The death toll in mainland China from the coronavirus outbreak has risen to 490, officials said early on Wednesday.
February 5, 2020
Britain's biggest companies are “complacent” on ethnic diversity goals and will struggle to meet the target to appoint a non-white director by 2021, according to a report.
February 4, 2020
The record for the world's largest onion bhaji was broken in east London on Tuesday by a whopping 73.4 kilograms (162 pounds).
February 4, 2020
The Iowa Democratic Party has begun releasing partial results of the state's first-in-the-nation presidential caucus, following a day of doubt and delays.
February 4, 2020
Researchers in California have recorded footage showing a coyote and a badger together that they believe could be “the first of its kind”.
February 4, 2020
A technology meltdown triggered chaos in the hours after the Iowa caucuses were held on Monday night, upending a highly-anticipated first contest in the US Democratic presidential nomination race.
February 4, 2020
Russia's President Vladimir Putin held phone talks with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan late on Tuesday, the Kremlin press service has said. The two leaders have discussed the situation...
February 4, 2020
Coin tosses have been used to decide democracy in the US, but voters have said it's “time for a change”.
February 4, 2020
European indexes have soared in line with their Asian counterparts after Chinese authorities pumped 71.5 billion dollars (£54.9 billion) into the stock market.
February 4, 2020
A woman who alleges that Harvey Weinstein raped her has returned to the witness box, a day after she became so upset while being questioned by the film mogul's lawyers...
February 4, 2020
The top US commander for the Middle East quietly visited Iraq on Tuesday as the Trump administration works to salvage relations with Iraqi leaders and shut down Baghdad's push for...
February 4, 2020
Boxpark has said it is in “advanced negotiations” with investment partners as it seeks a cash injection to drive the company's ambitious expansion plans.
February 4, 2020
Two men threatened to "kill" Arsenal star Mesut Ozil and defile his mother as they confronted his security guards, a court has heard.
February 4, 2020
The US Justice Department official leading the investigation of big tech companies' market dominance is stepping aside from the department's Google probe because of his previous lobbying work for the...
February 4, 2020
A clip of the brother of Labour Party TD Alan Kelly sleeping soundly during the Super Bowl has gone viral in the US.
February 4, 2020
A woman who says Harvey Weinstein raped her told a Manhattan jury on Tuesday that her relationship with the Hollywood producer was "complicated" but said that did not change the...
February 4, 2020
A woman who says Harvey Weinstein raped her is expected to face her third day of cross-examination by the former Hollywood producer's lawyer on Tuesday, after the previous day was...
February 4, 2020
A “select bunch” of runners will continue to collect “the set” when they take part in their 40th London Marathon this year.
February 4, 2020
The European Union on Tuesday rejected US President Donald Trump's proposal for the Middle East and expressed concern about Israel's plans to annex more Palestinian land. EU foreign policy chief...
February 4, 2020
A 1944 painting by German artist George Grosz that depicts Nazi leader Adolf Hitler as the Bible's fratricidal Cain has gone on display at the German Historical Museum in Berlin...
February 4, 2020
The competition watchdog kept the brakes on Takeaway.com's plan to buy Just Eat as it published its decision forcing the two companies to stay separate.
February 4, 2020
American football player Derrick Nnadi has won not just the Super Bowl, but the adoration of social media with an incredible donation.
February 4, 2020
President Stevo Pendarovski expects the procedure of ratification North Macedonia's membership in North Atlantic Treaty organization to be completed next month. “If everything goes to plan concerning the political process,...
February 4, 2020
US father and daughter, Tom and Molly Martens, have dramatically won a challenge against their convictions for the murder of Irish businessman Jason Corbett (39) and now face the likelihood...
February 4, 2020
US father and daughter, Tom and Molly Martens, have dramatically won a challenge against their convictions for the murder of Irish businessman Jason Corbett (39) and now face the likelihood...
February 4, 2020
A male baboon carrying and grooming a lion cub has been captured on camera in South Africa's Kruger National Park.
February 4, 2020
A kayaker who went missing during a solo trip in the Florida Everglades was found alive after his mobile phone washed up on a riverbank and authorities were able to...
February 4, 2020
It has taken more than 45 years, but 219 paintings thought lost or stolen – including some of the most significant works produced by Greek Cypriot artists – have gone...
February 4, 2020
Parents will be able to see who their child is chatting with on Facebook's Messenger app among a slew of improved controls designed to better protect young people online.
February 4, 2020
The European Union will extend indefinitely the time limit to resolve disputes in the Iran 2015 nuclear deal to avoid having to go to the UN Security Council or triggering...
February 4, 2020
The executive chairman of one of Britain's largest technology companies will step down on Valentine's Day, as Micro Focus presented a tough set of results.
February 4, 2020
French police on Tuesday cleared the last migrant tent camp in northeast Paris, moving 427 people to shelters. The operation to tear down the camp, which began at 6:00am (0500...
February 4, 2020
Bosses in the construction sector have seen a noticeable boost in business following the decisive election victory by the Conservatives, according to an influential report.
February 4, 2020
The UN envoy to Libya, Ghassan Salame, said on Tuesday there was a “genuine will to start negotiating” between rival military factions as they began talks in Geneva. Forces loyal...
February 4, 2020
Anyone interested in becoming part of “postal history” is being urged to consider buying the world's oldest working post office, which is still for sale.
February 4, 2020
Cambodia's leader said he will visit Wuhan, the Chinese city at the centre of a new virus outbreak, to meet with students from his country studying there.
February 4, 2020
Denmark's Pandora was forced to lean heavily on Christmas, the company revealed on Tuesday, as profit plummeted in 2019.
February 4, 2020
Democratic party officials in Iowa worked furiously to deliver the delayed results of their first-in-the-nation caucus, as frustrated presidential candidates claimed momentum and ploughed ahead in their quest for the...
February 4, 2020
Surging demand for non-alcoholic drinks and the increasingly popular Veganuary trend failed to halt sales declines among Britain's biggest supermarkets, new figures have shown.
February 4, 2020
Sri Lanka's new government declined to sing the national anthem in Tamil, the country's second national language, during the island's independence day celebrations.
