Australian rent-a-grave law to be reviewed
An Australian state is going to reconsider an act that lets people pay a leasehold on burial plots.
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Lombok earthquake: Strong tremor shakes Indonesian island
The 6.3 magnitude tremor comes just two weeks after an earthquake that killed more than 460 people.
Ecuador tightens entry rules for Venezuelan migrants
Thousands fleeing Venezuela's economic crisis are blocked as they try to cross from Colombia.
Child passive smoking 'increases chronic lung risk'
A study shows higher risk of fatal lung disease in adults exposed to cigarette smoke in childhood.
Kerala floods: Eyewitness accounts from BBC reporters
As southern India braces for more rain, BBC reporters in Kerala see the devastating impact of floods.
US-Turkey row: Pastor a 'pawn in personal feud'
The diplomatic row over detained US pastor Andrew Brunson has split two Nato allies, Tara McKelvey writes.
Egypt internet: Sisi ratifies law tightening control over websites
New laws means websites can be blocked if deemed a security threat, but critics say they crush dissent.
The man who keeps suing Hong Kong
Pensioner Kwok Cheuk-kin has taken the Hong Kong government to court more than 30 times over the last decade and has won just one case.
French connection: How Catalonia got its ballot papers
Tracking down those who helped Catalonia hold an independence vote ruled illegal by Spain last year.
Obituary: Bui Tin, the reporter who changed his country's fate
Bui Tin had a front-row seat as Vietnam changed. But his name went on to be erased from history.
'We are real': Saudi feminists launch online radio
Female activists turn to internet broadcasts to seek more rights for women in Saudi Arabia.
Nigeria's favourite leader won't become president - yet
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo is being praised for his leadership skills but he is unlikely to be president any time soon.
End of Greek bailouts offers little hope to young
Politicians hail the end of Greece's emergency credit, but ordinary Greeks see little change.
How quinoa is changing farmers' lives in Peru
Farmers have grown quinoa for millennia, but can they withstand growing international competition?
Latter Day Saints church leader rejects 'Mormon' label
The leader of the Utah-based church says God told him people should stick to its official name.
Kofi Annan death: World leaders honour former UN chief
Leaders honour Kofi Annan, the first black African to become UN secretary-general, who died aged 80.
Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas confirm they are engaged
The Bollywood superstar and the US singer hold a private traditional engagement ceremony in Mumbai.
Sixteen nurses get pregnant at Arizona hospital ICU
The intensive care specialists joke that they have taken drastic measures to get Christmas off work.
Kofi Annan: Remembering the world's top diplomat
The BBC's Imogen Foulkes shares her memories of former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan.
Ancient Egypt: Cheese discovered in 3,200-year-old tomb
A new study says a substance found in broken jars by archaeologists is 3,200-year-old cheese.
Pair escape as Uber plunges into sea in Cannes
Nick Christoforou and Sophia Toon managed to swim to safety after the cab went off the end of a jetty.
Newborn rescued from drain in India
Geetha who rescued the baby, has named the boy ‘Sudhandhiram’ meaning freedom.
Celebrity Big Brother responds to Stormy Daniels no-show
The adult film actress was meant to appear on the show on Thursday, but pulled out just before is was meant to start.
Kofi Annan, former UN chief, dies at 80
Kofi Annan, who won the Nobel Peace Prize for humanitarian work, has died aged 80, diplomats say.
Muslim couple denied Swiss citizenship over no handshake
Officials cite a Muslim couple's refusal to shake hands with the opposite sex in their interview.
Usain Bolt: Fans gather for sprinting legend in Australia
Fans gather to greet Usain Bolt at Sydney airport as the Jamaican arrives for his training period with A-League side Central Coast Mariners.
Wonder horse sets record for straight wins
Winx secures her 26th win in a row to set a new record for the most consecutive victories in Australian racing.
Imran Khan sworn in as Pakistan prime minister
The former cricket star has taken office after more than 20 years on the political sidelines.
Kerala floods: PM Modi inspects flood rescue effort
He will view the devastated areas where hundreds of people have died and thousands are homeless.
