South Africa fire: More than 50 dead in Johannesburg tower block blaze
Emergency services in the South African city of Johannesburg say more than fifty people have died in a fire in a block of flats.
Five rail workers killed in Italy after being hit by train
The train driver was treated by an ambulance at the scene for shock, but was physically unharmed.
47 dead in Johannesburg apartment block fire
At least 47 people killed in fire in block of flats in Johannesburg with many more injured, South African authorities say
Riverdance stars inspire Ukrainian refugees in Dublin
Young Irish dancers in Dublin hope to follow in the footsteps of the professional dancers.
Country Garden: Debt crisis-hit China property giant in record loss
Country Garden reported a record $6.7bn loss for the first six months of the year.
Xóchitl Gálvez: Mexican opposition pick female election candidate
Xóchitl Gálvez, backed by the centre-right PRI, says “ovaries are needed” to tackle organised crime.
US health department recommends looser restrictions on cannabis
The US health department has called on drug enforcement officials to reclassify cannabis as lower risk.
John Schneider reveals ‘lie I had to tell’ in his last words to late wife Alicia
‘The Dukes of Hazzard’ star John Schneider reveals ‘lie I had to tell’ in his final words to wife Alicia, who died after a four-year breast cancer battle in February.
Gabon coup: Why military takeovers are all the rage
Gabon is the latest African state to be hit by a coup, raising fears about the future of democracy.
