President Barack Obama tours the flood-ravaged areas of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where he vowed to help residents rebuild in the coming months.

The Scottish government is to publish its latest calculation of taxation and spending in Scotland, as a guide to the health of Scotland's public services.

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake has struck central Italy, leaving at least two dead and others trapped under rubble, officials say.

A 21-year-old British woman dies after she was attacked with a knife in front of 30 people at an Australian backpacker hostel.

The world's longest aircraft - the Airlander 10 - is damaged when it takes a nosedive on landing during its second test flight.

A 32-year-old man is arrested in north-west London on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts linked to Syria, police have said.

Gunfire and an explosion have been heard at the American University in Kabul, Afghanistan, with gunmen suspected of launching an attack.

Robbie Keane announces that the Republic of Ireland's friendly against Oman on 31 August will be his last international.