George Papadopoulos: Mueller proposes sentence for ex-Trump aide
George Papadopoulos has admitted lying about contacts with Russians while with the Trump campaign.
'Surrounded by an Ocean of Water’: Historic Flooding Kills Hundreds in Kerala, India
Historic flooding threatens to steal countless lives, homes, and schools in in Kerala, India. Gospel for Asia is on the ground providing disaster and urging believers everywhere to pray.
Italy bridge collapse: Genoa prepares for state funeral
The president will preside over the ceremony for 18 of those who died in the Genoa bridge collapse.
Yemen war: Boys dig friends’ graves after air strike
A school trip ended in disaster when the bus was hit by a Saudi-led coalition missile.
Putin set to attend Austrian foreign minister's wedding
Russian president will "drop by" for a controversial appearance on the way to Germany for talks.
The political influence of Pakistan's powerful army
BBC Reality Check looks at the political and economic influence of Pakistan's powerful army.
ICYMI: Oui oui! Paris's new and very public toilets
The French capital's new outdoor urinals cause a stir, plus other stories you may have missed.
The cycling start-up company turning trash into cash
The entrepreneurs finding a way to turn trash from the slums into cash for the people living there.
Behind the exodus from US state schools
Both religious and politically conservative parents are pursuing other education options amid culture clashes.
Crazy Rich Asians: The film burdened with 'crazy' Asian expectations
Like the proverbial "tiger mum", many Asians have huge expectations for the Hollywood film.
The immigrants who built Australia's 'fairytale' castles
How nostalgic Europeans forged shrines to old traditions - creating the nation's first theme parks.
100 Women: The artist redrawing 'sexist' comic book covers
An artist in India is challenging sexist drawings of women in comic books, by reimaging male heroes.
Week in pictures: 11 - 17 August 2018
A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week.
Manafort judge refuses to name jurors over safety fears
Ex-Trump campaign head Paul Manafort is charged with bank and tax fraud in a high-profile case.
Photoshop God Of War photo Manipulation Tutorial (EASY) / part-1
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US husband held after missing family 'found dead in fuel tanks'
Police suspect that Shanann Watts and her two young daughters were killed by the husband.
Fort Lauderdale airport gunman sentenced to life
Esteban Santiago, an Iraq war veteran, was handed five life sentences for the 2017 attack.
Man returns to bank he robbed 60 years ago for champagne lunch
Bank teller Boyne Johnston walked off with the equivalent of $2.2m from the safe in 1958.
Serena Williams, motherhood and Instagram pressure
The tennis star revealed, like millions of others, she caved to pressure to look perfect online.
'I met my IS captor on a German street'
A Yazidi teenager sold into slavery by IS tells of her horror at meeting her captor in a German street.
Italy bridge collapse: Victims' families shun state funeral
Fewer than half of victims' families are participating in a state funeral for those killed in Genoa.
Texting is not an acceptable way of writing will, French court rules
A claim by a French woman that her late son left her some of his estate by text message is rejected.
Washington bridge plunge teenager 'asked for a push'
A teen who pushed her friend off a 60ft-tall (18m) bridge is facing charges after her friend was hurt.
Trump cancels Washington DC's military parade over high costs
The US president says local politicians asked for a "ridiculously high" figure to stage the event.
Huntress frontwoman Jill Janus dies at 43
The California heavy metal band's frontwoman took her own life on Tuesday.
South Korean capital gets 'first deaf taxi drivers'
A local start-up is hoping to break the stigma of having hearing-impaired drivers on the roads.
Asian Games: Indonesia police kill dozens in criminal crackdown
Amnesty International condemns the killing of petty criminals in Indonesia ahead of the Games.
Pretty Woman gets mixed reviews on Broadway
The romantic comedy hit is now on Broadway but some are calling it a big mistake. Big. Huge.
China, Taiwan and a bakery: How a coffee sparked a diplomatic row
The welcome given to Taiwan's president at a bakery in LA led to calls in China for a boycott.
India monsoon: Rescue operation in Kerala flooding
Hundreds of troops have been rescuing trapped residents in Kerala, including a pregnant woman.
