Nasa launches new space telescope able to see 100 times more than Hubble
The US space agency’s telescope is starting a multi-year mission to create a new map of the universe and learn more about dark energy and dark matter.
Eight killed and others missing after ferry capsizes off northern Cyprus
A search and rescue operation is under way after a ferry carrying nearly 270 people turns over after leaving port.
Head teacher evacuated 900 children minutes before Nepal floods hit school
Rajendra Dawadi leapt into action after receiving warnings over waters heading towards his school.
Russia says it helped to repel Niger attempted coup
Soldiers tried to attack a key military base early on Saturday morning, authorities say, but were thwarted.
Zambian opposition leader charged with treason
Mundubile had previously gone into hiding at a United Nations building in Zambia’s capital.
Manhunt after one killed and five injured in Swiss shooting, police say
A major police operation has been launched after the shooting at an event near Zurich overnight.
WhatsApp chat used to send cash for crime and extremism
The WhatsApp money launderers arranged cash transfers in the UK and around the world with no paper trail.
Iceland EU referendum on a knife edge as counting continues
A vote on whether to resume membership talks with the European Union is too close to call.
Canada installs large Lake Ontario sign in latest jab at US
Ontario Premier Doug Ford unveiled a billboard on Canada’s shoreline with the message: “Lake Ontario. Now and Always.”
Trump hails ‘historic’ deal for US to control 65bn barrels of Venezuela’s oil
Venezuelan interim president says the unusual agreement will help revive her country’s economy.
