Music, what music? Glastonbury caters for all tastes
Glastonbury may be best known for its music, but many of the 175,000 people gathered at Worthy Farm come for the spiritual, political and family events that this year include Pussy Riot and the Dalai Lama among the performers.
Greek PM calls referendum on bailout for July 5
Greece will hold a referendum on July 5 on the outcome of negotiations with its international creditors taking place in Brussels.
Disney bans selfie sticks over safety fears
Disney became the latest major tourism operator to ban selfie sticks as part of a growing backlash against the extendable devices.
Primakov, ex-PM 'who turned around Russia,' dies aged 85
Russia's former prime minister Yevgeny Primakov, famed for turning around his US-bound plane over the Atlantic upon learning of NATO's bombing of Serbia in 1999, has died aged 85.
Hollande condemns violent French protests against Uber
French President Francois Hollande on Friday condemned violent protests against ride-booking app Uber after taxi drivers set fire to vehicles and blocked highways.
Italy's Renzi slams EU leaders over migrant quotas
Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi launched a furious broadside at fellow EU leaders Thursday for failing to help deal with a tide of Mediterranean migrants.
Putin calls Obama to discuss Ukraine, IS group: White House
Russian President Vladimir Putin called his US counterpart Barack Obama to discuss the conflict in Ukraine, the Islamic State group's advances and a deal on Iran's nuclear program.
Rick Owens fashion show turns political with anti-Merkel sign
A model at a Rick Owens fashion show in Paris brandished a banner saying "Please Kill Angela Merkel - Not", prompting the designer to note he had nothing to do with the "act of protest."
'Politics of Dancing': DJ van Dyk album faces Arab ban
When Paul van Dyk tapped DJs from around the world for his latest album, he called it "The Politics of Dancing 3" to show the unifying power of dance music.
Astana Opera ballet dancers to perform at Teatro alla Scala
Lead ballerina of the Astana Opera Aigerim Beketova and Yerkin Rakhmatullayev will perform on the legendary stage of the Italian Teatro alla Scala.
Nazarbayev endorses ratification of extradition treaty between Kazakhstan and Bulgaria
President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev has endorsed the law On ratification of treaty between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Republic of Bulgaria on extradition
NATO warns of risk of heavy fighting in Ukraine
NATO head Jens Stoltenberg warned there was still a risk of heavy fighting in Ukraine and urged Russia to halt its support for pro-Moscow rebels.
Oslo creates world's first 'highway' to protect endangered bees
From flower emblazoned cemeteries to rooftop gardens and balconies, Norway's capital Oslo is creating a "bee highway" to protect endangered pollinators essential to food production.
Greece votes to grant citizenship to immigrants' children
The Greek parliament voted in favour of a law to grant citizenship to immigrants' children who were born and raised in Greece, an issue unresolved for generations.
Putin extends Western food ban for one year
Russian President Vladimir Putin extended a ban against most Western food imports for a year, saying the longer-than-expected measure would ensure the country's security.
IMF boss Lagarde says ready to 'consider' 2nd term
Christine Lagarde has said she is ready to consider a second term as head of the International Monetary Fund in an interview with a French magazine to be published.
Greece in 'final stretch' of talks: Varoufakis
Crisis-hit Greece is in the "final stretch" of negotiations with creditors and could reach agreement shortly, Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis indicated.
Ukraine rebels train child soldiers in the making
He is only 14 but already knows how to assemble a Kalashnikov rifle. Denis is a child soldier in the making.
Turkish sculptor faces jail for 'insulting' Erdogan
A prominent Turkish sculptor risks over four years in prison on charges of insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan after being locked in a dispute with the Turkish strongman over one of his works.
US wiretapped France's presidents: media citing WikiLeaks
The United States wiretapped France's former presidents Jacques Chirac and Nicolas Sarkozy, as well as current leader Francois Hollande, French media reported, citing WikiLeaks files.