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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Saudi Arabia frees Prince Khaled bin Talal after months of detention
Prince Khaled bin Talal was held for months after criticising a crackdown on corruption.
Volunteers restore Australian map to Wiltshire hillside
A chalk map carved into a Wiltshire hill has been restored by volunteers in time for Armistice Day.
Glowing chemical 'could aid brain cancer surgery'
A chemical that makes brain tumours glow could help surgeons safely remove brain cancer, a study suggests.
Why Oromo baby girls can be engaged on the day they are born
The Oromo community in Kenya's Tana region says the tradition gives girls security for the future.
'How I became friends with an octopus'
A diver in South Africa says he "visited this incredible animal for almost a year."
The Indian princess who became a South Korean queen
The South Korean first lady's visit to India is tied to a legend linking Korean ancestry to Ayodhya.
Mid-terms 2018: When an attack ad is a vote decider
A predicted $8 billion will be spent on political advertising in this election, but have voters had enough?
Can Iran survive sanctions?
The US is set to impose a new round of sanctions on Iran's oil and banking sectors.
Sri Lanka crisis: House of Cards in the Indian Ocean
The island nation of Sri Lanka is gripped by a dramatic political crisis - here's what you need to know.
The single dad teaching men to be fathers
How a single dad is taking his programme to teach fathers to be good role models to the Caribbean.
New Caledonia: French Pacific territory votes on independence
The Pacific islands of New Caledonia hold a referendum on whether to stay part of France.
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Samaritan's Purse Airlifting 30 Tons of Relief Supplies to Aid Typhoon Yutu Victims
International Christian relief organization Samaritan's Purse is deploying disaster response specialists and emergency relief supplies to two Pacific islands devastated by Typhoon Yutu.
Asia Bibi blasphemy case: Husband pleads for asylum
Asia Bibi, a Christian acquitted of blasphemy, is in great danger in Pakistan, her husband says.
Pakistan: 'Father of Taliban' cleric buried after attack
Large crowds attend the funeral of Maulana Sami ul-Haq amid fears his death could trigger violence.
Patricia Fox: Philippines expels Australian nun and Duterte critic
Australian Patricia Fox, 72, has repeatedly denounced President Rodrigo Duterte's security crackdowns.
Gabon opposition leader reignites election row
Jean Ping says he won elections in 2016, as President Ali Bongo is being treated in a hospital abroad.
Syria war: UN convoy reaches Rukban desert camp
About 50,000 civilians are trapped in the makeshift camp, and have not received aid since January.
Afghanistan: US soldier killed in 'insider' attack in Kabul
The Nato-led mission in Afghanistan believes the assailant was a member of the Afghan armed forces.
French PM visits site of Vietnam 1954 Dien Bien Phu battle
Édouard Philippe is only the second French leader to visit the site of the key Dien Bien Phu battle.
Uzbek tycoon heads boxing governing body
Gafur Rakhimov, described by the US Treasury as "one of Uzbekistan's leading criminals", is elected president of amateur boxing's governing body.
Coptic Christian attack: Funerals in Egypt for seven murdered pilgrims
Hundreds gather for funerals after gunmen opened fire on a bus carrying a group of Coptic Christians.
Christians in Egypt Bury Their Dead After Attack
Hundreds of Egyptian Coptic Christians gathered Saturday for a funeral service south of Cairo to bid farewell to six of seven people killed the previous day when militants ambushed three buses carrying pilgrims on their way to a remote desert monastery.
Asia Bibi: Lawyer flees Pakistan in fear of his life
Saif Mulook left for Europe days after getting Christian Asia Bibi acquitted of blasphemy.
Migrant caravan: Mexico bus transportation offer withdrawn
Thousands of Central Americans heading for the US-Mexico border have their transport hopes dashed.
Thai tycoon Vichai's funeral begins
Ceremonies start in Bangkok for Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, who was killed in a helicopter crash.
Elderly Paris woman accused of stealing hundreds of toys
French police say the 72-year-old Parisian stole hundreds of toys to sell them on the internet.
Florida yoga studio shooting: Two killed and four injured
Police in Tallahassee say "several people" tried to fight back after the man opened fire.
US mid-terms: How closely does Congress reflect the US population?
Despite a wider range of candidates, politicians elected to serve in Washington do not reflect the wider population.
Ramachandra Guha: How the right wing hounded out a Gandhi biographer
Eminent historian Ramachandra Guha was forced to leave a new teaching position by the Hindu right.
India man-eating tigress killed after huge hunt
The animal in western India is said to have killed 13 people and evaded capture for two years.
Chinese dissident Badicuao's Hong Kong show cancelled over 'threats'
Organisers say Chinese authorities "made threats relating to" cartoonist Badiucao.
New Caledonia: French Islands set for independence vote
The French islands in the Pacific are due to vote on sovereignty on Sunday after 30 years of peace.
Raymond Chow: Hong Kong film mogul who discovered Bruce Lee dies at 91
Raymond Chow introduced martial arts legend Bruce Lee to the world and produced more than 600 films.
