Australian minister under fire for 'stereotyping Aboriginal people' over Vegemite home brew claim
Vegemite maker Mondelēz says alcohol cannot be fermented from the yeast-based spread.
Manchester United: Louis van Gaal must buy top-class striker this summer says Chris Waddle
Former England winger believes Wayne Rooney is best utilised as a number 10 amid goal drought.
Asian shares extend losses amid fresh China concerns
Shanghai Composite benchmark slips 3% after closing more than 6% lower on 18 August.
Japan's July trade deficit unexpectedly widens as exports slow
Shortfall the largest recorded in 5 months, hiking chances of further fiscal stimulus.
Greece debt crisis: Merkel faces revolt by party MPs as bailout showdown looms
Some 60 MPs voted against or abstained in test ballot on the €86bn Athens rescue package.
Arctic oil drilling: Royal Dutch Shell gets final US permit
Permit allows firm to drill deep beneath the Chukchi Sea off the coast of Alaska.
Asian stocks decline after deadly Thailand explosion
Despite positive lead from Wall Street, investor confidence was rocked in Asia.
UK government to sell stake in King's Cross redevelopment site
Sale is part of Chancellor George Osborne's privatisation programme to reduce public debt.
Osama bin Laden 'influenced by Gandhi's boycott movement'
Audio recordings of late al-Qaeda leader also contain ominous reference to 9/11 attacks.
Real Madrid v Galatasaray pre-season friendly: Preview, betting odds and possible XI
Spanish giants' final pre-season friendly sees them face Turkish Super Lig outfit in Santiago Bernabeu Trophy.
Barcelona v Athletic Bilbao Spanish Super Cup: Where to watch live, preview, betting odds and possible XI
Barcelona must overturn a four-goal deficit to lift their fifth major title this calendar year.
Egypt President Al-Sisi approves new counter-terrorism laws
Amnesty says proposed measures will stifle freedom of expression.
Asian shares mixed as Japan reports economic contraction
Japan's economy contracted by 0.4% in April-June due to weak consumer spending and exports.
US returns stolen Picasso painting La Coiffeuse to France
The $15m artwork resurfaced in a FedEx shipment last year after it was stolen from a Paris museum in 2001.
Asian shares edge lower as China stabilises yuan
Beijing steadies currency after three days of steep depreciation sparked fears of currency war.
Athletic Bilbao v Barcelona Spanish Super Cup: Where to watch live, preview, betting odds and possible XI
Catalan giants in action 72 hours after lifting Uefa Super Cup in Tbilisi.
Facebook sacked intern who revealed privacy flaw in Messenger app
Design flaw had led to users' location data being automatically shared while chatting.
Delhi to crack down on polluting vehicles to combat air pollution
India's environment minister pledges 'massive' campaign to improve air quality in capital.
Myanmar ruling party leader Shwe Mann ousted amid power struggle
Sacking comes amid rising tension between the 68-year-old former general and President Thein Sein.
Asian stocks climb despite fresh drop in yuan
China's central bank sets currency's daily rate 1.1% lower against US dollar in latest move.
Royal Dutch Shell boss says 'personal journey' led to Arctic drilling decision
CEO says the reservoir being explored by Shell will be 'relatively easy' to drill for oil.
Greece debt crisis: Yanis Varoufakis says bailout deal is destined to fail
Former finance chief claims top officials involved in bailout negotiations feel the same way.
Eva Carneiro: Chelsea team doctor to be axed from bench after criticism from Jose Mourinho
The 41-year-old is likely to be barred from attending training sessions, matches or even entering the team hotel.
Australia's Commonwealth Bank announces record A$9.1bn profit
Lender to raise A$5bn to meet stricter capital ratio requirements.
Asian shares plummet as China devalues yuan again
Beijing lowers daily fixing rate against US dollar by 1.6% to 6.3306, following 11 August's surprise cut.
Scientists call for Tasmanian devils to be released on to mainland Australia
Reintroduction of the native predator would curb the spread of feral cats and foxes, study finds.
Turkey Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu denies Isis support accusations
Air strikes on PKK militants will continue until they surrender, PM says.
China bans 120 'immoral and obscene' songs in fresh crackdown
Songs blacklisted include I Love Taiwanese Girls, Fart and Beijing Hooligans.
Asian stocks, currencies slump after China devalues yuan
Currencies of Australia, Singapore and South Korea all lost ground against the US dollar after the surprise move.
China devalues yuan by 1.9% after slump in exports
Surprise move is a 'one-time correction' to make the exchange rate more market-oriented, PBOC says.
