The government is preparing for the possibility of presidential hopeful Donald Trump visiting the UK before the US elections, the BBC learns.

Venezuela's opposition leader Henrique Capriles says the army must choose between President Nicolas Maduro and its duty to defend the constitution.

US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump says he would meet the North Korean leader face-to-face to discuss its nuclear programme.

Houthi rebels in Yemen have carried out a wave of arrests of their opponents, seizing them at gunpoint and torturing some, Amnesty International says.

The US lifts more of its economic sanctions on Myanmar, following historic political reforms in the country.

A man, 72, was forced to fight off crocodiles with a spanner and spark plugs after watching his friend drown in northern Australia, his rescuers say.

A major Nigerian trade union says it will press ahead with a general strike on Wednesday, despite a court injunction against it.

Premier League champions Leicester City arrive in Bangkok for a celebratory visit arranged by the club's Thai owner.