US dog walker killed in South Carolina alligator attack

Witnesses say the 45-year-old was attacked while protecting her dog from an 8ft alligator.

Stormy Daniels explains UK TV no-show

The adult film star gives her side to the row over her Celebrity Big Brother non-appearance.

Pope Francis condemns child sex abuse and Church cover-ups

"We showed no care for the little ones; we abandoned them," he writes in an unprecedented letter.

Two strong earthquakes shake Lombok, Indonesia

Amateur videos show burning and collapsed houses as two more strong earthquakes hit Lombok, Indonesia.

Six held over 'drugs bus' which crashed in Ecuador

When police searched the bus, which crashed killing 23 people, they found it full of drugs.

Measles cases hit record high in Europe

More than 41,000 people have been infected with measles in the first six months of 2018.

Social media faces EU fine if terror lingers for an hour

The European Commission is planning stricter rules for social media companies.

Islamic State survivor Nadia Murad engaged to Yazidi activist

Nadia Murad, who was captured by Islamic State militants in 2014, finds love with a fellow activist.

Venezuelans confused as Maduro's economic plan starts

A government plan to curb inflation comes into force but there is confusion about how it will work.

Zuma corruption claims: South Africa state capture inquiry opens

The public inquiry is looking into whether the wealthy Gupta family influenced political decisions.

'Exploding' iPad prompts Apple shop evacuation

The Dutch fire brigade is called to help deal with a "fuming" Apple device.

Whiteboards used as Gatwick flight information screens fail

Airport staff are having to write flight information on whiteboards as screens go blank.

Venezuelan bolivar - what can it buy you?

Images show the bizarre reality of hyperinflation - a chicken costs 14.6 million bolivars.

Why Greece endured years of bailout loans and austerity

A quick guide to why the debt-stricken nation endured years of bailout loans and drastic austerity.

Apple 'pulls gambling apps from China App Store'

The reported removal of thousands of apps follows criticism by Chinese state media.

Aretha Franklin: Date set for Detroit funeral

The singer will be laid to rest on 31 August at Detroit's Greater Grace Temple.

Human rights groups call for children to be taken off Nauru

Human rights groups say children live in harmful conditions on Nauru and must be resettled.

Knife attacker shot by police near Barcelona

A man wielding a knife and shouting in Arabic was shot dead by a guard near Barcelona, police said.

Sportsmen who 'paid for sex' sent home

Four Japanese basketball players are sent home from the Asian Games in Indonesia for allegedly paying women for sex.

PepsiCo buys Sodastream for $3.2bn

The deal gives Pepsi a new way of reaching customers as sugary drinks become less popular.

Cruise ships rescue: How to survive for 10 hours in the water

Warm water, a calm head and being a woman can all work in your favour.

Korea reunion: 'I'm hoping to hug my grown-up son'

Lee Keum-seom is one of dozens of South Koreans heading to the North to meet long-lost family.

Afghan Taliban kidnap dozens of bus passengers near Kunduz

Fierce clashes are said to be under way near Kunduz, Afghanistan, after three buses were attacked.

Malcolm Turnbull: Under-pressure Australia PM drops climate policy

Malcolm Turnbull's decision to drop an emissions target follows a revolt within his government.

Nigeria unrest: Deadly attack on village in Borno state

Suspected Islamist militants launch a raid in Borno state, leaving several villagers dead.

California wildfires: Ferguson Fire near Yosemite contained

California's Ferguson Fire has burned through nearly 97,000 acres and left two firefighters dead.

Crazy Rich Asians tops US box office in weekend debut

The film, with an all-Asian cast, is the first romantic comedy to take the top spot in three years.

Greece emerges from eurozone bailout programme

The past three years saw Athens receive €61.9bn to deal with the fallout from its debt crisis.

North and South Korean families to attend emotional reunions

About 200 North and South Koreans will spend a few hours with family they have not seen since the war.

Kerala floods: Relief teams rescue 22,000 as rains ease

Waters recede in some areas but officials warn of disease spreading among thousands made homeless.

Venezuela crisis: Brazil deploys troops after migrant attacks

Security is stepped up after migrants fleeing Venezuela's economic crisis were attacked.

What Americans get wrong about 911

The US emergency number has been misused recently by white people feeling threatened by African Americans who are simply mowing a lawn or buying a coffee.

'Underwater, I'm a normal person'

Two of Indonesia's medal hopes for the Asian Para Games later this year talk about what inspires them.

The woman who created 'Tinder for lonely mums'

As the first of her friends to become a mum, Michelle Kennedy didn't have a network of other mothers to share her experiences with.

Gladbeck: The deadly hostage drama where the media crossed a line

It began with a failed robbery and ended in a shootout - and for much of the 54 hours, the media went along for the ride.

Soup kitchens and start-ups: Greek bailout era ends

As Greece's bailouts end the BBC's Mark Lowen finds much hardship but also glimmers of hope.

Colombia's improbable reef offers hope for coral worldwide

A reef near a polluted port raises hopes for the conservation of other endangered coral.

MTV VMAs: All you need to know about the best video nominees

Cardi B, Childish Gambino and Camila Cabello head up the strongest shortlist since 2004.

Serie A: Lazio fans call for women to be banned from 'sacred place'

Hardcore Lazio fans say no women should occupy the first 10 rows of the Curva Nord stand.

Italy bridge collapse: Genoa death toll rises to 43

The bodies of the last people officially missing from Tuesday's collapse are found in a crushed car.