World

The Pope has arrived in Iraq for an historic weekend visit which carries both symbolism and risk.

President Jair Bolsonaro has told Brazil to stop "whining" about coronavirus and move on from the disease.

Australia has hit back at the EU's move to block a shipment of the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine - suggesting the bloc was trying to "tear up the rule book". 

The EU's vaccination drive has been a bumpy ride - but its rollout of the Oxford/AstraZeneca jab has been especially so.

Beijing has declared that only "patriots" should rule Hong Kong - and unveiled plans to change the city's electoral system to ensure just that.

The oldest known bird in the world has hatched a chick at the age of 70.

A "super-Earth" located just 26 light years away could hold the key to finding extraterrestrial life.

A Thai navy sailor braved choppy seas to rescue four cats abandoned on a sinking ship on fire in the Andaman Sea.

Cyprus will let British tourists who have had both COVID vaccination doses into the country without restrictions from 1 May.

German health officials have U-turned on the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine and recommended it for use on over-65s.