Russian military plane vanishes from radar off Syria
A Russian military aircraft with 14 people on board has disappeared from radar after flying over Syria, Russia’s defence ministry…
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US imposes new tariffs on $200bn of Chinese goods
The US is imposing new tariffs on $200bn (£150bn) worth of Chinese goods as it escalates its trade war with…
Typhoon Mangkhut: South China battered by deadly storm
A powerful storm which killed dozens of people in the Philippines is now making its way across southern China. Typhoon…
Storm Florence: Heavy flooding cuts off Wilmington
The coastal city of Wilmington, North Carolina, has been cut off from the rest of the state because of heavy…
Strawberry needle scare: Australia probe as ‘vicious crime’ widens
Australia has ordered an investigation into the discovery of sewing needles hidden in strawberries, amid growing alarm over scares across…
Labour calls for ban on early baby gender test
There are fears a blood test used to detect conditions such as Down’s syndrome can possibly lead to terminations based…
Restaurant loses $190m in value after dead rat found in soup
A popular Chinese restaurant chain has lost around $190m (£145m) in market value after a pregnant woman found a dead…
Wedge-tailed eagle ‘mass poisoning’ prompts Australia arrest
A man has been charged following the deaths of at least 137 wedge-tailed eagles in Victoria, Australia. Authorities found the…
Hurricane Florence: ‘Disaster’ still feared as storm’s winds weaken
Hurricane Florence has been downgraded to a category two storm as it approaches the US but officials still warn of…
Swedish election: Main blocs neck and neck as nationalists gain
The Swedish general election has left the two main political blocs almost tied, with the anti-immigration party making gains on…
