The new law - which next goes to the cabinet for approval - would make Lebanon the first country in the Middle East to end capital punishment.

The new law - which next goes to the cabinet for approval - would make Lebanon the first country in the Middle East to end capital punishment.

The ex-president is convicted of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity during the country's civil war.

Cold calling is coming to an end in France, with one consumer group calling the ban a "small revolution".

Cold calling is coming to an end in France, with one consumer group calling the ban a "small revolution".

Authorities promise tough new laws in the country, which has high levels of firearms ownership.

The aerial footage shows homes destroyed down to their foundations, with burned cars still parked in some driveways.

The aerial footage shows homes destroyed down to their foundations, with burned cars still parked in some driveways.

The attack was reportedly carried out by Iranian proxy on a small cargo ship, as tensions in region over the US-Iran conflict remain high.

Mangione's lawyers have yet to signal their defence, while prosecutors are in a battle over evidence.

Mangione's lawyers have yet to signal their defence, while prosecutors are in a battle over evidence.

At least 169 people are dead and a state of emergency has been declared after Colombia was hit by one of its largest earthquakes in years.

At least 132 people are dead and a state of emergency has been declared after Colombia was hit by one of its largest earthquakes in years.

The US president was moved from the old Air Force One to a military plane as he left a Nato summit in Turkey last month, US media say.

The ex-president is convicted of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity during the country's civil war.

Ukraine's president says strikes in Zaporizhzhia - which killed at least six and injured 19 - involved ballistic missiles from Russia's ally.

Monday's drone strike on the Zawiya refinery was the third such incident in two days.

Monday's drone strike on the Zawiya refinery was the third such incident in two days.

An ex-Japanese envoy said the "sexist" comments "betrayed the close bond" between the countries.

An ex-Japanese envoy said the "sexist" comments "betrayed the close bond" between the countries.