Scientists say a translucent, "ghost-like" octopod discovered in ocean depths near Hawaii is "almost certainly" a new species.

Polls open in Benin's general election, with 33 candidates fighting to become president.

At least 18 people are drowned on the Turkey to Greece migrant route, as Macedonia starts blocking refugees from areas in Syria it considers peaceful.

A boat carrying migrants from Turkey to Greece sinks, killing at least 17 people, Turkish media say.

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning will announce his retirement from the NFL on Monday, ending a sparkling 18-year career.

Hundreds of people gather outside the Russian embassy in Kiev, calling for the release of hunger-striking Ukrainian pilot Nadezhda Savchenko.

The Sri Lankan government says it has found a new place for a boy who was expelled from school after other families shunned him over HIV rumours.

Donald Trump and Ted Cruz urge other candidates to quit the race for the Republican US presidential nomination after they win two states each in the latest voting.