A remote Russian region has declared a state of emergency over the appearance of dozens of polar bears in its human settlements, local officials say.

New home for Germany’s Federal Intelligence Service took 12 years and €1bn to build

The furniture chain Ikea has apologised after becoming the latest offender to leave New Zealand off a map.

The annual report assessing global democracies warns the attack on American institutions might lead to negative effects.

But scheme giving unemployed £475 a month did leave participants happier and healthier

Democrats call for Green New Deal to address climate change and transform economy.

A border town in Arizona says it will sue if the government does not remove the barbed wire from the border wall.

Asian markets rise on hopes for interest rate cuts after RBA speech.

Iran appears to have attempted a second satellite launch despite U.S. criticism that its space program helps the country develop ballistic missiles, satellite images released Thursday suggest. Iran did not immediately acknowledge conducting such a launch.

Nearly everyone in South Korea owns a smartphone, while emerging economies lag behind.