Officials say 25 weather balloons carrying thousands of illicit cigarettes from Belarus were detected.

Officials say 25 weather balloons carrying thousands of illicit cigarettes from Belarus were detected.

At least one hiker has died and hundreds are still stranded near the mountain's eastern face.

Japan's biggest brewer has restarted six factories that produce its popular Super Dry beer.

Erin Patterson was jailed for a minimum of 33 years for murdering three people with a toxic mushroom meal.

Erin Patterson was jailed for a minimum of 33 years for murdering three people with a toxic mushroom meal.

HMNZS Manawanui started leaking oil into the ocean after it sank in Samoan waters a year ago.

HMNZS Manawanui started leaking oil into the ocean after it sunk in Samoan waters a year ago.

The decision late on Sunday comes a day after the same judge barred the deployment of troops from the state of Oregon.

Chinese state media reports say around 350 people have been rescued and efforts are under way to reach more than 200 others.

The shock move comes 26 days after his appointment following the collapse of the previous government of François Bayrou.

Photos capture the joy and unity present at this year's Irreecha festival.

The collapse of the Al Khoziny Islamic boarding school is the country's deadliest disaster this year.

The collapse of the Al Khoziny Islamic boarding school is the country's deadliest disaster this year.

Experts say the deal seeks to counter Beijing's growing influence, but PNG says it is not about China.

Up to 10,000 Papua New Guineas will be allowed to serve with the Australian military under the pact.

The move appears aimed at circumventing a court order that barred deploying troops in Portland.

The BBC asked Americans in Washington what they think the US president needs to do to earn the prestigious award.

The planned Trump Route in the South Caucasus could reshape the geopolitics of a region that borders Russia and Iran.

Gisèle Pelicot's dominant stance was seen as a moment in France's MeToo movement but the enthusiasm appears to be wilting.