Rebels in eastern DR Congo advance to within a few kilometres of the provincial capital, Goma, as the UK urges its citizens to leave the country.

James Bond star Daniel Craig surprises UK troops serving at Camp Bastion in Afghanistan with a visit as they prepare to watch the 007 latest film, Skyfall.

Francois Fillon and Jean-Francois Cope both claim victory as France's race for next opposition leader is marred by allegations of vote-rigging.

Five street children in southwest China die after climbing into a large bin and succumbing to carbon monoxide poisoning, state media report.

One million people are expected to join Rio's Gay Pride parade, which this year highlights the issue of homophobia in Brazilian society

Milan's main cathedral puts its gargoyles up for adoption, as it seeks to raise funds for renovation amid budget cuts by the Italian government.

The UN secretary general calls for an immediate ceasefire as Israel's pounding of Gaza enters its sixth day and Hamas rocket fire goes on.

Six people die in an explosion on a crowded minibus in Kenya's capital, Nairobi, after a spate of attacks blamed on Somali militants.