Australia's government suggests some communities should restrict the sale of the popular Vegemite spread because it is used to make alcohol.

Actor Benedict Cumberbatch pleads with fans outside the Barbican theatre in London not to film his performance of Hamlet.

Jeremy Corbyn says Labour might restore Labour's historic commitment to public ownership of industry - known as Clause IV - if he were party leader.

Adult social care in England is under "stress and strain" and carers are unsupported following funding cuts, chief inspector warns.

The US town of Ferguson marks the first anniversary of the shooting of Michael Brown, a case that sparked national protests.

A flotilla of more than 30 vessels cruises across Rio de Janeiro's Guanabara Bay to protest against water pollution a year before the 2016 Olympics.

Pro-government forces in Yemen launch an offensive on Zinjibar, the rebel-held capital of southern Abyan province, sources say.

Singapore is holding nationwide events and a military parade to mark 50 years since it became an independent nation.