Hurricane Several killed as Hurricane Laura slams Louisiana One of the most powerful storms to hit the state destroys buildings, causes floods as official warns of more fatalities.
New Zealand attack New Zealand mosque shooter sentenced to life without parole Brenton Tarrant, who killed 51 Muslims as they prayed, is first in New Zealand to be sentenced to life without parole.
Art Dutch masterpiece 'Two Laughing Boys' stolen for third time Thieves once again steal 17th-century painting by Dutch master Frans Hals from museum near Utrecht.
Environment Mauritius says autopsy on dead dolphins finds wounds but no oil But environmentalists seek explanation for the deaths of 27 dolphins following an oil spill from a Japanese ship.
Lebanon UN council runs the clock on Lebanon peacekeeping renewal Lebanese official fears failure to renew the mandate could lead to a 'wild, wild west'.
United States US judge halts federal execution planned for Friday Judge rules the government's lethal injection protocol breaks law, orders halt to federal execution planned for Friday.