Category : International

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world champion dies after being shot in the head by 'off-duty policeman' at gig

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world champion Leandro Lo has died after being shot in the head.

Peace of sorts returns to wartorn border between Israel and Gaza - but truce is not a lasting solution

A peace of sorts seems to have returned to the fractious, wartorn border that separates Israel and the territory of Gaza.

Ceasefire agreed as Israel and Palestinian Islamic Jihad come to a truce

Israel and Palestinian Islamic Jihad have agreed to a ceasefire following a weekend of fighting.

US Senate passes landmark climate change bill to lower global warming emissions

The US Senate has approved a sweeping package that supporters say will slash climate heating carbon emissions, lower drug prices for the elderly and demand higher taxes from corporations and the wealthy.

'Very critical situation': Almost half of EU countries suffering from drought

Almost half of European Union land is currently under a drought warning or more severe "alert" level, hampering agriculture, energy production and water supply, the European Commission has confirmed.

Stranded beluga whale in River Seine given 'vitamin cocktail'

A beluga whale stranded in the River Seine has been given a "vitamin cocktail" amid fears its health is rapidly declining.

Ukrainian medical students start training at one of UK's top universities after fleeing war-torn country

A group of Ukrainian medical students have been welcomed by one of the UK's top universities to continue their training after fleeing their war-torn country.

Second senior Islamic Jihad commander killed in Israeli airstrike, militant group says

A second senior Islamic Jihad commander has been killed in an Israeli airstrike as a surge of fighting continues in Gaza.

Taiwan responds to China's military drills as warships circle each other in 'cat and mouse' manoeuvres

Taiwan has responded after China appeared to take part in military drills that simulated an attack following a major US official visiting the island.

From Kabul to Bristol: Life as an Afghan refugee one year on from Taliban takeover

Malalai's father Yusuf was already very wary life in Afghanistan was getting increasingly risky.