British PM Boris Johnson bruised but not out after winning confidence vote
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson survives a confidence vote within the Conservative Party and is now immune from another leadership challenge for another year
Queen's Platinum Jubilee in full swing as royals attend thanksgiving service
Senior royals attend a thanksgiving service for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee as celebrations continue into the weekend
Anti-mafia police arrest former Berlusconi minister

Claudio Scajola, former Italian industry minister arrested on suspicion of...

Claudio Scajola, former Italian industry minister arrested...

Putin visit to Crimea angers US and EU

President Vladimir Putin's first visit to Crimea since Russia annexed the peninsula from Ukraine draws condemnation by US and EU

President Vladimir Putin's first visit to Crimea since...

ANC wins fifth consecutive election in South Africa

South Africa's African National Congress (ANC) has won a commanding...

South Africa's African National Congress (ANC) has won...

South Sudan rivals agree peace deal

South Sudan's President Salva Kiir and rebel leader Riek Machar agree a ceasefire deal, hailed by the US as a possible breakthrough

South Sudan's President Salva Kiir and rebel leader...

Venezuelan policeman shot dead amid Caracas protests

Three other policemen were reportedly wounded by gunfire.

Three other policemen were reportedly wounded by gunfire.

World Cup hit by new stadium death

A worker has been killed after being electrocuted at a World Cup stadium in Cuiabá, Brazil, officials say

A worker has been killed after being electrocuted at a...

Apple set to acquire Beats in $3.2 billion deal

Apple to buy Beats Electronics for $3.2 billion, report says

Apple to buy Beats Electronics for $3.2 billion,...

Berlusconi to begin community service

Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is due to start a year of community service at a care home near Milan

Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is due to...

Protesters rally in Thai capital

Thousands of royalist protesters fanned out across Thailand's capital on Friday to try to bring down caretaker government after a court threw Prime...

Thousands of royalist protesters fanned out across...

Nigeria’s president vows to defeat Boko Haram

President Jonathan tells world leaders his country will win ‘war on...

President Jonathan tells world leaders his country will win...

Nintendo refuses to include gay characters in game

Gaming giant Nintendo says it will not allow gamers to play as gay characters...

Gaming giant Nintendo says it will not allow gamers to play...

South Korea says crashed drones came from North

Seoul says investigation shows “clear military provocation” by...

Seoul says investigation shows “clear military...

Syrian rebels evacuated from stronghold in Homs

Syrian rebels leave the last opposition-held enclaves in Homs, ending three...

Syrian rebels leave the last opposition-held enclaves in...

US schools apologise over Holocaust essay question

California district apologises for asking children to discuss whether they...

California district apologises for asking children to...

At least 300 killed Nigeria attacks

Officials estimate the death toll at 300 in town left unguarded during attempts to rescue missing schoolgirls.

Officials estimate the death toll at 300 in town left...

South Africa holds general election

More than 22,000 polling stations have been set up across South Africa

More than 22,000 polling stations have been set up across...

US joins search for abducted Nigerian school girls
'I will sell your girls' - Boko Haram leader

270 Nigerian school girls still missing after being kidnapped by terrorist group

270 Nigerian school girls still missing after being...