Lombok earthquake: Moment the quake struck caught on camera

The moment an earthquake struck the Indonesian island of Lombok has been filmed.

Greece wildfires: New emergency chiefs appointed

The police and fire heads are replaced as criticism grows over government's handling of the fires.

South Sudan government and rebels sign peace deal

The power-sharing agreement aims at ending a civil war, but previous efforts have failed.

Syrian conflict: Government scientist killed in blast

Aziz Asber was in charge of a centre linked by Western intelligence agencies to chemical weapons.

Venezuela President Maduro vows 'maximum punishment' after attack

The Venezuelan president's reaction to an apparent assassination bid prompts fears of a new crackdown.

Australia's Turnbull: 'Now we are the land of droughts'

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has announced new measures to help farmers affected by the drought.

Senegal striker 'racially abused' in China

Senegal striker Demba Ba is the victim of alleged racial abuse in a Chinese Super League game, according to his Shanghai Shenhua manager Wu Jingui.