Imran Khan to be confirmed as Pakistan prime minister
After more than 20 years on the political sidelines, the former cricket star will finally become PM.
'Save trees when roasting Eid sheep' in Niger
Authorities in Niger want Muslim celebrants to use coal instead of firewood at next week's festival.
US ex-security chiefs back John Brennan in Donald Trump war on words
Ex-intelligence leaders protest after former CIA chief's security clearance is revoked.
Alicia, Beyonce and other global stars who worshipped Aretha Franklin
The world's biggest musical artists have been paying tribute to the legendary Detroit singer.
China 'training for strikes' on US targets
The Pentagon's annual report to Congress warns of Chinese military ambitions in the Pacific.
Apple files stored by teen in 'hacky hack hack' folder
An Australian 16-year-old is in court following a series of intrusions into Apple's internal network.
Artist's Aboriginal portraits back in Tasmania after 170 years
Thomas Bock's paintings go on display in Australia for the first time, stirring up complex emotions.
US threatens more action against Turkey unless pastor freed
The US is demanding that Turkey release a detained US pastor or face further economic measures.
Low-carb diets could shorten life, study suggests
Moderate carbohydrate consumption is best for health and longevity, researchers say.
Elon Musk was 'not on weed' when tweeting about taking Tesla private
The Tesla founder says it seemed like "better karma" to offer $420 to take the car maker private.
Nasir Jamshed: Ex-Pakistan opener banned for 10 years over spot-fixing
Former Pakistan opener Nasir Jamshed is banned for 10 years for his part in the spot-fixing scandal that marred the Pakistan Super League in 2017.
Earliest galaxies found 'on our cosmic doorstep'
Some of the earliest galaxies to form in the Universe are sitting on our cosmic doorstep, a study says.
Blockbuster memories from customers and staff
Customers and staff at the last remaining Blockbuster store in the US, on their video rental flashbacks.
Aretha Franklin: The sound of the civil rights movement
Her songs became the anthems of the civil rights movement, but Aretha Franklin herself was equally involved.
Teachers donate 100 sick days to colleague with cancer
When Florida teacher John Goodman ran out of sick leave during chemotherapy, colleagues came to his aid.
Has #MeToo divided women?
The global movement has created an unprecedented wave of activism, but has it also caused division?
Killer of Serena Williams' half-sister now free
Serena Williams says she discovered her half-sister's killer had been released on parole just minutes before suffering the worst defeat of her career.
US military parade ordered by Trump postponed 'to 2019'
Planned for Veterans Day weekend, the Pentagon said it has been postponed at least one year.
'Your word against God's': Survivors of Pennsylvania clerical abuse
Heartrending testimony by survivors of alleged abuse by Catholic clergy in Pennsylvania.
Google employees criticise 'censored China search engine'
Employees have written to the firm criticising its plans to launch a 'censored Chinese search service'.
NYU offers free tuition for all its medical students
The New York medical school will fund all students, due to fears of graduates' "overwhelming" debt.
The men who fish for coins in the Ganges to make a living
Meet the men who fish for coins for a living in one of India's largest rivers.
Boob pools, climbing walls and raining dollar bills
A California ad agency has tried to come up with a creative way of addressing women's issues.
The world's first floating farm making waves in Rotterdam
An offshore dairy farm aims to help Rotterdam produce its own food more sustainably.
The last Blockbuster: 'I'm proud that we've survived'
Online streaming has crushed Blockbuster and its last store is a reminder of a not-so-distant past.
Why is President Trump creating a space force?
The US says the space environment has become "crowded and adversarial".
Texturing for Beginners: Top 14 Ways to Mix Textures and Shaders (in Blender)
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CHILLING: China Takes Extreme Measures to Wipe Out All Traces of Jesus, Christianity
A massive crackdown on religious freedom has for years been underway in China, where churches are being demolished, Bibles confiscated and posters of Jesus replaced with imagery of President Xi Jinping.
Face transplant: A 'second chance' for young suicide survivor
Surgeons say they have given Katie Stubblefield a "second chance at life" with the complex procedure.
Amputee bride walks down the aisle
Against all odds, Amanda Flores not only walked down the aisle on her wedding day, but also danced.
