Thursday's local elections are seen as a major test for PM Boris Johnson and his ruling Conservatives.

The Russian military promised a humanitarian corridor from 0700 CET on Thursday. But Ukraine's army says Russian forces have renewed their assault on the plant.

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The increase in the Fed's key rate raised it to a range of 0.75% to 1%, the highest point since the pandemic struck two years ago.

Tens of thousands of protesters blocked streets and gathered around government buildings in Armenia's capital.

Nearly 200 million people suffered from acute food insecurity in 2021, and the war in Ukraine could make the situation worse

France's four left-wing parties are planning on joining forces ahead of the June legislative elections to put forth a challenge to President Emmanuel Macron.

Prosecutors had wanted to take Fico into custody to prevent him from influencing witnesses.

Volunteers from Syria's Violet Org charity's psychological support unit organise games based on the video game Super Mario, during Eid.

Long queues of cars waiting to refuel at those petrol stations that are open, as many are closed due to shortage of petrol in Ukraine.

A fabric company in the Scottish highlands is weaving a unique tartan in the colours of the Ukrainian flag.

Taiwanese Star Wars fans dressed in their favourite characters walk the streets of downtown Taipei to celebrate 'May the 4th'

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Nearly half of the world's zoo elephants are in Europe, but the Born Free Foundation says evidence shows they suffer terribly in captivity and many die young.

Prosecutors have told Portuguese TV they are "convinced" that the identified suspect killed the British girl.

Shushkevich is best known for informing Mikhail Gorbachev about the end of the Soviet Union and leading Belarus to independence.

Fears are growing the Ukraine war could spill over into Moldova.

Karolina fled to France after Russia's invasion. But she hopes to return to Ukraine one day and resume swimming at a high level.

The US Coast Guard (USCG) said on May, 3, that it had intercepted a boat carrying 78 migrants from Haiti some 33 miles off the coast of Tortuga, Haiti.

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Civilians taken to Ukrainian-controlled Zaporizhzhia have been telling of life in the bunkers of a large Mariupol steel works as it came under Russian assault.

The leadked draft opinion that would overturn the constitutional right to abortion nationwide has sparked demonstrations on both sides of the divide.

Hillbilly Elegy author JD Vance's victory in an Ohio Republican Senate primary marks a major victory for Donald Trump as the midterm election season gets underway.

"Another night in Ukraine, another barrage of Russian missiles raining down on peaceful Ukrainian cities," said foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba.

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Thousands of Ukrainians are flocking home, and many of them are women and children trying to reunite with their families.

Four police officers have been acquitted of the offence, prompting anger from human rights groups.

Stephan Mayer said he had personally decided to step down on "health grounds".

There have been allegations of police violence after a video surfaced allegedly showing the man being beaten by officers in the city of Mannheim.

A memorial museum and businesses have been damaged in Addis Ababa by protesters who briefly clashed with Ethiopian police during prayers to mark the end of Ramadan.

More than two years after the last edition due to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, and after having achieved the declaration as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO, Los Caballos del Vino (the Wine Horses) have returned ever...

Police detain protesters at anti-government demonstrations in the Armenian capital Yerevan, as opposition parties mount pressure on Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan over his "treacherous" handling of a territorial dispute with arch-foe Azerbaijan.

A spectacular display of skill and colour from some of the best freestyle skiers and snowboarders around took place in Crans-Montana in Switzerland.

The Global Conversation speaks to Belgium MEP Guy Verhofstadt about what he thinks needs to be done to build a strong European Union for the future.

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Prosecutors said the raids were in connection with the "cum-ex" tax evasion scandal.

The spokesperson for Prime Minister Viktor Orban has denounced the reports by Ukrainian media.

The comments come just one day after Sergei Lavrov claimed Adolf Hitler had "Jewish blood".

“This is about the most brutal war of extermination since the Nazi invasion of Ukraine, it’s not kindergarten," said Ukraine's ambassador to Germany, Andrij Melnyk.

"Polarisation to the west, war and propaganda to the east" is how Reporters Without Borders sums up the press freedom situation in the EU.

They joined Muslims across the Middle East and beyond observing Eid, which is one of the most celebrated holidays in the Muslim world and traditionally a time for family and festivities.

A California-based company got closer to pulling off the feat of catching a falling rocket on Tuesday as it seeks to make them reusable for satellite launches.

Football club Trabzonspor won the seventh Turkish championship in their history last weekend. A title that delighted their fans, who celebrated widely in the streets.

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Jail official Vicky White told co-workers she was taking Casey White for a mental health evaluation. But no such appointment was scheduled it later emerged.

A decision to overrule a landmark 1973 case enshrining abortion as a constitutional right could lead to abortion bans in roughly half of US states.

Russian strikes hit three power plants in the western city of Lviv on Tuesday evening causing some electricity blackouts.

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A popular Twitter account with over `1 million followers is targeting teachers promoting LGBTQ+ rights and inclusive education in the U.S.

A viral video of the incident generated outrage on social media.