World in brief – North Korea facing record drought
High temperatures and low rainfall has damaged 30 per cent of North Korea’s rice paddies, according to the official Korean Central News Agency.
DetailsCar bombings kill dozens in Yemen
ISIS militants have claimed responsibility for a series of car bombings in Yemen’s capital, Sana’a.
DetailsRachel Dolezal: “I identify as black”
An American woman has faced controversy after being accused of lying for the past decade about her race.
DetailsWorld in brief – Trump for president
Business magnate Donald Trump revealed on Tuesday he is entering the US presidential race, vying for the Republican nomination.
DetailsWorld in brief – Murdoch steps down as CEO
Media mogul Rupert Murdoch has announced he will hand over the reins of 21st Century Fox to his son, James.
DetailsOfficer resigns after pulling gun on teens
The police officer who wrestled and handcuffed a 14-year-old girl during a pool party last Friday has resigned.
DetailsTim Hunt resigns over sexist comments
An academic accused of sexism has resigned from University College London (UCL).
DetailsWorld in brief – Police foil suicide attack in Egypt
Four people were wounded after a failed suicide attack outside the Temple of Karnak in Egypt.
DetailsAbortion restrictions in Texas upheld
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.
DetailsWorld in brief – Hundreds evacuated near Kiev
A series of explosions at a petrol depot near Kiev has seen hundreds of residents evacuated.
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