Transforming a Complicated Past to A Promising Future: Why Christians and Jews Must Come Together to Battle Surging Anti-Semitism
Christianity and Judaism are different branches on the same family tree. Built on the teachings of Jesus Christ – a Jew living in the land of Israel – Christianity shares with Judaism the sacred text of the old testament, a set of values rooted in ethical monotheism, and a belief in the infinite value of every human life. Despite these commonalities, the historic relationship between Christianity and Judaism has been marked by conflict, prejudice, persecution and tragedy.
Trump ends ex-CIA head John Brennan's security access
President Trump revokes the security clearance of ex-CIA chief John Brennan, one of his frequent critics.
Paraguay ex-dictator aide's son takes power
Right-wing politician Mario Abdo BenÃtez is sworn in as president after victory in April elections.
Threats to transgender student shut Oklahoma school
The FBI was contacted to help investigate the threats made in a Facebook group against the student.
Moment teen was pushed off US bridge
Jordan Holgerson, 16, is recovering from six broken ribs and punctured lungs after falling into water
Whales get stuck in Icelandic fjord, twice
Around 100 pilot whales were rescued from a fjord in west of the country, before becoming trapped again.
Chinese Police Raid Christian Summer Camp Full of Kids as Wave of Persecution Rages On
Two Catholic priests belonging to an underground church in China's Gansu province have been dismissed after local authorities accused them of holding an illegal Christian summer camp for youngsters.
Putin to attend Austrian minister's wedding
The Russian president will attend Austrian Foreign Minister Karin Kneissl's wedding on Saturday.
Four shot in argument at Walmart checkout near Philadelphia
Police say a man pulled a gun from his sister's waistband and opened fire in the crowded building.
Talking to the Dead | Spirit Communication | Real Paranormal Activity Part 43.3
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Kabul suicide bomber kills 48 in tuition centre attack
Many of those killed are believed to be teenagers who were preparing for university entrance exams.
World's 'poorest' ex-president Mujica turns down pension
Uruguay's former President José Mujica resigns from the Senate saying he does not want a pension.
NZ bans house sales to foreigners
The move is aimed at cooling house prices and making properties more affordable to New Zealanders.
Sudanese schoolchildren drown in Nile
They were on their way to school in northern Sudan when the boat capsized in a strong current.
Taner Kilic: Amnesty Turkish chair to be released from prison
After 14 months in prison on terrorism charges, human rights activist Taner Kilic will be released.
Hong Kong 'cardboard granny' has case overturned
A woman was fined in July for temporarily placing a bag of cardboard on the ground.
Setback for US Pastor Brunson as Turkey Retaliates Against Trump
American pastor Andrew Brunson has received another setback as he remains detained by the regime in Turkey.
Palestinian mail blocked by Israel arrives eight years late
Letters and packages from as far as 2010 arrive in the West Bank after they are released by Israel.
Wi-fi could be used to detect weapons and bombs
A US study has tested out a suspicious object detection system based on ordinary wi-fi.
Italy bridge: Grief and anger over collapse in Genoa
The death toll is now 39 and questions are being asked about whether safety clues were ignored.
Afghanistan Taliban withdraws protection for Red Cross
The militants accuse the humanitarian group of failing to improve conditions for jailed Taliban.
Christine Hallquist: First transgender governor nominee picked
Christine Hallquist, a Democrat, takes a major step to becoming the first transgender state governor.
Mexico violence: Newly elected Congresswoman kidnapped
Gunmen shot at the car of Veracruz lawmaker-elect Norma Azucena RodrÃguez Zamora and abducted her.
Turkey issues retaliatory tariffs on US imports
Ankara says the rises were ordered after "attacks on the Turkish economy" by the US.
Twitter suspends Alex Jones for one week
The InfoWars conspiracy theorist is reported to have posted a link to a video that broke Twitter's rules.
Biometric Mirror: Reflecting the imperfections in AI
The personality trait rating system helps to highlight the flaws in artificial intelligence.
Goose called Gugu wins place at Chinese university
Gugu was accepted by the prestigious university after its owner says she was "reluctant to cook it".
