World in brief – North Korea facing record drought By Naomi WinnerWorld High temperatures and low rainfall has damaged 30 per cent of North Korea’s rice paddies, according to the official Korean Central News Agency. June 18 Details
Car bombings kill dozens in Yemen By Jake NelsonHome World ISIS militants have claimed responsibility for a series of car bombings in Yemen’s capital, Sana’a. June 18 Details
Rachel Dolezal: “I identify as black” By Clara StaceyWorld An American woman has faced controversy after being accused of lying for the past decade about her race. June 17 Details
World in brief – Trump for president By The Newsroom TeamWorld Business magnate Donald Trump revealed on Tuesday he is entering the US presidential race, vying for the Republican nomination. June 17 Details
World in brief – Murdoch steps down as CEO By The Newsroom TeamWorld Media mogul Rupert Murdoch has announced he will hand over the reins of 21st Century Fox to his son, James. June 12 Details
Officer resigns after pulling gun on teens By Sasha GodmanHome World The police officer who wrestled and handcuffed a 14-year-old girl during a pool party last Friday has resigned. June 11 Details
Tim Hunt resigns over sexist comments By Jake NelsonWorld An academic accused of sexism has resigned from University College London (UCL). June 11 Details
World in brief – Police foil suicide attack in Egypt By Naomi WinnerWorld Four people were wounded after a failed suicide attack outside the Temple of Karnak in Egypt. June 11 Details
Abortion restrictions in Texas upheld By Clara StaceyWorld Texas could soon have as few as seven abortion clinics after a federal appeals court maintained key parts of the state’s strict anti-abortion law. June 11 Details
World in brief – Hundreds evacuated near Kiev By The Newsroom TeamWorld A series of explosions at a petrol depot near Kiev has seen hundreds of residents evacuated. June 10 Details