New Zealander returns home after suspected poisoning in Laos
Laos hostel staff detained after suspected methanol deaths
Police continue to investigate the deaths of six tourists in the tourist town of Vang Vieng.
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Far-right candidate takes shock lead in Romania presidential election
Far-right candidate takes shock lead in Romania presidential election
Calin Georgescu, a NATO and EU critic, is ahead in the first round of voting, overtaking the prime minister.
Russian deserter reveals war secrets of guarding nuclear base
Russian deserter reveals war secrets of guarding nuclear base
A combat alert was in place on the day Russia invaded Ukraine, he tells the BBC.
Judge dismisses special counsel's election case against Trump
Court dismisses Jack Smith's last criminal case against Trump
The cases have been dismissed "without prejudice", meaning charges could be refiled when Trump leaves office.
Trump vows day-one tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China
Trump threatens China, Mexico and Canada with new tariffs
The president-elect calls it an effort to force them to crack down on illegal immigration and drug smuggling into the US.
Israel cabinet to meet to discuss Lebanon ceasefire deal
Israel ministers set to approve Hezbollah ceasefire deal - reports
The ceasefire would reportedly be for an initial 60 days and include the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Lebanon.
Drone footage shows huge fire engulfing Manila shanty town
Drone footage shows huge fire engulfing Manila shanty town
Around 1,000 houses were destroyed in the blaze, officials say, months after a similar incident in the Philippine capital.
Israel and Hezbollah close to Lebanon ceasefire deal
Israel and Hezbollah 'close to Lebanon ceasefire deal'
Israel's cabinet will meet on Tuesday to discuss a possible deal, as the US cautions, "we're not done yet".
Prosecutors demand 20-year jail sentence for husband in mass rape trial
Prosecutors demand 20-year jail sentence for Dominique Pelicot
Dominique Pelicot, 72, is facing the maximum sentence for rape in a case that has horrified France.
Why most Indians choking on smog aren’t in Delhi
Air pollution: Why most Indians choking on smog aren’t in Delhi
Delhi gets all the attention, but other parts of northern India are also dealing with toxic air.
Eight migrants including children drown off Greek coast
Eight migrants including children drown off Greek coast
It is believed about 50 people were onboard the vessel which sank in the Aegean Sea.
Trump nominates Bessent to lead US Treasury in flurry of announcements
Trump nominates Scott Bessent to lead Treasury in flurry of picks
He also announces nominees for labour secretary, housing secretary and surgeon general.
Pakistan police clash with Imran Khan supporters heading to Islamabad
Imran Khan: Police clash with ex-PM's supporters heading to Islamabad
The former PM has been in jail for more than a year but remains hugely popular.
Trump picks former WWE CEO and TV's Dr Oz for top roles
Trump picks Linda McMahon and Mehmet Oz to serve in top roles
Linda McMahon is the US president-elect's choice for education secretary, and Mehmet Oz is lined up for a healthcare job.
Atmospheric river dumps snow and record rain on California
Atmospheric river brings floods and snow to California
The weather event has multiplied damages from the 'bomb cyclone' seen in the US north-west earlier this week.
Prosecutors back delaying Trump sentence until he leaves White House
Prosecutors back delaying Trump sentence until he leaves White House
New York prosecutors have vowed to oppose President-elect Donald Trump’s effort to overturn his criminal conviction, however.
From eyesore to asset: How a smelly seaweed could fuel cars
From eyesore to asset: How a smelly seaweed could soon fuel cars
Scientists in the Caribbean are turning algae that have been choking beaches into biofuel.
Five takeaways from Trump’s first week as president-elect
Five takeaways from Trump’s first week as president-elect
He has made his early priorities clear - and stunned some in Washington and around the world while doing so.
What happened when a city started accepting - not evicting - homeless camps
What happened when a Canadian city stopped evicting homeless camps
Faced with a housing and homelessness crisis, Halifax has set aside city sites for people to live in tents. Not everyone is behind the plan.
‘Pregnant’ for 15 months: Inside the 'miracle' fertility scam
Nigeria's fertility scam: ‘Pregnant’ for 15 months
Women in Nigeria desperate to conceive are drawn into a disturbing scam involving trafficked babies.