Montenegro: Twelve people killed in shooting spree

A gunman has killed 12 people, including two children, in a series of shootings in southern Montenegro.Authorities said the man – later identified as Aco Martinovic, 45 – had been…

USA: Security barriers removed for repairs before New Orleans attack

Security posts known as bollards were not in place before a suspect drove a truck into a crowd in the French Quarter of New Orleans early on New Year’s Day,…

Syria: New government’s school curriculum changes spark concern

There is concern growing in Syria that the new Islamist-led authorities have already decided on changes to the school curriculum, without the input of the rest of society. The Facebook…

USA: Duchess of Sussex Meghan announces new Netflix lifestyle show

The Duchess of Sussex has announced a new show on Netflix – which the streaming service describes as a lifestyle show that blends “practical how-to’s and candid conversation”. With Love,…

USA: New Orleans attacker acted alone, FBI now believes

The suspect in the New Orleans attack that killed 14 people on New Year’s Day is believed to have acted alone in a “premeditated and evil act,” the FBI has…

USA: Fans flock to Sugar Bowl in New Orleans after deadly New Year’s attack

Fans from two US universities are starting to fill a stadium in New Orleans for a highly anticipated American football game as the city reels from a New Year’s Day…

USA: Person in exploded Cybertruck believed to be elite soldier

The man who rented a Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside of President-elect Donald Trump’s Las Vegas hotel is an active-duty US special forces soldier, officials have confirmed. Las Vegas police…

Scotland: Ice and snow warnings issued as temperatures drop

A Met Office yellow weather warning for ice has been issued for the north and west of Scotland as temperatures drop across the country. A yellow warning for snow also…

Wales: Heavy snow forecast this weekend

Heavy snow is expected to hit Wales this weekend, with a yellow weather warning in place for the whole country. Snowfall of up to 30cm (12in) is forecast for some…

Northern Ireland: New yellow weather warning for ice issued

Yellow warnings for ice and low temperatures have been issued across Northern Ireland on Thursday night. The Met Office issued an alert, which will be in place between 17:00 GMT…