Hollywood superheroes could soon have their powers stripped by a formidable new adversary - Reality Man.

A NATO airstrike in Afghanistan has killed 21 people after an aircraft fired on civilians mistakenly thought to be insurgents.

A British woman was among at least 42 people killed by floods and mudslides that have devastated the holiday island of Madeira.

An Israeli archaeologist has claimed that excavated ancient fortifications in Jerusalem supported the accuracy of the biblical narrative.

Space shuttle Endeavour and its six crew members wrapped up a 14-day construction mission to the International Space Station on Sunday.

Libyan police have surrounded the Swiss embassy in Tripoli on Monday after issuing a deadline for Switzerland to hand over two nationals.

European Union foreign ministers are expected to condemn assassinations and the use of fake passports on Monday.

A British rig is expected to start drilling for oil off the Falkland Islands later, despite fierce opposition from Argentina.