Indian farmers celebrate victory as Modi repeals controversial laws

Celebrations and prayers ring out at the Singhu border where farmers and their supporters held a victory march today.It's been more than a year of protests against three farm laws, led by people from...

Church apologises after Italian bishop tells children Santa does not exist

A Catholic diocese in Italy has publicly apologised after its bishop told a group of children Santa Claus does not exist.The Roman Catholic diocese of Noto in Sicily said Bishop Antonio Stagliano was trying...

Max Verstappen clinches pole position in Abu Dhabi ahead of Lewis Hamilton in F1 title showdown

Dutch racer Max Verstappen has claimed pole position for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - ahead of rival Lewis Hamilton as he seeks to make F1 history. Despite dominating the practice sessions in his...

At least 70 people killed in ‘one of largest tornado outbreaks in US history’

Up to 100 people may have been killed as tornadoes and storms hit several US states, toppling buildings and trapping people inside.President Joe Biden says the deadly weather system is likely to be "one...

The Ashes: Australia seal victory in first Test after England collapse again in Brisbane

Australia completed a comprehensive nine-wicket win in the opening Ashes Test after another England batting collapse on day four at The Gabba.Having started the day on 220-2, cautiously optimistic with Joe Root and Dawid...

Father and son plead not guilty to starting California wildfire that saw 1,000 homes destroyed

A father and son have pleaded not guilty to starting a massive California wildfire that destroyed 1,000 homes and forced tens of thousands of people to flee.David Scott Smith, 66, and Travis Shane Smith,...

Mercedes’ appeals rejected after Hamilton misses out on record eighth F1 world title in grand prix drama

Sir Lewis Hamilton has been denied a record eighth F1 world title by rival Max Verstappen following late drama in the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.After leading for almost all of the race, the...

G7 foreign ministers to meet in Liverpool amid warning of ‘severe consequences’ if Russia invades Ukraine

Foreign ministers of the world's most powerful free nations converge on Liverpool this weekend for a meeting likely to be dominated by Russia's threatening military build-up on the borders of Ukraine.The gathering comes days...