Storm Ciara kills at least seven in Europe
At least seven people have died across Europe as Storm Ciara moves east, shutting down transport and leaving hundreds of thousands without power. ...
Coronavirus: Senior Chinese officials 'removed' as death toll hits 1,000
China has "removed" several senior officials over their handling of the coronavirus outbreak - as the death toll passed 1,000. ...
Heavily-armed police and soldiers enter El Salvador parliament
Heavily-armed police and soldiers in El Salvador have forced their way into parliament, demanding the approval of a $109m (£85m) loan to better equip them. ...
Russia jails members of 'non-existent' terror group Set
Seven Russian anarchists and anti-fascist activists have been handed lengthy jail terms on terror charges. ...
Coronavirus deaths exceed Sars fatalities in 2003
The number of coronavirus deaths has overtaken that of the Sars epidemic in 2003. ...
Thailand shooting: Soldier's rampage kills at least 12
At least 12 people have been shot dead and many injured by a Thai soldier in the city of Nakhon Ratchasima (also known as Korat), police say. ...
Trump fires two impeachment witnesses
US President Donald Trump has dismissed two senior officials who testified against him at his impeachment trial. ...
Trump celebrates impeachment acquittal and blasts rivals
US President Donald Trump has taken a victory lap one day after his impeachment acquittal, in a tirade against his political enemies. ...
Italy train crash: Two dead in high-speed derailment
Two people have been killed after a high-speed train derailed early on Thursday near the northern Italian city of Lodi, emergency services say. ...
Iowa caucuses: Pete Buttigieg and Bernie Sanders take lead
Pete Buttigieg and Bernie Sanders are leading in the first vote to choose the Democratic candidate to run against President Donald Trump in November's election. ...
Coronavirus: Cathay Pacific asks staff to take unpaid leave
Hong Kong's flagship airline Cathay Pacific has asked staff to take three weeks of unpaid leave to help it cope with the impact of the coronavirus. ...
Coronavirus outbreak not yet pandemic, World Health Organization says
The deadly coronavirus outbreak that has spread from China does not yet constitute a "pandemic", the World Health Organization (WHO) has said. ...
Tanzania rush for sacred oil kills 20 worshippers
At least 20 people have been crushed to death and 16 others injured during an outdoor religious service in Tanzania. ...
Coronavirus: First death outside China reported in Philippines
A man has died of the coronavirus in the Philippines, the first confirmed fatality outside China. ...
Brexit: UK leaves the European Union
The UK has officially left the European Union after 47 years of membership - and more than three years after it voted to do so in a referendum. ...
Coronavirus: US and Australia close borders to Chinese arrivals
Countries around the world have closed their borders to arrivals from China, as officials work to control the rapid spread of the coronavirus. ...
Brexit: UK to quit EU at 23:00 GMT, as PM promises 'new dawn'
The UK will officially leave the European Union at 23:00 GMT, ending 47 years of membership. ...
Coronavirus: Worldwide cases overtake 2003 Sars outbreak
The number of coronavirus cases worldwide has surpassed that of the Sars epidemic, which spread to more than two dozen countries in 2003. ...
Trump impeachment: Major blow for Democrats in witnesses battle
US Democrats have been dealt a major blow in their efforts to call witnesses at President Trump's impeachment trial. ...
Coronavirus: Death toll rises as virus spreads to every Chinese region
The death toll from the coronavirus outbreak has risen to 170, and a confirmed case in Tibet means it has reached every region in mainland China. ...