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Snow and wet weather wreak havoc across Europe

Heavy snow and rainfall have prompted several countries to issue alerts and order evacuations amid threats of floodings, landslides and avalanches

Nigeria

Nigerian army says hundreds escape Boko Haram detention

More than 700 people held hostage by Nigeria's Boko Haram militants have reportedly escaped.

United Kingdom

Tech giants face tough tests in 2018

Several global tech firms could fall foul of governments over their tax affairs and efforts to curb online extremism

Sport

San Antonio extend win streak with victory over Portland Trailblazers

LaMarcus Aldridge and Pau Gasol put on a stellar performance as the Spurs secured their third successive game by beating Portland 93-91

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Economy

IMF says its pre-Brexit gloomy forecast is proving to be true

Britain’s economy is already suffering from its vote to leave the European Union according to International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde

USA

Amtrak train crash: inquiry centres on excess speed

A US passenger train that derailed killing at least three people was travelling at nearly three times the speed limit, say investigators

Belgium

Belgian court postpones trial of Paris attack suspect

Salah Abdeslam, the sole surviving suspect in the 2015 Islamic State attacks in Paris was due to face justice on Monday over a shootout with Belgian police.

United Kingdom

Brexit: Institute of Directors wants more clarity over customs union

The IoD says the UK government must provide more clarity about what it wants from phase two of Brexit talks

USA

Alabama Senate race too close to call

It's decision day for voters in Alabama as Republican Roy Moore and Democrat Doug Jones contest for seat which could change balance of power in the Senate

United Kingdom

Gay love film wins big at British Indie film awards

The critically-acclaimed "God's Own Country" was the major winner at the British Independent Film Awards

West Bank

Violent protests rise in Mideast over US Jerusalem embassy move

Clashes continue between Israeli troops and Palestinian protesters across the Mideast over Donald Trump's decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

World News

Firefighters make progress in California fires

Firefighters in southern California have gained some ground battling raging wildfires but strong winds are forecast to return with force

Turkey

International artists rally for release of Deniz Yucel

Dozens of stars from the entertainment world have united to push Turkey to free jailed journalist Deniz Yucel

Honduras

Honduran opposition unites over election fraud allegations

Honduras' two main opposition parties want fresh presidential elections or recount as results over November's poll remain disputed

USA

Milder weather eases fight against California wildfires

Slower winds have allowed more helicopters and air tankers to safely complete missions dropping water and fire retardant

United Kingdom

Two men in court over plot to kill UK prime minister

Two men are facing terrorism charges over an alleged plan to attack Downing Street and kill British Prime Minister Theresa May

United Kingdom

UK security service might have "prevented" Manchester suicide attack

A UK government report claims the Manchester Arena suicide bombing could have been stopped if MI5 acted upon intelligence received months before the attack.

Europe News

NATO foreign ministers look to boost security ties with EU

NATO foreign ministers will seek to increase cooperation with the European Union during their two-day meeting in Brussels.

Australia

South Australia unveils world's largest lithium-ion battery to feed it

The world's biggest lithium ion battery, built by Tesla, has been switched on to help solve South Australia's chronic power problems.

Pakistan

Pakistan Taliban in deadly attack on farming college

At least nine people have been killed and dozens more hurt in an attack on a college by Pakistani Taliban gunmen.

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