Travel ban in hands of appeals court

A federal appeals court will decide whether to reinstate President Donald Trump's travel ban after a contentious hearing in which the judges hammered away at the administration's motivations for the ban, but also directed pointed questions to an attorney for two states trying to overturn it.

Brexit bill set to clear major hurdle

Lawmakers look set to approve a bill on Wednesday empowering Prime Minister Theresa May to start Brexit negotiations, in a major step toward the United Kingdom leaving the European Union.

Sarkozy faces trial over reelection

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy is to face trial on charges of illegally financing his failed 2012 re-election bid, causing more trouble for the country's right-wing Republicans party.

Dozens injured in Louisiana tornadoes

Six tornadoes tore through New Orleans and other parts of Louisiana on Tuesday, injuring about 40 people as the storm roared across highways and streets, leveling trees, power lines and homes.

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The dark side of being a White House child

If it's tough being a kid, try being a "first kid" - the child of an American president.

Hockney honored with megashow

David Hockney is marking his 80th birthday this year with a major retrospective of his work in London, which attempts to explore what turns an artist into a popular star.

Bunnies stage comeback at new venue

The tightly corseted Playboy Bunnies, with rabbit tails and ears, will soon be back in business in New York City.

Fear factor sends Portuguese soccer 'thugs' to top of amateur league

A Portuguese football team branded "thugs" and "butchers" have risen to the top of their amateur league after a string of default wins because opponents are too afraid to play them.

Numbers accident earns lottery player multi-million dollar win

A Melbourne man has become an instant multi-millionaire after accidentally winning a lottery twice.

Indian city takes school to street kids

To get street children in the western Indian city of Thane into school, civic officials first forced their parents to send them to regular state schools. The kids showed up late or not at all, and dropped out quickly.

Tech graduates find upside to life down on the farm

Parts of Australia's farming industry are rushing to recruit a new generation of tech-savvy graduates as the sector swaps its bucolic past for a future of drones, robots and automated sensors.