developments.

Spurred to action by the 2021 coup, Myanmar nationals overseas are helping sustain the movement to restore democracy.

The Russian naval headquarters in Sevastopol is one of Moscow's most important bases.

The military rulers had been demanding the exit of envoy and troops after Macron refused to recognise the July coup.

Kosovo declared independence in 2008 but Serbia still formally deems Kosovo to be part of its territory.

An elderly man and a woman were killed, two others wounded in a rocket attack on the outskirts of the city of Sarmin.

The samples will be flown on Monday to a new lab at the US space agency's Johnson Space Center in Houston.

Tehran seems on track to restore relations with more countries after a groundbreaking agreement with Saudi Arabia.

Ministry of Intelligence implicates ISIL but says operatives' sophistication indicates potential connection with Israel.

Writers, journalists speaking in Turkish and Arabic say Muslims are one nation and Islam forbids racism.

PM Pashinyan says fears of 'ethnic cleansing' will lead to mass exodus after last week's defeat to Azerbaijan's forces.

NASA's first US mission to collect an asteroid sample is returning with a sample from asteroid Bennu.

A mix of fresh faces and established icons make up the line-ups of the eight Cricket World Cup squads announced so far.

The conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh has been marked by abuses on both sides and there are fears of a refugee crisis.

Kosovo PM describes the incident near border as 'terrorist action' backed by officials from neighbouring Serbia.

The US federal government is once again facing a possible shutdown.

Sunday's raid is just the latest in a stepped-up campaign of violence targeting Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.

A demonstration against police violence in Paris on Saturday saw some clashes between protesters and police.

Images posted on social media show buoys blocking Philippine fishing boats from entering the area within Manila's EEZ.

Security researchers, including from Google, believe the Egyptian government is behind the attacks.

United win first game in four matches and move to eighth; Man City beat Forest and Everton thrash Brentford.

Interior minister claims authorities have dismantled Tren de Aragua group that controlled the Tocoron prison.

As the war enters its 578th day, these are the main developments.

El Paso in Texas pleads for help amid a dramatic increase in asylum seekers crossing into the US from Mexico.

At least 35 people, including a child, killed after a blaze at an illegal fuel depot along Benin's border with Nigeria.

Abdul Momen tells Al Jazeera that Bangladesh is capable of conducting free and fair polls in the wake of US visa curbs.

Russia's foreign minister glosses over Ukraine, accuses Western allies of neo-colonialism at the UN General Assembly.

Azerbaijan claims 'demilitarisation' of separatists is ongoing in close cooperation with Russian peacekeepers.

Both sides blamed each other for the violence in Chebaa Farms and the Kfar Chouba hills area.

The blast in the town of Beledweyne comes as Somali government has intensified operation against al-Shabab armed group.

The Games will be held over the next two weeks in 56 venues, of which 12 have been newly built.

Mining contracts could help Afghanistan develop, but they could also hurt its people if they are mismanaged.

Recently signed contracts will help the country tackle unemployment, underdevelopment and currency issues.

Justin Trudeau says intelligence on the deadly shooting in British Columbia was passed on to India 'many weeks ago'.

Sudan Armed Forces leader says talks with Rapid Support Forces chief are impossible; wants 'terrorist' designation.

The Dutch prime minister discusses the end of his political and diplomatic era after 13 years in power.

Chaithawat Tulathon has been involved in Thailand's progressive political movement for more than five years.

Rahile Dawut was convicted on charges of endangering state security in a secret trial, US-based foundation says.

Misinformation and media restrictions add to the chaos in flood-stricken Derna. And, preserving Nigeria's past in print.

Nigerian activist, actor and filmmaker Ego Boyo has been on a quest to up industry standards, for three decades.

Investigators from Germany, Sweden and Denmark remain tight-lipped while speculation and theories abound.

US Federal Reserve holds rates steady while European Central Bank signals a pause in monetary tightening policy.

Prince Alemayehu, 7, was taken to England after battle of Magdala and died there in 1879 at the age of 18.

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy did not respond directly to a question about the US supplying long-range missile system.

Taiwan's Defence Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng says frequency of Chinese military drills increases risk of accidental clash.