The top US commander for the Middle East secretly visited northern Syria on Saturday, officials say, to meet Arab and Kurdish rebel forces.

Relatives of the seamen who fought in the Battle of Jutland are asked to share their stories to mark its centenary.

Violent protests break out in Chile during the annual state-of-the-nation address by President Michelle Bachelet.

The European Union could see its first far-right president if Norbert Hofer wins the run-off round in Austria's election.

The people of mainly Muslim Tajikistan vote on banning religion-based parties, in a poll likely to strengthen the president's power.

David Cameron says leaving the EU would drive up household bills, while Brexit campaigners warn remaining would leave the UK open to criminals from new member states.

Seven people are killed after a volcano in western Indonesia erupts and blasts clouds of volcanic ash three kilometres into the sky

David Cameron says claims by one of his ministers that the UK would not be able to block Turkey joining the EU are "very misleading".