UK scientist seeks permission to turn genes on and off in human embryos Kathy Niakan is trying to study which genes control the development of human embryos. Jan 14, 2016
France: President Hollande says French Jews should not 'hide' skullcaps out of fear French President finds it 'intolerable' for French Jews to be assaulted over 'religious choice'. Jan 13, 2016 France
Charlie Hebdo magazine under fire for Syrian refugee Aylan Kurdi cartoon Charlie Hebdo magazine condemned for featuring Aylan Kurdi with 'groper' caption. Jan 13, 2016
Pakistan: New World Hackers bring down government website While interviewing live on radio, New World Hackers take down Pakistan government's military site. Jan 12, 2016 Pakistan
Israel: Airbnb condemned for 'illegal' West Bank listings Palestinian officials to take action against Airbnb for 'illegally profiting from occupation'. Jan 12, 2016 Israel
EU migrant crisis: Germany sends migrants across to Austria say police Hundreds from Afghanistan, Morocco and Algeria are sent from Germany every day. Jan 12, 2016
Qatar: 'The Danish Girl' banned in local cinemas for 'depravity' Authorities in Qatar ban transgender artist film 'The Danish Girl' after online uproar. Jan 11, 2016
Oscar Pistorius seeks to appeal murder conviction in top South Africa court Former paralympian Oscar Pistorius makes final attempt to overturn his murder conviction. Jan 11, 2016 Oscar Pistorius South Africa
France: Daredevil Tancrede Melet falls to his death preparing tightrope stunt Daredevil Tancrede Melet fell 98ft in air to his death while trying to tightrope walk between hot air balloons. Jan 8, 2016
Japan: Great white shark dies after three days in aquarium World's only captive great white shark dies after barely three days at Japanese Okinawa Churaumi aquarium. Jan 8, 2016 Japan Sharks
Mexico: Drug lord El Chapo recaptured after prison break Drug cartel boss El Chapo back in the prison confirms Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto. Jan 8, 2016 Mexico
Migrant crisis: Germany to speed up repatriations as migrant count nears million mark Germany to speed up repatriation of rejected asylum seekers as more arrivals forecast in 2016. Nov 6, 2015
Sex study: Women are bisexual or gay but never straight says University of Essex research Study reveals straight women are aroused by videos of naked women. Nov 5, 2015
France: Nationals advised to refrain from non-essential travel to Egypt's Sharm el-Sheikh resort Following Russian plane crash, France's foreign ministry warns against travel to Egypt's Sharm el-Sheikh. Nov 5, 2015 France Egypt
Meat with misleading labels sold across European Union despite horse meat scandal Consumer watchdog finds meat sold across EU contains less or different kind of meat than labelled. Nov 5, 2015 European Union
Pakistan: Parliament committee pushes for tougher punishment for child sexual abuse Existing punishment for sexual abuse of children ranges from ten years' imprisonment to death penalty. Nov 4, 2015 Pakistan
Indonesia: Goat farts set off smoke alarm, force plane to make emergency landing Singapore airlines flight makes emergency landing in Bali after more than 2000 sheep on board set off smoke alarm. Nov 4, 2015
Research reveals diet soda linked to heart failure Study finds men who drank at least 2 sweetened drinks a day had 23% higher chance of heart failure. Nov 4, 2015
Pakistan: Woman burns to death after rejected suitor sets her ablaze Twenty-year-old Sonia Bibi incurred burns on 45 to 50 per cent of her body after her suitor attacked her. Nov 3, 2015 Pakistan
Oscar Pistorius: Defence lawyer Barry Roux recorded saying 'I am going to lose' Paralympian Oscar Pistorius's lawyer, Barry Roux, overheard in court saying he will 'lose'. Nov 3, 2015 Oscar Pistorius