Philippines: Catholic Church condemns 'bounty-hunting' as police shoot dead 11 suspected drug dealers
President Rodrigo Duterte follows through on his pledge to tackle drugs trade and kill thousands of criminals.
Exodus from Fallujah as thousands flee Isis in 'humanitarian disaster'
80,000 civilians flee the Iraqi city following a four-week battle between Daesh, Iraqi and Coalition forces.
Vanderbilt football player Brandon Vandenburg found guilty on five counts of aggravated rape
The victim, a 21-year-old student at the time of the June 2013 attack, nodded in approval at the verdict.
Okinawa protests: US plans to return 10,000 acres of jungle to Japan by 2017
The handover of 15.6 square miles of jungle would be the largest return of land since 1972.
Largest ever Viking gold hoard found by amateur treasure hunters in Denmark
Buried treasure was discovered by metal detector group Team Rainbow in Vejen, Jutland.
Euro 2016: Russian football thug posts GoPro camera footage of violent attacks on English fans
Graphic GoPro footage shows Russian hooligans running through streets of Marseille searching for rival fans.
Orlando shooting: Gunman Omar Mateen not directed by Isis or part of 'larger plot' says Obama
Attack on Pulse LGBT nightclub that left 49 people dead and 53 wounded treated as a terrorist investigation.
Thousands attend vigil for victims of Orlando shooting in London's Old Compton Street
London Stands with Orlando event organisers said 6,000 were expected to attend vigil at London's gay quarter.
Protests erupt outside Apple offices in Europe over alleged use of child labour
Demonstrations took place in Paris, Madrid, Barcelona, Prague and Brussels over the weekend (11-12 June) outside regional offices of phone giant Apple.
Jerusalem: Jesus Christ's tomb on the 'verge of collapse' undergoes restoration work
The ancient tomb believed to be the burial place of Jesus Christ is being restored by archaeologists.
'Grim Sleeper' killer Lonnie Franklin sentenced to death by Los Angeles jury
The so-called 'Grim Sleeper' killer was found guilty in May of murdering 10 women over the period of 20 years.
Harambe the gorilla shooting: Mother of boy who fell into Cincinatti Zoo enclosure won't face charges
The mother of a toddler who tumbled into a gorilla exhibit escapes charges of child endangerment.
South Yorkshire Police helicopter crew accused of filming people 'performing sex acts'
The crew of a police helicopter are to appear in court accused of misconduct for allegedly filming couples having sex.
Thousands flock to Tokyo to protest against allowing Japanese military to fight abroad
Thousands of demonstrators, many of them elderly, demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
Free Syrian Army commander Abu Layla killed by Isis sniper fire in battle for Raqqa
Abu Layla died several days after being injured fighting Daesh.
JK Rowling angry at attacks on casting Noma Dumezweni as Hermione in Harry Potter play
Author JK Rowling has condemned the reaction of 'a bunch of racists' to the casting of award-winning actor.
Perth: Search for 'large white shark' as woman diver found dead in suspected shark attack
Police reports the 60-year-old female had 'significant injuries consistent with a shark attack.'
Search for secret burial chamber in the Great Pyramid of Giza by subatomic particle scanner
Archaeologists have nearly completed scanning the 4,500-year-old pyramid for burial compartments.
Turkish man sentenced to 108 years for sexual assaults on boys at Nizip refugee camp
The male cleaner said managers and other employees at the camp were also involved.
Pope Francis approves papal decree to remove bishops who failed to deal with sexual abuse
Pope has responded to appeals from victims of sex abuse to hold high-ranking clergy accountable.
British tourist arrested after girlfriend's death fall from Tenerife hotel balcony
The 25-year-old woman died instantly after tumbling from Paraiso del Sur apartment block in Adeje.
Prince Philip cancels appearance at Battle of Jutland events due to ill health
The 94-year-old Duke of Edinburgh will miss commemorations in Orkney to mark 100 years since Battle of Jutland.
Mother of boy who fell into gorilla enclosure defies critics claiming 'God protected my child'
Michelle Gregg, the mother of the three-year-old, answered her detractors on Facebook.
EU Referendum: Sadiq Khan and David Cameron in 'extraordinary coalition' at Remain rally
The London mayor and British prime minister jointly launched a Britain Stronger in Europe battle bus.
Japan: Drinking ban and curfew for US military in Okinawa after murder of local woman
US military officials have reportedly cancelled all parties after a former Marine was arrested.
Texas floods: Darren Mitchell who posted photo on Facebook from inside submerged truck found dead
National Guardsman Darren Mitchell's body discovered a mile downstream from his overturned vehicle.
Kurdish Peshmerga troops gear up to retake Isis-held Mosul
A Peshmerga ground offensive was launched to retake villages east of Mosul from Daesh.
Top 10 best and worst excuses to take time off to watch Euro 2016
Employers are encouraged to be flexible with employees wanting days off to watch Euro 2016.
Cincinnati zoo gorilla killed after 'violently dragging' toddler who fell into his enclosure
The three-year-old boy clambered through a barrier and fell 10 feet into a moat.
Lightning strike injures 10 children at Paris birthday party
A torrential thunderstorm and bolt of lightning has left 10 children and one adult injured
