Thirteen North Koreans working at the same restaurant abroad defected to South Korea, Seoul officials say.

Nato and Russia are to discuss the Ukraine crisis at their first formal talks since Moscow's annexation of Crimea more than two years ago.

Syrian rebels say they have seized control of the strategically important northern town of al-Rai from the group known as Islamic State (IS).

Pope Francis is to make public the conclusions of his two Synods on the family in a document eagerly awaited by 1.3 billion Roman Catholics.

Polish MPs register a controversial citizens' campaign calling for a ban on abortion.

The first inflatable habitat set to be occupied by astronauts is launched into space from Cape Canaveral in Florida.

Bruce Springsteen cancels a concert in North Carolina, condemning a state law that rolls back protection for gay and transgender people.

Cambodia's ambassador to South Korea is charged with a string of corruption offences, including allegations he profited from selling visas.