A speedboat carrying Maldives President Abdulla Yameen back from the Hajj pilgrimage is hit by a blast as it docks in the capital, Male.

A toxic snowy froth caused in a lake by industrial pollution has spilled over into neighbourhoods in India's Bangalore city.

Catalan separatists say their regional election win allows them to push for independence from Spain, although they won less than 50% of the vote.

Five additional sports, including baseball and skateboard, are recommended for inclusion at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

A Mexico City judge has sentenced three men for their roles in the kidnapping and murder of 13 young people two years ago.

Germany's Defence Minister Ursula von der Leyen is the latest high-profile German politician to face plagiarism claims over her academic work.

Russian President Vladimir Putin says Russia wants "a co-ordinating structure" in the fight against IS, as world leaders gather at the UN.

Pope Francis appeals for unity and family love at a large open-air Mass in Philadelphia, ending his six-day visit to the US.