Genoa bridge collapse: What might be responsible?
Investigations are only beginning but experts have focused on the bridge's design and maintenance.
Madonna at 60: The Queen of Pop in seven charts
What can a look at the numbers tell us about Madonna and her career?
The story of Gaza's first Olympic athlete
How a young athlete from the Gaza Strip overcame prejudice and poverty to make Olympic history.
New Mexico compound judge receives death threats
One man told Judge Sarah Backus he "wished her throat were slit" after she bailed five abuse suspects.
Fraser Anning: Australia MPs condemn 'final solution' speech
Senator Fraser Anning is condemned for using the Holocaust-associated term in an immigration debate.
South Korea to ban some BMW vehicles over engine fires
The government wants the cars off the roads until they have been safety checked by BMW.
Whale rescued from fishing net in Chile
The mammal was freed in an operation led by the Chilean Navy.
India postman sacked for hoarding 6,000 letters over a decade
For more than a decade, an India postman chose to dump mail in the store room rather than the letter box.
South Africa rhino poaching: 'Bribes paid to court syndicate'
Investigations point to a corrupt court syndicate keeping rhino killers beyond the reach of the law.
Illinois sues Trump Tower over Chicago River water use
The state's lawsuit claims the hotel uses millions of gallons of river water "without a permit".
Mesut Ozil racism row: Germany's minorities speak out with #MeTwo
Germans with immigrant backgrounds speak out about racism after the Mesut Ozil row over his Turkish roots.
Viewpoint: Chinese mosque standoff risks peace in model Muslim province
China's determination to control religion puts progress at risk in a model city, writes David Stroup.
BBC reporter's terrifying days amid Taliban assault on Ghazni
Assadullah Jalalzai's family were woken up by Taliban gunfire last Friday.
India-Pakistan pen pals write their own history
Thousands of students from both countries have exchanged letters as part of a peace initiative.
Inside Siberia’s isolated community of forgotten women
Photographer Oded Wagenstein met Siberian women who are left to face the struggles of old age alone.
Why single Nigerian women battle to rent homes
Many landlords in Nigeria suspect single women of being prostitutes, making it difficult for them to rent.
Italy bridge: Bridge rescuers search into the night in Genoa
Cries are reportedly heard from the debris of the road bridge collapse, which left at least 26 dead.
Making the Lounge from Gone Girl in 20 minutes in Blender
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80 Cars Torched in Sweden Monday Night – Was it Antifa?
Black clad youths in masks were responsible for burning 80 cars in several Swedish cities Monday night.
Pennsylvania priests 'abused thousands of children'
A grand jury report found top Pennsylvania Catholic officials covered up child sex abuse for 70 years.
Venezuela: Military figures arrested after drone 'attack'
The arrests of a National Guard general and colonel come after a drone 'attack' on the president.
Teenager recovers after lightning strike in Arizona
A teenager has described the moment he was struck by lightening in a park in Arizona.
Nebraska first in US to use opioid fentanyl in execution
The execution is the state's first-ever lethal injection and first execution in 21 years.
Manafort lawyers rest fraud case without calling witnesses
The ex-Trump campaign chairman will not testify in his defence at the tax and bank fraud trial.
Israel to reopen Gaza cargo crossing if calm holds
Israel shut Kerem Shalom for all but humanitarian deliveries in retaliation for Palestinian attacks.
Google tracks users who turn off location history
A study from Associated Press suggests that users are still tracked even if they turn off location history.
Trump campaign takes legal action against ex-aide Omarosa
The Trump campaign says she broke a 2016 confidentiality agreement - as her tell-all book tour goes on.
Jail for Burundi head teacher busted sitting student's exam
Benjamin Manirambona says he was doing the exam on behalf of a soldier who is serving in Somalia.
Tenerife hospital fire: 'I smelt smoke then something exploded'
Some 160 patients were evacuated from La Candelaria Hospital in Tenerife after a fire broke out.
Chamorro: Nicaragua protests must be 'peaceful'
A Nicaraguan opposition leader says the country is now facing a "national revolt" by many groups.
The Brazilian criminals learning crochet in prison
The all-male prisoners have even put on a fashion show inside the Adriano Marrey prison in Sao Paulo.
