Russian metals giant Norilsk Nickel admits one of its industrial plants is responsible for turning an Arctic river blood-red.

The Pentagon says a US air strike killed so-called Islamic State (IS) strategist Abu Muhammad al-Adnani, contradicting Russia's claim.

Three women suspected of terrorist conspiracy and ties to the so-called Islamic State group, appear in court as part of foiled Notre Dame plot.

Hillary Clinton says in a phone interview she plans to return to the campaign trail in a "couple of days", after falling ill at a 9/11 commemoration.

Ex-Speaker of Brazil's Congress, Eduardo Cunha, faces being stripped of his seat amid accusations he lied about undeclared Swiss bank accounts.

A Japanese vice-minister is criticised after he was seen being carried on the back of a colleague during a visit to a town recently hit by Typhoon Lionrock.

Chinese police raid homes in Wukan to end protests over the jailing of its village chief, with local people saying tear gas and rubber bullets were used.

A film starring British actress Sally Hawkins about a painter with severe arthritis has a rapturous reception at Toronto film festival.