The Ukrainian president has consistently rejected the suggestion that his country give up its claim to the Crimean Peninsula.

Cricketer-turned-TV host Andrew "Freddie" Flintoff opens up about his car crash for the first time.

TUNIS (Reuters) - France on Wednesday criticised the lengthy sentences handed down by a Tunisian court against opposition leaders and businessmen on conspiracy charges on the weekend, saying the conditions for a fair trial were not met. Read full story

Tundu Lissu has survived against the political odds over the years but has now been charged with treason.

(Reuters) - Costa Rica granted 85 migrants, who were deported in February by the Trump administration, a special status that will allow them to freely move within the country, the country's immigration director, Omar Badilla, said on Wednesday. Read full story

Sophie Lloyd disguised herself as a man to join the Magic Circle in 1991, when female magicians were not allowed membership.

The former England striker says her career in broadcasting has been damaged by her ongoing legal case with the ex-Newcastle player.

Just a few years ago, Chris Brookes-Smith could have died from eating peanuts - but taking part in a clinical trial has changed his life.

HOUSTON, April 23 (Xinhua) -- U.S. crude oil refinery inputs averaged 15.9 million barrels per day (b/d) during the week ending April 18, 326,000 b/d less than the previous week's average, according to a weekly report issued by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) on Wednesday. Read full story

Rhianon Bragg, who was stalked by her ex-partner, felt "trapped" when he was released from prison.

As Virgil van Dijk prepares to lift his second Premier League title with Liverpool, we look at how the 33-year-old centre-back learned from early setbacks to become one of the best in the world.

From rare earths to billions in US debt, here's what China has in its arsenal - and how strong they are.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Members of President Donald Trump's cabinet will likely move to limit the influence of Department of Government Efficiency employees and reassert control over budgets and staffing once Elon Musk steps back from DOGE, two government sources with direct knowledge of the matter said. Read full story

India will respond but it's not clear how - or at what cost, experts say.

Lib Dems say fines of up to 1,000 would tackle the "blight" of anti-social behaviour on public transport.

The body of the pontiff, who died on Monday, has been moved into the church for a period of public mourning.

The Tory leader thinks the shadow justice secretary is a "team player," her spokesman tells reporters.

Weinstein, who has pleaded not guilty to sex crimes, returns to court after a conviction was overturned.

'There is nothing to talk about it is our land, the land of the Ukrainian people,' Zelenskyy said in response to suggestions that he should hand over Crimea to Russia.

Ronnie O'Sullivan says he was "worried" about returning to snooker, fearing he would "implode" and "have a meltdown" in his first competitive match since January.

The comments from the US Treasury Secretary come as the trade war between the world's two biggest economies has escalated.

Experts say the discovery provides the first physical evidence of gladiatorial combat with animals.

UK negotiators are working "flat out" to get a trade deal with the US, Chancellor Rachel Reeves says.

Visas held by some Pakistanis are also cancelled after gunmen killed tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir.

And will Trump try to influence the election of the next Pope?

Boeing's boss says it's looking to sell 50 more planes China has on order to other countries.

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake shook Istanbul and other areas, prompting widespread panic and dozens of injuries with officials saying many tried to jump from buildings.

Joanna Lumley and Steve Buscemi are seen in a new trailer for the hit show's second season.

Someone must've had a few visits from the tooth fairy!

Palestinian Authority president says that Hamas has given Israel "excuses" to continue the Gaza war.

Many people have prepared to spend the night outside to safeguard against another strong tremor.

Plans for the evacuation of Vilnius were published as fears over Russia's military ambitions continue to grow.

Donald Trump "highly values Africa and African people", says his African envoy, Massad Boulos.

Families are mourning loved ones killed by gunmen in one of India's most popular tourist destinations.

Among the fines, the European Commission imposed a 500 million euro fine on Apple for preventing app makers from pointing users to cheaper options outside its App Store.