Trump 'kidding' about envy of Kim Jong-un's rule

President Trump has said he was only "kidding" when he expressed envy of Kim Jong-un's iron rule.

New upskirting law blocked by one MP

Fellow Conservatives criticise Sir Christoper Chope, calling his actions "an affront" to democracy.

Paul Manafort jailed by judge for alleged witness tampering

The judge says Mr Manafort had treated court proceedings as "just another marketing exercise".

Cristiano Ronaldo 'to accept jail term and £16.4m fine' in tax case

Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly agrees to accept a fine and suspended jail term to settle tax evasion charges.

'It's Dr, not Ms,' insists historian

Fern Riddell has had support and criticism on Twitter after asking to be called by her academic title.

Colombia election: Voters polarised ahead of run-off

Voters in Sunday's second round will choose between front-runner Ivan Duque and his rival Gustavo Petro.

India v Afghanistan: Test debutants beaten inside two days

Afghanistan lose 20 wickets in a day as their Test debut ends in a two-day defeat by India in Bangalore.

Florida college fraternity sued over 'revenge porn'

The students allegedly shared nude photos of girlfriends on a secret Facebook page called Dog Pound.

Brie Larson wants more diversity among film critics

The Oscar winning star said she wants to hear from more women of colour, not just 'white dudes'.

What a load of crocs!

Wade Kelly's drone captured dozens of the reptiles on camera this week, sunbathing by the Daly River in Australia.

Trump puts 25% tariff on Chinese goods

President Trump imposes 25% tariffs on $50bn worth of Chinese goods, accusing Beijing of intellectual copyright theft.

US air strike targets Pakistan Taliban chief in Afghanistan

Mullah Fazlullah - who ordered the shooting of Malala Yousafzai - was killed in Afghanistan, reports say.

Ricin threat: Cologne anti-terror police search flats

Police question a Tunisian man suspected of making the lethal chemical ricin.

Leslie Grantham: EastEnders actor dies aged 71

The actor, best known for playing the roguish "Dirty Den" Watts in the BBC One soap, dies aged 71.

Macron hosts Italian PM Conte after trading barbs over migrants

Giuseppe Conte travels to Paris to patch up a quarrel with President Macron over migrants.

Shujhaat Bukhari: A man who epitomised the best of Kashmir

He was the sort of man Kashmir needs to find a way out from a deepening political impasse.

Kilauea volcano: Molten lava meets the sea

The Kilauea volcano has been pouring lava into the ocean off Hawaii, causing a hydrochloric acid mist.

World Cup 2018: Fox apologises after Robbie Williams gives finger

No reason has been given for the former Take That singer's gesture during the World Cup opening ceremony.

Canadian clarinet player sues ex for deleting his scholarship offer

A young clarinettist wins damages after his ex-girlfriend sabotaged his career to keep him close to her.

Ramadan: Muslims prepare for Eid around the world

A look at how Muslims prepare for Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan.

Czech president calls press conference for underwear burning

Milos Zeman tells reporters after the incineration: "I'm sorry to make you look like little idiots".

Shujaat Bukhari: Killing of Kashmir journalist shakes India

Shujaat Bukhari's death causes anguish across India where he was seen as a rare voice of moderation.

Boris Becker claims diplomatic immunity in bankruptcy case

The tennis star, who was declared bankrupt in 2017, is a diplomat for the Central African Republic.

Eurydice Dixon: Comedian's killing prompts anger in Australia

Eurydice Dixon was allegedly raped and murdered as she walked home from a gig in Melbourne.

Yemen war: UN calls for vital port of Hudaydah to stay open

Fighting continues around the Red Sea port of Hudaydah which provides a lifeline for aid.

China vows fast response to US tariffs

China will respond quickly to protect itself if the US hurts its interests, Beijing says.

McDonald's to ditch plastic straws

The fast food giant will swap plastic straws for paper ones in all its UK and Ireland restaurants.

Banksy print stolen from Toronto exhibit by brazen thief

Toronto police release surveillance footage of the suspect grabbing the framed print off a wall.

Growing underground to avoid drought

To ensure food security for their families, Bolivian farmers are building underground greenhouses known as 'Walipinis'.

India facing the 'worst water crisis in its history'

Some 600 million Indians are facing an acute shortage of water, said a new report by the government.

E3: The retro arcade machines that sit on your desk

A start-up has recreated classic video game cabinets but at a much smaller size than the originals.

South Korea and US discuss future of joint war games

Donald Trump surprised allies by announcing an end to the games, a long-held North Korean demand.

Casa Padre: Inside a child migrant shelter in Texas

The children either crossed the US border unaccompanied or were separated from parents after arrest.

AT&T completes its takeover of Time Warner

The merger of the two giants could shake up the US media scene for years to come.

Kellogg's recalls Honey Smacks cereals over salmonella fears

There are concerns the cereal product could be linked to dozens of cases of salmonella across the US.

Quiz: What is this UK comic heroine's real name?

7 days quiz: It's the weekly news quiz - have you been paying attention to what's been going on in the world over the past seven days?

The upskirting victim campaigning to change the law

Gina Martin began her campaign after two men took a picture up her skirt at a festival.

'Ignacius Sancho made me sure of who I am as a black Briton'

A new play tells the story of the first black British voter, almost 250 years ago.

Africa's week in pictures: 8-14 June 2018

A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.

Portugal's wildfire that broke a community

For the towns where 66 people died in last June's forest fires, life will never again be normal.