Jailing of British student comes as strong political ties are tested amid regional conflict

UK study also finds majority of vehicles break speed limit in residential areas

‘Digital detox ruling’ extends to all devices and is an an attempt to untether people from obsessively checking their phones

Germany on Thursday submitted its final feasibility report for the 435-km high speed rail (bullet train) corridor between Mysore-Bengaluru-Chennai to the Indian Railways.

Canada – The percentage of investment dollars flowing into Canada for mineral exploration has declined over the past decade

Finland – As thousands of families prepare to take their children on a magical journey to meet Santa Claus in his Lapland home, some holidaymakers are concerned that the winter wonderland may be missing a crucial element: snow.

China prosecuted more than 3,500 people for pollution-related crimes in the first 10 months of the year, up nearly 40 percent on a year ago, law enforcement authorities said, as Beijing looks to courts and police to curb violations.

Israel is threatening vacation rental company Airbnb with high taxes and legal repercussions over its decision to remove listings from Jewish West Bank settlements.

A dead sperm whale that washed ashore in a national park in Indonesia had nearly 6kg (13 lbs) of plastic waste in its stomach, park officials say.

British Prime Minister Theresa May has had a reprieve on one front as party rebels acknowledged they did not yet have the strength for a leadership challenge.