At least 31 people are dead in Portugal and three in Spain as dozens of wildfires spread.

A survey of 19 megacities around the world finds the Egyptian capital the least friendly to women.

Former football star George Weah is in the lead, with current vice-president Joseph Boakai second.

Tensions have soared since Iraqi Kurds voted for independence in a referendum opposed by Baghdad.

President Nicolas Maduro hails victory but the opposition does not recognise the result.

Colin Kaepernick files a lawsuit against NFL owners he claims are refusing to hire him because of his protests against racial injustice.

Isnilon Hapilon was seen as IS's leader in southeast Asia, and was on the US "most wanted" list.

Lisa Wilkinson says she is leaving because the Nine Network has not "met her expectations".