'Pay and smile' - Rome visitors face Trevi Fountain charge
Italy's capital city has introduced a €2 fee to access the viewing area of its iconic fountain, which had previously been free to visit.
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'Superhuman' teen swims hours to save family stranded off Australian coast
The 13-year-old swam 4km in rough water after his mother and siblings were swept out to see off the coast of Western Australia.
Lord Mandelson, ex-ambassador to U.S., resigns from Labour over Epstein
He acknowledged that the weekend’s revelations further entangled him in the “understandable furor” surrounding convicted sex offender.
Beijing criticises Dalai Lama Grammy win as 'manipulation'
The Buddhist spiritual leader is recognised in the audiobook category for his meditations.
Trump threatens to sue Trevor Noah over Epstein joke at Grammys
The US president labels Noah a "total loser" over a joke he told on stage during the awards ceremony.
Australian woman dies after becoming snagged in ski lift in Japan
The 22-year-old became caught in a chairlift and was suspended in midair before having a heart attack, officials say.
Eighty kidnapped Nigerians return home after escape
They were among 177 people seized last month from three churches in northern Kaduna state.
Rafah crossing between Israel and Egypt reopens after nearly two years
Israeli troops seized the Rafah border crossing in May 2024. The reopening marks progress toward the second phase of the U.S.-backed ceasefire deal.
Olympic ceasefire calls lay bare the scale of global conflict
The U.N. and IOC are asking for a pause in wars, an ancient Olympic tradition, amid the Winter Games. Athletes from countries beset by violence are set to compete.
Kenyan job seekers were lured to Russia, then sent to die in Ukraine
The Post spoke to four Kenyans who fought in Ukraine and relatives of nine other recruits, as a secret pipeline funnels young Africans to Russia’s military.
Coca-Cola, cat food, tampons. The missing goods of military-run Myanmar.
Myanmar’s military regime has tightened import restrictions, exacerbating the country’s economic crisis and sparking widespread hardship among the people.
In Venezuela, change is coming fast. Relief is taking more time.
Washington and Caracas have moved quickly to open Venezuela’s oil sector to U.S. investment. Ordinary Venezuelans will wait longer to feel any benefit.
Partial US government shutdown enters third day as funding standoff continues
Democrats want changes in funding to the Department of Homeland Security in light of the fatal shootings of two US citizens during immigration raids.
Candidate tough on crime wins Costa Rica presidential election
Laura Fernández won the election outright in the first round amid concern about a rise in organised crime.
Israel reopens Gaza's key Rafah border crossing with Egypt
Only dozens of Palestinians and no goods will be able to cross in both directions each day.
Watch: Snake at train station scares Sydney commuters
People were seen running away as soon as they came across the venomous snake.
In Gaza, an ‘apocalyptic wasteland’ foretold
Seen two years later, a suppressed U.S cable warning of a “wasteland” in northern Gaza, as reported by Reuters, is a small footnote of history.
'Enemy' insults and questioning Putin: Steve Rosenberg on tightrope of reporting from Russia
The BBC's Russia editor reflects on the difficulties of working as a British journalist in Moscow.
China executes four more Myanmar mafia members
China has executed four members of the Bai family mafia, which ran scam centres in Myanmar, state media report.
Watch: Giant rat leads floating parade to kick off 2026 Venice Carnival
The grand opening took place on Sunday, with a variety of boats and floats making their way through the city's canals.
Bad Bunny makes Grammy history as stars protest against ICE
Other prizes went to Billie Eilish, Olivia Dean and Lady Gaga, at a ceremony dominated by politics.
India's snakebite crisis is killing tens of thousands every year
A new report has found that 99% of healthcare workers in India face challenges administering antivenom.
Kennedy Center to close for two years for renovations, Trump says
The move follows several artists cancelling performances after it was recently renamed the Trump Kennedy Center.
Three West African juntas have turned to Russia. Now the US wants to engage them
The US signals that restoring democracy is no longer a priority and it is ready to work with Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger.
The most eye-catching looks from the Grammy Awards, from Chappell Roan to Olivia Dean
A collection of some of the best looks from Sunday's awards in Los Angeles.
Syria's only female minister pushes for change: 'I'm not here for window dressing'
The BBC's Lyse Doucet follows Hind Kabawat as she confronts the challenges of fragmented, post-Assad Syria.
Starbucks bets on robots to brew a turnaround in customers
Chief executive Brian Niccol explains why he thinks AI will help the coffee giant regain its buzz.
Norway's PM agrees crown princess had 'poor judgement' over Epstein links
Jonas Gahr Støre says he agreed with Princess Mette-Marit's own remarks over her contacts with the late sex offender.
'Do you think you're the devil himself?' Epstein questioned in newly released interview
The footage, which is part of millions of files released by the US Department of Justice, shows the late sex offender being questioned by an unnamed interviewer.
Russia strikes Ukrainian energy sector after Trump push for pause
A Russian attack on coal mining facilities in Ukraine Sunday killed at least 12 miners, according to DTEK, the country’s largest private energy company.
Golden becomes the first K-Pop song to win a Grammy
The Cure, Yungblud and FKA Twigs are the first British winners on the night in Los Angeles.
Iranian protester Erfan Soltani released on bail, reports say
Reports in January had said he was due to be executed after his arrest in connection with anti-government protests.
Venezuela releases rights activist Javier Tarazona
It is latest in a series of prisoner releases announced by the government amid US pressure for reforms.
Boy, 5, and father detained by ICE return to Minnesota after release
The boy was released on the order of a judge who said his detention was "cruel" and "bereft of human decency”.
Aspiring Nigerian singer dies after being bitten by a snake
Ifunanya Nwangene, a former contestant in The Voice Nigeria, died after not getting the antivenom she needed.
Twelve miners killed by Russian strike in Ukraine, officials say
Fifteen others were reported injured in the strike near a bus carrying the workers on Sunday.
