At least 400 injured in large explosion at Iran port
The huge explosion in the port area of Bandar Abbas damaged buildings and cars in the vicinity.
Zelensky and Trump meet inside St Peter's Basilica
The two leaders held talks ahead of attending the service in Vatican City on Saturday.
US judge arrested after allegedly obstructing immigration enforcement
Judge Hannah Dugan is accused of trying to help an undocumented immigrant who appeared in her court avoid arrest.
Putin and Trump envoy had 'constructive' meeting, Russian aide says
Vladimir Putin's aide says the two discussed the possibility of Russia and Ukraine resuming direct talks.
Sudanese eating charcoal and leaves to survive, aid agency warns
People are trekking under "blistering" heat to escape "horrific circumstances", the BBC is told.
Ukraine may have to give up land for peace - Kyiv Mayor Klitschko
Vitali Klitschko tells the BBC that although unfair, it could be a temporary solution to end the fighting.
California passes Japan as fourth largest economy
The US state expresses worries that President Donald Trump's tariffs could stunt future growth.
Student killed in French school stabbing attack, reports say
At least three people were injured in the attack in Nantes, according to French media.
Benin admits that 54 soldiers killed in attack by al-Qaeda group
This is the deadliest known attack since insurgents began operating in Benin at the beginning of the decade.
Tanzania bans South Africa and Malawi imports as trade row escalates
Tanzanian bananas are among the things hit in the dispute after Malawi stopped them from entering.
Trump criticises Zelensky as Ukraine refuses Russian control of Crimea
The Ukrainian president has consistently rejected the suggestion that his country give up its claim to the Crimean Peninsula.
India closes main border crossing with Pakistan after Kashmir attack
A historic water treaty has also been suspended after gunmen killed tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir.
Jordan bans Muslim Brotherhood after arrests over attack plots
It is not clear how the ban will affect the Brotherhood's political arm, which is the largest group in parliament.
Thousands wait to see Pope's body in St Peter's
The body of the pontiff, who died on Monday, has been moved into the church for a period of public mourning.
Trump criticises Zelensky as Ukraine refuses Russian control of Crimea
The Ukrainian president has consistently rejected the suggestion that his country give up its claim to the Crimean Peninsula.
Abbas calls Hamas 'sons of dogs' and demands release of Gaza hostages
Palestinian Authority president says that Hamas has given Israel "excuses" to continue the Gaza war.
Istanbul rocked by 6.2-magnitude earthquake
People could be seen fleeing from buildings as the quake rocked the Turkish city.
Dominican Republic arrests pregnant women and children in crackdown
The move is part of the government's plan to combat increasing migration from neighbouring Haiti
Large explosions at Russian ammunition depot east of Moscow
Russian military authorities say the blast in a warehouse is due to a fire.
We're orphans now, say Gaza Catholics the Pope called daily
Pope Francis had a close relationship with Gaza's tiny Christian community and used his last address to call for a ceasefire.