Famed Philippine film star Nora Aunor dies at 71
She was one of the Philippines' biggest film stars with a career that spanned seven decades.
The truth about life on other planets - and what it means for humans
Could discoveries of alien life ever change the human psyche in how we view ourselves and each other?
Telescope finds promising hints of life on distant planet
Scientists find new but tentative evidence that a faraway world orbiting another star may be home to life.
Peru's ex-president and first lady sentenced to 15 years jail
A court ruled that Humala, who governed Peru from 2011 to 2016, took illegal campaign contributions.
Hamas rejects Israeli ceasefire disarmament proposal, Palestinian official says
The plan also gives no commitment to end the war in return for hostages, a Palestinian official says.
French prisons hit by wave of overnight attacks
Vehicles were set on fire in prison car parks outside several prisons across the country.
Iraq sandstorm leaves many with breathing problems
The sandstorm blanketed southern regions in an eerie, orange haze and shut down airports.
Mario Vargas Llosa: Giant of Latin American literature, with a punch to match
The distinguished Peruvian author, who won the Nobel Prize and courted controversy most of his life, dies at 89.
Ukraine's allies condemn Russia over deadly missile attack
US President Donald Trump called Sunday's attack, which killed 34 people and injured 117, a "horrible thing".
Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa wins re-election
The sitting president's challenger in the closely fought race, Luisa González, has claimed fraud without producing evidence.
At least 34 people killed in Russian ballistic missile attack on Sumy
Photos and videos of the aftermath show bloodied bodies scattered in the streets around the impact of the missiles.
Gabon coup leader wins election by huge margin
This was the first presidential vote since the near-six-decade-long Bongo dynasty was overthrown.
Trump in excellent cognitive and physical health, says White House doctor
Doctors also found Trump has "scaring on the right ear from a gunshot wound", after last July's assassination attempt.
Israeli air strike destroys part of last fully functional hospital in Gaza City
The Israel Defense Forces said the hospital contained a "command and control center used by Hamas".
'Death is everywhere': Sudan camp residents shelter from attacks
One person in Zamzam described things as "extremely catastrophic" after three days of assaults.
Peruvian president avoids impeachment over 'Rolexgate' scandal
President Dina Boluarte faced allegations she accepted Rolex watches as bribes.
Trump exempts smartphones and computers from new tariffs
The move comes after concerns that tech prices could skyrocket, as many gadgets are made in China.
What is Iran's nuclear programme and what does the US want?
Donald Trump has suggested Iran could face military action if it does not agree to a new nuclear deal.
Trump exempts smartphones and computers from new tariffs
The move comes after concerns that tech prices could skyrocket, as many gadgets are made in China.
Iran says it wants 'fair agreement' ahead of US nuclear talks
Iran's foreign minister has arrived in Oman for talks with the United States over Iran's nuclear programme.