Oscar Pistorius trial: Reeva Steenkamp's father expected to testify in court for first time
Barry Steenkamp is keen to ensure lengthier sentence for ex-paralympian during hearing this week.
Orlando nightclub shooting: Victims of the attack are identified
At least 49 people were killed and 53 others injured during a shooting at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida.
Warren Buffett auctions private lunch on eBay for over £2.4 million
An anonymous bidder has won the auction, tying with the record highest bid ever paid for a lunch meal.
Bahrain: Freed activist Zainab al-Khawaja leaves for Denmark
She has faced multiple charges including protesting against the government and tearing up the king's picture.
Pakistan: Man kills daughter, son-in-law in Lahore for marrying without family consent
Man surrenders himself after killing the couple over a heated argument.
Afghanistan: Obama expands US role in fight against Taliban
US president authorises a proactive role in supporting Afghan troops in the battlefield.
MH370: American finds new debris on Madagascar coast
The debris has been described as being similar to a plane's seat part.
'Jihadi Jack' parents remanded in custody on terrorism charges
John Letts and Sally Lane are accused of sending money to their son in Syria.
India plans to export BrahMos missile to South Pacific nations
As the world's biggest importer of arms, selling the BrahMos missile would mark a shift for India.
Philadelphia could become first major US city to introduce soda tax on sugary and diet drinks
The proposed tax has received criticism as well as praise from people and businesses.
Venezuela to import food as people turn to garbage to eat leftovers
Food bags will be supplied door-to-door to families under the government's new redistribution system.
Married people may have higher chances of surviving heart attack
Married couple are 14% less likely to die from heart attacks and spend two days less in hospital than singles
California shark attack victim recounts horror
The 52-year-old survivor recalls horror on Corona Del Mar State Beach.
Obama to skip Muhammad Ali's funeral for daughter Malia's high school graduation ceremony
White House senior adviser Valerie Jarett will attend the memorial service on behalf of the Obamas.
Yemen: UN responds to allegations of yielding to political pressure and removing Saudi off child rights blacklist
UN removed the Saudi-led coalition off blacklist despite reports claiming that it violated child rights in Yemen.
Japan: Parents who left son in bear-infested forest spared
Yamato Tanooka's parents will be referred to social services.
Battle for Fallujah: Civilians face threat from Shia militias and Isis on both sides of war
Allegations have been made against Shia militias for detaining civilian men and teenage boys.
Yemen conflict: UN removes Saudi-led coalition from child rights blacklist
Following complaints from Riyadh, UN agreed to a joint review by global bodies and coalition.
Manohar Aich: Indian bodybuilding legend dies at age 104
He was the first Indian to win the Mr Universe title post the country's independence.
Tiger Moth plane crashes into car at charity air show in Berkshire seriously injuring elderly woman
The woman suffered 'serious facial injuries' after the plane crashed into her car at Brimpton Airfield.
Turkey President Erdogan says working women who do not want to become mothers are 'incomplete'
"Rejecting motherhood means giving up on humanity," says Erdogan.
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-Wen to China: Democracy is not scary
Observing the anniversary of Tiananmen massacre, Tsai Ing-Wen tell China to take Taiwan as example
UCLA shooter Mainak Sarkar remembered as 'good student' in India
Gunman's teacher says Sarkar was level-headed and always quiet during his school days.
Muhammad Ali dead: Famous personalities mourn boxing legend
Reactions to boxing legend Muhammad Ali's death, with Barack Obama's tribute praising the boxer who 'shook up the world'.
Ash Carter wants closer cooperation with China, but US will remain 'pre-eminent' power
Ash Carter calls for development of 'principled security networks' across Asian countries.
Refugee crisis: Greece to send gay Syrian back to Turkey
All Syrian migrants arriving in Greece will be returned to Turkey if they fail to apply for asylum or get rejected.
High BMI and waist circumference linked to increased risk of prostate cancer
High BMI and fatty waistline are associated with 13% higher risk of prostate cancer.
Mount Everest: Metres away from summit, Briton quits ascent to save fellow climber
Britain's Leslie Binns is being lauded for abandoning his mission to save Indian climber Sunita Hazra.
Returning refugees to Turkey 'reckless and illegal' says Amnesty International
Rights group asks EU to stop considering Turkey as a 'safe country' for asylum seekers.
El Salvador baby switched at birth finally returns home with biological parents
Ordeal of Briton, Richard Cushworth, and his Salvadoran wife, Mercedes Casanellas, comes to an end.
