Investigation launched after video shows officer punching teenage girl Police were called after a mass brawl broke out in the south-west of Philadelphia. Jan 3, 2017
Man killed in police shooting on M62 identified as Mohammed Yassar Yaqub Yaqub was shot at 6pm on Monday near the M62 motorway in Huddersfield. Jan 3, 2017
German police arrest Syrian allegedly planning car bomb attacks The man allegedly asked a contact in the terror group for 180,000 to commit bomb attacks. Jan 3, 2017 Islamic State
Pitbull terrier called 'Scarface' savages three people after owner tries to dress it in a sweater The animal was eventually restrained by police using tranquilisers and a taser. Jan 2, 2017
Inmates 'decapitated' as 50 perish in Brazil drug gang prison riot More than 50 people have been killed in a riot sparked by a war between drugs gangs. Jan 2, 2017 Brazil
Marine Le Pen forced to beg estranged dad for cash to fund far-right presidential bid Le Pen has previously sought to reduce her father's influence as she bids for wider support. Jan 2, 2017 Marine Le Pen
Turkey arrests eight over Isis nightclub massacre Gunman not believed to be among those detained. Jan 2, 2017 Islamic State Isis Turkey
The loaves and the Filet-O-Fish: Vatican gets its first McDonald's branch Fast food chain opens up in Vatican-owned property by St Peters Square. Jan 2, 2017 Italy
Italian priest 'filmed orgies in rectory and pimped lovers on wife-swapping websites' Pornographic home videos, adorned with names of popes, were seized in raid. Jan 2, 2017
Anti-narcotics police chief jailed for helping smuggle 800kg of hashish Jari Aarnio was found guilty of helping gang smuggle 800kg of hashish into Finland. Dec 29, 2016
German police release Tunisian detained in Berlin truck attack probe Police said further investigation showed man could not be 'contact person' for chief suspect Anis Amri. Dec 29, 2016 Islamic State Isis
Islamic State commander who helped group retake Palmyra killed by coalition air strike The militant had reportedly been deployed to shore up defence of Tabqa Dam. Dec 29, 2016 Syria Isis Islamic State
Philippines: President Duterte blames boxing match explosion on drugs feud Over 30 people were injured in the explosion in central Leyte province. Dec 29, 2016
Germany to set up specialist centre to combat fake news German lawmakers have warned that fake news poses a threat to democracy. Dec 29, 2016
Kremlin welcomes reports Kissinger is positioning himself to broker Russia-US agreement Veteran statesman has visited both Trump and Putin in recent months. Dec 28, 2016 Russia Vladimir Putin
Police in Toulouse arrest man suspected of plotting New Year's Eve terror attack Two other men were arrested in a separate raid in the south-eastern French city. Dec 28, 2016 France
Suspected accomplice of Berlin attacker Anis Amri arrested The 40-year-old Tunisian man was arrested on Wednesday morning in the Tempelhof district. Dec 28, 2016 Isis Islamic State
Romanian president blocks appointment of first female Muslim prime minister Decision to block appointment of Sevil Sheideh could spark a political crisis. Dec 28, 2016
Cologne sex attacks: Far right New Year's Eve protest banned by police Neo-Nazi group NPD planned march on anniversary of widespread sex attacks. Dec 28, 2016
Donald Trump praises 'very nice' and 'correct' Vladimir Putin Christmas letter In the letter Putin emphasised the importance of renewing Russia-US relations. Dec 23, 2016 Russia Vladimir Putin