Two sailors missing after tanker attacked in Strait of Hormuz, Oman says

Iran says El Gaia caught fire after hitting mines, but the US says the oil tanker was struck by a missile and then a drone.

Ed Sheeran says it was 'not my decision' to drop Macklemore from tour

The star says tour promoters took the decision, after Macklemore made pro-Palestinian statements on stage.

Iran war has led to US munitions shortfalls, Pentagon inspector confirms

The inspector also found a bottleneck in resupply, despite President Donald Trump’s claims that US supplies are “virtually limitless”.

British woman abducted in Malawi, police say

The mother of two young children was kidnapped in the middle of the day in the main city, Blantyre.

Ash from Mount Etna grounds flights at Sicily airport

All flights are suspended from one of Italy’s busiest airports until Tuesday night.

What weapon could the US have put into space?

The announcement by the US points to a developing field of modern warfare in the Earth’s orbit.

Satellite image reveals major damage that shut crucial oil pipeline

Experts tell BBC Verify the pipeline’s closure could cut oil supplies by as much as 3.6 million barrels per day.

More than 100,000 people in Japan are now aged 100 or older

Figures show 88% of the centenarians are women as the population continues to age and shrink.

Canada is a 'safe harbour' for global finance, Carney says

The prime minister is hosting a major global investment summit, with the goal of attracting money into the country amid a trade war with the US.

Suspected sabotage causes major Netherlands rail disruption

Trains were cancelled or delayed on Tuesday after objects were found on tracks at multiple locations.