Tokyo has vowed a 'calm and resolute' response as tensions with Beijing continue to escalate. The Legislative Council election is seen as a test of public sentiment following a deadly fire.

One of the alleged thieves has been arrested, authorities say, after he was identified using the city's extensive security camera system. Brazilian officials say thieves held up a security guard and ...

Forecasters warn of heavy rain overnight and "severe coastal overtopping" due to gales on Tuesday. Road re-opens after landslip caused by rain cleared Minimum wage rise 'represents a national crisis' ...

Priority skills areas were identified after the scheme's panel met on 20 August. Cardiff's Sala court case against Nantes to begin Minister admits health budget is 'concerning' Plans approved for pub ...

Benjamin Netanyahu expects to move to the second phase "very shortly", as a Hamas official suggests it is ready to consider "freezing or storing" its weapons. Israel says it is unaware of a strike, ...

The BBC spoke to under-16s in Sydney, Brisbane and Canberra who will be banned from social media from December 10. Barnaby Joyce's decision was welcomed by One Nation leader Pauline Hanson, whose ...

The magnitude 7.6 tremor prompts orders to evacuate residents. At least five people have been killed in the most serious confrontation between both sides since July. The half-buried body of ...

The deaths of more than a dozen poll workers amid India's massive voter roll revision exercise have set off a controversy. Twenty-five people were killed in a fire at a nightclub in India's Goa early ...

Europe's leaders are trying to avoid alienating Donald Trump while fighting for Ukrainian sovereignty and future continental stability. Volodymyr Zelensky and the leaders of France, Germany and the UK ...

She was given medical attention on the beach, before being taken to hospital, where she died. Election manifesto dress unveiled at adult panto Drop in cream sales at dairy as shoppers cut back Deputy ...

Nigeria denies the violation saying the aircraft made an emergency landing due to a technical issue. There is a large police presence in major cities and the authorities have encouraged people to stay ...

Israel says it is unaware of a strike, but is investigating the reported death of the child in southern Gaza. Benjamin Netanyahu expects to move to the second phase "very shortly", as a Hamas official ...