Millions of Indians begin casting their ballots in the first round of the country's 15th general elections.

Holidaymakers and hauliers trying to cross the Channel face a third day of disruption because of strikes by French fishermen.

The trade in orangutans, particularly babies, is taking the Sumatran species towards extinction, a report concludes.

Musicians from around the world performed in the debut of the YouTube orchestra in New York's Carnegie Hall.

An explosion on a boat carrying Afghan asylum seekers approaching Australia kills at least three people.