Jacksonville shooting: Several killed at video game tournament

Reports say the shooting happened at a restaurant where a video game tournament was being held.

Neil Simon: Celebrated US playwright dies aged 91

He became famous for 1960s stage and screen hits including The Odd Couple and Barefoot In The Park.

What else did Pope Francis do in Ireland?

Selfies, signed shirts and relationship advice, a look at what went on during the Pope's visit to Ireland.

Afghanistan Islamic State leader 'killed in air strike'

Abu Saad Erhabi is be the fourth leader of the group to be killed in recent years.

German town evacuated over WW2 bomb

More than 18,500 residents of Ludwigshafen had to leave their homes while the bomb was defused.

Sebastian Vettel wins in Belgium after dramatic crash

Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel beat title rival Lewis Hamilton in the Belgian Grand Prix to cut his lead to 17 points.

In pictures: Pope Francis in Ireland

A selection of the best images as Pope Francis concludes his historic two-day visit.

Australia: Illegal boat runs aground in Queensland crocodile swamp

Australian officials are unsure if the crew of the vessel, who fled the ship, are refugees or fishermen.

Iran MPs vote to remove economy minister amid financial crisis

The vote of no confidence comes as Iran battles rising prices and the falling value of its currency.

John McCain: Tributes as Vietnam veteran and six-term senator dies at 81

Vietnam veteran and six-term Republican senator John McCain died at 81 from brain cancer.

Zimbabwe election: Mnangagwa sworn in as dispute continues

His inauguration comes a day after his main rival rejected a court ruling upholding the result.

Asian Games: Unified Korea boating team win historic gold

The 500m women's dragon boating team saw off competition from China and Thailand.

John McCain: Five times he clashed with Trump

The Vietnam War veteran was one of the Republican Party's most outspoken critics of the president.

Didi Chuxing suspends carpool service after woman killed

China's ride-hailing app suspends its trip sharing service after a driver raped and killed a woman.

Pope to hold huge public mass in Ireland

Crowds of up to 500,000 people are also expected to gather in Dublin's Phoenix Park.

Meet an ivory trafficker's 'worst nightmare'

A new technique is helping turn dogs at one Kenyan port into super-sniffers.

Julie Bishop 'to resign as foreign minister'

Julie Bishop will quit as foreign minister as new PM Scott Morrison shapes his cabinet, reports say.

Dinosaur DNA clues unpicked

Dinosaurs may have their DNA to thank for why they stuck around so long on Earth.

US Senator John McCain dies aged 81

John McCain, Vietnam war hero and six-term senator, dies after halting treatment for a brain tumour.

John McCain: US war hero, maverick, political titan

The Arizona senator and Vietnam veteran was a towering figure in US public life for decades.

Why some men in Papua New Guinea cut their skin to resemble crocodiles

In Papua New Guinea, on the western half of the world's second-biggest island, traditional rituals still survive.

Unpicking the cyber-crime economy

Apple iPhones, expensive cars and high-end houses are all ways cyber-thieves try to cash out.

Italy migrant row: Interior minister under investigation

Sicilian prosecutors are investigating Italy's Matteo Salvini as migrants are kept on a rescue boat.

Costa Rica march in solidarity with Nicaraguan migrants

The event was held after an anti-migrant demonstration a week ago ended in clashes and many arrests.

How drought affects children in New South Wales, Australia

Australian kids say the New South Wales drought is hitting their family life and schooling hard.

The birds that follow planes to get home

One of the world’s most endangered birds has lost its sense of direction. So a team of humans are flying aircraft over 1,000km with a flock of birds behind them.

A Syrian family's return to Raqqa after five years of struggle

Um Louay and her nine children say returning to their partially-destroyed house is better than living in a camp.

Your pictures: Windows

Each week, we publish a gallery of readers' pictures on a set theme. This week it is "windows".

Asian Games: India's elderly bridge players aim for glory

Two pensioners hope to win a medal as their sport debuts at the 2018 Asian Games.

Can a referendum root out corruption in Colombia?

Colombians are being asked to cast their vote on whether to bring in tougher anti-corruption measures.

KSI vs Logan Paul: YouTube boxing fight ends in a draw

KSI and Logan Paul took their online rivalry into the boxing ring in a much-hyped bout.