Asia Several killed in Pakistan gun attack, suicide bombing Gunmen first attack police post and suicide bomber later detonates explosives in northwestern town of Dera Ismail Khan.
Iran Twitter suspends accounts of Iranian media outlets Twitter suspends accounts belonging to IRNA, Mehr and YJC, reportedly for harassing people who follow the Baha'i faith.
Asia Pacific Pacifist constitution reform at stake as Japan goes to polls Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's ruling bloc is forecast to win a solid majority in Sunday's upper house election.
Human Rights MSF and SOS Mediterranee restart rescue missions off Libya A new vessel, the Ocean Viking, will conduct rescue work in the Mediterranean, humanitarian groups say.
Weather More than 1,000 firefighters battle wildfires in central Portugal Strong winds thwart firefighter efforts to douse fires in the Castelo Branco region.
Europe 'Boris blimp' at London rally as thousands march against Brexit Anti-Brexit demonstrators protest days before the UK is due to instal a new prime minister.