People cling to treetops as ‘worst floods in a generation’ sweep Mozambique
The worst flooding in a generation hits Mozambique with teams from Brazil, South Africa and the UK helping with the rescue.
Venezuela frees dozens of political prisoners, human rights group says
It is the latest batch of detainees freed since the US seized Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a raid.
Winter storm grips US as millions face power outages and disruption
A powerful winter storm swept across the country, with heavy snow, ice and dangerously low temperatures affecting millions.
Video shows moments around fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis
Bystander footage has captured the seconds before the killing of 37-year-old Alex Pretti.
Captain of suspected Russian shadow tanker in French custody
French officials seized the tanker, named the Grinch, in the Mediterranean Sea on Thursday.
Climber Alex Honnold scales 101-floor skyscraper without safety gear
Alex Honnold has become the first person to climb the Taiwanese building alone without safety equipment.
Cyclist wins Australia race despite being knocked off by Kangaroo
Australian Jay Vine wins the Tour Down Under – despite being knocked off his bike in a crash caused by a kangaroo.
Party backed by generals set for landslide as ‘sham’ Myanmar election ends
Many parties were banned and there was no voting in about half the country which is gripped by fear and civil war.
Party backed by generals set for landslide as ‘sham’ Myanmar election ends
Many parties were banned and there was no voting in about half the country which is gripped by fear and civil war.
Who was Alex Pretti, the intensive care nurse shot dead in Minneapolis?
He has been described as an avid outdoorsman who loved mountain biking.


