Napoleon Bonaparte's hat to go on sale at Paris auction
The black bicorne felt hat was a trademark of the French emperor, and is expected to fetch up to €800,000.
1970-01-01 08:00
The Disappeared: Search for IRA murder victim Columba McVeigh ends
The remains of Columba McVeigh have not been found after six searches of a bog in County Monaghan.
1970-01-01 08:00
Why South Africa regrets its post-apartheid liberal asylum laws
Tough proposals will have far-reaching consequences for foreign nationals who seek refuge in the country.
1970-01-01 08:00
Jury hears Canadian man who killed Muslim family was on drugs
Nathaniel Veltman has pleaded not guilty to the murders, arguing he was in a "dreamlike state".
1970-01-01 08:00
US Army clears historical convictions of 110 black soldiers
The soldiers were court martialled after a 1917 riot in a process with "numerous irregularities".
1970-01-01 08:00
Delhi AQI: Can artificial rain fix toxic air in India's capital?
The Delhi government wants to use cloud-seeding to combat the city's pollution crisis.
1970-01-01 08:00
Duterte critic Leila de Lima granted bail after six years in jail
Former senator Leila de Lima has long fought what she describes as trumped up drug charges.
1970-01-01 08:00
DP World: Australia ports remain closed after cyber-attack
Operations at DP World sites in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth have been suspended since Friday.
1970-01-01 08:00
Ukraine gets European Commission backing for talks on Ukraine membership
The EU's executive praises Kyiv's "excellent progress" and EU states will make a decision next month.
1970-01-01 08:00
Should domestic abusers have guns? US Supreme Court will decide in United States v Rahimi
Zackey Rahimi's appeal, if successful, could have far-reaching implications in the US firearms debate.
1970-01-01 08:00
General Hospital's Tyler Christopher dies age 50
The American performer is being remembered for his acting work and his mental health advocacy.
1970-01-01 08:00
Speeding led to 70% of India road crash deaths
More than 160,000 Indians were killed in road accidents last year, government data shows.
1970-01-01 08:00