Iran has reacted with fury to the assault on the vessel, with Tehran's foreign minister saying it "cannot go unanswered".

A private's detention reignites concerns that troops are contributing to the country's security challenges.

A blaze near Bordeaux has torn through more than 162 sq miles (420 sq km) in less than four days, while the Madrid region is seeing its worst fires ever.

Nelson Haase was one of those convicted over the kidnap and murder of folk singer Victor Jara after Chile's military coup in 1973.

Nelson Haase was one of those convicted over the kidnap and murder of folk singer Victor Jara after Chile's military coup in 1973.

The US says attacks on Iran have been halted to give "talks some space", raising hopes of a resolution to the conflict.

Tour de France fans were spoilt for choice in Paris when it came to drinking in the drama of cycling's greatest race.

Initial reports from a post-mortem said he had "abrasions on his back and chest", investigators say.

A blaze near Bordeaux has torn through more than 162 sq miles (420 sq km) in less than four days, while the Madrid region is seeing its worst fires ever.

The singer also reveals she has received treatment for skin cancer, but vows to keep singing.

The singer also reveals she has received treatment for skin cancer, but vows to keep singing.

The latest figure includes casualties from Operation Fury and a new category called "Overseas Operations".

The latest figure includes casualties from Operation Fury and a new category called "Overseas Operations".

As details emerge about the suspected Berlin Pride attacker's past, many are asking why he was not in prison.

As details emerge about the suspected Berlin Pride attacker's past, many are asking why he was not in prison.

The family of the anatomist vowed to carry out his wish for his body to be preserved using the plastination technique he developed himself.

Mayo finally ended a 75-year wait for the county's fourth All-Ireland Senior Football title on Sunday.

Certain types of severe wildfire can create pyrocumulonimbus - something that Nasa calls the "fire-breathing dragon of clouds".

The uproar throws the Italian Football Federation into further disarray following Italy's third consecutive failure to qualify for the World Cup.

The uproar throws the Italian Football Federation into further disarray following Italy's third consecutive failure to qualify for the World Cup.