The authorities are trying to rescue more than 250 schoolchildren who were abducted by raiders on motorbikes.

The raid on a Catholic school in the West African state came amid a surge in attacks by armed groups.

Talks in Geneva between US and Ukrainian officals have ended with "progress" made - but sticking points remain.

Police are investigating allegations that Jacob Zuma's daughter, Duduzile, lured men into fighting in Ukraine.

Pauline Hanson donned a black burka as she sought to push for a ban on the garment.

The musician was known for hits like You Can Get It If You Really Want and I Can See Clearly Now.

The musician was known for hits like You Can Get It If You Really Want and I Can See Clearly Now.

The Gambian government says it is hosting Tchiroma Bakary on humanitarian grounds.

Ukrainian soldiers at the front are angry, defiant and resigned after US plan became public.

Best known for the iconic role of Veeru in the all-time great Sholay, Dharmendra was India's "most handsome actor".

Best known for the iconic role of Veeru in the all-time great Sholay, Dharmendra was India's "most handsome actor".

A large fire that broke out late on November 23rd at a waste plastic recycling plant in the city of Bando in Ibaraki has continued to burn for roughly 18 hours, with no clear timeline for containment. The blaze was first reported at around 10:40 p.m. on November 23rd when nearby residents alerted firefighters after seeing flames and smoke rising from the site. (News On Japan)

Police are investigating allegations that Jacob Zuma's daughter, Duduzile, lured men into fighting in Ukraine.

China’s Communist Party–affiliated media has sharply criticized Prime Minister Takai’s stated willingness to continue dialogue with Beijing, calling the approach “hypocritical and meaningless.” (News On Japan)

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has sparked uproar after declaring in parliament that a conflict in the Taiwan Strait could qualify as a “survival-threatening situation” for Japan—language that would allow Tokyo to exercise collective self-defense, including potential military action. (News On Japan)

"Pastor" Kim Nok-wan, 33, ran a cybersex ring that exploited hundreds of victims including minors.

"Pastor" Kim Nok-wan, 33, ran a cybersex ring that exploited hundreds of victims including minors.

Skye Gyngell, a former private chef to Nigella Lawson and Madonna, was diagnosed with skin cancer last year.

Skye Gyngell, a former private chef to Nigella Lawson and Madonna, was diagnosed with skin cancer last year.

Authorities have described the attack as a "foiled terrorist plot", noting that the attackers were gunned down at the gate.