Tesco appoints ex-Ikea head, Compass chief to board
Troubled British supermarket giant Tesco announced that the former head of Ikea and the current head of catering firm Compass have joined the group's board.
Deflated Bulgarian strongman vows to form government
Bulgarian strongman Boyko Borisov said he would try to form a government and avoid national "bankruptcy" after his right-wing party came first in elections.
France to step up air patrols in Iraq: minister
France will "increase" the rate of its air patrols over Iraq against the Islamic State group, Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said.
Scientists stretch haul of height-related genes
Scientists said they had pinpointed nearly 700 genetic variations that determine human height, more than tripling the haul in researc.
Oktoberfest hops as thieves take police for mugs
Thousands of revellers who tried to steal beer mugs have set a new record for naughtiness at Oktoberfest, Germany's annual lager and lederhosen extravaganza.
Borisov to bounce back in Bulgaria election
Bulgarian strongman Boyko Borisov was set for a possible return to power in elections.
Eiffel Tower's new glass floor aims to turn heads
A much-anticipated facelift of the Eiffel Tower will be unveiled with a new glass floor to dizzy the tourists who flock to Paris's best-known landmark.
Song and dance as pro-Russia rebels mark 'liberation' from Ukraine
Ukraine's largest rebel-controlled city marked six months of "independence" from Kiev with Russian and separatist flags.
Scientists sound alarm over long wait for Nobel prize
Awarding Nobels decades after the original scientific discovery could lead to the coveted prize becoming irrelevant.
Teach English, not Russian in Ukraine schools: president
Ukrainian President risked further angering the Kremlin by suggesting that English lessons replace Russian ones in schools.
Catalans defy Spanish court in independence duel
Catalan leaders forged ahead for a vote on independence, defying a court challenge by the national government in their bid to redraw the map of Spain.
British PM confirms 'brutal murder' of Alan Henning by IS group
British Prime Minister confirmed the "brutal murder" of aid worker Alan Henning by the Islamic State group Friday and vowed to bring his killers to justice.
Kerry tells Lavrov of 'concern' over Ukraine fighting
US Secretary of State John Kerry told his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov of his "concern" over the escalation of violence in eastern Ukraine.
Ukraine reports Norway gas deal to counter Russian cut
Ukraine said it had struck a gas deliveries deal with Norway's energy giant Statoil aimed at helping it avert the consequences of a cut in Russian supplies.
Woman has baby after womb transplant in world first: Lancet
A 36-year-old Swede has become the world's first woman to give birth after receiving a womb transplant.
Women accuse FIFA of discrimination over turf in Canada
Dozens of the world's top female soccer players are suing governing body FIFA for discrimination over plans to stage matches at next year's Women's World Cup.
Berlin approves new arms exports to Arab states: report
Germany has approved new deliveries of weapons to several Arab countries, including Qatar which had been accused of backing jihadists.
Pope braced for marriage clash as world's bishops meet
Nice-guy Pope Francis looks set to have his mettle tested by his first mutiny in the ranks this weekend at a Catholic meeting.
British PM first leader to visit new Afghan president Ghani
British Prime Minister became the first world leader to hold talks with newly-inaugurated Afghan President Ashraf Ghani.
IMF worried about sustained slow global growth
IMF chief warned that the global economy could be sinking into a prolonged period of "mediocre" growth.