Taiwan scrambles jets to confront Chinese fighters after rare incursion

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Brexiters cry betrayal, but they're the ones to blame for this mess

Even with the Brexit countdown clock reset, the new deadline of April 12 suddenly doesn't seem very far away.

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Tibetans prepare for a post-Dalai Lama world

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Japan incorporates 'harmony' into name of new era

The reign of the next Japanese emperor will be known as the "Reiwa" era, the Japanese government announced Monday, ahead of the coronation of Crown Prince Naruhito next month.

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Vintage photos show the unsung heroes of the US suffrage movement

At Washington's National Portrait Gallery, the centennial of the 19th Amendment, which gave men and women equal voting rights, is being marked by "Votes for Women: A Portrait of Persistence," a comprehensive exhibition that highlights the key figures and moments in the decades-long fight for women's voting rights.

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Elon Musk 'releases' rap track in memory of Harambe the gorilla

Not content with space exploration and car manufacturing, Elon Musk can add rapper to his CV, after apparently dropping an ode to Harambe - the Cincinnati Zoo gorilla.

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Kim Jong Nam murder: Suspect pleads guilty to lesser charge

A Vietnamese woman suspected of killing Kim Jong Un's estranged half-brother has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge and asked for leniency.

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One of Russia's richest women dies in plane crash

One of Russia's richest women is among three people believed to have died in a plane crash in Germany.

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Slovakia elects first female president in rebuke of populism

When Slovakia's newly elected President Zuzana Caputova -- the country's first ever female head of state -- delivered her acceptance speech on Saturday she immediately set herself apart from the wave of populist parties sweeping Europe.

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Teen rushes Pope's car in Morocco in bid to 'appeal to the King'

A teenager who rushed towards a motorcade carrying King Mohammed VI of Morocco and Pope Francis intended to "appeal to the King due to a health issue pertaining to his parents," Morocco's national security agency said.

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Mozambique shows how climate change hits the world's poorest

"Upside down" are the only words Manush Albert Alben has to describe life after the powerful Cyclone Idai.

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In Italy's city of love, global far-right groups join forces

In a 17th century palazzo in the Italian city of love, an international alliance of far-right politicians, conservative activists and religious leaders have united in hate.

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Dozens killed and 400 injured in Nepal rainstorm

Dozens of people have been killed in a rainstorm that swept through southern Nepal.

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Ectasy for Liverpool. Agony for Spurs

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Man charged with trying to steal railway tracks from Auschwitz

A US man has been charged with attempting to steal part of the railway tracks leading to the former Auschwitz concentration camp. 

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Matthew MacKay challenged in election by, um, Matthew MacKay

Voters on a small Canadian island face an unusual choice when they cast their ballots in the upcoming provincial election.

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Mussolini's granddaughter hits out at Jim Carrey over sketch

Italian politician Alessandra Mussolini has publicly insulted Jim Carrey after he tweeted a drawing of the hanging of her grandfather, Benito Mussolini, and Claretta Petacci.

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Comedian wins first round of Ukrainian election - exit poll

Volodymyr Zelenskiy, who plays a fictional TV president, has won the first round of Ukraine's election, according to an exit poll.

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Truce talks between Hamas and Israel on track after Gaza protest

A decision by the militant group Hamas to try to stop crowds in Gaza from attacking the border fence with Israel during mass demonstrations is a sign that Egypt-brokered ceasefire talks are still on track.

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Bangladesh building owners arrested after 26 die in fire

Two of the owners of a high-rise building in Bangladesh which caught fire, killing 26 people, have been arrested.

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Colombian star handed fifth red card of the season in madcap soccer game

Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos was sent off for the fifth time this season as the Colombian international saw red in the Old Firm derby, which is one of the most famous -- and at times infamous -- rivalries in British football.

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Murdered student mistook suspect's car for Uber

A university student in the US has been found murdered after she apparently got into a car she mistakenly thought was her Uber taxi.

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Woman felt 'gross' over Joe Biden rally 'kiss'

A former political candidate in the US has described her discomfort after Joe Biden allegedly gave her a "big slow kiss" on the back of her head at a rally in 2014.

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Saudi Arabia 'hacked Jeff Bezos' phone', investigator says

Saudi Arabia has accessed the phone of Amazon boss Jeff Bezos and obtained private data from it, his security officer has said.

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The world used to see UK as bastion of stability - not anymore

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Facebook boss: Govts should get bigger role in policing the net

Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg has said governments and regulators should play "a more active role" in policing the internet and the standards of big online companies.

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Elton backs Clooney boycott call over gay sex law

Sir Elton John has backed George Clooney's call to boycott hotels owned by Brunei, following new laws that make gay sex punishable by death.

