The heatwave has led to red alerts being issued in parts of Italy, France, Spain, Portugal and the Balkans.

The US pop star says the pontiff is "the only one of us who cannot be denied entry".

The US pop star says the pontiff is "the only one of us who cannot be denied entry".

The countries demanded "immediate, permanent and concrete steps" to facilitate the entry of aid to Gaza.

Chief of Defence Staff Sir Roly Walker says the army is committed to stopping sexual exploitation.

An aid group in Abu Shouk camp says at least 40 were killed by gunmen from the Rapid Support Forces.

European leaders say "the people of Ukraine must have the freedom to decide their future."

Rescue operations at the disaster site have been hampered by heavy rains and blocked roads.

The Nikkei Stock Average closed at a record high of 42,718 yen on August 12th, surpassing the previous peak of 42,224 yen set on July 11th last year for the first time in over a year. The benchmark index gained more than 1,100 yen at one point before ending the day 897 yen higher than last Friday’s close. (News On Japan)

Record rainfall in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture has caused a section of road to collapse, sending three vehicles tumbling over a cliff and injuring three people. (News On Japan)

The air force says it targeted more than 400 gunmen in a forest as they were planning a village raid.

Ethan Guo must leave the island and pay $30,000 dollars to charity for illegally landing on Chilean territory, a judge says.

Ethan Guo must leave the island and pay $30,000 dollars to charity for illegally landing on Chilean territory, a judge says.

The Nigerian Grammy award-winner talks rising to the top of a notoriously male-dominated industry.

The Nigerian Grammy award-winner talks rising to the top of a notoriously male-dominated industry.

The turtles were packed in boxes labelled as plastic toys, according to the Justice Department.

Italian athlete Mattia Debertolis dies after collapsing during orienteering event in China.

Italian athlete Mattia Debertolis dies after collapsing during orienteering event in China.

An excavation experience is being held at the Tokushima Prefectural Museum, giving children a chance to dig for fossils using stones from a layer of rock dating back about 130 million years. (News On Japan)

The US will hold its levy on Chinese imports at 30%, while China will keep a 10% tariff on American goods.