The annual beer festival was closed for several hours because of possible links to an explosion and fire.

A 48-hour shutdown imposed by the Taliban government hit firms, flights and risked further isolating women.

Copenhagen is on alert as EU leaders discuss boosting their defences in response to disruption from drones and Russian war planes.

Washington's political gridlock could inflict wide-ranging miseries, as anything deemed non-essential will be put on hold.

Dramatic rescue footage shows the boys in Indonesia pulled to safety after their school collapsed.

Civilians pay the price as paramilitary fighters intensify their offensive to take full control of el-Fasher.

The plan is a significant moment - but it lacks the nuts and bolts that determine whether diplomatic agreements hold together, or don't.

Watch: Three students rescued after hours trapped under school rubble

Collins Jumaisi Khalusha, a prime suspect in the murder of more than 40 women, escaped from custody over a year ago.

No serious injuries were reported when parts of the ride came loose at a school event in Los Angeles.

Julius Malema, known for his incendiary rhetoric, was recently convicted of hate speech.

The brutal torture and killing of the three women in Argentina sent shockwaves through the region.

The earthquake comes barely more than a week after the country was hit by back-to-back typhoons.

The earthquake comes barely more than a week after the country was hit by back-to-back typhoons.

Julius Malema, known for his incendiary rhetoric, was recently convicted of hate speech.

Mayor Dieter Reiter said the Oktoberfest would remain closed until early evening because of a bomb threat.

The bear was praised for his resilience and adaptability after beginning the contest with a broken jaw.

US deportee says Ghanaian officers secretly moved him and others to Togo and left them there without documents.

Shocking moments as 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit Philippines

The BBC reports from a nearby centre as rescuers race to find 38 people believed to still be trapped.