International News
Nigeria 'blocks recruitment' by Islamic State militants
About 24,000 people were stopped from leaving Nigeria in the 15 months to March because of suspicion they could become involved in militant Islam,...
Andy Murray to play against brother Jamie at Rogers Cup
British number one Andy Murray will play brother Jamie for the first time in a Tour-level match when they meet in men's doubles at...
Tensions rise between the government and Kurdish militants in Turkey
Six members of the security forces have been killed in a series of attacks in Turkey amid rising tension between the government and Kurdish...
Man shot at Michael Brown anniversary rally
A man has been critically injured in Ferguson, Missouri, in an exchange of gunfire with police at a rally marking the anniversary of the...
Michael Phelps wins 200m at USA National Championships
Olympic great Michael Phelps swam a third 2015 world-best time in as many days in the 200m individual medley at the USA National Championships.
The...
Democratic Republic of Congo earthquake kills two children
A 5.6 magnitude earthquake has hit eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, killing two children, Information Minister Lambert Mende has said.
It was also felt in...
Spain wildfires threaten homes amid Europe heatwave warnings
Fires burned overnight in several areas of Spain where Wildfires have forced more than 1,400 people to leave their homes in western Spain as...
England beat Scotland 60-19 in Netball World Cup Australia
England secured a comfortable 60-19 win over Scotland on the opening day of the Netball World Cup in Sydney, Australia.
The Roses led throughout, after...
Families vent anger over inquiry of missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370
Relatives of those missing on Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 have vented anger at apparent mixed signals over whether part of the plane has been...
England Dismisses Australia For 60 In Ashes Series
Alastair Cook had called for England to "etch their names in history" as England sought a victory in the fourth Test that would regain the...
