Hamas believes international pressure for Israel to end siege, as civilian casualties mount, could force ceasefire

Known as 'Bleu Royal,' this vivid blue diamond - which is set in a ring - is among the rarest ever to be unearthed

Hostage accuses Netanyahu of failing to protect Israeli citizens during Oct 7 attack

Taliban government says over 60,000 Afghans returned between Sept 23 to Oct 22

Looting broke out as food, water and gasoline become scarce after the destruction caused by Otis

'NATO countries promoting arms race in region; increasing military presence and frequency, scale of military drills'

Two partners concluded a free trade agreement in 2015, but left open what to do about data flows

His body was discovered in woods near neighbouring town of Lisbon Falls

Economists fear forecast may turn out higher

Recent deals a financial flex by US oil, gas firms that keep investing in fossil fuels