no comment 22 countries play army 'games' in Russia Troops from 22 countries have arrived in Russia for what is becoming an Olympic-style annual spectacle in military posturing: Russia’s International 29/07/2017
Venezuela Tight security for disputed ballot in Venezuela Demonstrations in the country have been banned since Friday but some protesters are vowing to take to the streets. 29/07/2017
no comment Aleppo zoo animals given new home in Turkey A pregnant lion was trucked into Turkey along with another lion and two dogs late on Friday after they were rescued from their damaged zoo in 29/07/2017
no comment Taiwan and cities in southern China hit by extreme weather Tropical storm Nesat brought strong winds and heavy rainfall to eastern and southern parts of Taiwan on Saturday, flooding streets and 29/07/2017
Taiwan Typhoon Nesat makes landfall in Taiwan Tropical storms sees winds gust to 180km/h and heavy rain flood streets and homes. 29/07/2017
Kenya Gunmen storm Kenyan Deputy President Ruto's home Unidentified gunmen have attacked the home of Kenyan Deputy President William Ruto in the western town of Eldoret. 29/07/2017
United Kingdom Family of Rashan Charles urge calm on London streets The family of a black man who died after being apprehended by police has appealed for peace after violent protests in the wake of his death. 29/07/2017
Germany Honest passerby hands in 22 gold bars found under a tree An individual handed over a briefcase containing 22 gold bars and €3,500 to Berlin police after finding it under a tree in the city's Neukölln district. 29/07/2017
Syria Big operation against ISIL in Raqqa ISIL militants are coming under further attack in the Syrian city of Raqqa by US-backed Kurdish-led forces 29/07/2017
United Kingdom Burglar foiled by police after driving into heavy traffic A burglar made an unsuccessful attempt at a getaway after he became stuck in traffic near Birmingham. 29/07/2017
Poland EU takes legal action over Poland's court reforms The European Union is taking legal action against Poland’s right wing government over court reforms it fears will undermine the independence of the country’s common courts. 29/07/2017
Italy Extreme weather hits Europe - scientists blame climate change From intense heat waves to severe flooding, Europe is a continent of extremes at the moment. Severe weather conditions have caused mayhem and destruction in many countries. 29/07/2017
Germany Hamburg supermarket attack suspect 'known Islamist' The 26-year-old migrant accused of killing one person and injuring seven others in a knife attack in a Hamburg supermarket was known to German security forces 29/07/2017
North Korea North Korea TV shows ballistic missile launch North Korea's state television has broadcast pictures of the launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile with leader Kim Jong Un personally supervising the midnight launch of the rocket. 29/07/2017
Russia Astronauts safely join ISS A new crew has arrived at the International Space Station to boost US research projects aboard the $100 billion orbiting laboratory. 29/07/2017
Venezuela Colombia 'will not recognise' Venezuela assembly vote With Sunday’s controversial new constituent assembly elections looming, popular demonstrations across Venezuela have intensified, as clashes between 29/07/2017
