Frenchman sets off to cross Atlantic in a barrel
A Frenchman has set off to cross the Atlantic Ocean in a barrel-shaped orange capsule, using ocean currents alone to propel him.
Jean-Jacques Savin, 71, left El Hierro in Spain's Canary Islands and hopes to...
Donald and Melania Trump visit US troops in Iraq in Christmas trip
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have made an unannounced Christmas visit to US troops in Iraq.
They travelled there "late on Christmas night" to thank troops for "their service, their success...
Italy circumcision kills toddler, with one man charged
A two-year-old boy has died from blood loss following a failed circumcision at a migrant centre in Italy.
The boy's twin brother also underwent the procedure in Rome's north-western suburb of Monterondo and is recovering...
Josh Warrington beats Carl Frampton to retain IBF world featherweight title
Josh Warrington retained his IBF featherweight world title as a blistering start set up a unanimous points win over Carl Frampton in a fight-of-the-year contender in Manchester.
Captivating from start to finish, the Englishman's staggering...
US government partially shuts down over border wall row
A partial US government shutdown has taken effect after US lawmakers failed to break a budget impasse.
Mr Trump, who has to sign off any deal, is insisting at least $5bn (£4bn) in funding be...
US Defence Secretary James Mattis announces resignation
US Defence Secretary James Mattis is resigning, the latest in a string of senior US officials to do so.
His announcement came a day after President Trump said he was withdrawing troops from Syria -...
Gatwick runway reopens after drone chaos
Gatwick's runway has reopened after drones caused the airport to shut down for more than a day.
The airport said 765 flights were scheduled for departure and arrival.
Chief executive officer Chris Woodroofe told the BBC...
Syria conflict: Trump’s withdrawal plan shocks allies
President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw all US troops from Syria has been met with strong criticism.
Mr Trump made the announcement on Wednesday, asserting that the Islamic State (IS) group had been defeated.
But major...
Amphibian that buries head in sand named after Donald Trump
US presidents tend to receive their fair share of honours, but Donald Trump may want to ignore his latest one.
A newly discovered amphibian that buries its head in the sand has been named after...
Brexit: Jeremy Corbyn tables Theresa May no-confidence motion
Jeremy Corbyn has tabled a motion of no confidence in Theresa May, after she said MPs would not vote on her Brexit deal until the week of 14 January.
The PM had delayed the vote...