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Death toll following explosion has crossed 200 and hundreds remain trapped in Soma mine.

Authorities and trade union leaders fear the death toll could rise, making it the worst mining disaster in the country's history.

Explosion in western Turkish town of Soma in Manisa province leaves approximately 300 workers trapped.

Long-running dispute between Kurdistan and Iraq has held up exports of Kurdish oil in Turkish city Ceyhan.

ICC investigation to be opened into alleged crimes by UK forces against Iraqi detainees between 2003 and 2008.

Second female passenger dead following coach crash along A387, near Looe, in Cornwall

Joseph Eid's photos of people returning to their homes in Homs.

Syria mediator to step down from one of the toughest jobs in the diplomatic world, says UN secretary-general Ban Ki-moon

A trip down red carpet history as 67th Cannes Film Festival opens at the Palais des Festivals et des Congres.

Unesco Bangkok has launched Sai Fah – The Flood Fighter to train children about flood dangers.

Anti-Semitic attitudes shared by quarter of respondents in global poll

The number of tourists visiting Egypt tumbled in March as instability continues to deter holidaymakers.

Groundswell of anger over unknown substances used for lethal executions in US states

Skyscanner reveals the oddest requests and complaints made by hotel guests.

The top 10 countries that drink the most alcohol according to a WHO report

BREAKING: One person dead in fatal coach crash near Looe in Cornwall

IBTimes UK looks at the story of a Boko Haram attack survivor.

Man in China falls ill after taking radioactive pellet home

Russian economy minister Alexei Ulyukayev says GDP likely to shrink for second straight quarter

Bacon's triptych celebrates one of the artist's most important relationships.

Al Jazeera Arabic journalist is in a critical condition at an Egyptian prison after 112 days of hunger strike.

Russian foreign ministry says sanctions will deter peace efforts as presidential election approaches

IBTimes UK compiles some of the best quotes by the father of Buddhism.

Buddhists across the world are celebrating Vesak, or Buddha's birthday.

Pontiff offers Martian metaphor in message of inclusion during homily at Vatican Mass

Would-be refugee demands asylum because south Pacific island will be underwater by 2100

Exit polls predict a comfortable victory for the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance

Russian energy giant says Kiev has half the gas supplies it needs to cover the winter without problems

China's foreign minister Wang Yi calls on John Kerry to show neutrality as China and Vietnam square up.