Thousands hit by N Korea floods as Kim calls ’emergency’
A photograph taken by state media shows Kim Jong Un travelling through a flooded area in a Lexus. Read More
River Seine pollution stops triathlon swim training
The swimming leg of the triathlon training at the Paris Olympics is cancelled over pollution in the River Seine. Read More
Mum jailed for forcing daughter into fatal marriage
Sakina Muhammad Jan is the first person in Australia to be jailed over its forced marriage laws. Read More
Venezuela’s Maduro declared winner in disputed vote
Election officials, who are close Maduro allies, say he has an unassailable lead – but the opposition has vowed to contest the result. Read More
Olympics commentator axed over sexist remark
Bob Ballard was referencing the Australian women’s swimming team who had won gold in a freestyle relay. Read More
Surfer’s leg unable to be reattached after shark attack
Kai McKenzie’s leg was severed and later washed ashore, but he has vowed to return to the water as soon as possible. Read More
Venezuela opposition urges vigilance as polls close
The opposition urges supporters to verify the count at polling stations amid fears of vote fraud. Read More
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. Read More
‘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. Read More
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. Read More