Austin Tice’s abduction was approved by Syria’s former leader Bashar al-Assad, a source claims.

Rates were hiked in a unanimous decision despite fierce opposition from President Donald Trump, who had called for a cut.

Evan Spiegel says it would be "an important step forward for the industry" in an interview with the BBC.

Evan Speigel says it would be "an important step forward for the industry" in an interview with the BBC.

The BBC goes inside a fortified storage facility to view luxury goods seized by Singapore police in a $2.2 billion money laundering case that are now up for auction.

The photos, provided by active military personnel, show a severed radar jet, flattened trailers and severely damaged buildings as a result of Iranian strikes.

The Federal Reserve unanimously voted to increase interest rates to 3.75%-4% from 3.5%-3.75% on Wednesday.

Black - who had business ties to Epstein - declined to appear and provide documents related to the convicted sex offender.

Black - who had business ties to Epstein - declined to appear and provide documents related to the convicted sex offender.

The 69-year-old White House chief of staff is a powerful figure and particularly close to the US president.

A wrecked air force plane and destroyed buildings are among the images obtained by the BBC's partner CBS News.

Some 10 families had reportedly been living in the six-storey building in Gaza City that was hit by an Israeli strike last year.

A wrecked air force plane and destroyed buildings are among the images obtained by the BBC's partner CBS News.

The owner of the acclaimed establishment avoids jail but is made to pay 15 million won (£8,144; $10,965).

The owner of the acclaimed establishment avoids jail but is made to pay 15 million won (£8,144; $10,965).

The conservative activist was speaking to a crowd of thousands on the university campus when he was shot and killed by a gunman positioned on a roof.

The conservative activist was speaking to a crowd of thousands on the university campus when he was shot and killed by a gunman positioned on a roof.

Christian Democratic Union leadership throws its weight behind the chancellor ahead of two state elections this weekend.

Christian Democratic Union leadership throws its weight behind the chancellor ahead of two state elections this weekend.

Nigerian journalist and content creator Charity Ekezie believes the best way to challenge negative stereotypes about Africa is to laugh at them.