Young Afghan footballer ‘dies in fall from plane’ at Kabul airport

An Afghan national youth team footballer has died in a fall from a US plane at Kabul airport, a local news agency has said.

Loved ones of hiker Esther Dingley to scatter her ashes ‘in places close to her heart’

Loved ones of hiker Esther Dingley have said they will scatter her ashes "in places close to her heart" after she was found dead in the Pyrenees.

James Bond and the missing Goldfinger Aston Martin DB5: Could 24-year mystery finally be solved?

It is arguably the most famous James Bond car of all - the Aston Martin DB5 driven by the late Sir Sean Connery in Goldfinger.

US Capitol Police respond to report of possible explosive device in vehicle outside Library of Congress

US Capitol Police are responding to reports of a possible explosive device in a truck near the Library of Congress, law enforcement officials have said.

Last living Khmer Rouge leader denies crimes against humanity in genocide conviction appeal

The last surviving senior leader of Cambodia's Khmer Rouge has denied ever committing any crimes against humanity saying he only ever wanted "independence and sovereignty" for his country.

Toyota slashes production as it becomes latest carmaker hit by global chip shortage

Toyota is to cut production by 40% next month as it becomes the latest carmaker to be affected by the global shortage of semiconductor chips.

Afghans wave national flag in defiance of Taliban on Independence Day despite violent reprisals

Afghan protesters have waved their national flag in a symbol of defiance against the Taliban on the country's Independence Day.

Last living Khmer Rouge leader denies crimes against humanity in genocide conviction appeal

The last surviving senior leader of Cambodia's Khmer Rouge has denied ever committing any crimes against humanity saying he only ever wanted "independence and sovereignty" for his country.