One of China's 100 most wanted graft suspects willingly returns to country from Canada
Central Commission for Discipline Inspection said Zeng Ziheng returned following 'successful admonishment.'
Canada: Massive sinkhole appears in the heart of Ottawa a few blocks away from parliament
It was speculated that digging of an underground tunnel for light rail transit system caused the hole.
Afghanistan: Taliban mounts deadly attack in Ghazni and takes hostages in Kunduz
Many security personnel killed in Taliban attack in Ghazni.
Major DNA breakthrough in 1996 Melanie Hall murder case promises to unmask killer
Police have arrested about nine men so far but none have been charged due to lack of evidence.
Michigan: Recklessly driven pickup truck kills five cyclists
Police said a 50-year-old man, suspected to be the truck driver, has been arrested in the hit-and-run case.
Monkey causes nationwide blackout in Kenya, businesses worst hit
KenGen says Gitaru Power Station back in operation after four-hour outage.
UN official Anders Kompass who exposed child sex abuse by peacekeepers to resign
He claimed the UN failed to hold its senior officials accountable and put an end to abuse cases.
Bretagne, last surviving 9/11 search dog, euthanised
The 16-year-old golden retriever was draped in the American flag and given a tearful farewell.
Bison fossils help scientists solve mysteries of ancient American civilisation
The Rocky Mountains corridor thought to be the pathway for migration had closed much before movements began.
German President Joachim Gauck steps down, says will not seek second term
Chancellor Angela Merkel could face a cross-party war in the election of a new president for Germany.
Growing number of Britons indulge in unsafe sex with strangers when on holiday overseas
One study shows that Britons and Swedes are most likely to indulge in unsafe sex with new sexual partners.
India: 5 convicted of raping Danish tourist in capital Delhi in 2014
The 52-year-old Danish tourist was gang-raped in Delhi at knife-point on the night of 14 January, 2014.
Florida skydiver dies after mid-air collision with another diver during CarolinaFest
The deceased skydiver has been identified as 32-year-old Bond Springer of Boca Raton, Florida.
Hong Kong suspends sale and import of live chicken after bird flu virus detected
The sample was collected from a poultry stall in Yan Oi Market in Tuen Mun in Hong Kong.
Australia storm and floods claim at least 3 lives, several reported missing as rivers continue to swell
Police and emergency workers have warned people not to drive through floodwaters after cars were swept away.
Isis: Man who designed Islamic State flags and logos charge-sheeted in India
Mohammad Naser, 23, was arrested on 11 December 2015 after his deportation from Sudan to India.
Australian surfer Ben Gerring dies in hospital three days after shark attack
Ben Gerring was in a critical condition after losing half his right leg in a shark attack on Tuesday.
Texas: Nine US soldiers killed after military vehicle swept away in floods at Fort Hood
Fort Hood officials said the 2.5-ton vehicle was on a routine exercise when it was swept away in floodwater.
BHS collapse: Dominic Chappell calls CEO Darren Topp 'f***ing p***k' in text message sent soon after closure announcement
Chappell said the company 'has been driven into the rocks by Darren f***ing Topp and Philip Green'.
Stolen Darwin letter to American geologist returned to Smithsonian after 30 years
The letter is said to have been stolen by an employee of the Smithsonian museum in the mid-1970s.
Two National Obesity Forum board members resign over controversial report on fat intake
The resignations followed publication of a report that suggested low-fat diet has 'disastrous' consequences.
19 of the 258 people contacted have denied help in IPCC inquiry into Hillsborough disaster
IPCC is aiming to submit all evidence files to the Crown Prosecution Service team by the turn of the year.
Spain: Man strangles girlfriend to death for missing flight
The 34-year-old left his girlfriend's body in an abandoned car in the parking lot of San Pablo Airport in Seville.
SpaceX boss Elon Musk to reveal ambitious Mars colonisation plan in September
Elon Musk reiterates his dream of launching humans to the red planet by 2024.
Air France pilots' union to go on strike day after Euro 2016 kicks in
Spaf or Syndicat des Pilotes d'Air France has warned of a 'two to four day walk-out' over upcoming pay cuts.
2016 Rio Olympics: Amnesty warns Brazil against human rights violations
Rights watchdog reports mass evictions, forced labour and curbs on freedom in Rio.
Panama Papers: Chancellor George Osborne to testify during Europe-wide inquiry into alleged tax evasion
MEPs are meeting in Brussels to approve the creation of a 65-member inquiry committee.
India: Campaign to abolish triple talaq gets massive response from Muslim men and women
A recent study by Bharatiya Muslim Mahila Andolan found that 92% of Muslim women want triple talaq banned.
Australia: Shark attack victim Ben Gerring in critical condition after losing leg
Just before the attack, Surf Life Saving had alerted surfers of a shark being spotted nearby.
Leytonstone tube station knife attack was revenge for Syria, claims prosecution
Prosecution attorney told court Muhaydin Mire began wearing traditional Muslim attire two weeks before the attack.
