Crown Princess Masako, who is recovering from a stress-related disorder, will become empress next year.

Acting PM Nikol Pashinyan, who led April's peaceful "Velvet Revolution", hopes to cement its gains.

Officers in New Zealand have been searching for 22-year-old British tourist Grace Millane.

Afghan Football Federation president Keramuddin Keram is suspended while allegations of sexual abuse of members of the women's national team are investigated.

The aircraft exploded in flames after it hit a communications tower, reports say.

Tens of thousands of Hindu activists converge on India's capital to demand a temple be built.

Twelve women say self-styled spiritual healer "Joao of God" abused them at his clinic near Brazilia.

Édouard Philippe renews calls for dialogue after a fourth Saturday of protests marred by violence.