Asia Bibi: Deal to end Pakistan protests over blasphemy case
Mass protests were triggered by this week's acquittal of a Christian woman accused of blasphemy.
No foul play suspected in deaths of Saudi sisters in NY
Police say the siblings had said they would rather take their lives than go back to their homeland.
Man kicked off Canada plane over 'sleeping pill'
Stephen Bennett says he was sleeping before takeoff and crew thought he could be unfit to fly.
US mid-terms: Twitter deletes anti-voting bots
Most of the 10,000 accounts discouraging mid-term election participation posed as Democrats.
Khashoggi murder: Turkish leader blames Saudi state directly
Turkey's president accuses the Saudi government directly of murdering journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
HBO unimpressed by Trump's Game of Thrones meme
The TV company behind the Game of Thrones were among the first to criticise Trump's reference.
Alec Baldwin arrested over parking dispute in New York City
This alleged assault is not the first time the 30 Rock actor has been on the wrong side of the law.
Ex-Arsenal striker given jail time
Ex-Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner is sentenced to 50 days in jail in Denmark after assaulting a taxi driver but is released until his appeal is heard.
The Belarusian elders who heal through whispering
Helena says she is "a bridge between God and the souls that I help."
Khashoggi murder: Is Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed finished?
The BBC's Frank Gardner looks at whether the Saudi prince can withstand the growing political storm.
Islamic Militants Attack Christian Pilgrims in Egypt Killing at Least 7
Islamic militants on Friday ambushed two buses carrying Christian pilgrims on their way to a remote desert monastery south of the Egyptian capital of Cairo, killing at least seven and wounding up to 16.
Pakistan: Cleric known as 'Taliban's father' killed
There are fears the murder of cleric Maulana Sami ul-Haq could trigger violence in Pakistan.
Dutch police shocked as crowd film man fighting for life
Dutch police have described their despair as onlookers watched them trying to resuscitate a man.
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO Christian Leaders Meet with Saudi Crown Prince in Historic Step
Now might not be the best time to visit Saudi Arabia, but a delegation of US evangelical leaders felt it was a risk worth taking.
Trump administration to reinstate all Iran sanctions
The White House describes it as "the toughest sanctions regime ever imposed on Iran".
Pittsburgh, pipe-bomber attacks halted mid-terms momentum says Trump
The president said the synagogue shooting and mail bomb scare has dulled Republican momentum.
Israel's Netanyahu welcomes Brazil Jerusalem embassy vow
The controversial pledge follows the election of a far-right Brazilian politician Jair Bolsonaro.
Nigeria's army cites Trump to justify shooting Shia protesters
Nigeria's army responds to criticism of using live rounds against Shia protesters with a Trump video.
Khashoggi murder: Body 'dissolved in acid'
A senior Turkish official says this is the only logical conclusion as to the body's whereabouts.
SAA 'should be shut down', says Finance Minister Tito Mboweni
Finance Minister Tito Mboweni says the "loss-making" national airline is not worth bailing out anymore.
US wage growth hits nine-year high
US earnings rose last month at the fastest pace since 2009 while job growth exceeded expectations.
How Iran's Ahmadinejad found meaning in rap
How Iran's controversial ex-president Ahmadinejad reinvented himself as an unlikely Twitter star.
Japan may loosen immigration rules for blue-collar workers
The country will accept foreign workers to address labour shortages, the prime minister says.
Italy storms: Five dead as northern villages are cut off
Five people have been killed as high winds, rain and landslides continue to devastate parts of Italy.
Death penalty: German state Hesse scraps death penalty anomaly
Germany abolished capital punishment in 1949, but the law remained within Hesse's local legal code.
'The real Super Mario' dies aged 84
The video game hero was named after property developer Mario Segale in the 1980s.
China bus plunge: Fight blamed for causing fatal crash
Footage from a bus which plunged into a river in China shows an altercation between the driver and a passenger.
The six-year-old Kenyan fighting electronic waste
Mellisa wants the world to join her in collecting electronic waste, so it can be disposed safely.
Shop accidentally deletes game built by 12-year-old boy
Muhammad Thaqif, 12, had a turn of good fortune after his DIY zombie game was deleted by mistake.
San Francisco 49ers cheerleader kneels for US anthem
The unidentified woman cheers for the San Francisco 49ers - the former team of Colin Kaepernick.
China stocks gain on trade war end hopes
It follows possible signs of progress on resolving a bitter trade battle between the US and China.
' I invented paintball to settle an argument'
Two friends were arguing over who could survive better in the wild. To settle the dispute, they created a whole new game.
Chongqing bus plunge caused by fight between driver and passenger
Security camera footage shows the driver fighting a passenger shortly before the deadly crash.
Australian who encouraged wife's suicide jailed in landmark case
Graham Morant's sentence for counselling his wife to die is believed to be a world first.
Khashoggi murder: Saudi prince 'said he was dangerous Islamist'
Mohammed bin Salman reportedly told US officials the writer had been a member of an Islamist group.
Usain Bolt leaves Australia's Central Coast Mariners football club
The sprint champion could not reach a "commercial solution" with the Central Coast Mariners.