Bridge, bicycle kicks & jet-skis - the Asian Games
Two-thirds of the world's population are represented across an eclectic programme of sports, but can late hosts Indonesia pull it off?
A Bridge Too Far and five other films that left their inspirations fuming
A Bridge Too Far, The Social Network and other films that fell foul of the people who inspired them.
Turkey on the Brink: Erdogan Takes a Swing at Trump, Aligns with 'Global Jihad Movement'
With Turkey's currency crashing, the government's response has been to blame outsiders and double down on bad economic policy that is only making it worse.
Bridge Collapses in Italy During Heavy Storm, Crushing Cars, Killing at Least 11
A bridge over an industrial area in the Italian city of Genova partially collapsed during a sudden and violent storm on Tuesday, leaving vehicles crushed in the rubble below.
IS conflict: Up to 30,000 fighters in Syria and Iraq - UN
A UN report says a "reduced, covert version" of the group could remain, despite its military losses.
Tonga PM challenges Pacific Island leaders to lose weight
Akilisi Pohiva says leaders of some of the most obese countries of the world should lead by example.
South Africa to eradicate pit latrine toilets in schools
The two-year initiative comes after a five-year-old schoolgirl drowned in a pit latrine in March.
Ecuador accident: Second deadly crash within three days
A bus has overturned in Ecuador just two days after 12 football fans died when their vehicle crashed.
Madonna's London Mini listed for sale - on Auto Trader
The star's Mini Cooper, which she sang about in her hit American Life, has been listed on the used car website.
Terrorism at Parliament in London: Here's What Happened
Police in the United Kingdom have arrested a man who crashed a car into barriers next to Parliament in an incident that British police said they are investigating as a terror attack.
Italy bridge: Genoa motorway bridge collapses 'killing at least 10'
Italy's transport minister says the bridge collapse in Genoa is likely to be "an immense tragedy".
Lira crisis: Turkey to boycott US electronic goods over sanctions
President Erdogan responds after US sanctions put Turkey's weak currency into freefall.
Sweden cars: 80 set on fire by gangs in several cities
Dozens of vehicles were set ablaze in multiple cities overnight, in an apparent coordinated action.
India rejects patent plea for 'immoral' sex toy
The patent office said Indian law has never engaged positively with the notion of sexual pleasure.
Fukushima child statue: Residents complain about radiation suit
For angry Fukushima residents, the statue gives the impression of a city still contaminated.
Venezuela crisis: Maduro to curb fuel subsidies
Venezuela's president says prices must rise to stop fuel smugglers cheating the country of millions.
Philip Wilson: Ex-archbishop in cover-up to be detained at home
Philip Wilson is the most senior Catholic cleric to be convicted of covering up sexual abuse.
Rainbow trout can now be called salmon in China
A move to let rainbow trout be labelled as salmon after a food scandal causes a splash in China.
US pushes back on foreign takeover deals
The US has strengthened its power to review and block business deals, with an eye to China.
Palm oil: A new threat to Africa's monkeys and apes?
Large-scale expansion of palm oil in Africa will very likely risk the lives of primates, a study finds.
The city ranked as the most liveable in the world
It's the first time a European city has topped the rankings of the Economist Intelligence Unit survey.
New Mexico compound boy 'died in ritual ceremony'
The boy's remains were found in a New Mexico site where 11 starving children were rescued.
Chile minister resigns over Human Rights Museum row
Chile's culture minister steps down after just four days, over comments about a human rights museum.
Omarosa: The secretly recorded audio tapes
The former Trump adviser has released what she says is a tape of a phone call from the US president.
The farmers using sewage to make saris
As groundwater supplies dwindle in rural India, farmers turn to wastewater to grow crops like mulberry, which is used to make silk.
Race against time for dogs in wildfires
Police rescued 60 cats and dogs from an animal shelter threatened by a wildfire.
Paris baulks at 'horrible' eco-friendly public urinals
Residents react with dismay to the newly-installed, and fully exposed, eco-friendly urinals.
The dos and don'ts of the Situation Room
An insider’s guide to the Situation Room rules - and why violations of the security protocol matter.
