Taiwan insists it is independent after Trump warning
Fresh from his summit in Beijing, the US president warned against a formal declaration of independence by the island. Read More
Whale found dead near Danish island after German rescue operation
Wildlife experts had previous criticised the operation, saying it would only cause the animal more distress. Read More
Toddlers among more than 50 schoolchildren kidnapped in Nigeria
No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attacks, which have devastated Mussa town in Borno state. Read More
Rescue diver dies during search for bodies of Italians who drowned in Maldives caves
Staff Sgt Mohamed Mahdhee died while diving in the search-and-rescue operation, the Maldives government tells the BBC. Read More
Man killed by 13ft great white shark in Western Australia
The man was bitten just before 10:00 (03:00 BST) at Horseshoe Reef – north-west of the popular Rottnest Island near the city of Perth, local police said. Read More
Trump says senior IS leader killed by US and Nigerian forces
The US president says the joint operation eliminated “the most active terrorist in the world”, Abu-Bilal al-Minuki. Read More
US planning to charge ex-Cuban leader Raúl Castro
Charges could come as soon as next week in a case reportedly focused on Cuba’s downing of two planes in 1996. Read More
Judge declares another mistrial in Harvey Weinstein New York rape case
It marks the third time a New York jury has considered the case against the 74-year-old disgraced film mogul. Read More
Switzerland to open secret files on Auschwitz ‘Angel of Death’ Mengele
Mengele fled Europe after the war but for years there were rumours he spent time in Switzerland. Read More
Trump says 20-year nuclear programme suspension by Iran would be enough
The US president says Tehran has to show “real” commitment to removing nuclear fuel and stopping uranium enrichment. Read More