G7 to release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel after Trump export ban threat

The coordinated release is aimed at heading off further price spikes and avoiding a ban on US diesel exports.

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I've seen nearly 500 executions - but never one like Christa Pike's

Texas reporter Michael Graczyk has seen botched executions in his time, but not one in which an inmate survived.

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What happened in the failed execution of Christa Pike - and what next?

The convicted killer is in hospital in Tennessee after surviving two lethal injections, in a case that has raised many questions.

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The children dying in India's remote tribal heartland

At least 32 children have died in India's Balaghat district since May amid outbreaks of measles and malaria.

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Trekkers helicoptered off mountains as more deadly landslides hit Nepal

A month after mass catastrophic flooding, around 30 people have died in landslides and heavy rain.

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Last UK and US troops leave Iraq as anti-Islamic State mission ends

The withdrawal of coalition forces, under a deal agreed two years ago, was a key demand of the Iraqi government.

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Flydubai passenger describes putting attacker in chokehold after cockpit stabbing

Other passengers on the Israel-bound flight described the "terrifying" moment the plane dropped.

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