Australia: Malcolm Turnbull scraps knighthoods and damehoods
PM says awards 'not appropriate' in modern Australia.
Russian passenger plane with 224 on board crashes in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula
Plane lost contact with air-traffic controllers shortly after taking off from Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh.
Real Madrid vs Las Palmas, La Liga: Preview, betting odds and possible XI
Rafael Benitez's unbeaten side hope to stay top of La Liga.
Syria conflict: Russia warns of 'proxy war' as US prepares to deploy ground troops
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov calls for greater military co-operation with Washington.
Iranian-American businessman Siamak Namazi reportedly detained in Tehran
Dubai-based oil company executive reportedly arrested by Revolutionary Guard in mid-October.
Barcelona in Ligue 1? Joan Laporta says Catalans could play in French League if they are thrown out of La Liga
Barcelona facing exit from Primera Division in the event of Catalan secession from Spain.
Syria conflict: UN chief Ban Ki-moon calls for compromise to end civil war
Plea comes as powers backing rival factions in conflict meet in Vienna.
Turkey: Journalists condemn 'unprecedented' crackdown on media ahead of elections
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is accused of targeting pro-opposition media.
VW scandal: Troubled carmaker to recall 100,000 diesel vehicles in India
Jetta and Passat diesel models allegedly installed with 'defeat devices'.
Manchester United: Goal-shy Wayne Rooney should play in midfield says Barcelona legend Xavi
Legendary playmaker feels Rooney has the 'footballing brain' to be successful in midfield.
Syria conflict: US to step up efforts to end civil war 'hell' as Iran enters talks
John Kerry says the international negotiations in Vienna crucial to reach a political solution.
Isis conflict: UK at greater risk of terrorist attack than ever before warns MI5 chief
Andrew Parker says security services thwarted six major attacks in Britain over past year.
Saudi Arabia: Actor Abdul Aziz al-Kassar detained for taking selfies with female fans
Star of Kuwaiti dramas released on bail pending an investigation into 'mixing with women unrelated to him'.
Paradise lost? Remote Saint Helena braces for tourist influx as airport unveiling edges closer
Marooned in the midst of the Atlantic Ocean, 1,950km from the nearest land mass, St Helena offers an outside-the-box travel experience.
British Airways jet with 108 passengers on board makes emergency landing in Belfast
Passengers safe as Heathrow-bound Airbus A319 diverted after 'loud bang' heard during take-off.
Barcelona rubbish Lionel Messi exit talk amid Manchester United and Chelsea link
Josep Maria Bartomeu expects Argentina captain to retire at Nou Camp.
Villanovense vs Barcelona, Copa del Rey: Where to watch, preview and betting odds
Fixture brought forward from December to ease visitors' fixture congestion.
Saudi Arabia angered by UK's cancellation of prisons contract
Saudi ambassador to UK Mohammad bin Nawaf says prisons contract cancellation 'disrespectful'.
Manchester United injury news: Antonio Valencia a doubt for Middlesbrough clash after picking up foot injury
Ecuador international played through the pain after suffering first-half knock.
Tottenham: Harry Kane says patience paid off after his hat-trick sinks Bournemouth
England international's treble at the Vitality Stadium took his tally for the season to four goals.
Isis conflict: Saudi Arabia reaffirms commitment to oust Syrian President Bashar al-Assad
Saudi foreign minister says political solution to Syrian crisis edging 'closer'.
EU migrant crisis: Balkan leaders agree to work together to tackle refugee influx
Countries along western Balkan route agree to raise reception capacity by 100,000.
Lionel Messi: Barcelona star 'open' to PL switch amid interest from Manchester United, City and Chelsea
The Argentina captain is more open to the idea of a transfer to England, according to Guillem Balague.
Barcelona v Eibar, La Liga: Where to watch live, preview, betting odds and possible XI
Catalans out to continue impressive home form against Basque visitors.
Russia-Ukraine direct flights to be halted as sanctions take effect
Direct flights between countries will be halted pending last-minute agreement.
Hurricane Patricia: 'Strongest ever storm' makes landfall in south western Mexico
Meteorologists expect 'extremely dangerous' storm to weaken rapidly on 24 October.
Liverpool: Simon Mignolet rues bad luck in Rubin Kazan stalemate
Belgian goalkeeper says the visitors going down to 10 men made it harder for Liverpool to score.
Celta Vigo vs Real Madrid, La Liga: Preview, betting odds and possible XI
Two leading clubs in Primera Division battle for top spot at Balaidos.
Saudi Arabia may run out of financial assets by 2020 says IMF
Riyadh's budget deficit forecast to hit 20% of GDP this year amid low oil prices.
Spain probing claims that referee was pressured to favour Real Madrid against Barcelona
Pressure to favour Real allegedly came from La Liga's refereeing committee.
