UK-China nuclear deal could threaten national security
There is growing concern the national infrastructure deal could pose a security threat.
Zimbabwe: Hunter kills one of the biggest elephants ever seen in the country
The unidentified elephant had enormous tusks, weighing 120 pounds (54 kilograms).
US: Thousands of troops to be stationed in Afghanistan after Obama quits the White House
US military presence in Afghanistan will be extended into 2017 with 5,500 troops remaining in the country.
EU referendum: David Cameron to submit reform wish list as frustration grows
Cameron has promised to quicken the pace of negotiations ahead of the EU summit in December.
Osborne's fiscal charter breezes through as Labour MPs defy Corbyn
The Conservative government's new spending rules passed by 320 to 258 votes.
Pope Francis: 'I ask you for forgiveness' over Vatican scandals
Pope issues broad public apology for scandals 'either in Rome or in the Vatican'.
US: Obama to send 300 troops to Cameroon to help counter Boko Haram
US personnel will conduct airborne intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance operations.
DRC: G7 opposition considers appointing Katumbi as presidential candidate as momentum to replace Kabila grows
Katumbi has 'all the qualities, the strengths, the leadership needed to run the country', the G7 says.
Russia: Moscow terror plotters were trained by Isis
Men arrested by Russian intelligence were planning an attack on Moscow's transport network.
Sisters separated in Korea reunite decades later working in US hospital
Long-lost siblings were separated as children and were adopted by different US families.
DRC: Electoral Commission chief resigns as fears mount over 2016 elections
Malu-Malu resignation announced in a televised address as fears grow that Kabila will cling on to power.
MH17 crash: Report will not say who shot down Malaysian Airlines jet over Ukraine
The report, due to be released on 13 October, will not assign blame or culpability.
Voting in Guinea underway in country's second democratic presidential elections
Guinea's top court rejected the opposition's requests to postpone the election.
RAF given green light to shoot down hostile Russian jets in Syria
Defence officials warn UK and Russia are 'a step closer to war'.
Convoy carrying Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi struck claims Iraqi Air Force
BREAKING The fate of the IS chief remains unclear after claims made by the Iraqi Air Force that it struck his convoy.
Girl, 4, raped and slashed with razor in horrific attack in New Delhi
The child suffered extensive injuries to her genitals after being raped and left for dead.
Landlord checks modern version to 'no dogs, no blacks, no Irish' signs warns Labour
Forcing landlords to check tenants' immigration status would lead to 'everyday racism', Labour has warned.
Turkey arrests newspaper editor on charges of insulting the president amid crackdown on press freedom
Zaman's editor-in-chief, Bulent Kenes was arrested by officers on charges of insulting the president.
DRC: Poachers kill four men protecting elephants in Garamba National Park
The men were part of a patrol team that came under fire from poachers, who also shot at a rescue helicopter.
EasyJet plane makes emergency landing after pilot blacks out at controls
An easyJet co-pilot was forced to land the plane in Venice after the captain passed out at the controls.
Shrien Dewani: 'Evidence of liars led to witch hunt against me'
Dewani claims that a witch hunt against him allowed Anni's killers to 'literally get away with murder.'
Isis: Brits training Russian-born fighters in Afghanistan
Russian-born militants in Afghanistan are being trained by UK and US citizens.
Ali Mohammed al-Nimr: Father of condemned Saudi man appeals to Cameron to save his son
Ali Mohammed al-Nimr, 21, has been sentenced to death by beheading and public crucifixion.
Pluto revealed: Blue skies and red 'water ice' discovered in two significant findings
NASA released 'gorgeous' colour images of Pluto's blue atmospheric hazes, returned by the New Horizons probe.
'Racist' Met Police officers sacked over 'discriminatory' texts during London Riots
PC George Cooper and PC Stephen Newbury's 'racist views' have no place in London's policing system.
Spencer Stone attack: Stabbing so brutal it was originally treated as homicide
Footage has emerged of the attack in which French train hero was stabbed four times in the chest.
Jeremy Corbyn avoids kissing Queen's hand as 'prior engagements' stop him joining Privy Council
Labour leader could use a loophole to join the Privy Council without kneeling before the Queen.
Syria: 90% of Russian air strikes not aimed at ISIS, US claims
US authorities provide statistics on the effect of Russian involvement in Syria for the first time.
Man charged in connection with murder of PC Dave Phillips
BREAKING: 18-year-old Clayton Ronald Williams has been charged with the murder of a Merseyside police officer.
Ben Carson defends 'I would not just stand there and let him shoot me' comments
Carson defended his comments on mass shootings in which he appeared to blame the victims of the Oregon college massacre.
