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The death toll from the devastating earthquake that hit eastern Afghanistan jumped to at least 2,205 on Thursday, four days after the temblor toppled homes as people slept. Afghanistan's Taliban rulers said 3,640 more people...

At least 15 people have died in a new outbreak of the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the country's health ministry has said.The presence of the virus had been confirmed in a 34-year-old pregnant woman who...

During the span of his career, the Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani developed a cult following with big names including Beyoncé and Liam Neeson. Back in 2007, Beyoncé described how she felt "fabulous" at 16 wearing her first Armani....

Israel has rejected a statement from Hamas saying the armed group is ready for a "comprehensive deal" to end the Gaza war and free all its hostages."This is more spin by Hamas that has nothing new," Prime Minister Benjamin...

Annabel RackhamCulture reporter Getty ImagesThe Italian fashion designer and billionaire brand owner Giorgio Armani has died at the age of 91.He was the archetype of Italian style and elegance, reimagining men's and women's suits for a modern audience.Armani, which...

Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness, 53, has won a rare third term in office after his Labour Party sailed to victory in Monday's election. The Caribbean nation's electoral commission said the Labour Party had won 34 seats, beating the...

US President Donald Trump has downplayed suggestions he wants to win the Nobel Peace Prize after weeks of speculation."I have nothing to say about it," Trump told CBS News, the BBC's US partner. "All I can do is put...

Michelle RobertsDigital health editor, BBC NewsBBCAnd while damaged and diseased organs may be replaceable by transplants, as we age our bodies become much less resilient or able to cope with physical stressors. "We begin to respond less...

Portugal is in mourning after at least 17 people died and some 20 more were injured when Lisbon's famous funicular cable railway derailed on Wednesday evening.A transport worker was among those killed, while a three-year-old German boy was reported...

Paul KirbyEurope digital editorAnadolu via Getty ImagesUK Defence Secretary John Healey has praised Trump, who he says "brought Putin into talks" and "not closed off any options".Ukraine is looking to the Coalition of the Willing to come up with...