Turkey coup attempt as it happened: Erdogan denounces 'act of treason' and says government still in charge
More than 100 coup plotters were killed as soldiers surrendered on Bosphorus bridge in Istanbul.
Russia expels US diplomats following a bizarre series of events
Latest move follows reports of intensifying harassment against US diplomats in Russia.
Corbyn 'will not betray' his supporters as Eagle readies for Labour leadership challenge
Thousands cheered Corbyn as he spoke at the Durham Miners' Gala.
Andrea Leadsom 'disgusted' over Times article which focused on motherhood
Leadsom issued a statement outside her home saying 'everyone has an equal stake in our society'.
Dallas sniper suspect Micah X Johnson's army career was cut short by sexual harassment accusation
Johnson's army career was cut short by a sexual harassment accusation by a female soldier.
Furious Conservatives round on Andrea Leadsom following 'vile' motherhood comments during Tory leadership campaign
Leadsom has accused the Times of manipulating what she said in an interview.
Britain lifts ban on front line close combat roles for female soldiers
The move comes following a recommendation from the head of the army, General Sir Nick Carter.
London mosques receive envelopes containing 'white powder' and racist abuse
The deliveries were made on the same day Lord Ahmed received racist mail along with white powder.
Taiwan train explosion: Terrorism ruled out as police identify 55-year-old suspect
Suspect Lin Ying-chang reportedly one of those injured in blast.
Obama denounces Dallas police shootings and says those involved 'will be held fully accountable'
US president says 'powerful weapons' on America's streets makes attacks more deadly and tragic.
Chilcot report: Alastair Campbell issues robust defence of former boss Tony Blair
Former communications chief at No. 10 says that the ex-PM was never 'hellbent on war'.
Chilcot report: Highlights from Iraq war memos between Tony Blair and George Bush
Blair told Bush: "I will be with you, whatever."
Stunned New Zealand couple discover severed human head on Fiji's Natadola beach
The find comes just weeks after two pairs of feet belonging to a vanished Russian couple washed ashore.
What did Jeremy Corbyn say before Britain's invasion of Iraq and what are the consequences?
In 2003, Corbyn spoke in front of a huge rally to say 'no justice' would be served by invading Iraq.
Richard Branson meets Theresa May in 'secret' Brexit talks and calls for referendum rerun
Branson's meeting with May should not be misconstrued as political endorsement, a source said.
How did a gold rush in eastern DRC leave life unchanged for its people?
Chinese-owned mining company accused of smuggling up to $17m of gold out of the country.
Luna the orangutan returned to her enclosure after a brief taste of freedom
The ape took in the onlookers who had gathered as she sat high up in a tree.
US accuses Russia of failing to display 'prudent seamanship' following 'high-risk' warship move
Close call between US and Russian vessels is the second incident within two weeks
Massive pro-EU 'March for Europe' protest against Brexit in London
Comedian Mark Thomas organised the rally out of 'anger, frustration and need to do something'.
30 MPs prepare to back Andrea Leadsom's bid for leader of the British Conservative party
Tory Energy Minister swipes at rival Theresa May, saying the next PM should be pro-Brexit
Convicted drug-dealer David Douglas killed in broad daylight in Dublin gangland style shooting
Douglas, a convicted drug dealer, survived an assassination attempt in 2015
Serbian man shoots five dead and injures 20 others with automatic weapon in cafe massacre
The man killed his wife first, with jealousy said to be the motive according to Serbia's interior minister.
Johnson reportedly offered May a clear route before being eliminated by Gove's 'act of treachery'
The revelations follow an extraordinary day in Tory ranks as Johnson withdrew from leadership battle.
Miami police discover $24m cash stuffed in buckets and hidden in secret attic compartment
The seizure is believed to be the largest in Miami-Dade Police's history.
Tory leadership race: Boris Johnson savaged by Lord Heseltine for 'ripping party apart'
Heseltine tears into the former Mayor of London and says he 'must be answerable for the consequences.'
Germany sees spike in far-right violence as anti-immigration sentiment creeps into society
But figures show far-left violence is also a growing concern after a 61% increase on 2014.
Passers-by to be able to break into vehicles to rescue suffering pets under proposed US state law
Massachusetts Senate passes bill which could see pet owners fined up to $300 for violations.
DRC bishops warn President Kabila not to sacrifice 80m people 'on altar of politicians' interests'
'Blocking the electoral process risks plunging the country into chaos,' warned Father Leonard Santedi.
Brexit: Michael Heseltine says Johnson, Gove and Farage must lead negotiations to leave EU
Conservative grandee says only pro-Brexit leaders have 'credibility' to negotiate with Europe
Labour in crisis: Jeremy Corbyn on the ropes as resignations come thick and fast
The resignations follow Hilary Benn's sacking as shadow foreign minister