Investigators say that three attacks this year are part of a new trend in which Iran-affiliated actors recruit local criminals to strike at targets in Europe.

Police have arrested a man suspected of intentionally lighting on fire a woman, after she fell asleep on a stationary train.

Francis opened his annual Christmas address to the Catholic cardinals who lead the Vatican’s various departments with what appeared to be a reference to Israeli airstrikes.

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US President Donald Trump has openly criticised Vladimir Putin for Russia's latest aerial attack on Ukraine, calling him "absolutely crazy".

The US president has hit back after the Ukrainian leader called out “American silence” and said inaction was encouraging Russia.

The bodies of five skiers have been recovered from an avalanche close to the Swiss-Italian border.

A world-first brain scanning technique could identify signs of Alzheimer’s disease long before symptoms appear.

Alaa Najjar’s husband was severely wounded and their only surviving child, an 11-year-old son, is in a “moderate” condition.

By conventional Washington standards, according to graft watchers, the still-young Trump administration is a candidate for the most brazen use of government office in American history.

The King’s presence is widely viewed as sending a subtle message of resistance to a certain non-Canadian with a fondness for the British royal family.

Despite international condemnation and domestic resistance, the Netanyahu government appears determined to continue its bloody campaign.

Yaron Lischinsky had planned to travel to Israel on Sunday with his partner, Sarah Milgrim. Instead, he was farewelled there, in a small cemetery a short walk from his family home.

Police say a 43-year-old man was set to be paid just $4700 for his alleged role in handling drugs with a possible street value of more than $1 million.

A horrific mass rape trial in France has shone a light on the dark web and may help change attitudes around the world.