The permits allow for annual catches of 209 fin whales and 217 mike whales.

Hama is south of Aleppo, which the rebels seized last week after launching a lightning offensive.

The earthquake's epicentre is marked near northern California,

The statement comes in a political crisis that saw his Prime Minister ousted in a no-confidence vote.

Canadian officials have suggested striking their own trade agreements with the US - and Mexico has taken notice.

The sister, a volunteer in a prison, is accused of ferrying messages to convicted 'Ndrangheta members.

The sister, a volunteer in a prison, is accused of ferrying messages to convicted 'Ndrangheta members.

Attiéké is made from fermented cassava flour and has become popular across West Africa.

Attiéké is made from fermented cassava flour and has become popular across West Africa.

Calin Georgescu, who leads Romania's presidential race, tells the BBC he would end support for Ukraine if elected.

The security forces scored a victory with a huge fentanyl bust but levels of violence remain high.

Hama is south of Aleppo, which the rebels seized last week after launching a lightning offensive.

Yoon Suk Yeol is facing protests and a police investigation into his shock martial law decree.

Israel denies the accusation, saying it is defending itself against Hamas attacks in accordance with international law.

Israel denies the accusation, saying it is defending itself against Hamas attacks in accordance with international law.

Israel denies the accusation, saying it is defending itself against Hamas attacks in accordance with international law.

The man suffered serious but non-life threatening injuries during the incident in the country's far north.

It's 30 years since Ukraine agreed to give up its nuclear arsenal. Some now question why they did.

Sergei Lavrov is in Malta for a two-day summit of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe.

Sergei Lavrov is in Malta for a two-day summit of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe.