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US officials say the vessel may have been part of a "human smuggling venture".

Monday's deadly stampede exposed the troubling side of the Africa Cup of Nations, writes Maher Mezahi.

Every year, India celebrates 26 January with a huge show of its military might and diversity.

China is promising a greener Winter Olympics, although critics are not sure if it can deliver.

Ashley John-Baptiste grew up in care, unaware he had siblings. His new documentary is called Split Up in Care: Life Without Siblings.

From being rejected on Dragons' Den to making millions, Alex Savelli shares his secrets to success.

A protest that began 50 years ago with a beach umbrella remains a potent symbol of Aboriginal activism.

The 31-year-old father-of-two refuses to get the shot; the hospital said it was following policy.

Actor Peter Dinklage called a live-action remake of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs "backwards".

Sean Payton is leaving the New Orleans Saints after 16 years as their head coach

Dutch hospitality venues, including bars and restaurants, have been closed since 18 December.

The US president says he would consider personal sanctions on Vladimir Putin if Russia invades Ukraine.

But dozens remain holed up along with hundreds of children after six days of fierce fighting.

Heavy snowfall across parts of Turkey has caused an airport warehouse roof to collapse.

Nato countries are trying to help Ukraine in the face of a possible Russian invasion.

The Bollywood star had faced charges after actor Richard Gere kissed her on a Delhi stage in 2007.

Dozens more people are injured in the incident outside a football stadium in Cameroon.

France says his conviction for flying a drone while on holiday in a border area is "unacceptable".

The lead singer of Blur and Gorillaz made the false claim that Swift does not write her own songs.

Authorities in the Greek capital worked overnight to rescue some 300 people left stranded in cars.