Niger's coup leader General Tchiani: The ex-UN peacekeeper who seized power
Gen Tchiani has triggered a major crisis by overthrowing the president he was meant to guard.
1970-01-01 08:00
One dead and dozens injured in Russia factory explosion
The damaged facility reportedly manufactures night vision devices and binoculars for the Russian military.
1970-01-01 08:00
Lionesses from 1971 hopeful for World Cup success
"If the England team of now played us they'd thrash us," says a former Lioness.
1970-01-01 08:00
Why has Ireland got so much surplus cash?
The Republic of Ireland is predicted to have a €65.2bn (£56.3bn) budget surplus by 2027.
1970-01-01 08:00
Belarus isolates political prisoners to break their spirit
Families of Belarusian political prisoners say loved ones are being denied any outside contact.
1970-01-01 08:00
Jamaica 0121 Festival: Thousands celebrate independence
A free event to celebrate 61 years of Jamaica's independence takes place in Birmingham.
1970-01-01 08:00
US Coast Guard rescues 25-year-old man more than a day after he went missing off Florida coast
The US Coast Guard rescued a 25-year-old man Saturday who was reported missing after failing to return to a boat ramp in St. Augustine, Florida, for nearly two days.
1970-01-01 08:00
Texas abortion ban temporarily lifted for medical emergencies
Women in the US state with pregnancy complications will be exempted from the abortion ban, a judge rules.
1970-01-01 08:00
Oldham mill fire: Remains of men killed in blaze repatriated
The remains of four Vietnamese nationals were discovered after the huge blaze in Oldham.
1970-01-01 08:00
US snake hunters fight pythons big enough to devour gators
Over the past decade, thousands have competed to kill some of the planet's biggest serpents in Florida.
1970-01-01 08:00
Funeral hears of dad's 'frantic' bid to save girls
The funerals of Kiea McCann and Dlava Mohamed have taken place in County Monaghan and County Dublin.
1970-01-01 08:00
Tech shares fall as China mulls child smartphone limits
Shares of firms such as Alibaba and video-sharing website Bilibili extended their losses in Asia on Thursday.
1970-01-01 08:00