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Thunder Snow makes Dubai World Cup history for Sheikh Mohammed

It's "where the world's best meet, from far and near," according to Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who ahead of the Dubai World Cup had penned a 24-line poem in honor of the prestigious event.

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Massive 12ft alligator caught near office park in Florida

A massive alligator weighing more than 318kg (700lbs) has been caught in South Florida.

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Man runs at motorcade carrying Pope and Moroccan king

Security guards tackled a man who ran towards a motorcade carrying Morocco's King Mohammed VI and Pope Francis.

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In Ukraine's election, a comedian might be voters' best choice

Comedian Volodymyr Zelenskiy is an outsider, but he carries less baggage than incumbent Petro Poroshenko and oligarch Yulia Tymoshenko -- and could become Ukraine's next president, Michael Bociurkiw says.

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Eurostar disrupted as flag-wearing protester spends night on London station roof

UK police arrested a man who spent the night on the roof of London's St. Pancras station draped in the English flag, causing Eurostar and other train operators to suspend all services.

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Red Cross will start bringing aid to Venezuela

The president of the Venezuelan National Assembly, Juan Guaidó, has claimed victory after the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies announced Friday it would have unhindered access to bring aid into the struggling country.

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Analysis: Now more than ever, Britain needs a general election

Theresa May is spending this weekend trying to plot a way out of the UK's Brexit stalemate after Parliament rejected her deal for a third time. With just two weeks left to the new deadline of April 12, she -- and the House of Commons -- are running out of options.

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'Pitch up, pitch up': The final moments of Ethiopia plane crash

A pilot on the doomed Ethiopian Airlines flight was heard saying "pitch up, pitch up!" moments before the jet crashed, killing all 157 people on board. 

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'Three Palestinians dead' in Gaza protests

Israeli forces have shot dead three Palestinian protesters as demonstrations take place on the Gaza border, the territory's health ministry has said.

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Boyzone star misses gig as he is treated in Thai hospital

Boyzone have continued the Australian leg of their farewell tour without Keith Duffy after he was admitted to hospital in Thailand. 

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Comedian who played president could win Ukraine election

A comedian who shot to fame for playing the role of a president is currently topping opinion polls ahead of Ukraine's election.

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Rolling Stones tour delayed due to Mick Jagger's health

The Rolling Stones have postponed their upcoming tour of the US and Canada because Sir Mick Jagger needs medical treatment, the band have said.

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Magnitude 5.3 earthquake hits Greece

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake has hit central Greece with tremors felt as far as 130km away in Athens.

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Trump threatens to close US border with Mexico

Donald Trump has threatened to shut the US southern border next week unless Mexican authorities immediately stop illegal immigration.

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$150 million title race: Who will win the Premier League?

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The race where there 'is no second': America's Cup A to Z

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Drug lord El Chapo plans clothing line behind bars

Convicted drug lord El Chapo is sidestepping into fashion by creating an eponymous clothing brand inspired by his twin daughters.

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Eurostar suspends all trains to and from London

Eurostar has cancelled all trains in and out of London after a trespasser spent all night on the roof of St Pancras Railway Station.

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Man, 21, 'shot dead' ahead of Palestinian protest at Israel border

Thousands of Palestinians in Gaza are set to protest today at the border fence with Israel in a mass rally that comes just hours after one man was shot dead by Israeli forces.

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Fears of bloodshed as Palestinians set for huge protest at Israel border

Many thousands of Palestinians in Gaza are set to protest today at the border fence with Israel in a mass rally that could turn bloody as Israeli snipers prepare to defend the barrier.

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Will.i.am defends Michael Jackson with Holocaust comparison

Will.i.am has defended the playing of Michael Jackson's music with a reference to the Holocaust.

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Neeson 'profoundly apologises' for past racist thoughts

Liam Neeson has issued a new apology over comments he made about seeking revenge on a random black person after a friend was raped 40 years ago.

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Vatican tightens laws on sexual abuse

The Vatican issued tougher, comprehensive laws Friday governing the sexual abuse of minors within the Vatican City State, Vatican offices and its diplomatic embassies abroad.

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El Chapo's family hopes to create a clothing line with drug lord's brand

El Chapo-branded clothing -- complete with the convicted drug lord's name and signature -- could soon become available in the United States and Mexico.

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Parliament votes against Brexit deal, likely killing it off for good

• Emergency EU summit called for April 10 • Theresa May's deal lost by 344 votes to 286 • May: We are reaching the limits of this process

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Botticelli 'imitation' painting turns out to be real

Authenticity is a constant concern in the art world, whether it's a French museum discovering half its paintings are fake or police fooling thieves into stealing a replica 17th-century masterpiece in Italy.

