The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) yesterday accused Turkey of launching a large land offensive targeting three villages in north east Syria despite a truce.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has pencilled in a general election for December 12 - but it remains unclear whether he will be able to force the vote.
In Fujian province in southern China, it's said that when the news comes through that a father or son has succeeded in getting into Ireland to work, the family celebrates by lighting fireworks.
A rising star of the Democratic Party has admitted a relationship with a campaign staffer in 2018 after the House ethics committee announced it was opening an investigation into the issue, a possible House violation.
A museum dedicated to vaginas has been granted an alcohol licence despite residents' concerns it could attract rowdy stag and hen parties.
Several people have died and others are missing after torrential rain caused flooding across southern Europe.
Democrats leading the impeachment inquiry into US President Donald Trump are reportedly considering taking their proceedings public as early as mid-November amid escalating attacks from the Republicans over how the process is being handled.
