South Africa listeria: Source of 'world's worst outbreak' found

A South African factory is blamed for a listeria outbreak that has killed 180 people in a year.

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China official in hospital after catching falling girl

She has been praised by local officials after suffering a brain haemorrhage during the incident.

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Baby chimp rescued from poachers in Africa

The orphaned animal sat with his pilot as they travelled to a new home.

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Sir Roger Bannister: First person to run a mile in under four minutes dies at 88

Sir Roger Bannister, the first person to run a mile in under four minutes, dies at the age of 88.

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Switzerland TV licence: Voters set to reject abolition

A referendum is being held on whether to abolish the 451-franc ($480; £348) annual broadcast fee.

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Trump trade war: China vows retaliation if tariffs bite

The warning comes after Donald Trump announced steel tariffs and said that trade wars were good.

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Papua New Guinea earthquake: Tens of thousands need urgent aid

Aid agencies struggle to reach isolated areas in Papua New Guinea, nearly a week after a large quake.

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