French PM condemns burkini as three more towns set to issue ban Manuel valls described full body swimsuit as "not compatible with the values of France and the Republic". Aug 17, 2016 France
Drugs kingpin El Chapo's son feared among abductees from Mexican resort A group of six were abducted from an upscale restaurant on Monday. Aug 16, 2016 Mexico
British boy, 13, feared dead after going missing off French coast Boy was in water with his two brothers when he got into difficulty. Aug 16, 2016 France
Scandal-ridden former Fifa President Joao Havelange dies Former president of football's governing body died after battle with pneumonia. Aug 16, 2016 FIFA Brazil
Germany: Merkel's CDU party says burqa is 'contrary to integration' Earlier party chiefs called for ban on Islamic veils. Aug 16, 2016
BNP leader arrested on suspicion of electoral fraud Allegations relate to May local elections in Pendle. Aug 15, 2016
Berlin asylum accommodation employees 'joked about guillotining refugee children' Company's contracts cancelled following email leak. Aug 15, 2016
Burkini riot leads to French ban A dispute over tourists photographing women in full-body swimsuit sparked a riot. Aug 15, 2016 France
MPs given Mossad martial arts training following Jo Cox murder MPs are being trained to defend themselves against armed attackers. Aug 15, 2016 Jo Cox Israel
Syria: Isis militants fleeing besieged Manbij abduct 2,000 civillians US-backed forces said earlier they are on the verge of seizing northern Syrian town. Aug 12, 2016 Isis Islamic State Syria
Republicans want cut to Donald Trump's funding as his chances of being president are 'evaporating' 70 members back letter to party chief saying candidate's unpopularity risks a Democratic landslide. Aug 12, 2016 Donald Trump
Cannes bans burkinis from beaches after recent French terror attacks Official says clothing 'refers to an allegiance to terrorist movements which are at war with us'. Aug 12, 2016 France
Italy dissolves local government in Corleone over mafia infiltration Town is birthplace of Cosa Nostra 'boss of bosses' and one of 212 areas to have been infiltrated. Aug 11, 2016 Italy
Suspected chlorine gas attack in Aleppo kills four as barrel bombs fall on besieged Syrian city Hospital manager says 55 injured hours before Russia-backed ceasefire due to start. Aug 11, 2016
Nato says Turkey's membership 'not in question' despite Putin rapprochement Announcement comes amid increasing anti-western rhetoric in Turkey following failed coup. Aug 10, 2016 NATO Turkey Russia
Iranian refugee arrested after threatening to blow himself up at Danish asylum centre Police said that "love problems" may have been behind threats. Aug 10, 2016
German ministers consider burqa ban in response to terror threat Ministers also plan 15,000 more armed police by 2020 and increased surveillance of public transport. Aug 10, 2016
Mayor resigns after 'offering meth for group sex' Richard Silverthorne caught giving drugs to police in undercover sting. Aug 9, 2016
Two arrested in Coventry for 'Syria-related' terror offences Men, 32 and 26, held in 'intelligence-led' investigation on suspicion of financing terrorism. Aug 9, 2016 Syria Isis
Muslim taxi driver jailed for murder of Ahmadi Glasgow shopkeeper Asad Shah Killer claimed he acted because Shah "disrespected" Islam. Aug 9, 2016