Syria Turkish-backed rebels clear ISIL militants from Turkey-Syria border Turkish forces backed by Syrian rebels say they have driven ISIL militants out of territory along the Syrian border with Turkey. 04/09/2016
Sport Germany knock three past Norway in World Cup qualifiers Defending Champions Germany got their world cup 2018 qualifiers off to a flying start in Oslo Bayern Munich striker Thomas Muller scored in each half while Joshua Kimmich struck on the edge of half ti 04/09/2016
Sport Alex Noren beats Scott Hend in European Masters playoff European Masters at Crans Montana, Switzerland went to a sudden death playoff between Alex Noren of Sweden and the Australian Scott Hend. 04/09/2016
Sport Vuelta a Espana: Nairo Quintana ambush leaves Chris Froome on the ropes Nairo Quintana remains in the race leader’s red jersey after his Movistar team ambushed Chris Froome and Team Sky. 04/09/2016
Germany Merkel's CDU beaten into third place by anti-migrant AFD Angela Merkel's CDU has lost out to the anti-migrant, anti-Islam AFD in a state election in Mecklenburg-West Pomerania in north eastern Germany. 04/09/2016
Sport British Grand Prix: Maverick Viñales soars to victory at Silverstone Hello and welcome to Speed. 04/09/2016
France Charlie Hebdo cartoon sparks fury in Italy The French satirical magazine has likened the scores of victims of the country's recent earthquake to dishes of pasta. 04/09/2016
Vatican Pope shares pizza lunch with the poor 1,500 were brought to the Vatican from across Italy, and given seats of honour at Sunday's canonisation mass for Mother Teresa. 04/09/2016
Venezuela Venezuelan president chased by pot-banging protesters A video has emerged appearing to show Venezuela’s president being chased by an angry mob. 04/09/2016
Turkey Merkel "upbeat" after talks with Erdogan in China The leaders of Germany and Turkey discussed the migrant issue, Incirlik air base, the Armenian question and visa liberalisation 04/09/2016
no comment Northern lights in Finland A photographer has captured a dazzling aurora borealis display over northern Finland. Green waves could be seen across the night sky over the 04/09/2016
no comment World Nomad Games opening ceremony 2016 Athletes from 40 countries have gathered for the World Nomad Games in Kyrgzstan to compete in 23 different sports, including horse racing, archery, Er enish (horseback wrestling), Jereed (equestrian j 04/09/2016
no comment Panda twins born at US zoo The mother of the only giant panda twins to be born in the US has delivered a second set of twins, Zoo Atlanta has confirmed. Three years ago, Lun 04/09/2016
Germany Merkel faces huge election test in Germany The anti-migrant and anti-Islam Alternative fuer Deutschland (AFD) could perform better than Mrs Merkel's CDU in a state election in Mecklenburg-West Pomerania. 04/09/2016
Vatican Pope Francis declares Mother Teresa a saint Mother Teresa, the revered nun known for her work with the destitute in India, has been elevated to sainthood by Pope Francis. 04/09/2016
China G20 summit: global growth and trade disputes top agenda Leaders from the world’s 20 biggest economies are meeting in the Chinese city of Hangzhow for a two-day summit. 04/09/2016
China Hong Kong holds first major vote since pro-democracy protests Voting is underway in Hong Kong, the first major election there since pro-democracy protests in 2014. 04/09/2016
Vatican Mother Teresa to be elevated to sainthood Mother Teresa, the celebrated nun known for her work with the poor in India, will be declared a saint later today. 04/09/2016
China G20 summit underway in China Leaders of the G20 nations are in the Chinese city of Hangzhow for a two-day summit to find ways of boosting global growth. 04/09/2016
China Hong Kong votes in Legislative Council election Voters in Hong Kong were heading to the polls today (September 4) to choose candidates for its Legislative Council. 04/09/2016
Bangladesh Bangladesh hangs party leader convicted of war crimes Bangladesh has hanged an opposition party leader convicted of war crimes. 04/09/2016
Germany German right-wing party set to do well in regional vote A nationalist, anti-immigration party looks set to perform strongly today (September 4) in a state election in the eastern German region where Chancellor Angela Merkel has her political… 04/09/2016
