Millions of people could face starvation unless more is done to stave off a looming famine in South Sudan, UNICEF and the World Food Programme have warned.

The death toll in Gaza has passed 1,000, Palestinian medical officials say, 19 days after Israel launched an offensive against Hamas militants.

Lewis Hamilton's car catches fire in Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying, leaving him at the back of the grid, with Nico Rosberg on pole.

Russia warns new EU sanctions against it over the Ukraine crisis will jeopardise security co-operation and the fight against terrorism.

A large dust storm has covered the Phoenix metropolitan area in Arizona, causing poor visibility and tough driving conditions.

The US temporarily evacuates staff from its embassy in the Libyan capital following clashes between rival militias, the state department says.

Usain Bolt arrives in Glasgow for the Commonwealth Games and says he will run in the heats of 4x100m relay.

Frankie Jones wins Wales' first Glasgow 2014 gold in the individual ribbon rhythmic gymnastics discipline.

The largest flotilla ever seen on the River Clyde is sailing to Glasgow for the city's Commonwealth Games celebrations.

Thousands of people are lining the streets of Liverpool for the second day of a giant marionette show commemorating the outbreak of World War One.

Rhythmic gymnast Frankie Jones secures gold and three more silver medals at the Commonwealth Games with Laura Halford getting a bronze.

A team of Pakistani climbers reaches the top of the world's second tallest mountain, the K2, the first since Italians completed the feat 60 years ago.

The first female commander of a major Royal Navy warship is understood to have left her vessel after allegations of an affair with one of her officers.

A British team of researchers has developed what might be a simple blood test for cancer, scientists from the University of Bradford say.

A 57-year-old man has appeared in court charged with attempted murder following an assault in Newry, County Down.

All entries into Nigeria are placed on red alert after the authorities confirm the first death from the Ebola virus in the capital Lagos.

A 30-year-old man is arrested in connection with an assault on two teenagers in their home in Glasgow.

England lose a thrilling netball match by a single point to Australia in their Pool B match at the Commonwealth Games.

Lewis Hamilton is in good shape to secure pole position at the Hungarian Grand Prix after setting the pace in final practice.

Sales of Tunnock's teacakes have soared after they featured in the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games, a supermarket has said.