Private messages from 81,000 hacked Facebook accounts for sale
The perpetrators told the BBC Russian Service they had details from a total of 120 million accounts.
Venezuela crisis: Mothers giving away babies, children living on streets
In the crisis-hit country, women are being forced to make difficult choices about their children.
Think the US election's fixed? Blame him
Why are so many people talking about Elbridge Gerry ahead of the mid-term elections?
Lamar Patterson: Basketball star's dog seized from hand luggage
Lamar Patterson's pet will be deported from Australia, echoing a famous case involving Johnny Depp.
An ugly, gloves-off fight that defines US election
Two candidates who represent the beating hearts of their party's base are locked in a no-holds barred fight.
Distruction Boyz and gqom: The South African sound taking over Europe
Durban duo Distruction Boyz are at the forefront of gqom, a type of South African house music.
How can we stop being cyber idiots?
Good computer security means working around one big security flaw - us.
DNA project to decode 'all complex life' on Earth
Scientists set out to read the DNA of 1.5 million species, starting a "new chapter in biology".
Apple falls below $1tn despite revenue and profit rise
Apple's revenues and profits rise, but caution about sales growth sees the share price slip.
Chris Cornell: Doctor sued over Soundgarden star's 2017 death
The widow of the US singer accuses the doctor of overprescribing drugs that led to his death in 2017.
Oprah Winfrey: 'I don't want to run for US president'
The star spoke at an event supporting Democrat Stacey Abrams' campaign to be governor of Georgia.
Pride and Passion: Jane Austen novels the Brazilian way
Sex and violence make it into Jane Austen's plotlines as the novelist gets the Brazilian soap treatment.
'Whitey' Bulger: Mob hitman suspected as prison killer
A convicted mafia killer is suspected of using a lock in a sock to beat the Boston gangster to death in prison.
CBN Exclusive: Christian Leaders Meet with Saudi Crown Prince
Now might not be the best time to visit Saudi Arabia, but a delegation of US evangelical leaders felt it was a risk worth taking.
Canada resort staff were fired for being white - tribunal
A human rights tribunal found that seven resort employees were fired for not being Chinese.
Trump says he always tries to tell the truth when he can
Mr Trump's tone is under scrutiny as a poll shows voters are concerned about politicians' "incivility".
5 Taliban Freed by Obama for Army Deserter Bergdahl Are Back Fighting US Again
Five members of the Afghan Taliban who were freed from the US military prison at Guantanamo Bay in exchange for captured American Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl have joined the terrorist group's political office in Qatar.
Coral: Palau to ban sunscreen products to protect reefs
The Pacific island nation becomes the first country to impose a widespread ban on sunscreen products.
Greece resumes flights to Macedonia after 12-year pause
The first direct flight from Athens to Skopje in more than a decade takes to the skies.
Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro makes top judge Sergio Moro justice minister
Sergio Moro headed Operation Car Wash, the anti-corruption probe that brought down former President Lula.
Hunter Killer film release delayed in Russia
The thriller, in which US soldiers save a Russian president, was due to be shown on 1 November.
Zimbabwe 'excited to dig for oil' after new survey
The president said it was an exciting development for the country, which is suffering economically.
Google walkout: Staff leave New York offices over women's treatment
Employees from across the world are protesting against the company's treatment of women.
Ex-Goldman bankers face 1MDB charges
US authorities announce charges against two former Goldman Sachs bankers and Malaysian financier Jho Low.
Pittsburgh shooting: Robert Bowers pleads not guilty
The man accused of shooting 11 worshippers at a synagogue on Saturday requests a jury trial.
Vatican Orlandi mystery: 'Woman's bones' found in Rome search
The discovery has raised hopes of answers for the families of two teenage girls last seen in 1983.
Woman survives six days in Arizona desert after car crash
The US woman's car left the highway in Arizona and was found suspended in a tree.
Samsung agrees to payouts after worker deaths
The technology company agrees to pay up to £100,000 per illness after a decade-long campaign.
Russian glitch voids 5m traffic tickets
Tech glitch lets millions of Moscow traffic offenders off the hook.
Soyuz rocket: 'Faulty sensor' led to launch failure
Russian officials have been looking into why the rocket’s booster malfunctioned during a launch last month.
Halloween 2018: Celebrities show off costumes for the cameras
Shrek, Fiona and the Mask all made an appearance at Heidi Klum's fancy dress party.
Marlène Schiappa: French minister chops off hair for cancer
Equalities Minister Marlène Schiappa offers support for women with cancer unable to afford a wig.
Neil Young confirms marriage to Daryl Hannah
The singer refers to the actress as "my wife Daryl" in a message released with live track.
Sri Lanka crisis: 'Sacked' prime minister remains confident of support
From the grand residence that he refuses to leave, Ranil Wickremesinghe tells the BBC that he is backed by MPs.
Weinstein accused of sexually assaulting teenager, lawsuit says
The alleged victim accuses the film producer of forcing her to grope him in 2002.