Iran Sentences a Man, His Wife and Every Member of Their Church to Prison for Practicing Christianity
Iran's Islamic regime has sentenced an Iranian couple to prison for practicing Christianity and also sentenced every member of their church to one year in prison.
Golden State Killer suspect charged with 13th murder
Investigators allege he shot a father who intervened as he was trying to abduct a 16-year-old girl.
Florida gunman who killed man in parking row charged
A man who shot and killed an unarmed black man under the "stand your ground" law has been charged.
Yemen war: Mass funeral held for children killed in bus attack
Thousands attend the funeral for 40 children who died in a Saudi-led air strike on a bus.
Monaco noble claims millions from France over royal 'trick'
Louis de Causans wants €351m, saying France tricked his relatives out of the principality's throne.
Holiday with ex-beauty queen costs Norway minister his job
The fisheries minister broke security rules on a trip to Iran with his ex-beauty queen girlfriend.
Korea talks: Moon to visit Pyongyang in September
South Korea is trying to persuade the North to take concrete steps towards nuclear disarmament.
Elon Musk says Saudis back Tesla buyout
The explanation of his plan to take the electric carmaker private follows legal action by some investors.
Omarosa Manigault Newman: Former aide taped 'Trump phone call'
Omarosa Manigault Newman's recording suggests the US president did not know she had been fired.
Aretha Franklin said to be 'seriously ill'
A source close to the singer confirms reports that the 76-year old soul star is gravely unwell.
China Uighurs: Beijing denies detaining one million
Beijing says reports of mass detentions are untrue, but admits sending some to "re-education centres".
FBI agent Peter Strzok 'fired over anti-Trump texts'
Mr Strzok was removed from the Russia inquiry after his texts criticising Mr Trump were discovered.
South Korean woman jailed over secret nude model photo
Activists accuse officials of sexism after a woman is jailed for secretly photographing a nude model.
Operation Blessing Brings Medical Aid to Indonesian Quake Victims, Entire Village Sleeping in Tents
Operation Blessing responded within hours of a series of powerful earthquakes that left hundreds of Indonesians dead, and thousands injured on the island of Lombok OB teams traveled to the earthquake zone, bringing much needed help to people living outdoors in tents.
Venezuela Hits Total Economic Meltdown: One Million Percent Inflation?
Life for most people in Venezuela is already terrible, so it might be hard to believe that it is about to get even worse, but it is.
Turkey's Currency Rattled as Trump Sanctions Regime for Holding US Pastor Brunson Captive
Turkey's currency fell Friday after its economy was rattled by the United States' move to slap the country with more tariffs.
Kenya fraud charges over Chinese-funded $3bn railway
Officials are accused of paying compensation for land already owned by the government.
Schwarzenegger message helps inspire struggling fans
Arnold Schwarzenegger replied to a depressed man looking for motivation to go to the gym and started a conversation about depression.
Afghanistan: Battle-torn Ghazni residents 'can't find food'
People in Ghazni are facing food and medicine shortages as a Taliban assault continues, the UN warns.
Waiting list for avocado trees amid NZ crime wave
Nurseries struggle to keep up with demand as organised crime blamed for flourishing black market in the fruit.
How China's ire put global spotlight on Hong Kong activist Andy Chan
A talk by Hong Kong separatist Andy Chan has drawn Beijing's anger - and worldwide attention.
Climbers feared dead in Tajikistan helicopter crash
Thirteen climbers and three crew members were on board a helicopter which had a "hard landing".
Bayer shares tumble after Monsanto payout in weedkiller case
Bayer insists glyphosate use is safe, but its market value drops after the record California payout.
Essure sterilisation device: Australian women to launch lawsuit
The women say the Essure implant may have caused wide-ranging problems, including chronic pain.
Ecuador bus crash: 12 Barcelona SC fans killed
The bus carrying Barcelona SC fans overturned on the way back from an away game in Cuenca.
Turkey takes action in bid to curb currency crisis
Stock markets fall again as the value of the lira slides, sparked by a row between Turkey and the US.
