Forty-five killed, dozens trapped in India landslides
Rescue operations are under way in Kerala state, but have been hampered due to heavy rains.
Complex life on Earth may be much older than thought
Scientists say they have new evidence that complex life on Earth began much earlier than previously believed.
Simone Biles draws A-list celebrity crowd at Paris Olympics
Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, Tom Cruise and Snoop Dogg were there to watch the star gymnast.
Parisians’ Olympic spirit not dampened – but grumbles remain
The vibrant opening ceremony and a flurry of French medals seem to have put paid to pre-Games gloom.
Venezuelans in tense wait for election results
The opposition urges its supporters to witness the count at polling stations amid fears of vote fraud.
Lebanon fears dangerous new phase in Hezbollah-Israel fighti…
Israel has warned Hezbollah will "pay a heavy price" following the rocket strike on Golan Heights.
Thousands mourn children killed in Golan Heights strike
World leaders scramble to contain the fallout and de-escalate tensions between Israel and Hezbollah.
'A dangerous moment' - Israelis face spectre of another war
Fears mount that the deadly attack on the occupied Golan Heights could trigger a major conflict.
Wrong national anthem played for South Sudan at Olympics
South Sudan says it felt disrespected by the gaffe, which organisers said was a "human error".
France rail repairs completed after arson attacks
Full service is due to resume on Monday after the network was paralysed ahead of the opening of the Olympics.
Neighbours star Janet Andrewartha dies
The actress joined the long running in Australian soap in 1999 as Lynn Scully.