Labour's new leader Jeremy Corbyn is to make his first official visit to Scotland where he will begin a campaign to "win back support".

Global stock markets signed off on their worst three months in four years on Wednesday although the last day saw some making gains of more than 2%.

The US and Russian military are to hold talks "as soon as possible" to avoid their forces clashing in Syria, the countries' top diplomats say.

A hurricane warning is issued for the central Bahamas, as storm Joaquin strengthens off its coast.

The Oklahoma governor postpones the execution of a man convicted of ordering his boss's murder, so the lethal drugs can be verified.

President Mahmoud Abbas warns he no longer feels bound by agreements with Israel, as the Palestinian flag is raised for the first time at the UN.

Opera singers, an artisan DIY showroom and a pop-up research library are all part of this year's Turner Prize exhibition, which showcases the nominees for the prestigious art award.

The UN imposes sanctions on a fifth British jihadist said to be fighting for Islamic State militants in Syria.