France says the time has come to start bringing Russia in from the cold, as ministers held talks in Moscow yesterday for the first time since the Russian annexation of Crimea from Ukraine.
One of the strongest typhoons to hit eastern Japan in recent years struck just east of the capital Tokyo yesterday, killing one woman.
US forces are preparing to redouble efforts to kill Taliban commanders in Afghanistan, in an attempt to put more pressure on the insurgents after Donald Trump called off negotiations.
North Korea said yesterday that it was ready to resume disarmament talks with the United States, raising the possibility of a breakthrough over the fate of its nuclear programme.
Irish actor Adrian Dunbar was among the big winners at the 23rd TV Choice Awards last night.
Actress Gwyneth Paltrow was a secret early source for journalists investigating Harvey Weinstein, and played a "much more active" role than previously known in the events that ultimately led to his arrest.
Alexei Navalny, the Russian opposition leader, has claimed a "historic" victory for his tactical voting campaign after Kremlin-backed candidates lost 13 seats on the Moscow city council following major protests and revelations of corruption.
