The World Health Organisation warn the Ebola virus is spreading fast in Liberia, as scientists move one step closer to finding a working vaccine after a drug protected monkeys for 10 months. Ebola doctor. The WHO said that thousands of cases were expected ...

Ukraine's Prime Minister Arseniy Yatseniuk calls for a "real state border" between Ukraine and Russia, despite both parties agreeing to a peace process in eastern Ukraine's Donbass region. Russia map. Yatseniuk told a televised cabinet session that Ukraine ...

Thousands attend the funeral of three senior Hamas military commanders killed in the Gaza Strip. Please wait while this video loads. If it doesn't load after a few seconds you may need to have Adobe Flash installed. An Israeli air strike killed three senior ...

US forces tried to rescue James Foley and other hostages held by Islamic State militants during a recent secret mission in Syria, said officials, but the captives were nowhere to be found. News. It was revealed that US forces exchanged gunfire with IS during ...

Actor Robin Williams, star of films including Good Morning Vietnam, Mrs Doubtfire and Good Will Hunting, has died at the age of 63 in an apparent suicide. Robin Williams. According to Williams's press representative, the actor had been battling with severe ...

The doctor leading Sierra Leone's fight against the worst ebola outbreak on record died from the virus on Tuesday, the country's chief medical officer said. Sheik Umar Khan (pictured above) was credited with treating more than 100 patients, but died from the ...

From Usain Bolt to Bradley Wiggins, it feels like London 2012 all over again. This time though, we're in Glasgow. Here is your Channel 4 News day-to-day guide to the Commonwealth Games. Commonwealth Games in Glasgow (Getty) ...

Al-Shabaab claims responsibility for two gun attacks on the Kenyan coast which have led to the deaths of at least 29 people. A woman stands outside a partly destroyed house after gunmen attacked Hindi village. Above: a woman stands outside a partly ...

Oscar Pistorius was not suffering from a mental condition when he allegedly shot his girlfriend, according to a psychiatric report. Oscar Pistorius. The South African Paralympic sprinter is on trial accused of murdering model Reeva Steenkamp. Pistorius admits ...

It was one of the longest trials in English legal history that changed the media landscape and gave the public an unflinching glimpse into the lives of the rich and famous. News. When Mr Justice Saunders finally dismissed the jury from court 12 of the Old ...

"We're not English, we are Scouse," may be a popular terrace chat at Anfield - but five Liverpool players are selected to represent England at the World Cup in Brazil. Goalkeepers: Fraser Forster (Celtic), Ben Foster (West Bromwich Albion), Joe Hart ...

South Korea's prime minister resigns over his government s response to the ferry disaster in which more than 300 people have died or are missing, presumed dead. South Korean Prime Minister Chung Hong-won (picture: Getty). Prime Minister Chung ...

Leaders of the G7 group of countries agree further sanctions to target Russian President Vladimir Putin's "cronies", as pro-Moscow separatists continue to detain a group of international observers. Ukraine - Russia tensions. Senior EU diplomats are expected ...

Leaders of the G7 group of countries agree further sanctions to target Russian President Vladimir Putin's "cronies", as pro-Moscow separatists continue to detain a group of international observers. Ukraine - Russia tensions. Senior EU diplomats are expected ...

John Kerry says America is "ready to act" against Russia and that the "window to change course is closing". But is this just more empty words? Channel 4 News looks back. News. February 28. Russian troops take up positions in Crimea. February 28

Oscar Pistorius is set to take the stand in the Reeva Steenkamp murder trial. How he performs will either make or break the case for him. Debora Patta takes stock of events in court so far. Oscar Pistorius arrives at court in Pretoria, South Africa, on 24 March ( ...

Oscar Pistorius is set to take the stand in the Reeva Steenkamp murder trial. How he performs will either make or break the case for him. Debora Patta takes stock of events in court so far. Oscar Pistorius arrives at court in Pretoria, South Africa, on 24 March ( ...

A Boeing 777 has seemingly disappeared, along with the 239 people on board. But is Malaysia Airlines more risky? And is it safe to fly at all? News. How safe is flying? It is every nervous flyer's worst nightmare: a flight gone AWOL with no explanation, and no ...

Pictures of Oscar Pistorius standing on his blood-stained prosthetic legs, taken shortly after he fatally shot his girlfriend, are shown in court. Please wait while this video loads. If it doesn't load after a few seconds you may need to have Adobe Flash installed.

From insurance scams to acts of terrorism, missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 is shrouded in mystery and conspiracy theories - but what really happened? Invisibility cloaks and scams: eight MH370 conspiracy theories (Getty) ...