Image copyright Getty Images Image caption The US strongly criticised Iran for a crackdown on recent anti-government protests Iran says the US has "crossed a red line" by imposing sanctions on the head of its judiciary, Ayatollah Sadeq Amoli-Larijani.The foreign ministry vowed to retaliate, but did not say what form any action might take.Iran also…
Image copyright EPA Image caption Mr Ramaphosa's speech in East London targeted corruption and the economy Cyril Ramaphosa, the new leader of South Africa's ruling ANC, has said the party must address the "dysfunction" in its ranks and unite at all levels.Mr Ramaphosa told a large rally in the south-eastern city East London that the…
Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionPresident Trump told reporters it was unlikely he would be interviewed US President Donald Trump has said it is "unlikely" he will be interviewed by Robert Mueller, the man investigating possible ties between the Trump presidential campaign and Russia. There was no collusion, Mr Trump said, adding:…
Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionA family of five and their two dogs were rescued from the roof of their house in Santa Barbara Hundreds of rescuers are combing wreckage in Southern California for those missing after mudslides that have killed 17. Another 28 injuries have been reported in Santa Barbara County…
Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionNorth and South Korea had a warm meeting in the DMZ North Korea is to send a delegation to the 2018 Winter Olympic Games taking place in South Korea in February, officials from the South say.The breakthrough announcement came as the countries met for their first high-level…
Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionUS Marines airlift faulty helicopter with even bigger helicopter Japan says the US has apologised for a series of recent accidents on its territory involving American military equipment.The incidents on the southern island of Okinawa included the emergency landings of two US military helicopters. Okinawa Governor Takeshi…
Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionHow a woman from East Germany became one of the world's most powerful figures German Chancellor Angela Merkel has launched a new round of coalition talks in a bid to end the country's political stalemate.More than three months after its election, Germany is still without a new…
Image copyright AllSport/Getty Images Image caption Spectators sit in the sun during the final Ashes Test between Australia and England in Sydney The Australian city of Sydney has experienced its hottest weather in 79 years with temperatures in the region hitting as high as 47.3C (117F).In Penrith, west of Sydney, residents sweltered as the town…
Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionDozens queued for the midnight release of Fire and Fury The author of a controversial book on Donald Trump's White House says the US president has "less credibility than perhaps anybody who has ever walked on Earth at this point".Michael Wolff, who spent months in Mr Trump's…
Dozens queue in Washington for the midnight release of Michael Wolff's book on the Trump presidency.
