Emir Abdelkader: French sculpture of Algerian hero vandalised

Vandals damage the depiction of Emir Abdelkader, once 'France's worst enemy', before its inauguration.

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Morocco gripped by efforts to rescue boy trapped in well

The five-year-old boy, Rayan, has been stuck at the bottom of a 32m deep well since Tuesday.

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Joe Rogan: Podcast star apologises over past use of racist language

A video shared online showed the podcast host using a racial slur on several occasions.

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US jobs growth stronger than expected as economy shrugs off Omicron

Employers added 467,000 jobs in January, far better than most analysts had predicted.

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China joins Russia in opposing Nato expansion

Moscow and Beijing release a statement showcasing agreement on a wide range of geopolitical issues.

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Saudi-backed Iran spies found guilty in Denmark

The three men are members of an Iranian opposition Arab group.

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German anger as Russia shuts international broadcaster Deutsche Welle

Germany and the EU condemn a decision to shut down Deutsche Welle's bureau in Moscow.

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Covid: South Africa makes its own version of Moderna vaccine

Scientists there say it could help increase very low vaccination rates across Africa.

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Energy price rise includes £68 for failed firms, says Ofgem

Regulator Ofgem says about 10% of the latest energy price cap rise covered the cost of firms going bust.

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Billionaire Bezos' superyacht sparks bridge row

Rotterdam's Koningshaven Bridge may be dismantled to allow the ship to leave a shipyard.

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Putin's Olympic trip signals warmer Russia-China ties

Russia's president heads to Beijing in his first visit since the Covid pandemic.

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Interest rates rise again in bid to cool soaring prices

Bank of England increases rates for the second time in three months as the cost of living rises.

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The Enigma: Mysterious diamond from space up for auction

The mysterious gem, known as The Enigma, is believed to have come from outer space.

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Beijing Winter Olympics: Why are they controversial?

Winter Olympics host China is being criticised over its human rights record.

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China: What does it want from the Ukraine crisis with Russia?

As Xi and Putin prepare to meet, China says it supports Russia's concerns - but doesn't want war.

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Jeff Bezos' superyacht will see historic bridge dismantled

Rotterdam says the world's richest man will foot the bill to remove part of the historic bridge.

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Afghanistan: Female activist latest to be 'arrested' by Taliban after protests

This is the latest in a string of alleged arrests of women that have sparked huge outcry from rights groups.

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US special forces launch major raid in north-west Syria

Rescue workers say 13 people were killed in the operation in a border area dominated by jihadists.

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Winter Olympics: What is China's Covid policy and does it work?

With the Winter Olympics just days away, China is sticking to its policy of suppressing all cases.

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Ecuador: Rescue efforts after heavy rain triggers Quito landslide

At least 24 people have died after rainfall reaches 20-year-high in the capital, Quito.

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Households to get £200 help to ease energy bill rise

A government loan package will mean a £200 cut in household bills - but the money will have to be repaid.

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Brazil violence: Three arrested over killing of Congolese migrant

Three people have been arrested over the killing on an upmarket beach that was captured on camera.

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Winter Olympics: Torch relay gets under way in Beijing

More than 1,000 torchbearers will carry the Olympic flame before Friday's opening ceremony.

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Cost of living: 'Costs going up but finances stagnant'

Sheri spends most of her time caring for her son but feels "useless" she can't help financially.

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Rio Tinto says 21 female workers reported sexual assaults

A report by the mining giant finds sexual assault, racism and bullying systemic in its Australia operations.

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Moses J Moseley: 'Kind and wonderful' The Walking Dead actor dies at 31

Tributes are paid to "kind and wonderful" Moses J Moseley, who was a pet zombie on the horror show.

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House prices see fastest growth rate for January since 2005

Prices last month were up 11.2% from a year earlier, but Nationwide predicts the market will slow in 2022.

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Israeli policies against Palestinians amount to apartheid - Amnesty

The rights group accuses it of racist policies, but Israel fiercely rejects "the false allegations".

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Iguanas fall from trees as cold snap hits Florida

Warnings are issued as unusually cold temperatures in the US state cause the lizards to freeze.

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Airlines may pay out for one-hour UK flight delays

Under new plans, travellers could claim for delays of more than an hour, down from three hours currently.

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India's Modi faces questions over spyware snooping

Fresh allegations have emerged that India bought spyware from Israel as part of a defence deal.

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Pillow fighting enters the professional ring

The first pillow fighting champions have been crowned at a competition in Florida in the US.

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Winter Olympics 2022: Beijing reports spike in new virus cases

The highest number of cases since June 2020 is recorded as the Chinese capital hosts the Olympics.

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Australian Open: Rafael Nadal beats Daniil Medvedev in five-set Melbourne epic

Rafael Nadal wins a record 21st Grand Slam men's singles title by fighting back from two sets down to beat Russia's Daniil Medvedev in a classic Australian Open final.

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Manchester United player Mason Greenwood accused of attacking woman

Manchester United says it is aware of allegations against Mason Greenwood which police are looking into.

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Women's Ashes: England and Australia draw Test in incredible finale

England and Australia draw the one-off Women's Ashes Test in one of the most incredible finales cricket has seen.

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Ukraine-Russia tensions: British troops 'unlikely' to fight - Truss

The foreign secretary says the UK is using "deterrence and diplomacy" to avoid further conflict.

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Bloody Sunday: Irish PM lays wreath at Bloody Sunday memorial

Thirteen people were killed when British soldiers opened fire on a civil rights march in Londonderry.

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'Bombogenesis' snowstorm strikes US East Coast

The storm, known as a Nor'easter, brought heavy snowfall, coastal flooding and blizzard conditions.

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Nato's Jens Stoltenberg: No plans for combat troops in Ukraine

Nato's secretary general calls for "a balanced approach", amid heighten tensions in Eastern Europe.

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National Insurance: Rise will squeeze budgets - CBI

Businesses say they don't support increasing National Insurance as they recover from Covid's impact.

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Russia: Military drill moved further from Irish shore

Simon Coveney says the news was "welcome" following days of speculation over the exercise.

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