Brazil: At least 12 killed in mudslides in Salvador
At least 12 people were killed in Salvador early on 27 April after torrential rains caused mudslides in the northeastern Brazilian city.
John Kerry: US is 'closer than ever' to reaching a nuclear deal with Iran
US Secretary of State John Kerry said US is 'closer than ever' to reaching nuclear deal with Iran.
US: Baltimore riots one of city's 'darkest days'
Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake called 27 April one of her city's "darkest days" as protesters ran riot.
Nepal earthquake: Dramatic aftermath images emerge from Everest Base Camp
Dramatic still pictures from Everest Base Camp in the aftermath of the Nepal earthquake emerged on 27 April.
Nepal earthquake: Rescuers pull out woman alive from debris 50 hours after quake
Rescue workers of India's National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) pulled a Nepalese woman alive after 50 hours trapped in rubble.
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho backs Leicester City to avoid relegation
Chelsea could win the league if they beat Leicester and Crystal Palace in their next two games.
Dame Vivienne Westwood: Fracking is 'a crime against humanity'
British fashion designer Westwood craddles a "fracked baby of the future" in Mayfair fracking protest.
Nepal earthquake: Drone footage shows bird's-eye view of Kathmandu devastation
Drone footage shows devastation that the 7.8-magnitude earthquake has had on Nepal.
Thailand: Customs make second biggest seizure of illegal ivory tusks
Thai customs displayed over three tonnes of confiscated African ivory worth $6m (£3.96m) in Thailand.
Couple get married during London Marathon
One couple married halfway through, taking their vows at St. Katharine Docks before carrying on.
Shots fired at rapper Lil Wayne's tour bus in Georgia
Shots were fired at the tour bus of Grammy-winning rapper Lil Wayne on 26 April, media reported.
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho: Arsenal are the boring ones
Mourinho takes a dig at Arsenal, after fans chanted 'boring Chelsea' during 26 April match.
Nepal earthquake: Doctors work around the clock to treat injured
Over 3,700 people have been confirmed dead in worst Nepal earthquake since 1934.
Australia: Corruption allegations raise doubts about Bali Nine convictions
Australia called for an urgent investigation into reports alleging two Australian drug traffickers were sentenced to death in an Indonesian trial tainted by corruption.
Tottenham: Mauricio Pochettino 'happy' for Southampton success as Spurs boss faces former team
Ronald Koeman took over at Southampton after Pochettino left to manager Spurs.
Greece: Yanis Varoufakis says eurozone talks have progressed
Finance minister criticised some plans but spoke of talks 'improving' over past few weeks.
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho: I'm not 'proud' of 12 match record against Arsenal
Chelsea and Arsenal meet at the Emirates where a win for Mourinho's side takes them a step closer to the title.
Watch baby Elijah Cook hear his mother's voice for the first time after receiving hearing aids
Nine-week-old Elijah hears his mother for the first time thanks to hearing aids.
David Cameron and Ed Miliband react to HSBC headquarters move
David Cameron said his ruling Conservative party had taken steps to reinforce London's position as the 'world's leading financial centre'.
World's first malaria vaccine moves closer to use in Africa
The world's first malaria vaccine – made by GlaxoSmithKline – could be approved for use in Africa.
Election 2015: David Cameron launches first ever English manifesto
Cameron said 'This is about every part of England sharing in our success.'
Australia: Jockey finishes race with breeches down
The elastic band of Jockey Blake Shinn's breeches broke half-way through the Hyland Race Colours Plate race.
Fans camp out at store in anticipation of Apple Watch
The Apple Watch launched globally on 24 April with a small queue of Japanese tech-addicts lining up in Tokyo for Apple's first wearable gadget.
Japan: High levels of radiation found in Tokyo children's park
Authorities in the Japanese capital of Tokyo have cordoned off a playground where high levels of radiation were detected this week.
Parents of UK's youngest organ donor share son's legacy
The parents of the UK's youngest ever organ donor explained on 23 April how donating their son's organs helped them cope with their grief.
US Drone Strikes: President Obama 'profoundly regrets' deaths of hostages
President Obama apologises for an operation that caused the deaths of two aid workers held hostage by al-Qaeda.
Royal baby: Place your bets - punters pick Alice as favourite name
The British public are betting on everything from birth dates to birth weights.
Formula One: Daniel Ricciardo shows off Red Bull F1 car in Vienna
Daniel Ricciardo put his Red Bull Formula One car through its paces in Vienna.
Arsene Wenger: Arsenal 'on a good run' and can beat Chelsea despite poor record
Wenger believes Arsenal can win despite the poor run of results against the Blues.
Earth Day 2015: Activist Christopher Swain swims in polluted New York City canal
The environmental activist gave up after trying to swim the length of a polluted New York City canal.
