Kim Jong-nam assassination: Chemical weapons expert found VX nerve agent on clothes of accused women
Older brother of North Korea leader Kim Jong-un was killed at Kuala Lumpur airport in Malaysia after deadly VX was sprayed in his face by a woman in a "LOL" jumper.
US food regulator tells bakery to remove 'love' as a granola bar ingredient
Massachusetts bakery told its products may well be made with 'love' but it should not be listed on the packaging.
Will your job be automated? Most Americans say no!
Most Americans believe their jobs are safe from the spread of automation and robotics, at least during their lifetimes, and only a handful say automation has cost them a job or loss of income.
Wells Fargo to refund some mortgage rate lock extension fees
US bank looks to win back customers' trust with the move following a scandal over its sales practices.
Russian cybercrime suspect in $4bn bitcoin fraud case can be extradited to US, court rules
Russia is also seeking alleged cybercriminal Alexander Vinnik's extradition on separate fraud charges, but no date has yet been set for that hearing.
Sputnik's legacy: 60 years on, can Russia's space programme ever regain its lofty heights?
Russian officials have recognised the challenge posed by SpaceX and others but - 60 years after Sputnik - can the nation ever hope to regain its place in the global market?
Is our Facebook data safe? Courts asked to rule whether transfer of user information violates law
European Court of Justice asked to consider whether Facebook data transfer from Dublin to the US could compromise its users.
Jalal Talabani, first Iraqi president of the post-Saddam era, dead at 83
Talabani served Iraq from 2005 to 2011 as leader, during a time of immense upheaval. He had been in poor health for a number of years.
Boko Haram's relentless insurgency has forced 3 million children out of school in Nigeria
The insurgency has affected the north-east Borno state most acutely, with 2,300 teachers killed and nearly 1,400 schools destroyed since 2009.
Elon Musk's master plan hits the brakes as Tesla Model 3 production stalls
Electric vehicle company blames "production bottlenecks" for the slow rollout of its sedan model, sedan, leaving analysts to wonder if the company will meet future targets.
EU says rift over British payments after Brexit still key in talks
The UK desperately wants talks to move on to future trade and security arrangements but EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker says more needs to be done on the withdrawal issues first.
New CEO of Uber to meet with London transport officials
Uber boss Dara Khosrowshahi set to meet Transport for London's Commissioner Mike Brown after its operating licence in the British capital was withdrawn
Las Vegas massacre: Who are the victims in the worst mass shooting in US history?
Names and photos of those identified so far following shooting at outdoor country music concert.
Scribes on strike: Greek journalists walkout over social security
Greek journalists go on a 24-hour strike over social security underfunding as a result of austerity measures.
Military helicopters kill protesters in Cameroon's English-speaking areas
17 people were killed over the weekend in protests in support of independence for some Anglophone regions.
Fifa slaps Germany with £24,000 fine for Nazi fan chants
About 200 German supporters chanted slogans during their team's 2-1 win and verbally abused one of the scorers, Timo Werner.
London's Battersea Power Station all set to prosper as residential hub after decades of neglect
Architect Sebastien Ricard, working on the renovation, says the new development is "organised around a centrepiece of British history."
Nissan recalls 1.3 million vehicles for re-inspections
Japanese automaker says recall affects vehicles sold in the domestic market.
Czech taxi drivers blockade Prague airport in protest against Uber
Move comes after inconclusive talks between the taxi drivers' representatives and City officials.
Si Newhouse Jr, publishing magnate and one of America's richest men, dead at 89
Newhouse was one of American publishing's biggest figures of the past 100 years.
Two women knifed to death in Marseille by man Isis claims was one of 'its soldiers'
The man was shot dead after the attack at Saint Charles station.
Catalan referendum: Over 700 injured, some critically, during violent police crackdown on referendum
Catalonia pins blame for carnage directly on Spanish PM Mariano Rajoy.
Barcelona game against Las Palmas played behind closed doors amid Catalonia referendum chaos
Decision came after debate between club and the Spanish FA.
How exactly will esports work as an Olympic event?
The answer may be found in Turkmenistan...
Dubai to charge 100% 'sin tax' on energy drinks
Tobacco and soft drinks also to be affected as low energy prices hit Gulf states.
Dubai dreams of flying taxis darting among its skyscrapers
Putting more passengers in the air could free its already clogged highways and burnish the city's cutting-edge image.
Spanish government and Catalan nationalists head for showdown over independence referendum
Police have sealed off more than half of the 2,315 polling stations designated for a disputed referendum.
Lewis Hamilton takes 70th pole for Malaysian Grand Prix as Sebastian Vettel struggles continue
The four-time world champion will start last on the grid after technical problems during qualifying.
Iraqi military preparing to take control of Kurdish borders
Move part of Baghdad's stepped-up efforts to isolate the Kurds following their vote on independence earlier this week.
Parents and students occupy schools to defend Catalan vote
The Spanish government considers the referendum illegal but regional separatists have vowed to go ahead with balloting.