Scientists count whales from space
UK scientists demonstrate the practicality of identifying and counting whales from orbit.
Lion Air crash: Plane 'black box' found by divers
Indonesian divers have found a "black box" from the crashed Lion Air plane in the sea.
Lion Air crash: Black box retrieved from missing plane
The flight recorder will give vital clues about what caused the Lion Air plane to fall from the sky.
Australian cafe mocked after 'inadvertent' exam coincidence
School students use an "inadvertent" coincidence on a state-wide test to unleash fake reviews.
Trump: Third of Americans see media as 'enemy of the people'
The US president says he has "forcefully condemned hatred and bigotry" but this goes unreported.
North Korea: Sexual abuse of women 'common', report claims
A rights group reports a culture of open, unchallenged abuse - particularly by men in positions of power.
US mid-terms: What are the claims of voter suppression?
Critics say tougher identification and registration requirements are designed to limit voter participation.
Vowing to 'make Spain great again'
Derided as far-right, Vox has begun to attract supporters with its anti-migrant, nationalist message.
'Fish are vanishing'
Foreign trawlers and fishmeal plants are increasingly threatening the livelihood of Senegal's fishermen.
Is the Arctic set to become a main shipping route?
Melting Arctic sea ice may be about to open up the Northwest Passage to cargo shipping.
The Parable Of Jesus’ Parables
Jesus’ teaching style took people by surprise. It was captivating and approachable. He taught in short allegorical stories called parables.
Climate change: Oceans 'soaking up more heat than estimated'
It means the Earth is more sensitive to fossil fuel emissions than previously thought, a study says.
Peru's Keiko Fujimori jailed over bribery case
A judge said the opposition leader, accused of taking cash from a Brazilian firm, could flee abroad.
Birthright citizenship: Trump lashes out at Paul Ryan
The president said the House speaker should not be opining on "something he knows nothing about".
On board the new Jerusalem-Tel Aviv fast train
The long-awaited high-speed train link brings relief to commuters, but angers some Palestinians.
Robot backpack: How this Fusion bot aids collaboration
The Fusion bot shares and teaches skills by transferring body motions from one person to another.
Indian Relay rallies Canada's First Nation communities
As if horse racing was not dangerous enough, these Canadian Indian riders also have no saddles.
Reality Check: How healthy is your commute?
As the World Health Organization holds its first conference on global air pollution and health, Reality Check investigates commuting options.
Miraculous: Bullet-Riddled Bible Saved Life of WWI Veteran
A bullet-riddled copy of the Bible saved the life of a British World War I soldier after stopping the live fire of a German machine gun — that is, according to the veteran’s daughter, who said that her hero father carried the scar-torn good book with him for the rest of his life.
Spain police bust 'black magic' prostitution ring in Murcia
A group of transgender Brazilians were rescued from forced prostitution in Murcia, police say.
Malawi court halts work on Gandhi statue after critics brand him racist
Work is suspended on a statue of Gandhi in Malawi, after campaigners argue he used racial slurs.
Vincenzo Iaquinta: Ex-Juventus star jailed in mafia case
Former Juventus player Vincenzo Iaquinta is given a two-year jail term for firearms offences.
Supreme Court chief justice once proposed to fellow judge
Former Chief Justice William Rehnquist once asked Sandra Day O'Connor to wed him, letters show.
Trump Russia: Bungled plot emerges to smear Robert Mueller
A saga involving right-wing conspirators unravelled in US media throughout Tuesday.
Malta's Government Publicly Condemns Singer for Saying He is No Longer Gay, Found Jesus
Malta's Government Publicly Condemns Singer for Saying He is No Longer Gay, Found Jesus
What America's 'Blexit' gets wrong about history
The campaign blaming Democrats for slavery and the KKK ignores key facts about the past and present.
Jamal Khashoggi's impact on the war in Yemen
Has the death of Jamal Khashoggi influenced the power brokers in the war in Yemen?
Freedom Is Unfolding in This Arab Country: US Evangelicals Find UAE 'Treasure of Moderation'
For the first time, an Israeli sports team competed in an Arab country under its own flag and heard its national anthem played, marking an historic breakthrough for the region.
Asia Bibi: Imran Khan attacks hardliners over court case
Pakistan's PM speaks out in defence of a court ruling in a case that has drawn widespread anger.
Mystery surrounds deaths of Saudi sisters found in New York
The two were found duct-taped together on the banks of the Hudson River in New York City last week.
US missionary Charles Wesco shot dead in Cameroon
Charles Wesco was shot in front of his wife and son two weeks after the family moved to volatile region.
Spain's Princess Leonor delivers first speech on her birthday
Princess Leonor spent her 13th birthday delivering her first royal speech.
American Evangelicals Find UAE 'Treasure of Moderation'
For the first time, an Israeli sports team competed in an Arab country under its own flag and heard its national anthem played, marking an historic breakthrough for the region.
Khashoggi murder: Turkey gives official details of Saudi writer's death
The journalist was choked as soon as he entered the consulate, says Turkey's first official account.
