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As El Niño develops this year, scientists are increasingly confident it could be one of the strongest on record with global consequences, as Simon King explains.

A vessel said to be a “floating armoury” in the Gulf of Oman has been seized by Iranian military personnel, according to reports.

A vessel said to be a “floating armoury” in the Gulf of Oman has been seized by Iranian military personnel, according to reports.

Two children are among at least 16 killed in Ukraine's capital in massive Russian drone and missile attacks, officials say.

The leaders of the world's two superpowers were all smiles for the cameras during the US president's visit to Beijing.

Former Power Minister Saleh Mamman was convicted last week - but the authorities do not know his whereabouts.

Former Power Minister Saleh Mamman was convicted last week - but the authorities do not know his whereabouts.

Drones bound for Russia crashed down in Latvia last week, prompting a political fallout.

Drones bound for Russia crashed down in Latvia last week, prompting a political fallout.

President Trump was welcomed by President Xi Jinping in Beijing for what will be a whirlwind tour.

The minister says the situation in Cuba is "extremely tense", as a US-led blockade of oil to the country causes widespread power cuts.

The minister says the situation in Cuba is "extremely tense", as a US-led blockade of oil to the country causes widespread power cuts.

Children are among the injured after Russia launched drones and missiles across Ukraine, officials say.

China welcomed US President Donald Trump with cheering children and a troop parade on Thursday, before a nearly two-hour long meeting with Xi-Jinping.

China welcomed US President Donald Trump with cheering children and a troop parade on Thursday, before a nearly two-hour long meeting with Xi-Jinping.

Rebel fighters and Rwandan troops are accused of committing atrocities after capturing the DR Congo city of Uvira in December.

Rebel fighters and Rwandan troops are accused of committing atrocities after capturing the DR Congo city of Uvira in December.

The court has ordered a new trial over the June 2021 killings of Paul and Maggie Murdaugh.

Despite continuing Israeli attacks and occupation, many people in the south still believe the armed group is the only force capable of defending them.

Eight children are among those reported dead after a series of air strikes hit the south of Beirut.