US hiker dies after being struck by lightning on Mount Etna
The 30-year-old was on the active volcano when a thunderstorm developed, local media report. Read More
Aid shortages and fears of starvation as Indonesia reels from deadly earthquake
Some 53 people were killed and thousands displaced by the earthquake, which struck early on Saturday. Read More
Ukrainian strikes kill six in Russia, acting governor says
A 14-year-old child was among four others injured, the acting governor of Russia’s Belgorod region says. Read More
Heroes actress Hayden Panettiere dies aged 36
Panettiere starred in TV shows including Heroes and Nashville along with films Remember the Titans and Raising Helen. Read More
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo becomes deadliest in its history
The outbreak was already the fastest growing on record, caused by a rare species of Ebola called Bundibugyo. Read More
Record rains drench South Korean city as landslide kills one
It comes as large swathes of East and South East Asia have been pummelled by dats of heavy rain. Read More
Trump says US will scale back military drills with South Korea
His decision to reduce the partnership came after South Korea recently declined to aid his war effort in Iran. Read More
Trump envoy Kushner meets Hamas leader to push Gaza peace plan
The rare meeting comes a week after Israel rejected Donald Trump’s peace plan for Gaza. Read More
Teen suspect in Virginia campus shooting found hiding in closet
The attack left five injured outside a halls of residence, and the suspect was not a student there, say police. Read More
Two dead and evacuation under way as fires break out on Greek island
Nearly 200 firefighters are trying to keep the two fires on Salamina apart, Greek media report. Read More