French special forces kill four jihadists, including two leaders, in a raid in northern Mali, the defence ministry says.

A US man who flew a gyrocopter into Washington's restricted airspace, landing at the US Capitol, has been charged with violating national defence airspace.

Qatar has made little progress improving migrant workers' rights, despite promises to do so, Amnesty International says.

Aquariums in Japan agree to stop buying dolphins captured during the controversial annual hunt in the town of Taiji.

A baby is rescued from Monday's devastating mudslide in Colombia that killed at least 78 people, in what is being hailed as a "miraculous" survival.

Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak says his country will conduct search and rescue missions on migrant boats stranded in the Andaman Sea.

Germany's train drivers have agreed to call off their strike and enter mediation with Deutsche Bahn.

Thousands of workers and union supporters protest outside McDonald’s headquarters, as the fast food firm continues to face wage pressure.