Colorado robber drops gun, then trousers

He meant to rob a vape shop in Aurora, but the whole plan went south in a just a matter of seconds.

Five artists who won't perform their biggest hits

Paramore announced they would no longer perform Misery Business at a special homecoming show.

New El Niño weather event likely this winter says WMO

The World Meteorological Organisation says there's a 70% chance of a weak El Niño event by the end of this year.

Brexit: Barnier says agreement possible by early November

The EU negotiator says a deal on the UK's withdrawal could be agreed if negotiators are "realistic".

Hurricane Florence: 'Extremely dangerous' storm threatens East Coast

Florence is now an "extremely dangerous" category four storm, and gaining strength.

Facebook animal trade exposed in Thailand

A wildlife trafficking watchdog says it has found hundreds of examples of animal trading.

Sri Lankan president's anger over airline cashew nuts

Maithripala Sirisena says the snack he was served on Sri Lanka Airlines was not even fit for dogs.

Jamie Oliver apprehends man after attempted burglary

The "aggressive" man attempted to enter the celebrity chef's house last Tuesday evening.

Police chase car through Lyon airport

The airport was closed down and the suspect was arrested.

US 'to close Palestinian mission in Washington'

The organisation is the internationally-recognised representative of the Palestinian people.

Brexit plan: 80 MPs will reject Chequers deal, says ex-minister

An ex-minister says up to 80 Conservative MPs are prepared to vote against the Chequers deal.

Volkswagen investors start €9bn emissions court case

The German car giant is in the dock as shareholders seek compensation for "dieselgate".

Nike sales defy Kaepernick ad campaign backlash

Critics of Nike's use of Colin Kaepernick in its ad campaign wanted consumers to boycott the brand.

Man arrested after breakfast with woman in Saudi Arabia

A man is arrested after sharing a video of him having breakfast with a woman in Saudi Arabia.

Russia: Google removes Putin critic's ads from YouTube

Ads by Alexei Navalny, a Russian opposition leader, are removed from YouTube ahead of local elections.

Libya violence: Gunmen storm oil corporation building

An armed group is said to have stormed the building of the National Oil Corporation in Tripoli.

Miss America 2019: Miss Michigan criticises Flint water crisis

Emily Sioma used her Miss America introduction to draw attention to continuing failures on the deadly crisis.

Perth 'murders': Man accused of killing five family members

Police allege Anthony Robert Harvey murdered his wife, three young children and their grandmother.

In pictures: North Korea's mass games propaganda show

The elaborate spectacle, known as the Arirang Mass Games, features tens of thousands of performers.

Baby born with heart outside body set to return home

Vanellope Hope Wilkins' parents are preparing to welcome her home after nine months in hospital.

Huge gold-encrusted rocks unearthed in Australia

The rare finds include a gold-encrusted rock weighing 95kg (210lb), a mining company says.

Museum artefacts saved from Brazil fire

Scheila and Douglas Alvarenga acted quickly to save papers they discovered after the fire.

Texas officer charged with manslaughter over 'wrong flat' killing

The Texas policewoman shot a man in his flat in Texas after thinking she was in her own home.

US Open 2018: Serena Williams' claims of sexism backed by WTA

Serena Williams' claims of sexism during the US Open final are backed by the governing body of women's tennis.

Alibaba's Jack Ma to step down in September 2019

Jack Ma, one of China's richest men, will hand the reins of the firm he founded to his chief executive.

Cambodia releases opposition leader Kem Sokha on bail

Kem Sokha's unexpected release follows the government's victory in an election widely seen as rigged.

Venezuela migrants flee back across border with Brazil

Migrants are fearful after a mob attacked and killed a man in the Brazilian city of Boa Vista.

Lady Gaga: 'I don't do it to be famous'

The star was speaking at the Toronto International Film Festival about her acting debut.

Inside the world of Kenya’s ‘killer cop’

Ahmed Rashid is a Kenyan police officer accused of shooting dead people he believes are criminals.

Five things to know for the week ahead

Your Monday briefing on the most important stories coming up over the next seven days.

Paris knife attacker injures seven

Two of the victims in the north-east of the French capital are reported to be British tourists.

US Open 2018: Novak Djokovic beats Juan Martin del Potro to win title

Novak Djokovic produces an impeccable performance to beat Juan Martin del Potro in the US Open final and win his 14th Grand Slam title.

Missing for 30 years, but could this soldier be alive?

Soviet soldier Igor Bilokurov went missing in Afghanistan in 1988 - his family think he has been found.

The Indian tribe that gave up hunting to save forests

A tribe of hunters in India's remote northeast changed their ways to conserve biodiversity.

The sextech inventor ‘closing the orgasm gap’

Straight women have a third fewer orgasms than straight men during sex – and 28-year-old Stephanie Alys is determined to change that.

'Children jailed as adults' seek justice from Australia

Indonesians who say they were wrongly imprisoned demand compensation.

Swiss nurture cannabis for medicinal use

Switzerland looks set to join an expanding world market for medicinal cannabis.

How to shake the fakes out of politics

As disinformation tools get smarter, some are finding ways to spot the fakes before they get shared.

The secret shame of having no sperm

Male infertility is now the most common reason for couples to seek IVF - but men often feel alone.

England v India: An Alastair Cook ton would be 'fantastic' - Paul Farbrace

A farewell century for Alastair Cook would be "fantastic", says England assistant coach Paul Farbrace.

Les Moonves 'to leave CBS' as new sexual misconduct claims appear

Les Moonves will resign as CEO, US media say, as fresh accusations of sexual misconduct appear.