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22 countries play army 'games' in Russia

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.

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Taiwan and cities in southern China hit by extreme weather

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Taiwan

Typhoon Nesat makes landfall in Taiwan

Tropical storms sees winds gust to 180km/h and heavy rain flood streets and homes.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Venezuela

Colombia 'will not recognise' Venezuela assembly vote