Beirut blast: City explosion causes widespread damage

Video is emerging online of the huge blast that has devastated a large part of the Lebanese capital.

TikTok founder defends potential Microsoft sale

President Donald Trump has threatened to bar the popular video-sharing social media firm from the US.

Zimbabwe's Mnangagwa vows to 'flush out' opponents

Emmerson Mnangagwa accuses the opposition of trying to destabilise the country.

Google-Fitbit takeover: EU launches full-scale probe

The European Commission's move has the potential to derail the $2.1bn takeover.

Donald Trump: US Treasury should get cut of TikTok deal

The president has given Microsoft 45 days to reach a deal or he will ban the app in the US.

Audi drops 'insensitive' girl with banana ad

The German carmaker apologises for a tweeted car ad that sparked a furore.

'How I found out Pablo Escobar was my father'

Phillip Witcomb speaks about his infamous father and how he grew up not knowing his true identity.

Melbourne police see violent lockdown resistance

A policewoman's head was repeatedly "smashed" in one incident in shopping centre, authorities say.

Spain's embattled ex-King Juan Carlos leaves country

His departure comes weeks after the former monarch was linked to a probe into alleged corruption.

Coronavirus: Millions return to lockdown in Philippines

A strict curb on movements has been re-imposed in the capital Manila after a surge in Covid infections.