The Russian government's approval of legislation to keep officials' property out of the public eye risks fuelling corruption, a watchdog warns.

California authorities have approved an expansion of SeaWorld's aquarium tanks, home to their 11 orca whales.

Guatemalan authorities order the evacuation of some 40 families from an area where a landslide killed at least 253 last week.

North Korea holds what is expected to be one of its biggest celebrations ever, marking the 70th anniversary of the ruling Workers' Party.

Russia will hold more talks with the US on air safety during the two countries' Syrian bombing campaigns, says the Pentagon.

Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip have fired a rocket into southern Israel, the Israeli military says, hours after six Palestinians were shot dead.

Two explosions at a peace rally in the Turkish capital Ankara cause multiple casualties, according to local media.

Carlos Sainz has been airlifted to hospital after suffering a heavy crash during final practice at the Russian Grand Prix.