Police officer Ashley Guindon is shot and killed in US state of Virginia after responding to a domestic incident, just a day after being sworn in.

A 16-year-old boy dies in hospital after being stabbed during the early hours in Bristol.

Zimbabwe's ruling party throws a lavish party for President Robert Mugabe's 92nd birthday in a drought-stricken area, drawing criticism from the opposition.

Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders face off in the South Carolina primary - the latest battleground for the Democratic presidential nomination.

Carl Frampton beats Scott Quigg on a split decision to win their IBF and WBA super-bantamweight title fight in Manchester.

Switzerland votes on whether to automatically expel foreigners who commit minor crimes, hardening a policy already in place.

At least four people are stabbed in scuffles between Ku Klux Klan members and counter-protesters in Anaheim, California.

The UK's most senior civil servant is summoned by MPs to explain why cabinet ministers who oppose EU membership are being denied access to some government papers on Europe.