Tanzania: Anti-gay crackdown in Dar es Salaam
The team has been tasked with identifying and arresting gay people on social media.
Barcelona port: Fire as ferry crashes into crane
Dock workers flee as a passenger ferry crashes into a crane in Barcelona, causing crates to catch fire.
Pakistan's Supreme Court Aquits Asia Bibi of Blasphemy: 'We Are Grateful to God'
The Pakistan Supreme Court acquitted Asia Bibi of blasphemy Wednesday, ordering her release before a packed courtroom. But her life is still in danger.
Nigeria arrests 400 Shia Muslims after deadly clashes
The pro-Iranian sect was protesting in the capital to demand the release of their detained leader.
Italian storm destroys hundreds of brand new cars
A storm surge has caused massive damage on the Liguria coast in northern Italy.
Novak Djokovic helps ill spectator on way to victory at Paris Masters
Novak Djokovic breaks off from serving for for victory against Joao Sousa to help a spectator who was taken ill at the Paris Masters.
French babies born with missing limbs prompt inquiry
New cases of babies born without arms or hands prompts France to opened a national investigation.
Asia Bibi's escape from Pakistan death row
A Pakistani court has overturned the death sentence of a Christian woman convicted of blasphemy.
Jin Yong: The 'Tolkien of Chinese literature' dies at 94
Jin Yong's fantasy novels of martial arts heroes and legends sold millions around the world.
Lion Air crash: Indonesian plane search focuses on fuselage
Officials say salvage teams are still looking for the wreckage of the ill-fated Lion Air flight.
Russia Arkhangelsk blast: Teenager dead at FSB security HQ
A 17-year-old died after taking explosives to a federal security office in Arkhangelsk, officials say.
Sylvester Stallone won't face sexual assault charges
The Rocky star will not be prosecuted for a 1990 rape claim.
Russian grammar tsarina targets TV
A Russian-language teacher is a YouTube star for calling out TV grammar errors
Can artificial intelligence help stop religious violence?
Oxford University researchers have created a simulation designed to help prevent religious conflict.
The men having penis fillers to boost their self-esteem
Penis fillers, designed to increase the organ's girth, have gained in popularity, cosmetic surgery groups say.
Kanye West announces he's distancing himself from politics
Kanye West announces he's distancing himself from politics over Blexit campaign.
Australian awarded house in 'bizarre' 20-year squatting case
Bill Gertos had changed the locks and leased the house to others - giving him legal ownership rights.
Yemen conflict: Mattis and Pompeo urge swift ceasefire
US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urge all sides to hold talks soon.
India unveils the world's tallest statue
The 600ft tall statue, which cost $430m, has been billed as a major tourist attraction.
Japan bullet train stops 'scary' safety drills
Workers at the Japanese company would crouch in trenches beside railway tracks as trains sped by.
Viola Davis explains why there's a long way to go to eliminate racism
Oscar winner Viola Davis reveals how she has stayed grounded in Hollywood and why there still aren't enough black actors on screen.
Pakistan court clears condemned Christian
Asia Bibi was sentenced to death in Pakistan in 2010 after being convicted of blasphemy.
Vatican embassy: Human remains found at Rome property
The human remains could help solve the disappearance of a teenage girl in 1983, Italian media report.
Pakistan's Supreme Court to Decide if Asia Bibi Will Live or be Executed Wednesday
The Pakistani Supreme Court will decide Wednesday whether Asia Bibi will live or be executed.
Brazil: Bolsonaro plans threaten Amazon, say experts
Brazil's far-right president-elect will merge the ministries of agriculture and the environment.
Is the Amazon facing new dangers?
Are fears among environmentalists about the election of Brazil's new president justified?
Letter from Africa: Nigeria - a young country for old men
Why have Nigeria's main parties both chosen septuagenarian presidential candidates?
Father of 'Jihadi Jack' asks Canada to help bring son home
John Letts is urging Canada to bring home his son and other Canadians detained in Kurdish-held Syria.
Pittsburgh shooting: Trump visits amid protests
The US president and first lady visit the synagogue where 11 people were shot dead at the weekend.
What do American voters care about?
It's just under a week until the US goes to the polls to pick its new Congress. So what are the burning issues?
Senegalese artist Omar Victor Diop: Why I'm trying to correct history
Omar Victor Diop's portraits aim to paint important but overlooked Africans back into history.
Canada's last witch trials: Women accused of fake witchcraft
A law against pretending to be a witch is set to be repealed, but not before two women are charged.
Dutch language besieged by English
So extensive is the spread of English, a group of lecturers warns of a looming "linguicide".
Pittsburgh shooting: Trump visits synagogue amid protests
Hundreds of demonstrators accused the US president of fomenting intolerance and hate.
Petra Laszlo: Hungarian camerawoman who kicked migrants is acquitted
Hungary's top court clears Petra Laszlo, filmed tripping migrants fleeing border police in 2015.
Harry greet NZ audience in six Pacific languages
He was attending an event with Auckland's local Pasifika community, hosted by New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.
