A gang that was stealing ancient relics from a desert cave - close to where the famous Dead Sea Scrolls were found - has been arrested, Israeli authorities say.

Typhoon Hagupit continues to sweep across the Philippines, but despite some deaths, widespread damage appears to have been avoided.

Hundreds of thousands take shelter as Typhoon Hagupit sweeps across the eastern Philippines, toppling trees and threatening coastal areas.

At least one of 43 Mexican students who went missing in Guerrero state has been identified from charred remains, an official says.

The British embassy in Cairo suspends public services for security reasons, a Foreign Office spokeswoman confirms.

A taxi driver in the Indian capital is alleged to have raped a woman who booked the cab with the increasingly popular Uber smartphone app.

The Syrian army accuses Israel of air strikes on areas near Damascus, but there is no confirmation from Israel.

Russia's Vladimir Putin hopes a permanent ceasefire will soon be agreed in Ukraine, after Moscow talks with French counterpart Francois Hollande.