‘Forget about net zero, we need real zero’
'Forget about net zero, we need real zero'
The 17-year-old activist tells world leaders that 'fiddling around with numbers' will not be enough.
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New China virus: Fourth person dies as human-to-human transfer confirmed
New China virus: Fourth person dies as human-to-human transfer confirmed
Authorities say two cases of infection in Guangdong were a result of human-to-human transmission.
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Trump impeachment trial set to open in US Senate
Trump impeachment trial set to open in US Senate
What we can expect in the trial starting on Tuesday, from the key players to unusual rules in place.
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Trump impeachment trial: Five possible twists ahead
Trump impeachment trial: Five possible twists ahead
Many believe President Trump will be acquitted in the end. But could it yet diverge from the script?
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Sri Lanka civil war: Rajapaksa says thousands missing are dead
Sri Lanka civil war: Rajapaksa says thousands missing are dead
The president acknowledges the fate of more than 20,000 who disappeared during the civil war.
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Hundreds of US-bound migrants cross river to reach Mexico
Hundreds of US-bound migrants cross river to reach Mexico
The Mexican National Guard tries to block entry to the "caravan" hoping to reach the US.
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Trump impeachment: President’s lawyers demand immediate acquittal
Trump impeachment: President's lawyers demand immediate acquittal
The president's legal team calls his impeachment "a dangerous perversion" of the US constitution.
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China coronavirus: Number of cases jumps as virus spreads to new cities
China coronavirus: Number of cases jumps as virus spreads to new cities
New cases of the respiratory illness are confirmed in the cities of Wuhan, Beijing and Shenzhen.
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Isabel dos Santos: Africa’s richest woman ‘ripped off Angola’
Isabel dos Santos: Africa's richest woman 'ripped off Angola'
Leaked documents reveal how Isabel dos Santos made her fortune through exploitation and corruption.
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Trump impeachment: Legal team says charges ‘brazen and unlawful’
Trump impeachment: Legal team says charges 'brazen and unlawful'
The response to the trial summons gives the first glimpse of what will form the White House's defence.
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Libya civil war: UN envoy Salamé says foreign intervention must end
Libya civil war: UN envoy Salamé says foreign intervention must end
Ghassan Salamé's remarks come on the eve of renewed peace talks between Libya's warring factions.
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New Chinese virus ‘will have infected hundreds’
New Chinese virus 'will have infected hundreds'
The virus emerged in December, two people have died and it has been detected in three countries.
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Clinton prosecutor Ken Starr to defend Trump
Clinton prosecutor Ken Starr to defend Trump
Former special prosecutors from Bill Clinton's impeachment trial are on the president's team.
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Iran plane crash: Khamenei to lead Friday prayers for first time since 2012
Iran plane crash: Khamenei to lead Friday prayers for first time since 2012
The rare move by Iran's supreme leader follows widespread protests over the downing of an airliner.
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Trump impeachment: Senators sworn in for historic trial
Trump impeachment: Senators sworn in for historic trial
The articles of impeachment were read aloud on the Senate floor as the trial got under way.
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White House ‘broke law’ by withholding Ukraine aid, says watchdog
White House 'broke law' by withholding Ukraine aid, says watchdog
A non-partisan US watchdog agency says the White House block on congressional aid was illegal.
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Angola’s Isabel dos Santos: Africa’s richest woman eyes presidency
Angola's Isabel dos Santos: Africa's richest woman eyes presidency
Isabel Dos Santos, the daughter of Angola's former leader, is embroiled in a $1bn financial scandal.
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Nile River dam row: Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan make draft deal
Nile River dam row: Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan make draft deal
The initial accord eases tensions between Egypt and Ethiopia over control of vital water supplies.
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Rio Olympic Park: Judge orders closure of site over security concerns
Rio Olympic Park: Judge orders closure of site over security concerns
The site is now used for concerts and events but some parts have suffered from poor maintenance.
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Pacific ‘blob’ heatwave feared to have killed a million birds
Pacific 'blob' heatwave feared to have killed a million birds
Seabirds that died off the US in 2015-16 probably starved because of warmer waters, scientists say.
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Sir David Attenborough warns of climate ‘crisis moment’
Sir David Attenborough warns of climate 'crisis moment'
We're at a pivotal point in efforts to tackle climate change, the naturalist and broadcaster warns.
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Iran plane downing: Victims’ governments to press Tehran for answers
Iran plane downing: Victims' governments to press Tehran for answers
Ahead of a London meeting, Canada vows to "get to the bottom" of what happened to Flight PS752.
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Trump ‘knew exactly what was going on’, Giuliani aide claims
Trump 'knew exactly what was going on', Giuliani aide claims
Lev Parnas, an aide to the president's lawyer, says Donald Trump knew of efforts to pressure Ukraine.
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US and China sign deal to ease trade war
US and China sign deal to ease trade war
Mr Trump has hailed the deal as a "transformative", but the majority of tariffs will remain in place.
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Trump impeachment: House sends historic case to Senate
Trump impeachment: House sends historic case to Senate
Donald Trump will become only the third US president to face trial in the US upper chamber.
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Russian government resigns as Vladimir Putin plans future
Russian government resigns as Vladimir Putin plans future
The surprise move came after President Vladimir Putin announced plans to change the constitution.
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Climate change: Last decade confirmed as warmest on record
Climate change: Last decade confirmed as warmest on record
Global data from three agencies also shows that 2019 was the second warmest year since 1850.
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US and China sign ‘phase one’ deal
US and China sign 'phase one' deal
Mr Trump has hailed the deal as a "momentous step", but the majority of tariffs will remain in place.
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Trump impeachment: House lawmakers appointed to prosecute case
Trump impeachment: House lawmakers appointed to prosecute case
The House will vote later on Wednesday to send the impeachment charges against Mr Trump to the Senate.
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Vatican appoints first woman to senior role in Church
Vatican appoints first woman to senior role in Church
Francesca Di Giovanni has been hired in the Secretariat of State and will co-ordinate with the UN.
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