The operation follows a change of tactics agreed amid growing pressure from the UK government to step up interventions.

The move comes amid continuing clashes with Syrian government forces despite a ceasefire agreement.

John Sudworth says the sounds of heavy machinery can be heard echoing around the neighbourhood.

President Zelensky says Russia has started using "far more" ballistic missiles in its attacks on Ukraine.

Authorities say the twisted train wreckage makes it difficult to recover people trapped inside.

The Islamic State group says they were behind the blast in Kabul, but police say they are still investigating the cause.

The former heavyweight champion was a passenger in the crash, which killed two of his team members.

The losing presidential candidate calls for "peaceful change", saying Uganda's judiciary is not independent.

A series of text messages between US President Donald Trump and European leaders have been shared publicly.

A state police commissioner said the information was "mere falsehood... peddled by conflict entrepreneurs".

Transatlantic relations aren't broken, though they are damaged. And if Europeans want to try to cut through with Trump, they'll have to stick together, writes Europe Editor Katya Adler

The Japan Meteorological Agency has released its one-month forecast covering the period from January 24th to February 23rd, warning that cold air is likely to continue flowing into the country through early February before temperatures begin trending upward later in the month. Heavy snow has continued to fall along the Sea of Japan coast as a strong winter pressure pattern drives intense cold air into the region, prompting authorities to warn of large-scale traffic disruptions and other snow-related disasters. (News On Japan)

The football club is ordered to remove the pitch, which Israel says was illegally built, or have it torn down.

The football club is ordered to remove the pitch, which Israel says was illegally built, or have it torn down.

Authorities are warning people to stay out of the Australian state's waterways after recent rainfall.

Authorities are warning people to stay out of the Australian state's waterways after recent rainfall.

California names a street after reptile Claude, who won millions of hearts with his albinism.

Jack-knifed trucks were left strewn across the road after heavy snow in Ottawa Country, Michigan.

Transatlantic relations aren't broken, though they are damaged. And if Europeans want to try to cut through with Trump, they'll have to stick together, writes Europe Editor Katya Adler

Kasali Akangbe Ogun, who came from a long line of wood carvers and wanted to preserve local traditions, has been buried following his death after a brief illness.