Mexico: Police chief sacked over alleged executions of drug cartel members
The National Human Rights Commission found evidence that police tortured suspects during raid.
First US 'climate change refugees' given $48m government grant to leave Louisiana area
The Biloxi-Chitimacha-Choctaw Native American tribe had populated land since the early 1800s.
'Willy Wonka' star Gene Wilder dies aged 83 following battle with Alzheimer's
The actor, who was twice nominated for an Oscar, was diagnosed with non-Hodgkins lymphoma in 1989.
Germany plans change in law to make mothers name who they had sex with in paternity suits
The proposed changes state that child-support payments could be reimbursed for up to two years.
Beyoncé invites Black Lives Matter supporters to join her at MTV music awards
The singer was the biggest winner at the music awards, picking up seven awards including video of the year.
China's 'Jack the Ripper' who removed the reproductive organs of his victims caught by DNA
Gao Chengyong was arrested at a grocery shop he owns with his wife in Gansu province, in northwest China.
Refugee crisis: Libyan naval ship fired at charity rescue boat
Warning shots fired at the Bourbon Argos in international waters off the coast of Libya.
Turkey's Diyarbakir Airport shelled by rockets in suspected Kurdish attack
Fierce fighting continues between Kurdish-backed fighters and Turkish forces in northern Syria.
Mexican teenage boy dies after a love bite from his girlfriend gave him a stroke
The 17-year-old is thought to have had a fatal seizure after a blood clot travelled to his brain.
Anti-LGBT clergyman who dressed in drag to mock trans women arrested for child abuse
Bishop Adkins had fought against expanding non-discrimination protections to LGBT community.
Barrel bombs claim lives of 15 civilians at wake for children killed in Aleppo airstrikes
Injured were rushed to field hospitals while civilians remain trapped under debris.
Isis recaptures Syrian border town al-Rai after defeat in Jarablus by Turkish-backed rebels
Fierce fighting between Kurdish militia and Free Syrian Army provided opportunity for Isis.
Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte charged by Rio police for filing false robbery report
The charge carries a maximum penalty of up to 18 months in jail.
Mississippi: Two Catholic nuns found stabbed to death at home
Police says the nuns were 'homicide victims' with robbery a possible motive.
Cyberattack on Ghostbusters actor Leslie Jones being investigated by US Homeland Security
The US comic has been the target of sexist and racist abuse from people on social media.
Large explosion rips through south Somali town in suspected attack by Al-Shabab militants
Many bombings have been claimed by al-Shabab, which wants to turn Somalia into an Islamist state.
Georgia: Man who poured scalding water over sleeping gay couple is jailed for 40 years
Long-distance lorry driver from Georgia was not motivated by 'hate or malice', said his defence attorney.
Amatrice earthquake: Girl of ten pulled alive from rubble as rescuers 'dig with bare hands'
Death toll rises to 247 according to Italy's regional officials.
UK heatwave: Gravesend claims title of hottest place in Britain as temperatures soar
Bookies have slashed the odds on 2016 being the hottest summer since records began.
Powerful earthquake in Myanmar kills at least three people in ancient 'City of 4 Million Pagodas'
Two children among dead, while centuries-old temples in Bagan suffered severe damage.
Iran: Hundreds of social media users to face trial for carrying out 'immoral activities'
Media censorship has led to many Iranians turning to weblogging in search of political news.
Thailand: Car bomb explosion outside hotel leaves one dead and 29 injured
The explosion occurred in the province of Pattani, a popular destination for Western tourists.
3,000 strong increase in Iraqi women joining the fight against Isis
A female led militia group was set up for the first time in Baghdad.
'Yes Minister' comedy writer Sir Anthony Jay dies aged 86
Jay and his co-author Jonathan Lynn were reportedly paid £1,200 an episode between them.
India: Politician mocked for being carried to avoid getting trousers wet in flood waters
Twitter users described the incident as the 'human chair' lift as image emerged online.
Report suggests South Africa is a 'major player' in sex trafficking of Zimbabwean women
Rise in the number of women being smuggled into South Africa from Zimbabwe
Giant pearl worth $100m that sat under Filipino fisherman's bed to go on display
The man found the precious 34kg 'good luck charm' in coastal waters off Palawan Island in 2006.
British man killed in Iraq while defusing Isis bomb
A British contractor has died and another worker injured while clearing explosives in Ramadi.
JK Rowling lashes out at Christian group's homophobic tweet aimed at Tom Daley
At Rio 2016, there were at least 41 openly lesbian, gay and bisexual Olympians.
Algerian businessman offers to pay fines for Muslim women wearing burkinis
Entrepreneur Rachid Nekkaz calls for civil disobedience in flouting the French law.
