A message from the French embassy in Benin said gunfire had been reported near the residence of the president.

India Editor Vikas Pandey visits the Indian nightclub where 25 people were killed in a blaze.

Russia carried out strikes on Kremenchuk, while its defence ministry said it had shot down 77 Ukrainian drones in several locations.

Hundreds gathered in Manger Square to bask in the festivities that included music, dancing and Santas bearing sweet treats.

More than 100,000 homes were destroyed when powerful rains lashed the South East Asian country last week.

More than 100,000 homes were destroyed when powerful rains lashed the South East Asian country last week.

Lawh Wa Qalam is dedicated to the late Indian artist whose prolific paintings fascinated the world.

Japan's ageing population is putting strain on national budgets and society as a whole, but researchers are developing solutions to ease the pressure.

The Legislative Council election is seen as a test of public sentiment following a deadly fire that angered some.

The aurora borealis can bring stunning night skies, but hidden dangers can accompany the Northern Lights to disrupt life on earth as Chris Fawkes explains.

Staff and tourists are among the dead, authorities say and their nationalities are not yet known.

The Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 is set to take place in February.

The Ukrainian president says he is "determined" to continue working with US, as strikes on Ukraine continue.

Gunmen stormed a hostel near Pretoria and opened fire, killing 11 people including a three-year-old.

At the same time, the Trump administration is withdrawing free entry on Martin Luther King Jr Day and Juneteenth.

At the same time, the Trump administration is withdrawing free entry on Martin Luther King Jr Day and Juneteenth.

The law comes into effect this week but critics worry it can't be enforced - and shouldn't be either.

Images appeared online of unveiled women competing in the race on Friday.

Images appeared online of unveiled women competing in the race on Friday.

Drone strikes on a town in South Kordofan on Thursday are said to have killed at least 50 people.