EU agrees Mediterranean naval mission to tackle people smugglers
EU ministers agree to set up naval mission in Mediterranean to target gangs smuggling people from Libya to Europe
Isis: Children wave guns in celebration of Islamic State taking Ramadi
Taking of Ramadi marked significant victory for IS in Iraq.
US Secretary of State John Kerry seeks international cyber stability
US Secretary of State John Kerry addressed students at Korea University in Seoul on Monday (18 May), seeking to promote importance of cyber stability.
Robert De Niro opens luxury hotel in Manila
Hollywood actor Robert De Niro and Japanese Chef Nobu Matsuhisa opened luxury hotel Nobu
Michael Clarke: England will be weaker without Kevin Pietersen
Australia captain said Pietersen is 'obviously still in career best form'.
Cannes: Amy Winehouse biopic premieres
Amy, biopic of late singer Amy Winehouse by Senna director Asif Kapadia has premiere Saturday (16 May) at Cannes.
Arsene Wenger on finishing 3rd and next season
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said he regrets not taking 3 points against Manchester United on Sunday (18 May), blaming the Gunners' slow start in the first half.
Burundi: 100,000 flee violence after attempted coup
UN refugee agency says over 105,000 people have fled to neighbouring countries to escape political violence in Burundi.
Rory McIlroy 'delighted' with Wells Fargo Championship win
Rory McIlroy won for the second time in three weeks and shattered the tournament record
Jose Mourinho more focused on the beach than transfer market
Majority of Chelsea squad is in place to defend the Premier League title next season.
David Cameron: Second Scotland referendum 'not remotely on the cards'
Prime Minister David Cameron said on Friday (15 May) a second Scottish independence referendum was "not remotely on the cards".
Johnny Depp's dogs leave Australia after death threat
Film star Johnny Depp's dogs, Boo and Pistol, have flown home to the United States from Australia.
Spike Lee defends his planned Chicago violence film Chiraq
Film director Spike Lee appeared in Chicago to defend his planned movie about the city after its reported title, Chiraq, was criticised by local politicians.
Brazil: Health minister confirms dengue outbreak an 'epidemic'
Brazil's Health Minister Arthur Chioro on Thursday (14 May) said the country was "technically" facing a dengue fever epidemic.
Young teacher uses students to propose to his partner
Young teacher Jonathan Holt went for the most memorable proposal he could think of when decided to marry his partner Iris Howorth on 24 April.
HMS Bulwark brings more than 600 rescued migrants to Sicily
More than 600 migrants rescued by the British navy as part of the enlarged European Union search and rescue operation.
Obama: US would consider military force if needed to defend Gulf States
US President Barack Obama said that, in the event of a threat to Gulf nations, the United States would consider using military force for their defence.
Goldman Sachs calls for $37bn UK funding to develop new antibiotics
A British government-backed review released on Thursday (14 May) is seeking billions of dollars to fund the development of 15 new antibiotics to counter antibiotic resistance.
Cannes: Stars walk the red carpet as festival kicks off
Celebrities and stars hit the red carpet as 68th Cannes Film Festival officially opens on Wednesday (13 May).
MoMA explores Yoko Ono influence through her early art
Ono's career has spanned over 50 years and the Museum of Modern Art is celebrating her achievements.
Burundi: Celebrations in streets as army officer says President Nkurunziza sacked [Video]
There were celebrations in Bujumbura on 13 May after a Burundi army general said he had sacked the president.
Police torture in China still routine despite reforms
Common torture methods include beatings and strapping suspects onto metal interrogation tiger chairs
Prince Harry performs the traditional haka in New Zealand
Prince Harry joined the soldiers of New Zealand's 1st Brigade on Wednesday (13 May) in performing a traditional military haka.
Mayweather v Pacquiao fight smashes pay-per-view records
The "Fight of the Century" between boxing greats Floyd Mayweather Jr and Manny Pacquiao generated record pay-per-view revenue.
Tom Skujins nabs yellow jersey from Mark Cavendish in Tour of California
Tom Skujins of the Hincapie Racing Team pedalled to a surprising mountain stage win on the third day of the Tour of California on Tuesday (12 May).
Australian conservatives deliver soft budget after last year's bruising
Australia's conservative government delivered budget proposals on Tuesday (12 May) that were light on radical reform but heavy on pledges to return to surplus.
Nicaragua: Telica volcano roars to life spewing ash and gas at hikers
Visitors to Nicaragua's Telica volcano found themselves just metres from its massive crater as it spewed dark clouds of ash and gas high into the sky.
Yaya Toure: Not enough is being done to punish racism in football
Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure believes tougher sanctions should be placed on anybody found guilty of racism.
Jetmen duo use carbon fibre wings to fly over Dubai [Video]
After five years of training jetmen Yves Rossy and Vince Reffett soared over the skies of Dubai.
Nepal: Frightened evacuees flee camp after 7.4 magnitude quake [Video]
Quake evacuees in Kathmandu ran out into open ground as another earthquake struck Nepal.