Afghan poll hailed as a 'success'

Afghanistan’s leader and his Western allies praise voters for braving Taliban threats and taking part in elections. Read More from Source

Russia blast prompts major review

Russia is to review the state of key installations following the deadly explosion at a big Siberian hydro-electric power plant. Read More from Source

Prosecutors raid Porsche offices

German luxury carmaker Porsche is raided by federal prosecutors investigating alleged market manipulation of VW shares. Read More from Source

Lockerbie bomber arrives in Libya

The Libyan jailed in Scotland over the Lockerbie bombing returns home after his release, which US President Obama calls a ‘mistake’. Read More from Source

SA fury over athlete gender test

New 800m world champion Caster Semenya has been “humiliated”, says the head of South Africa’s athletics body. Read More from Source

Nigeria oil rights grab 'illegal'

Nigeria’s high court rules the government illegally revoked exploration licences granted to a South Korean oil consortium. Read More from Source

Scores of migrants perish at sea

About 75 migrants die attempting to reach Italy in a rubber dinghy from the Libyan coast. Read More from Source

Record top A-level grades awarded

A record-breaking 26.7% of A-level entries for England, Wales and Northern Ireland have been awarded A grades. Read More from Source

Jersey carer convicted of abuse

A former carer at a Jersey children’s home has been found guilty of indecent assault, but cleared on 12 counts. Read More from Source

Fewer smokers quit in past year

The number of people managing to stop smoking with NHS help has fallen slightly in the past year despite a huge increase in funding. Read More from Source