France Telecom suicides: Former bosses face trial

They are accused of "moral harassment" following a spate of suicides among staff in the late 2000s.

Taxi ploughs into pedestrians in Moscow injuring eight

Video posted on social media shows the taxi veered onto a crowded pavement before coming to a halt.

Venezuela: Caracas club stampede leaves 17 dead

The stampede was triggered when a tear-gas canister was set off at a party for school students.

World Cup 2018: Debutants Iceland hold Argentina to 1-1 draw

Argentina held by World Cup debutants Iceland as Lionel Messi misses from the penalty spot

Spain 'accepts French offer' to receive migrants aboard Aquarius

Some 630 migrants aboard the Aquarius ship are due to land in Spain after being turned away by Italy.

Russian conductor Gennady Rozhdestvensky dies at 87

He made his name by popularising pieces which were all but banned in the former Soviet Union.

Thai king takes control of some $30bn crown assets

The Crown Property Bureau transfers ownership of the royal assets after a change in the law.

German rappers anti-Semitism lyrics probe dropped

German prosecutors say Farid Bang and Kollegah's artistic freedom is guaranteed by the constitution.

Epileptic UK boy will get cannabis oil back

Twelve-year-old receives oil for "medical emergency" after it was confiscated, home secretary says.

In Pictures: Glasgow School of Art engulfed by flames

Flames ripped through the iconic building, destroying a multi-million restoration project.

Taliban and Afghan forces embrace in Eid ceasefire

The unprecedented ceasefire could lead to a longer peace, President Ghani says.

Glasgow art school fire is 'heartbreaking'

The building, being restored in a multi-million pound project, has been extensively damaged.

Trade tariffs: Chinese media in Trump 'fools build walls' jibe

The US plans to impose tariffs on Chinese goods draw mocking criticism from the state news agency.

Harvard University 'discriminates against Asian-Americans'

The prestigious US university denies the claim that it prefers white, black and Hispanic applicants.

How the world came to love Glasgow School of Art

Charles Rennie Mackintosh's finest building was not loved at first but became a mark of his genius.

Yemen war: Government troops 'capture Hudaydah airport'

Saudi-backed government forces say they have freed the hub from Houthi rebels.

Upskirting law 'to be passed soon' in UK

The PM says she is "disappointed" the law failed to progress after her own MP blocked it.

Mark Beaumont beats 127-year-old Penny Farthing record

Cyclist Mark Beaumont breaks the British record for distance ridden on a Penny Farthing in one hour.

Glasgow fire: Art school's Mackintosh building ravaged

The building, being restored in a multi-million pound project, has been extensively damaged.

'It's devastating': Glaswegians react to School of Art fire

The building was due to re-open next year following a multi-million pound restoration project.

US child migrants: 2,000 separated from families in six weeks

Figures show the scale of family separations under a crackdown on illegal immigrants at the Mexico border.

Nicaragua crisis: Truce agreed after weeks of deadly violence

About 170 people have died during weeks of protests over government plans to cut pensions.

Nigerian football fans embrace Russia ahead of World Cup

Hundreds of Nigerian fans have arrived in Moscow ahead of the their country's match against Croatia.

'Devastating' impact of 'Spice' shown in Bridgend street

A photo showing a group of men slumped over after apparently taking Spice has been widely shared.

Paris builds Eiffel Tower anti-terror fence

The city is placing bulletproof glass and high walls around the tower to guard against terrorism.

Rollercoaster derails in Florida leaving riders dangling

The front car was left dangling in the air after coming off the track at a theme park in Florida.

Frida Kahlo: The fashioning of a global icon

For the first time the artist's dresses, makeup and jewellery are being displayed outside Mexico.

Model Olivia Sang on 'colourism' in the fashion industry

Model Olivia Sang wants to challenge perceptions of beauty.

Week in pictures: 9 - 15 June 2018

A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week.

The Brexit comic using satire to 'laugh at our leaders'

Illustrator Mike Dicks started The Brexit comic to poke fun at the UK's political leadership.

Speed limit cut on French roads angers rural voters

The decision to cut maximum speeds on country roads to 80km/h (50mph) is proving unpopular.