Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: Stepanakert struck by missile

The strike in the city of Stepanakert comes as fighting over the disputed region continues for a sixth day.


Covid: Donald Trump and Melania 'remain in good spirits'

The White House chief of staff says the president does have "mild symptoms" but will "remain on the job".


France's Macron vows to fight 'Islamist separatism'

The president warns a minority of France's Muslims are in danger of forming a "counter-society".


Nasa Wallops launch: Astronauts to test new $23m toilet at space station

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Image caption The launch of Northrop Grumman's Antares rocket was delayed on Thursday after technical issues

Nasa is to launch a new zero-gravity toilet for testing at the International Space Station (ISS) before its probable use in a future mission to the Moon.

The $23m (£17.8m) toilet, which sucks waste from the body, will be sent to the station on a cargo ship.

Nasa said the toilet's "vacuum system" was designed for the

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Deaths at Saudi Arabia detention centre for Ethiopians - Amnesty

Thousands of Ethiopian detainees are facing "unimaginable cruelty", Amnesty International says.


Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: Armenia 'ready' for ceasefire talks

Casualties mount in the southern Caucasus as France, Russia and the US call for a halt to fighting.


Beirut blast: Lebanon seeks arrest of ship owner and captain

Interpol is asked to detain the owner and captain of the ship which brought the deadly cargo.


Hope Hicks: Top aide to Trump tests positive for coronavirus

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Image caption Ms Hicks has been at Mr Trump's side for years

One of US President Donald Trump's closet aides, Hope Hicks, has reportedly tested positive for coronavirus.

The adviser to the president travelled with Mr Trump on Air Force One to a TV debate in Ohio on Tuesday.

She was in even closer quarters with him aboard the helicopter Marine One on Wednesday, White House reporters noted.

The 31-year-old would be the closest aide to Mr Trump to


EU warns Turkey of sanctions over 'provocations' in Mediterranean

EU leaders are meeting as member Greece is locked in a row with Turkey over energy and sea borders.


Coronavirus: How pandemic sparked European cycling revolution

Governments have invested millions on cycling during the pandemic. Here's what's changed.