Denmark accuses Iran of activist murder plot
Tehran allegedly planned to kill an exiled Arab separatist leader on Danish soil, Denmark says.
Tunis attack: Suicide bomber was jobless graduate
Mouna Guebla, 30, was an unemployed English graduate from the eastern region of Mahdia.
Syria war: Aid fails to reach civilians in desert camp
Security concerns delay a convoy carrying aid for 50,000 civilians stranded on the Jordanian border.
Trump’s birthright plan: The legality, politics and history
The president wants to end the right of people born in the US to be citizens but he's wrong about a couple of things.
What's disgusting? What's a delicacy? Food museum takes on the challenge
Maggot cheese, bull penis, French cheese - food museum challenges what you think of as 'disgusting'.
Gangster James ‘Whitey’ Bulger killed in jail - US media
James ‘Whitey’ Bulger, Boston gangster whose life of crime sparked several films, killed in jail aged 89 – US media
Pittsburgh shooting: First of 11 funerals held for victims
The president and first lady will arrive in Pittsburgh later amid some controversy over their visit.
Lion Air crash: Indonesia to inspect Boeing 737-Max 8 planes
All Boeings 737-Max 8 in Indonesia are targeted, after one crashed into the sea with 189 on board.
Yosemite fall: Victims identified as married bloggers from India
The couple who fell to their deaths had blogged about their love for travel and each other.
Pharrell orders Donald Trump to stop playing his music
"No permission was granted" to play the song at a rally held hours after a mass shooting, his lawyer says.
'Anti-Semitism Is Like a Contagious Disease': Could America Become Too Dangerous for Jews?
America was once considered a safe haven for refugees fleeing from anti-Semitism around the globe, especially in Europe. That may be changing.
Irish passport refusals for British applicants skyrocket
About 15,000 fewer passports were issued to British residents than applications made last year.
Danish PM hits back at White House living standards report
Denmark's PM responds after a White House report criticising living standards in Nordic countries.
Russian aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov damaged by crane
A dry dock sinks, sending a crane crashing down on the deck and leaving one ship-worker missing.
Angela Merkel's political challenges
Angela Merkel was once dubbed the Queen of Germany. These are three key moments from her career.
Tokyo ticket seller's foreigner fear costs garden thousands
The man gave away tickets to foreigners after developing a fear of asking them for money.
Stray cats housed in washing machines in Portuguese town
A vet in Portugal is using washing machines to house stray cats in her home town.
Mid-terms round-up: Trump vows to end birthright citizenship
The president's pledge, days before the election, may not be within his powers - read our mid-terms round-up.
Pittsburgh shooting: Anger at Pence rally 'Jesus prayer'
Rabbi Loren Jacobs led prayers in the name of "Jesus the Messiah" at a Republican campaign rally.
Eurozone growth slows as Italian economy stalls
Growth in the 19 countries using the euro currency slowed to just 0.2% in the third quarter of the year.
Garden Route wildfire: Seven killed in George, South Africa
A pregnant woman, two toddlers, and a baby are among the fatalities along the popular Garden Route.
Mass loss of wildlife caused by human consumption, WWF says
A WWF report blames "exploding consumption" for average losses of 60% among vertebrates since 1970.
Venice under water as Italy hit by fierce wind and heavy rain
Images of Venice under flood waters as at least eight people are confirmed killed by the storms across Italy.
Filipina women detained at Halloween party in Saudi Arabia
The Philippines confirms 17 women were arrested in a raid on a compound in Riyadh on Friday.
Parker Solar Probe: Nasa's Sun mission smashes records
America's audacious mission to "touch the Sun" has now got nearer to our star than any previous human-made object.
Porn-loving US official spreads malware to government network
The employee at the US Geological Survey had an "extensive history" of visiting adult websites.
Global hunger for soybeans 'destroying Brazil's Cerrado savanna'
Brazil's highly biodiverse Cerrado is being destroyed for soybean production, conservationists say.
Rhino horn: Alarm as China eases 25-year ban on rhino and tiger parts
Experts worry this will increase demand for the animals and jeopardise efforts to protect them.
US targets Chinese firm over national security fears
The US said trade with Chinese chipmaker Fujian Jinhua poses a risk to "national security interests".
Surgery students 'losing dexterity to stitch patients'
A surgery professor expresses fears over the consequences of a generation more adept at using screens.
Who is George Soros?
The billionaire financier and philanthropist was targeted in a US mail-bombing campaign.
North and South Korea: The football game that kicked off peace
How a friendly chat on the sidelines opened the door for North and South Korea to start talking.
Lion Air crash: Sonar and drones used in Indonesian search
Lion Air flight JT 610, carrying 189 people, plunged into the Java Sea shortly after taking off.
German ex-nurse Niels Hoegel on trial over 100 deaths
Niels Hoegel administered fatal doses of medication at two northern hospitals, prosecutors say.
Julian Assange: Ecuador court rejects lawsuit over embassy rules
The WikiLeaks co-founder had contested new rules imposed on him in the country's embassy in London.
Jair Bolsonaro: Anti-corruption judge could be justice minister
Brazil's right-wing president elect signals a government post for anti-corruption judge Sergio Moro.
