Plans for a high-speed rail link in the north of England dubbed "HS3" move a step closer after a report on how to maximise the benefits of HS2.

President Dilma Rousseff has been re-elected for a second term, after securing more than 51% of votes in a closely-fought election.

South Africa's football captain and goalkeeper Senzo Meyiwa dies after being shot, South African police say.

A leading figure in malaria control has warned that efforts to contain the disease could be threatened by the Ebola crisis.

A video made by the gunman who stormed Canada's parliament shows ideological and political motives for the attack, police say.

Strict regulations will need to be introduced before large drones are allowed to appear in the UK's skies, pilots association Balpa says.

Senior officials from Qatar have strongly denied claims the country is supporting terrorist groups in Syria such as Islamic State.

A new £1.1m study led from Dundee University is to investigate whether eye tests can provide an "early warning" of Alzheimer's disease.