Iran's Rouhani fumes at US after Ahvaz parade attack
President Rouhani says Gulf States, backed by the US, enabled the deadly gun attack that killed 25.
Swiss voters 'reject fair food plans'
Initial projections suggest Swiss voters have rejected two proposals on ethical and sustainable food.
Australia fruit scare: Needles found in New Zealand strawberries
The Australian scare over needles in strawberries spreads as needles are found in Auckland fruit.
Porsche stops making diesel cars after VW emissions scandal
The manufacturer eyes a "diesel-free" future after its parent company cheated emissions tests.
Will 'Modicare' be a success in India?
India has launched its new flagship health insurance scheme, dubbed "Modicare".
Abhilash Tomy: Rescue mission to reach injured Indian sailor
Solo yachtsman Abhilash Tomy is stranded 3,200km off Perth and is immobilised, unable to eat or drink.
France removes toxic tyres from failed reef project
Instead of teeming with marine life, the tyres were leaking toxic chemicals and fish avoided them.
Maldives election: Voting ends in controversial poll
The island nation's Chinese-backed leader seeks another five-year term, with India watching closely.
UK Labour leader 'would back new Brexit vote'
The Labour leader says he will be "bound" by party members, as many take part in anti-Brexit protest.
Nigerian pirates kidnap 12 crew from Swiss cargo ship
Shipping firm Massoel says pirates boarded a cargo ship and kidnapped 12 people in the Niger Delta.
'Cat Grandpa' goes viral for napping with shelter pets
Photographs of Terry Laurmen, 75, napping with his furry friends have been shared thousands of times.
Ari Fuld killing: $1m raised for family by crowdfunders
An American Israeli stabbed to death in the occupied West Bank had a large social media following.
Rare double-headed snake found in garden in Virginia
The rare copperhead was discovered in a garden in Virginia and is unlikely to survive in the wild.
Long watch: What drives a mother to cross South America on foot?
The sight of hungry Venezuelan migrants on country roads has become commonplace in South America.
Life as a medical photographer at Addenbrooke's Hospital
See what life is like as a medical photographer at a city hospital.
Hayabusa-2: Japan's rovers send pictures from asteroid
Pictures have emerged from the surface of an asteroid after Japan landed two robotic rovers on it.
Our readers' pictures: 'My favourite room'
Each week, we publish a gallery of readers' pictures on a set theme. This week it is "my favourite room".
Meghan's first date dress was her 'something blue'
The duchess had a piece of a blue dress worn on her first date with Harry sewn into her wedding gown.
Beer flows as Germany's Oktoberfest opens
About six million visitors are expected to drink more than 7m litres (1.6m gallons) at the event.
Are temporary tattoos a sell-out?
As temporary tattoos grow in popularity, some wonder if the social media culture is driving the trend.
Modern-day activism in a city famous for civil rights
How young activists are drawing inspiration from the 1960s
Crazy Rich Asians: What it's really like being British East Asian
Meet the people who hope Crazy Rich Asians has finally made them 'exist' for everyone else.
The Chinese storyteller loved by millions
Shan Tianfang was loved across China for his emotional storytelling through the ancient art of pingshu.
The killers caught by their families’ DNA
From the Gladys Godfrey case to the alleged Golden State Killer - catching criminals through their relatives' DNA.
Spain's La Liga sets global goals
Plans to play top flight competitive Spanish games in North America are only part of a plan for worldwide growth.
The tea tycoon who was 'the world's best loser'
The extraordinary life of Sir Thomas Lipton: rags-to-riches tycoon, self-publicist, philanthropist and sportsman.
Viewpoint: What India's first newspaper says about democracy
Founded in 1780, Hicky's Bengal Gazette notoriously dogged the most powerful men in India.
How do you solve catastrophic hyperinflation?
What could Venezuela's government learn from these five historic cases of hyperinflation?
West Ham 0-0 Chelsea: Maurizio Sarri's side drop points in London derby
Chelsea's 100% start to the season ended because West Ham did not allow Eden Hazard to influence the game, says Hammers boss Manuel Pellegrini.
Anthony Joshua: Deontay Wilder or Tyson Fury 'not a problem' says Barry Hearn
Anthony Joshua will face the winner of Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury "subject to terms, without a problem in the world", says Barry Hearn.
Kilmarnock 2-1 Celtic: Findlay header earns Killie dramatic win over champions
Stuart Findlay's stoppage-time header for Kilmarnock consigns Celtic to their worst start to a league campaign for 20 years.
Arsenal 2-0 Everton: Alexandre Lacazette & Aubameyang give Gunners win
Two goals in three second-half minutes give Arsenal victory over Everton and take them up to sixth in the Premier League.
FedEx Cup play-offs: Tiger Woods leads Tour Championship by three shots
Tiger Woods says he would "love" to claim his first victory in five years as the American takes a three-shot lead into the final round of the Tour Championship in Atlanta.
Rangers 5-1: St Johnstone: Steven Gerrard's side go second after rout
Dominant Rangers cruise to a 5-1 victory over St Johnstone and move up to second place in the Scottish Premiership.
Personality tests: Are you average, self-centred, role-model or reserved?
Researchers identify four new types after studying the results of more than one million people.
Why is IVF so popular in Denmark?
It has the biggest proportion of babies born through assisted reproductive technology in the world.
Will we ever get self-healing smartphones?
How likely is it that we will see mobile phones that use self-healing materials any time soon?
Why do we hate wasps and love bees?
Both are as ecologically useful, say scientists, and the same effort must be made to protect them.
First-date peach tree bears fruit for son
Rhys O'Neill's promise to his girlfriend stood the test of time - as their son discovered.
Spanish flu: 'We didn't know who we'd lose next'
Psychosis, murder and suicide - how Spanish flu ravaged a post-war world.
'I lost my entire family to a cult': How one woman escaped Grace Road
A Korean church hiding from looming 'global famine' in Fiji is facing growing allegations of abuse.
Martin Sellner: The new face of the far right in Europe
He's the far right's newest poster boy – but Martin Sellner’s insistence that his far-right group is non-violent doesn’t have everyone convinced.
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