During this summer's scorching heatwave in the western United States, certain insect species thrived in the high temperatures

The former prime minister, who was excoriated by the commission, was unrepentant, giving no ground on any of the criticisms Commissioner Catherine Holmes made of him in her report.

The ruble tumbled to a three-week low amid the changing trade balance, the Russian Finance Ministry has said

A mysterious object that washed up on an Australian beach has been identified as debris from an Indian rocket, officials said

China's capital Beijing on Monday issued its highest alert for flooding and landslides as the city was battered by heavy rains.

The UK destroyed 43 Challenger 2 tanks in the early 2010s that could have been sent to Ukraine, the Times has reported

Parents wanting to migrate to Australia to join their children face ludicrous delays, and if opting for a paid contributory visa, exorbitant fees.

Room-temperature superconductors could transform technology – but the latest, much-hyped claims should be approached with caution.

Austria has to prepare for a recession this winter and not expect economic growth until the spring, an industry federation has warned

Increased demand for cash has been recorded in Russia since last year, according to new data by the central bank

France does not want barriers in trade relations with China, the economy minister has said

The number of fatalities from the devastating fireworks explosion in Thailand has climbed to 12

Frustrated Oaklanders lashed out at embattled Alameda County DA Pamela Price over a surge in crime.

The centenarian helped to end Beijing’s isolation decades ago and is a symbol of hope for healthy ties with Washington

The coroner has yet to determine a time of death for the Grammy-winning singer Sinead O'Connor, according to reports.