Tainted peace: Sri Lankan victims of torture living in UK come forward on eve of country's elections Exhumation of former rugby star's remains question rule of ex-President Mahinda Rajapaksa. Aug 13, 2015 United Nations
Tube strike 2015: Reddit users plan London Underground sit-in to protest against trade union actions A 'tube-in' is being planned for 12 September to ensure proposed Night Tube starts on time. Aug 13, 2015
Market round-up: Chinese yuan devaluation drives down FTSE 100 Currency sees biggest two-day drop since 1994 hitting international markets and mining firms. Aug 12, 2015 FTSE
Renzo Piano residence at London Bridge set to rise this autumn as expansion continues Underground concourse will complement 27-storey residence by The Shard's architect starting autumn 2015. Aug 12, 2015
Japan: US Blackhawk helicopter crashes near Okinawa leaving several crew injured UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter crashed off coast of Japan leaving many crew injured. Aug 12, 2015 Japan
17-year-old Dutch girl on holiday in Spain becomes latest bungee jump fatality Latest bungee jump death follows those of Briton Kleyo De Abreu and a French girl in June Aug 11, 2015
Bakers give lumps to Tate and Lyle Sugar after change to icing recipe mix Some with allergies to corn have abandoned product after switch, others say it makes icing 'gritty'. Aug 11, 2015
Market round-up: Mining hit by copper on FTSE 100 as Chinese outlook remains uncertain Glencore, BHP Billiton, Anglo American all edge into market's biggest fallers. Aug 11, 2015 FTSE
Catalyst bosses face total fines of £500k from Upper Tribunal for misleading investors Financiers sold bonds without a licence in scheme that reportedly lost hundreds of investors more than £50,000 each. Aug 11, 2015
Co-operative Bank shamed publicly by financial regulators in lieu of £120m fine Fine would go against regulator's role to ensure the 'safety and soundness' of banks it regulates. Aug 11, 2015 Bank of England
New Zealand to dump Union Jack: 40 possible designs for its new flag Country's PM John Key has promised a referendum to decide a new national symbol. Aug 10, 2015 Scotland Scottish Independence
Isis: Military expert questions story about SAS sniper who saved man and child from death squad Anonymous source says UK special forces saved villagers from Isis jihadist death squad near Turkish border. Aug 10, 2015 Isis ISIL Syria Iraq
Market round-up: Mining stocks yo-yo rising to top of FTSE 100 after difficult week Mining stocks recovered slightly from losses as medical technologists Aortech double revenue. Aug 7, 2015 FTSE
Bahrain: Closure of only independent newspaper Al-Wasat must be 'swiftly' reversed says EU The Gulf nation announced the closure of the newspaper after it was critical of officials. Aug 7, 2015 European Union
Revenge porn: Essex man Jason Asagba first person convicted of posting intimate photos on Facebook Asagba convicted of posting photos on Facebook and sending them to victim's family. Aug 7, 2015
Mali: Russian pilots taken hostage after jihadists shoot seven dead in hotel attack Byblos hotel near the city of Mopti used as a base for UN peacekeeping operations. Aug 7, 2015 United Nations Mali Ukraine Russia France
Market round-up: Interest rate announcement couldn't save mining firms on FTSE 100 Poor performance of mining firms continued as Inmarsat satellite communications made gains. Aug 6, 2015 FTSE
Deadly heatwave claims lives across Middle East and Europe In Iran record 73C temperatures stunned meteorologists as protests erupted in Iraq over electricity. Aug 6, 2015 Iraq Iran Pakistan Baghdad
Islamic State claims responsibility for suicide bomb attack on Saudi mosque killing 15 Bomber struck as security forces were praying, more than 30 injured. Aug 6, 2015 Saudi Arabia Islamic State Isis ISIL
FTSE 100 round-up: Mining stocks gain on positive China service sector data Slowdown in the UK's services sector pulled the market back from larger gains. Aug 6, 2015 FTSE