The tallest volcano on the Indonesian island of Java has erupted, killing at least 14 people and sending huge clouds of ash into the air.Indonesia's president has ordered a fast response to find and...
A marked rise has been seen in the number of children admitted to hospital in South Africa - the epicentre of the new coronavirus Omicron variant - but cases are "mild", a public health...
Russia is planning a military offensive against Ukraine, which could begin as soon as early 2022, according to United States intelligence officials.The finding estimates that Moscow is planning to use 175,000 troops and almost...
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro will be investigated after he claimed coronavirus vaccines may increase the chance of contracting AIDS.Brazilian supreme court Justice Alexandre de Moraes instructed the country's top prosecutor, Augusto Aras, to look...
A handbook Ghislaine Maxwell gave to staff working at Jeffrey Epstein's house in Palm Beach has been shown to a jury - as a portable green massage table that belonged to Epstein was brought...
Strict new limits on Ireland's hospitality sector and home visits have been announced by the country's prime minister.From Tuesday, 7 December, nightclubs will close until 9 January, and bars will only be allowed to...
The governing body of men's tennis has been criticised for not joining the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) in suspending all tournaments in China over concerns about the welfare of Chinese player Peng Shuai.The Association...
International passengers heading to the US will have to be tested for COVID-19 within one day of travel regardless of their vaccination status, as the Omicron variant spreads around the world.The tightening of coronavirus...
