Hurricane Otis: Mexico troops tackle looting in devastated Acapulco
Thousands of soldiers and police go into the Mexican resort city ravaged by a powerful hurricane.
1970-01-01 08:00
Spain: More than 400 animals rescued from illegal trading network
The gang is suspected of illegally importing more than 400 animals into Spain from eastern Europe.
1970-01-01 08:00
DR Congo boat accident: At least 40 dead, 167 missing
The overloaded boat was sailing at night, in breach of safety regulations, officials say.
1970-01-01 08:00
Egypt fire: At least 38 injured in blaze at police complex
Around 50 ambulances sent to the facility, with people being treated for asphyxiation and burns.
1970-01-01 08:00
Ukraine Special Forces say strike on Russia's Black Sea Fleet HQ left dozens dead and wounded 'including senior leadership'
Ukraine's Special Operations Forces said Saturday a strike on Russia's Black Sea Fleet headquarters in Sevastopol had left dozens dead and wounded "including senior leadership."
1970-01-01 08:00
Dozens of crocodiles in China escape during floods
Around 75 crocodiles escaped from a breeding farm after typhoon Haikui caused flooding in Guangdong.
1970-01-01 08:00
Children among 26 people dead in Nigeria boating accident
At least 26 people, mostly women and children died when a boat carrying more than 100 farmers capsized early Sunday in north-central Nigeria, the region's second boat tragedy in three months, authorities said.
1970-01-01 08:00
Brazilian state reels after its worst cyclone disaster
At least 21 people die in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, with more flooding expected.
1970-01-01 08:00
Ukraine War: Counter-offensive troops punch through Russia line, generals claim
Kyiv says its troops are gaining momentum in what continues to be a lengthy and bloody counter-offensive.
1970-01-01 08:00
Ukraine war: Nobel Prize invitation to Russia and Iran withdrawn
The Nobel Foundation says the U-turn comes after strong reaction against it in Sweden.
1970-01-01 08:00
Inmates free 57 Ecuador prison guards after stand-off
Officials say the prison riots are a response by criminal gangs at attempts to curb their power.
1970-01-01 08:00
Samuel Newey: British volunteer killed in Ukraine a 'selfless warrior'
The family of Samuel Newey says they have been left devastated and heartbroken by his death.
1970-01-01 08:00