Last surviving Battle of Britain pilot John Hemingway 'just lucky'
Group Captain John Hemingway, 104, has been shot four times, including twice in the aerial battle.
1970-01-01 08:00
India appeals death sentences of ex-naval officers in Qatar
Death penalties were handed to eight former Indian naval officers on unspecified charges.
1970-01-01 08:00
Spain's Sánchez secures power deal with Catalan separatists prompting anger
Pedro Sánchez's agreement is attacked by conservatives in Spain as opening a back-door to tyranny.
1970-01-01 08:00
David DePape: Trial begins for Paul Pelosi's accused attacker
David DePape is accused of attacking the husband of then-US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
1970-01-01 08:00
Trial of attacker thrusts reluctant Paul Pelosi to centre stage
The husband of US politician Nancy Pelosi built a multimillion-dollar finance and real estate empire.
1970-01-01 08:00
Malawi kwacha: 44% drop in value against US dollar sparks unease
The 44% fall in the kwacha's value will make imports dearer but some argue it was long overdue.
1970-01-01 08:00
Footballer Luis Díaz's father freed by Colombian guerrillas
The father of the Liverpool footballer was handed over to UN and Catholic Church officials.
1970-01-01 08:00
Komfo Anokye kola tree: Ghana outrage after 300-year-old tree felled
The famous tree dates back to 17th Century Ghana and was reportedly planted by a renowned priest.
1970-01-01 08:00
Iceland volcano: Blue Lagoon closes over eruption fears
More than 20,000 minor earthquakes have been detected by Icelandic authorities since late October.
1970-01-01 08:00
Man found guilty of Ashling Murphy murder
Jozef Puska denied killing the 23-year-old while she was out for a jog in County Offaly.
1970-01-01 08:00
Colorado funeral home owners arrested after 190 corpses found
Some relatives of the 190 deceased learned they may have been given fake cremated remains.
1970-01-01 08:00
Soccer giants FC Barcelona create Barca Games
FC Barcelona President Joan Laporta has hailed the creation of Barca Games.
1970-01-01 08:00