Bulgaria smashes 'fake passport scam'
Officials allegedly sold thousands of people fraudulent documents - and the right to work in the EU.
Pregnancy gap should be at least a year - researchers
A study says 12-to-18 months is the ideal interval between giving birth and becoming pregnant again.
A mother reacts to reuniting with her missing son
Lyneth Mann-Lewis was been reunited with her son, 31 years after he was abducted.
Cerebral palsy superhero creator: I decided representation matters
Farida Bedwei wanted a comic book character that represented people like her - so she created one.
Linda Liukas, Hello Ruby and the magic of coding
Linda Liukas wants to show children that writing code for computers can be magical.
Brazil economy: Can Bolsonaro ride the 'Bullsonaro wave'?
Businesses and markets are embracing Jair Bolsonaro; but his policies are vague and untested.
Deep South woman vying to make history
Georgia’s battle for the governor’s mansion reflects changing US demographics - and the women behind it.
'I never knew men could get breast cancer'
Moses Musonga, a 67-year-old Kenyan, got a shock when he was diagnosed with the disease.
Lion Air crash: Mourning siblings, mystery couple among victims
As we learn who was on board, many have focused on a poignant image in the debris of a couple on a bridge.
Francis Chan Speaks Out Against Church Culture Consumerism in New Documentary
Francis Chan has released a new documentary under his "Letters to the Church" series on YouTube.
Mexico president-elect halts partly built airport
The partially-built new airport for Mexico City was fiercely opposed by Andres Manuel López Obrador.
Canadian mother reunited with kidnapped son after 31 years
Jermaine Allan Mann was allegedly abducted by his father as a toddler and was found living in the US.
Japan’s Princess Ayako surrenders her royal title
Female members of Japan's royal family have to surrender their title if they marry a commoner.
Merkel Won't Seek a 5th Term as Chancellor as Germany Shifts to the Right
Angela Merkel set off Monday on what could be a three-year countdown to the end of her leadership of Germany, a stint that has made her the European Union's longest-serving leader and a key figure in facing the continent's many crises.
How Evangelical Christians Helped Elect Brazil's New President
Brazil has elected far-right Congressman Jair Bolsonaro has their new president and evangelical Christians played a major role in his victory.
Real Madrid sack Julen Lopetegui as manager
Real Madrid dismiss Julen Lopetegui as manager after four and a half months and following Sunday's 5-1 thrashing by Barcelona.
US sending up to 5,200 troops to border with Mexico
The president has called the migrant caravan approaching the US an "invasion".
Pittsburgh shooting: White House denies Trump rhetoric to blame
The White House says it is "outrageous" to suggest Mr Trump was responsible for a synagogue attack.
Young Greatness: US rapper shot dead in New Orleans at 34
The hip-hop artist, 34, was killed in his native New Orleans in the early hours of Monday.
American held for 13 months over suspected IS links released
The dual US-Saudi citizen was seized by Kurdish forces in Syria in 2017 and then transferred to Iraq.
Jamal Khashoggi's fiancee on writer's death in Saudi consulate
Hatice Cengiz was set to marry the Saudi writer before he was killed in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.
Lion Air crash: Jakarta Boeing 737 'had prior instrument error'
A pilot's log for the jet that crashed in Indonesia suggests an instrument problem on a previous flight.
Soviet monument gets Bulgarian guard
Bulgarian police will protect a Soviet Army monument from graffiti artists.
Jair Bolsonaro: Four things about Brazil's new president
Far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro has won Brazil's presidential election. But who is he?
As a Pittsburgh Jewish community reeled, its teenagers mobilised
Teenagers who live in the Pittsburgh community reeling from a synagogue attack reflect and demand change.
Angela Merkel: A career in pictures
As the German chancellor announces she is stepping down, take a look back at the photos documenting her career.
'Woman blows herself up' in Tunis
Nine people are injured in the blast, which police suspect was a terrorist attack.
Pittsburgh shooting: 'What happened will not break us'
Vigils are held after 11 people are shot dead in a synagogue, ahead of the suspect's court appearance.
Sri Lanka crisis: Fears of a 'bloodbath' in power struggle
As a political crisis turns deadly, fears are growing of even more instability in the coming days.
Uzbek deputy PM sacked in ditch row
Uzbek deputy PM sacked for making farmers stand in an irrigation ditch.
Angela Merkel to step down as German chancellor in 2021
Germany's veteran chancellor says she will step down in 2021, after regional election setbacks.
Amber Heard film London Fields flops at US box office
The long-delayed London Fields makes a woeful $160,000 (£125,000) in its first weekend in US cinemas.
Leicester City owner's family lay wreath at the King Power Stadium
Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha's wife Aimon and their son Aiyawatt lay the wreath alongside thousands of bouquets.
Brazil swing to right brings hope and fear
Brazil's president-elect Jair Bolsonaro is likely to remain a divisive figure for what could be a messy time to come.
