Balloon sighted over Latin America is from China, Beijing says

Chinese foreign ministry says balloon spotted over Colombia is of a 'civilian nature and used for flight tests'.

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Why some EU countries in the east are still pro-Russia

Despite recent memories of Russian aggression, some Eastern European states still fall for Russian disinformation.

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US authorities enforce evacuations after train derails in Ohio

Derailment threatens release of toxic gas and explosion that could launch shrapnel in Ohio town, officials say.

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Chile’s president urges unity amid battle to contain fatal fires

International assistance is arriving as Chile struggles to control hundreds of wildfires that have scorched communities.

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Turkey’s Gaziantep goes from a refuge to a site of devastation

Monday's earthquake has brought back terrible memories for both Syrians and Ukrainians in Gaziantep.

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Photos: Deadly quake intensifies suffering of displaced Syrians

The disaster comes on the heels of severe winter storms, further adding to the misery of those left without shelter.

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Premier League charges Man City with alleged financial-rule break

Manchester, UK-based football club says they welcome review by independent commission.

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At least 34 people killed in clashes in Somaliland, hospital says

Fighting erupts in the breakaway region between its forces and anti-government fighters, a Somaliland official says.

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For Syrians, earthquakes bring on yet another disaster

Powerful quakes have left devastation in the war-hit country, exacerbating crises faced by IDPs and refugees.

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Why have the Turkey-Syria earthquakes been so deadly?

Rapid and unregulated urbanisation is one of the factors that make cities 'critically vulnerable' to natural hazards.

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