Iraq fire: At least 93 killed in blaze at wedding party in Qaraqosh
Witnesses and officials say the fire was sparked by fireworks set off inside the hall in Qaraqosh.
1970-01-01 08:00
South Africa floods: At least 11 people die after Western Cape deluge
The authorities say at least 11 people have died as floodwaters submerge parts of the province.
1970-01-01 08:00
Australian man who faked own kidnapping ordered to compensate police
The Australian came up with the plot to spend New Year's Eve with another woman instead of his partner.
1970-01-01 08:00
Theatre tickets from night of Lincoln assassination sell for $262,500
The US president was shot and killed in the presidential box of Ford's Theatre during a performance.
1970-01-01 08:00
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol to meet King Charles in state visit
Yoon Suk-yeol has accepted an invitation from King Charles III to visit the UK.
1970-01-01 08:00
Thailand: Man charged with beating his three children to death
Police suspect the man also killed two more of his children from a previous marriage.
1970-01-01 08:00
Ukraine war: Training to clear the world's most heavily mined country
How British military bomb disposal teams are helping Ukrainian engineers clear Russian minefields.
1970-01-01 08:00
Man gored to death by bull at Spanish festival
Friend also injured by same animal during the Pobla de Farnals festival in the Valencia region.
1970-01-01 08:00
Pablo Neruda: Chilean poet's death still shrouded in mystery
An investigation into whether Chilean poet Pablo Neruda was murdered has yet to reach its conclusion.
1970-01-01 08:00
Rugby World Cup: Geraint Thomas joins Wales stars on charity ride
The former Tour de France winner joined the group in Lyon at the end of their 500-mile journey.
1970-01-01 08:00
Wagner deserter Andrey Medvedev held over bid to return to Russia
It is the latest colourful incident involving Andrey Medvedev, who has been in Norway since January.
1970-01-01 08:00
Pope Francis says migration is a reality in call for action during France visit
The pontiff says people risking their lives at sea "do not invade" during a visit to Marseille.
1970-01-01 08:00