WORLD

Former army chief Abdul Fattah al-Sisi to be sworn in as Egyptian president as security tightened across key places in capital Cairo.

The father and son were overcome by fumes while spreading slurry on a farm in County Antrim.

The residents of the town of Whitehall in Montana have discovered gold flakes in their drinking water.

World Oceans Day organisers ask people to take 'selfie for the sea' to protect oceans.

Zuma spokesman blames strain of campaigning on newly re-elected president's health.

Country is only member of G7 group of nations where possession of child pornography remains legal.

Up to 37 people, including women and children, massacred in Congo's eastern South Kivu province.

Darío Barrio collided into a cliff face at the International Air Festival after his parachute malfunctioned.

Orphans at homes where graves uncovered were used to test diphtheria vaccine.

Fatal car crash claims lives of couple Nicholas Cruz and Cristina Muniz as they travel to work in separate cars.

China accused of bullying tactics in ongoing South China Sea disputes with Philippines and Vietnam.

Disputed figures from InfoView suggest cigarette sales increased in Australia despite graphic images on packets.

Russian fisherman Alexei Gorulenko admitted eating the body of a friend but walked free from court.

Backpacker's family pay tribute to Huntley as death confirmed by authorities

White House argues that captive US sergeant's physical condition necessitated swift action to secure his release.

A paranormal investigator has appealed for witnesses on Facebook after a possible UFO sighting in Wales.

Militants reportedly from al-Qaida-linked Islamic State of Iraq and Levant hold dozens hostage at Anbar University.

'Crimea is, was and always will be Ukrainian soil,' asserts Ukraine's new President Petro Poroshenko in his inaugural speech.

Landmark EU Commission ruling gives citizens right to edit own past online, but does it have more worrying implications?

Poroshenko to be inaugurated following his handshake and talks with Vladimir Putin at D-Day landings anniversary at Normandy, France.

Kate Middleton and Prince William joined the veterans for a tea party at the commemorative event in Arromanches.

Sicilian nun Sister Cristina Scuccia triumphs at Italian TV singing contest.

The National Assembly of Quebec approves Bill 52 allowing terminally ill patients to request medical aid in dying.

British security firm to let all prison contracts expire where Israel are accused of detaining children and torturing Palestinians.

World leaders joined veterans to pay tribute to the troops who lost their lives on D-Day

Kurdish oil on United Leadership tanker yet to find buyer

Putin holds talks with Obama and Ukraine president-elect Poroshenko in effort to solve Ukraine crisis.

Newly-elected Egyptian president ousted Mohammed Morsi with a coup last year.

Mexican press reports 27-year-old internet sensation leads 'Los Antrax' gang affiliated to Sinaloa Cartel.