Australia transfers the first group of asylum seekers to a processing centre in Papua New Guinea, immigration officials say.

Amnesty International condemns "spiralling repression" in Bahrain a year after the release of an independent investigation into human rights abuses.

Last-ditch efforts break down aimed at ending a labour dispute threatening the future of Twinkies, one of the best-known US snack food brands.

Eurozone finance ministers fail to broker a deal for Greece to get the latest tranche of its bailout, ending 12 hours of talks in Brussels.

Israel destroys a key Hamas compound in Gaza as attacks continue from both sides amid international efforts to finalise a ceasefire.

At least 10 people are injured in an explosion on a bus in Tel Aviv, as mediators try to secure a ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas.

International governments file more than 250 objections to new net names including proposals for .app, .baby, .rugby and .islam.

Mexico and the US sign a new agreement on sharing and managing the Colorado River, the source of water for millions of people in the two countries.