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Singer's video sparks row over domestic violence in South Africa

Despite the near collapse of South Africa’s national electricity utility and a constant stream of corruption allegations emanating from the government, the people of this country have been talking about something else this month.

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Gamer jailed after hoax police call leads to fatal shooting

A US man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for making a hoax 911 call that led to police shooting an innocent man dead. 

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Playboy model held over psychiatrist's murder

A 25-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a psychiatrist's body was found in an abandoned car in Nevada.

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Beyonce opens up on uncle's 'painful' HIV battle

Beyonce revealed her uncle's battle with HIV was "one of the most painful experiences" she has been through as she accepted an award for being an ally to the LGBT community.

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'Jet ski fugitive' says he has 'no regrets' as he is extradited

A British man accused of trying to flee Australia by jet ski says he has "no regrets" about leading police on a chase across a strait.

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'We want our Brexit back': London protests block streets

Brexit supporters swarmed through the streets of London Friday as lawmakers rejected Prime Minister Theresa May's EU withdrawal deal for a third time.

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Clooney wants hotel boycott over homosexuality and adultery laws

George Clooney is calling for a boycott of luxury hotels owned by Brunei after the country announced new laws which would make gay sex punishable by death. 

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16 airlines that no longer exist

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Why it's cheaper than ever to fly across the Atlantic

Gone are the days when flying across the Atlantic would routinely cost a small fortune.

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Sex abuse claims must be reported immediately, Pope decrees

The Pope has made it a legal requirement for Vatican personnel and Holy See diplomats to report any allegations of sexual abuse "without delay".

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Daughter of immigrants helps refugees find their American dream

Growing up in Washington, D.C. as a child of immigrants, Kerry Brodie knew her parents worked hard to build a better life for their family.

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'Texas 7' member's execution halted on religious freedom grounds

A "Texas 7" gang member has won a reprieve from execution because his Buddhist spiritual adviser is not allowed in the death chamber with him.

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All-female spacewalk becomes mixed gender after suit blunder

Two astronauts have replaced batteries outside the International Space Station in what should have been the first all-female spacewalk.

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'A little chunk of space history': NASA tests Mars helicopter

NASA says it has successfully completed its first test flight of a mini-helicopter that will explore Mars.

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UK sold £5.7bn of arms to Saudi-led coalition in Yemen

The UK sold at least £5.7bn worth of arms to the Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen since the start of the war in 2015, figures show.

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Air show season includes UK Red Arrows, F-35s and 747s

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Your own paradise island from $1.1 million

Ever dreamed of owning your own Italian private island? An aristocratic family is selling one in Sicily for a lot less than the price of a Tuscan villa or a Manhattan loft apartment.

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1,100 dolphins wash up dead on French beaches in three months

Industrial fishing has been blamed for a record 1,100 dolphins washing up on beaches in France so far this year - often in a mutilated state.

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TUI profit warning after €200m hit over Boeing planes

TUI has warned investors of a €200m (£173m) hit from the decision to ground all Boeing 737 MAX aircraft following two deadly crashes in five months.

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Mexico on alert after volcano spews ash near capital

Mexico has been put on alert after a volcano started spewing hot ash and rock close to its capital city.

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May brings her Brexit withdrawal vote back to UK Parliament again

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Down to the wire: Premier League title race on a knife-edge

It's a race that looks set to go down to the wire -- but both Liverpool and Manchester City will be hoping it's the other that trips up in the final straight.

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'Invisible Man' Liu Bolin hides 20 people in legendary Chinese painting

With bright red acrylic paint smeared in their hair, the subjects of Chinese artist Liu Bolin's latest work pose side-by-side in a scene that evokes one of China's most historically significant battles.

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The cartoonists who helped take down a Malaysian prime minister

A humongous pink gemstone perches on a woman's finger, matched only in extravagance by her hair, which is half the height of her body. A pendulous necklace and Hermès handbag hang from her other arm.

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Woman 'conned bank out of $100k by using financial jargon'

An alleged con artist who claimed to be a wealthy German heiress persuaded a banker to lend her $100,000 (£76,500) by using the right financial lingo, her trial has heard.

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Empire star Jussie Smollett ordered to pay $130,000 to police

Empire star Jussie Smollett has been ordered to pay $130,000 (£100,000) to police - even though charges alleging he staged a hate crime to boost his career have been dropped.

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Chinese startups are still playing 'catch-up' in the future of tech

Chinese tech companies are battling the United States for global supremacy, but they're still lagging behind where it matters most.

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Journalist Maria Ressa arrested at airport

Maria Ressa, a high-profile Philippine journalist and vocal critic of President Rodrigo Duterte, has been arrested once again, at Manila airport Friday.

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Names of 50 killed in NZ terror attack read out at solemn service

An estimated 20,000 people have attended a national memorial service in New Zealand to commemorate the victims of the Christchurch terror attack.

