Burundi will be difficult to govern if president maintains position
Senior US diplomat warns that if Burundi's president insists on staying for a third term in office, the country will become "difficult if not impossible" to govern.
European Drug Report: 100 new psychoactive substances detected in 2014
Cannabis is still the most used drug in the European Union.
Ghana petrol station disaster: Deadly mix of flooding and fuel caused blast that killed 90
Explosion at petrol station in Ghana's capital Accra killed about 90 people, many of whom had sought shelter there from torrential rain.
Britain sees 'very strong' case for re-running World Cup bids
There is a 'very strong' case for re-running bids for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups if it is proved that the process of awarding the tournaments was corrupt.
McLaren F1 supercar up for grabs alongside rare Ferraris at car lovers' dream auction
McLaren F1 is part of the single largest private collection that has ever been brought to auction.
Archeologists find preserved 350-year old noblewoman in France
Inrap released a video showing the uncovering of the fully preserved corpse of a 17th century noblewoman.
Alexis Tsipras says EU-Greece deal 'close' after meeting Jean-Claude Juncker
Tsipras said Greek government had put forward 'realistic' proposal.
Argentina: 200,000 rally against femicide and domestic violence in Buenos Aires
Hordes of Argentines gathered in front of the National Congress building in Buenos Aires to call for an end to gender-based violence
Jerome Champagne: We need to restore Fifa's image
Former Fifa Presidential contender Jerome Champagne has warned that football must heal its wounds after the resignation of Sepp Blatter.
Solar Impulse: Solar-powered plane grounded for a week after being damaged
The pilot of solar-powered plane Solar Impulse 2 said it would take a week to depart Japan.
David Cameron won't rule out UK leaving European Convention on Human Rights
Britain could withdraw from the European Convention on Human Rights if it does not get the changes it wants to the way the rules are applied.
San Diego man dumps several pounds of chocolate chips on his lawn to scare off defecating dogs
A San Diego, California, man dumped several pounds of chocolate treats on his front yard to ward off what he says are irresponsible dog owners who leave animal waste on his grass.
Bradley Wiggins UCI Hour Record attempt brings back memories of Olympic gold triumph, childhood
Bradley Wiggins has won almost everything there is to win in the world of cycling, but on Sunday (7 June) he will attempt to break a unique record – the UCI Hour Record.
Nasa marks 50 years of spacewalks
It is 50 years since astronaut Edward Higgins White became the first American to step into space.
Californians give drought-ridden brown lawns a Hollywood makeover
Californians are turning to artificial turf, as the state-wide drought rules take their toll.
Car owners may need to repair Takata air bags more than once
Millions of owners of vehicles equipped with Takata air bags may have to get repairs done more than once.
South Korea MERS outbreak: Over 200 schools cancel classes
Schools have shut or cancelled classes for the week to prevent the spread of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome virus
Sepp Blatter Fifa resignation a 'good day for football' says FA chairman Greg Dyke
Fifa needs massive reform starting with the finances, says Dyke.
Match-fixing is growing and penetrating deeper into football [Video]
The European Socialist Party invited anti-match-fixing organisation Federbet to present its 2015 report.
Tom Watson: Five-time British Open golf champion prepares for final appearance at St Andrews
Five-times champion Tom Watson is going through the gamut of emotions before his final British Open next month but he is certain of one thing: he does not want to bow out with a whimper.
Second Scottish independence vote threatened by Nicola Sturgeon if England leaves European Union
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said on 2 June that David Cameron could provoke another independence vote.
World's Best Restaurant: El Celler de Can Roca tops tasty list
Spanish restaurant El Celler de Can Roca regained its title as the world's best restaurant.
Syria: Regime shelling and barrel bombs target neighbourhoods
Videos uploaded to social media sites appeared to show victims of air strikes and barrel bombs by the Syrian air force against rebel-held territory in Damascus, Idlib and Aleppo.
China: Video footage records rescue of elderly passenger aboard capsized ship
A newly released video footage recorded the moment a 65-year-old passenger was pulled live out of water by rescuers.
Second test flight set for Nasa's supersonic saucer
A helium balloon carrying a saucer-shaped Nasa spacecraft is set for take-off on Tuesday (2 June) to test Mars landings.
China: 3,000 mobilised for rescue efforts as signs of life found in capsized ship
Signs of life detected in the capsized passenger ship. Thirteen people rescued so far.
Kim Kardashian and Kayne West hit the red carpet at the CFDA Fashion Awards
The who's who in fashion came out to honour the best in the industry at the 2015 CFDA Fashion Awards in New York on Monday (1 June).
Bruce Jenner's public transition to Caitlyn comes at pivotal time for transgender community
Bruce Jenner, who is transitioning to life as a woman, revealed her new name as Caitlyn Jenner on Monday (1 June).
Andy Murray, Novak Djokovic and Maria Sharapova baffled by tennis trick shot artist Stefan Bojic
World number one Novak Djokovic and Russia's Maria Sharapova were among the tennis stars to be amazed by the tricks and skills of Stefan Bojic.
EU and Ukraine sign €1.8bn financial assistance agreement
Deal is 'largest macro-financial assistance programme which has ever been committed to a non-EU country'.
