1,000 evacuated from front lines

Iraqi special forces have moved more than 1,000 people from villages near the front lines of the battle to retake the Islamic State-held city of Mosul and surrounding areas, where the UN said militants have committed a number of atrocities in recent days, officials said on Wednesday.

Demolition resumes as fires scorch 'Jungle' refugee camp

Fires cut through a swath of the Calais "Jungle" on Wednesday, sending migrants fleeing as French authorities prepared to ramp up demolition of the notorious camp.

IS militants abduct and kill 30

Militants linked to Islamic State group abducted and killed about 30 civilians, including children in central Afghanistan, officials said on Wednesday, raising concerns about the group's expanding presence beyond its eastern stronghold.

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Closing down sale in the 'Jungle'

Shopkeepers and stallholders selling off goods at discount prices as migrants are evicted from camp

Four dead after Gold Coast theme park crash

Two women and two men were killed at a theme park on Australia's popular Gold Coast on Tuesday, police said, with witnesses describing how "everyone was screaming" after a raft apparently flipped on a water ride.

Mermaid apprentices making waves in Dutch pool

A majestic turquoise-and-gold tail splashes the surface of a public pool. Strange, beautiful creatures frolic in the water, occasionally peeking out from their masks and snorkels. Half-woman, half-fish.

'Most haunted village' gears up for Halloween

With Halloween in the air, ghouls are set to emerge from the shadows in the quiet streets of Pluckley, reputedly the most haunted village in England.

Suspect filmed crime rampage, police claim

Authorities have spent more than 24 hours seeking a man they say posted live videos to social media while running from police during a violent crime spree that included shooting two police officers, armed car thefts and killing his aunt and uncle, apparently attempting to sever their heads.

Militants storm police academy, killing at least 59

Up to six gunmen head straight to dorms housing cadets and trainees and open fire

Trump says he's winning, polls say otherwise

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump launched their two-week scramble to the finish line of the US presidential race on Monday, with the billionaire Republican dismissing the polls to insist he's "winning" the race.

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