Malaysia Airlines settles damages with relatives of most victims of flight MH17 which was shot down over Ukraine, the lawyer for the victims says.

Morocco formally announces its wish to rejoin the African Union, 32 years after leaving over a dispute about Western Sahara.

Russia could face calls for a complete Olympic ban if allegations of state-sponsored doping at the 2014 Winter Olympics are proven.

In the wake of the Nice attack, former French President Nicolas Sarkozy says the government is not doing enough to provide security.

US President Barack Obama calls for restraint after three police officers were shot dead in the city of Baton Rouge in Louisiana.

ARM Holdings, one of the UK's biggest technology companies, is set to announce it is being bought by Japan's Softbank for £24bn ($32bn).

From Arctic lights to the hidden colours of constellations, an Australian photography competition captures the night sky to incredible effect.

The man identified as killing three US police officers in Baton Rouge had posted videos urging a "fight back" against police treatment of African Americans.