Sergio Ramos: Manchester United bid £28.6m for Real Madrid man

Manchester United have made a £28.6m bid for Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos.

South Sudan conflict: Army 'raped and torched girls'

South Sudan's army and allied militias "abducted, torched and gang-raped girls" during fighting against rebel forces, a UN report says.

Nude rape scene booed by Royal Opera House audience

The opening night of William Tell at the Royal Opera House has been marked by boos over a rape scene with nudity.

China climate change plan unveiled

China - the world's largest emitter of greenhouse gases - has announced details of its climate action plan.

Ghana police tear-gas residents at demolition of Accra slum

Police have used tear gas on residents demonstrating against the demolition of their slum in Ghana's capital Accra.

Obama uses 'n-word' in interview about US race relations

US President Barack Obama has used the "n-word" during an interview to argue that the United States has yet to overcome its issues with racism.

Gaza conflict 2014: 'War crimes by both sides' - UN

Both Israel and Palestinian militants may have committed war crimes during the 2014 Israel-Gaza conflict, UN investigators have said.