Four people are killed on a river rapids ride at the Dreamworld theme park on Australia's east coast.

Venezuela's government and its opposition set a date for talks over the country's political crisis after President Nicolas Maduro meets with Pope Francis.

The European Union and Canada say they remain hopeful for their landmark trade deal Ceta, despite three Belgian regions led by Wallonia blocking it.

Women have caught up with men, at least when it comes to knocking back alcohol - a global study of drinking habits shows.

French authorities are expected to begin dismantling the "Jungle" migrant camp in Calais, as more residents prepare to leave for other areas of France.

At least 12 people die in an attack in Kenya believed to have been carried out by al-Shabab militants from Somalia.

Jurors in the Hong Kong murder trial of a British banker are shown mobile phone footage of the attack on one of the victims.

The country's media is filled with speculation about what was behind the "ousting" of Tata chairman Cyrus Mistry and where the company is heading.