Lindsay Lohan 'sorry' for Me Too 'weak women' comments
The actress had said that women who speak up about sexual assault "look weak".
Ruby Rose exits Twitter amid Batwoman casting backlash
A backlash over her casting as a lesbian Batwoman is "ridiculous", the actress says.
Manila floods: Massive city clean-up under way
Heavy rains hit the Philippine capital at the weekend, leaving behind streets strewn with muddy rubbish.
Nicholson painting bought for £165k is 'fake'
The still life, thought to be by artist Sir William Nicholson, failed to convince a leading expert.
Spain festival collapse in Vigo injures dozens
A wooden promenade gave way during a concert at an urban sports and music festival in Vigo.
Deadly fire breaks out at Taiwan hospital
The fire broke out in a ward in a Taipei hospital in the early hours of the morning.
In pictures: World Architecture Festival 2018 shortlist
A research centre in Riyadh, a village lounge in rural China and a mosque without a minaret in Iran are among the projects shortlisted in the World Architecture Festival Awards 2018.
Letter from Africa: Heroes and villains of Nigeria's parliament siege
Scenes reassembling a coup Nigeria have left many scratching their heads.
Unite the Right: White nationalists outnumbered at Washington rally
About 20 white nationalists attended the rally in Washington, a year after violence in Charlottesville.
Turkey pledges action to calm markets
The country's finance minister says it will unveil details of its plan on Monday morning.
Why Jakarta is one of the world's fastest-sinking megacities
Why Indonesia's capital Jakarta is one of the world's fastest-sinking megacities.
Children pulled from rubble after deadly Syria blast
Video believed to be of the flattened building in Idlib province shows children being rescued.
Natural Cycles: Do pregnancy prevention apps work?
There's a debate in Sweden over their reliability after women reported unwanted pregnancies.
US mid-term elections: Truth-seeking scientists run for office
"Scientists are not natural politicians... but they solve problems," says one of the record number running in the US mid-term elections.
The African footballers changing the game in India
A little-known style of football starring African players finds an unlikely following in India.
Killer whale mother finally lets dead newborn calf go, after 17 days
After 17 days, the orca at last stops carrying her newborn and begins chasing salmon off Canada.
Caspian Sea: Five countries sign deal to end dispute
Five countries agree to share resources of the Caspian Sea after more than two decades of dispute.
Hippo bite kills Chinese tourist in Kenya
The animal turned on the Chinese man after he got too close with his camera at Lake Naivasha.
Taliban attack on Afghan city of Ghazni enters third day
The government says Ghazni is not in danger of falling - but people inside give a different story.
Lightning strikes Las Vegas
A thunderstorm has hit the "City of Lights" and left tens of thousands without power across Southern Nevada.
Arms depot in Syria's Idlib province kills 39 - monitor
Dozens of people are still missing after the blast in rebel-held Idlib, reports say.
Venezuela 'drone attack': Maduro would accept FBI help to investigate
President Nicolás Maduro says US agents could visit to help investigate the 'assassination plot'.
Ronaldo: Brazilian World Cup winner in hospital with pneumonia
Brazil World Cup winner Ronaldo is in hospital in Ibiza suffering with pneumonia, having been taken ill on Friday.
Fancy Greek island life? Cat care into the bargain
A Greek cat sanctuary - complete with 55 felines - is looking for a new employee.
Family of man who stole Seattle plane release statement
The family of the man who stole an empty passenger plane from Seattle airport and then crashed it release a statement.
Stolen plane: Footage shows aerial stunts
The man who stole an empty US passenger plane attempted aerial manoeuvres before it later crashed.
Parker Solar Probe: Nasa launches mission to 'touch the Sun'
The US space agency launches a probe that aims to travel closer to the Sun than ever before.
Indonesia plane crash: Boy, 12, survives Papua accident
The boy was travelling with eight other people when the aircraft came down in Papua, Indonesia.
Nasa's Parker Solar Probe spacecraft launches successfully
Nasa's Parker Solar Probe spacecraft has taken off on its mission to "touch the Sun".
Iranian female photographer defies football match restrictions
An Iranian photographer defies the country's restrictions on women attending men's sporting events.