Category : International

Saudi Aramco flotation plan falls short of $2trn valuation

Saudi Aramco has fired up plans for its long-awaited flotation that is set to easily create the world's most valuable listed company.

'Forgotten island' in Venice where residents say they've been abandoned

All eyes have been on Venice after historic flooding of the city's most treasured and iconic locations, such as St Mark's Square.

Hong Kong police surround university after night of violence

Police in Hong Kong used tear gas to drive back dozens of protesters trying to flee a university campus after a night of violence in the city.

Emmanuel Macron says 'non' to Dry January in France

French President Emmanuel Macron is opposed to promoting a Dry January equivalent in France, according to the president of the champagne makers' union.

Russia 'to return three captured ships to Ukraine'

Russia will return three captured ships to Ukraine, it has been reported, a year after it captured the vessels off the coast of Crimea.

Former defence chief set to become Sri Lanka's new president

Sri Lanka's former wartime defence chief is set to become the country's new president.

At least seven killed in gas explosion in Bangladesh

At least seven people have been killed after a gas pipeline exploded in the Bangladeshi port city of Chittagong.

Meet the koalas lucky to be alive after devastating bushfires

Over the edge of a little knitted pouch, two bright eyes peer out.

Eight dead in protests calling for return of Bolivia's ex-president

At least eight people have been killed in violent clashes in Bolivia after security forces opened fire on supporters of the former president.