French police kill man trying to burn Rouen synagogue
The man was armed with a knife and an iron bar and when he went towards police they shot him, reports say.
Mass wedding plans for Nigerian orphans spark outrage
Critics have expressed concern that some girls may be underage or being forced to comply for financial gain.
Ukraine's defence lines stretched as Russian troops advance
Russian forces have penetrated this border area north of Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second largest city.
Modi’s India: A decade of popularity and polarisation
At 73, Mr Modi remains a massively popular yet polarising figure, both in India and abroad.
Key weeks ahead for Russia’s war in Ukraine
Having seen the relatively poor state of Ukraine’s defences, they may also have far more ambitious plans.
Texas pardons man who shot Black Lives Matter protester
Garrett Foster, one of the protesters, approached the vehicle carrying a rifle. Perry shot him dead.
I remember McCann suspect's eyes, says rape victim
His bright blue eyes were "bored into my skull," the woman tells the trial of Christian Brückner.
Man found alive in basement after 26 years
Officials have arrested a 61-year-old man suspected of keeping him prisoner.
Worshippers locked in mosque and set on fire
A suspected arsonist sprays a mosque with petrol and sets it on fire over a family dispute, police say.
Four dead after powerful storms slam Houston, Texas
Two deaths came from fallen trees and one from a crane blown over.