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Business frustration with Brexit chaos boils over

Business leaders are voicing intense frustration with politicians who have plunged the United Kingdom deeper into uncertainty over Brexit.

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A new Nordic drama is brewing - and it is bad news for two big banks

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American legal residents are being held in Chinese detention camps, US says

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Taiwan wants to buy advanced jets and tanks from the US

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Brunei to punish homosexual sex with death

A new law which comes into effect from next week will punish homosexual sex and adultery with death in the small southeast Asian kingdom of Brunei.

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UK lawmakers will vote again on Brexit on Friday

The UK Parliament will vote Friday on Theresa May's Brexit deal for a third and possibly final time, the British government confirmed. But the arrangements are, unsurprisingly, mired in confusion and controversy.

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Russia: Military personnel are in Venezuela

Russia acknowledged Thursday that it has military personnel in Venezuela, which is facing political turmoil and a humanitarian crisis, saying the deployment is legal and does not alter the delicate balance of power in the region.

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Disney bans smoking, large strollers at parks

Getting ready for that summer vacation to Disney?

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Saudi women's rights campaigners released - but more still locked up

Saudi Arabia has released three women's rights activists whose arrests along with others has deeply undermined the country's claim to be reforming itself.

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Venezuela opposition leader vows to fight on despite 15-year ban

Venezuela's opposition leader has pledged to continue his campaign to oust President Nicolas Maduro - despite being banned from holding public office for 15 years.

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Israeli minister wants to 'decimate' militant group Hamas

An Israeli minister says he wants to "decimate" the militant group Hamas in Gaza.

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Inmates treated ex-Trump aide as a 'political celebrity'

George Papadopoulos, the former Trump campaign aide who was jailed for lying to the FBI, has told Sky News he was treated as a "political celebrity" in prison and was warmly welcomed by Trump-supporting inmates.

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Pope reveals why he refused to let people kiss his ring

Pope Francis has revealed the reason why he pulled his hand away when dozens of people lined up this week to kiss his ring.

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Decades-old mystery of washed up Garfield phones finally solved

A mystery which has been perplexing French litter pickers in Brittany for decades has finally been solved.

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Tearful mother pleads for 'abducted' son to be returned

The mother of an eight-year-old boy who is thought to have been abducted by his father earlier this month has pleaded for him to be returned home.

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Saudi cites UN job application as evidence against activist

A prominent Saudi activist's admission that she once applied for a job at the United Nations is being used as part of the kingdom's case against her, CNN has learned.

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Billionaire at centre of UK's costliest divorce wins back £350m yacht

A Russian billionaire at the centre of the UK's costliest divorce battle has managed to keep hold of his £350m superyacht - despite still owing his ex-wife 40% of his fortune.

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Girl dies in shower electrocution - along with stepdad who came to her aid

A nine-year-old girl has died after being electrocuted in the shower - along with her stepdad after he tried to save her.

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What to do if the airline you're on goes bust

One minute you're looking forward to your vacation. The next, you find out your airline's gone bust and you're frantically scrambling around for a plan B.

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Visiting a country that doesn't exist

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Amsterdam bans Red Light District tours

Amsterdam has moved to end one of the city's most popular travel activities.

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Asia's best restaurant revealed

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Home of 'Doomsday vault' under threat from climate change

The home of the "Doomsday vault" - which stores the world's most precious seeds in case of a global disaster - is under threat from climate change, scientists have warned.

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Mum with two wombs has twins weeks after having first child

A 20-year-old Bangladeshi woman has given birth to twins, less than a month after her first child was born.

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This mansion cost $64 million, but a court wants it demolished

France is famed for the historic chateaus that dot its countryside, but when one man built his very own Renaissance-style mansion in a beautiful corner of the south coast, he caused something of a stir.

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Brunei to punish gay sex with death by stoning

Plans drawn up by Brunei to introduce death by stoning as punishment for gay sex have been condemned as "cruel and inhuman".

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Trump: FBI to review 'outrageous' Smollett case

Donald Trump has said the FBI and Justice Department will review Jussie Smollett's "outrageous" case after charges alleging he staged a hate crime to boost his career were dropped.

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Wimbledon's 'most sought-after tickets' go on sale for $105,000

There are few tickets in sport more coveted Wimbledon's Centre Court debenture offerings. But they don't come cheap.

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Huawei is failing to convince the UK it can be trusted

UK security officials have delivered a harsh rebuke of Chinese tech giant Huawei, raising new security over its processes and saying the company's commitment to security is in doubt.

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Saudi women activists in court on 'human rights-related' charges

The trial of 11 female Saudi activists resumed in Riyadh on Wednesday, in a case that has been criticized by rights groups and drawn international condemnation.

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