Official: No Survivors from Lion Air Plane Crash
A search and rescue agency official says he's not expecting any survivors from the Lion Air plane that crashed into seas off Jakarta with 189 people aboard.
Angela Merkel 'to abandon key CDU party role'
Germany's Angela Merkel reportedly tells her party's leaders she will not run for re-election as chairwoman.
Idris Elba writes stage show about life after Nelson Mandela
The Luther star co-writes a show for the Manchester International Festival about life after Mandela.
Lion Air: How could a brand new plane crash?
The Lion Air plane which crashed on take-off from Jakarta had only been in service for a few weeks.
Lewis Hamilton wins fifth F1 world title
Lewis Hamilton wins his fifth F1 World Championship, making him the joint second most successful driver of all time.
Sulky word wins Scrabble championship
Nigel Richards earned 68 points for "groutier" - which means cross, sulky or sullen.
Leicester City helicopter crash: Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha - the 'humble, generous, private enigma'
Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha is revered in Leicester as the man who presided over one of sport's great triumphs - but who was the billionaire Thai businessman?
Why Cape Town's trains are on fire in South Africa
Residents say travel is a "nightmare" as half the city's trains have been set alight, causing road traffic to double.
Thai cave boys watch United win
The boys, members of a youth football team, had been trapped in a cave in Thailand for two weeks.
Cricket Australia 'partly to blame' in ball-tampering scandal
Players were pushed to act "the mongrel", says a scathing review into a ball-tampering saga.
Lion Air crash: Boats 'find debris from plane' in sea
An Indonesian official posts footage of what is believed to be debris from the Lion Air plane crash.
Lion Air crash: Indonesian Aircraft goes down after Jakarta take-off
The Lion Air passenger plane disappeared over the sea after taking off from the Indonesian capital.
‘The SOS in my Halloween decorations’
A Chinese dissident smuggled a letter into decorations he was forced to make. Years later, a woman in the US discovered it.
The woman who draws other people's Tinder dates
Indu Harikumar is the brainchild of #100IndianTinderTales, which documents stories of online dating.
Five things to know for the week ahead
Your Monday briefing on some of the most important stories coming up over the next seven days.
Jair Bolsonaro beyond the sound bites: What are his policies?
A closer look at the policies the winner of Brazil's presidential election says he wants to pursue.
The mega-dam being crowdfunded by Pakistan's top judge
Pakistan is hoping to collect about $17bn to build the controversial Diamer Bhasha dam.
Israeli strike 'kills Gaza youths planting bomb'
Palestinian officials in the Hamas-run Gaza Strip say the victims were boys aged between 12 and 14.
INF treaty: Do we really need nuclear treaties?
With the US pulling out of a key treaty with Russia, should we be worried about nuclear war?
In pictures: Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2018
Some of the winning images from the Royal Observatory Greenwich's annual competition.
Jair Bolsonaro: Far-right candidate wins Brazil poll
The controversial candidate wins a sweeping victory in the presidential election.
Pittsburgh shooting: Survivors relive synagogue ordeal
Worshippers hid in storage rooms as a gunman killed 11 of the Jewish congregation in Pittsburgh.
Thai billionaire's death confirmed
Owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha is among five people who died in the crash near the club's ground.
Meghan praises New Zealand for women's vote
The Duchess of Sussex began her tribute to the women of New Zealand with a Maori greeting.
Pittsburgh shooting: Squirrel Hill mourns its dead
As tragedy hits a 'Jewish oasis', residents look elsewhere for answers.
Germany election: Further blow for Merkel in Hesse
The main parties in Chancellor Angela Merkel's coalition lose votes in a regional election in Hesse.
Syria war: Damascus national museum reopens doors
Part of Damascus' antiquities museum was open to the public on Sunday for the first time in six years.
Pittsburgh shooting: Who are the victims?
The gunman killed eight men and three women, aged between 54 and 97 years old.
Sri Lanka shooting kills one amid political crisis
An MP's bodyguard fires at a mob, killing one, after the prime minister was sacked by the president.
Drowning kangaroo rescued by Australian police officers
The kangaroo was moments from death when two police officers jumped into the sea to rescue it.
'Honour killing' video shocks Syrians
A brutal video showing the murder of a young woman in Syria has been met with horror online.
Pittsburgh shooting: Synagogues boost security after attack
Eleven people died in the Pittsburgh attack, the worst anti-Semitic violence in recent US history.
In pictures: Mexico City's Day of the Dead parade
Thousands gathered in Mexico on Saturday to celebrate the start of DÃa de Muertos.
Brazilian elections: Voters choose between Bolsonaro and Haddad
While polls have been narrowing, far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro remains in the lead.
US footballers arrested for 'unpaid bill'
Four Jacksonville Jaguars players are arrested on suspicion of trying to leave a London nightclub without paying a large bar bill.
Pittsburgh synagogue shooting: Suspect charged with murder
The Pittsburgh attack killed 11 and is said to be the worst anti-Semitic attack in recent US history.
Pittsburgh shooting: Police audio of capture
Police scanner audio reveals the moment the Pittsburgh shooting suspect was captured by police.