Iceland votes against restarting talks on joining EU
Broadcaster RUV reports that 52.8% of voters rejected the government’s proposal to resume talks.
Zambian opposition leader charged with treason
Mundubile had previously gone into hiding at a United Nations building in Zambia’s capital.
WhatsApp chat used to send cash for crime and extremism
The WhatsApp money launderers arranged cash transfers in the UK and around the world with no paper trail.
Large Lake Ontario sign installed in Canada in latest jab at US
Ontario Premier Doug Ford unveiled a billboard on Canada’s shoreline with the message: “Lake Ontario. Now and Always.”
I've been to Gamescom six times – here's what excited me this year
The BBC’s Laura Cress gets a first look at the biggest games in Cologne from Witcher 3 to Alien: Isolation 2.
Former Ecuadorian president imprisoned for corruption
Lenín Moreno denies taking bribes from a Chinese firm to secure a contract to build a hydroelectric plant.
Norway's new king remembers 'my dear father' in first speech
Haakon VIII pays emotional tribute to his late father, Harald V, before outlining how he wishes to reign.
Australia usually hosts the world's biggest cuttlefish mating event – not this year
According to official figures only 1,811 cuttlefish turned up to mate this year, down 97% on last year.
Right-wing commentator Milo Yiannopoulos deported from US to UK
The self-styled provocateur had been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Deadly strike on Kyiv warehouse prompts evacuations
Ukraine correspondent Dan Johnson reports from Kyiv after the deadly strike, which authorities said killed more than 30 people.