Hurricane leaves 100 dead in Haiti 6 October 2016 From the section Latin America & Caribbean More than 100 people left dead by Hurricane Matthew in Haiti, interior ministry officials quoted as saying This breaking
Myanmar jails tourist for unplugging speakers relaying sermon 6 October 2016 From the section Asia Image copyright AP Image caption Klaas Haytema is the latest foreigner to fall foul of Myanmar’s strict laws protecting Buddhist
UN Security Council formally nominates Guterres to be next chief 6 October 2016 From the section World The UN Security Council has unanimously nominated former Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Guterres to be the next secretary
Sotheby’s declares ‘Frans Hals’ work a forgery 6 October 2016 From the section Entertainment & Arts Image copyright Sotheby’s Image caption The work was reportedly sold for £8.5m in 2011 A work thought to be
Syria conflict: Eastern Aleppo faces ‘total ruin’ in two months 6 October 2016 From the section Middle East Related Topics Syrian civil war Rebel-held eastern Aleppo in northern Syria may face “total destruction” in two
Polish parliament rejects abortion ban 6 October 2016 From the section Europe Image copyright Reuters Image caption Mass protests were held in cities across Poland on Monday against the citizens’ bill Poland’s parliament has voted
A 12-year-old Spanish boy who set up a website to promote his brass band has accidentally racked up a bill of 100,000 euros in advertising fees. In August, Jose Javier – from the city of
Australian ‘Budgie Nine’ F1 strippers freed by Malaysia court 6 October 2016 From the section Asia Image copyright AP Image caption Stripping came “quite naturally” to the boys, according to their lawyer Nine Australians arrested
Hurricane Matthew: Florida warned of ‘direct hit’ 6 October 2016 From the section US & Canada Image copyright AP Image caption In Florida residents are being warned of “catastrophic” damage Florida residents have been warned
Syria conflict: Bombing ‘kills 20’ at Turkey border crossing 6 October 2016 From the section Middle East Related Topics Syrian civil war Image copyright AP Image caption The Atmeh border crossing, in Idlib province, is
