Trump publishes financial records of top staff

President Trump has publicly released the financial disclosures of top officials in his administration - including those of his son-in-law Jared Kushner, and White House chief strategist Steve Bannon. http://ift.tt/2olsyIS

Fiery protests in Paraguay after Congress vote

Violent protests have erupted in Paraguay after lawmakers secretly voted in favour of a constitutional amendment allowing the country's president to seek re-election. http://ift.tt/2nsOXA3

Gibraltar will be 'even more British' after Brexit

Gibraltar's chief minister has told Sky News the territory "is not going to be a political pawn in Brexit" and will become even more British after leaving the union. http://ift.tt/2nF1Ojm

LGBT rainbow flag creator Gilbert Baker dies

American artist Gilbert Baker, who created the rainbow flag representing LGBT rights, has died aged 65, according to his friend and rights activist Cleve Jones. http://ift.tt/2nGhV07

Venomous fish could hold key to painkillers

The science behind the pain-free bite from an otherwise unassuming little fish could lead to the development of new painkillers. http://ift.tt/2orKvT1

Dropping the egg: Twitter's new pic revealed

Twitter has dropped the egg that serves as its default profile picture because of fears it has become synonymous with online abuse. http://ift.tt/2nIOAUy

Kim Jong-Nam's body returned to North Korea

The body of Kim Jong-Nam has arrived in North Korea, along with three people wanted for questioning by Malaysian authorities over his murder. http://ift.tt/2okv2Hv

Trump to pay $25m over university 'fraud'

Donald Trump must pay $25m (£20m) to settle lawsuits over his Trump University, a US judge has ruled. http://ift.tt/2no3A6T

Woman dies after being gored by elephant

A woman has died after being gored by an elephant, and another seriously injured, following an attack in South Africa. http://ift.tt/2opYb0B

Clashes in Venezuela over court power grab

Protesters have clashed with police in Venezuela after the pro-president supreme court took legislative powers away from the opposition-controlled national assembly. http://ift.tt/2nHNGru

Unseen images from 9/11 released by FBI

The FBI has released previously unseen pictures of the devastation at the Pentagon on 9/11. http://ift.tt/2nSg4Ya

Russian submarines hit Cold War patrol levels

The Russian navy says its submarines have increased their number of combat patrols to levels last seen during the Cold War. http://ift.tt/2op1sNG

EU tells UK: Settle Brexit bill before trade talks

EU leaders have told the UK they are willing to hold trade talks before Brexit but only if there is "sufficient progress" on the divorce negotiations. http://ift.tt/2nBJU17

Who is mystery boy Prince Charles bear hugs?

Prince Charles has shown off his caring side on a visit to Romania after giving a boy a bear hug during a guided tour. http://ift.tt/2oGFghn

UK and US warn Nato states to pay fair share

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon today joined with the US to put pressure on Nato states to pay their "fair share" on defence. http://ift.tt/2nCQggH

Coffin carrying Kim Jong-Nam leaves Malaysia

The body of Kim Jong-Un's half brother is on its way back to Pyongyang, along with three North Koreans wanted for questioning over his assassination. http://ift.tt/2mUUuD1

UK raids as Dutch launch tax evasion probe

A tax evasion tip-off has led Dutch prosecutors to carry out raids in five countries, including the UK. http://ift.tt/2oFu0SC

IS 'baiting' coalition to bomb Mosul civilians

Islamic State is using civilians as bait for coalition air strikes to create public outcry as the offensive against Mosul continues. http://ift.tt/2oEsQa1

Power Ranger jailed over roommate sword killing

A former Power Rangers star has been jailed for six years after killing his roommate with a sword. http://ift.tt/2ogD9Fd

Deadly drug crisis in Kentucky

In Louisville, Kentucky, America's deadliest drugs crisis is exhausting those trying to respond to it. http://ift.tt/2nEQN3n

'Angel of Death' dies after jail cell beating

A serial killer who pleaded guilty to 37 murders has died after he was badly beaten in his jail cell. http://ift.tt/2mT7VDA

Kim's body to be returned to North Korea

Malaysia has agreed to release the body of Kim Jong-Nam to North Korea in return for the release of nine Malaysians being held there. http://ift.tt/2nzIrYU

Hackers 'may try to influence German election'

A top police official has said information from a hacking attack on Germany's parliament may be used to try to influence the country's election. http://ift.tt/2oljznU

Fearsome Tyrannosaurus rex was a sensitive lover

He may have been the most terrifying carnivore ever to have walked the Earth but the fearsome Tyrannosaurus rex was apparently also a sensitive lover. http://ift.tt/2mSQGm5

Arrests over plot to bomb Venice bridge

Three alleged Islamic State extremists have been arrested on suspicion of plotting to blow up the Rialto Bridge in Venice. http://ift.tt/2nzbUlP

Sculptor defends bust of Cristiano Ronaldo

The sculptor whose statue of Cristiano Ronaldo was ridiculed for failing to resemble the Portuguese forward has defended his work. http://ift.tt/2ocgyZF

Putin reaffirms Arctic oil claims with visit

Vladimir Putin has visited a chain of Arctic islands as part of Russia’s efforts to reaffirm its hold on the oil-rich region. http://ift.tt/2obSPc8

Stand Up to Cancer co-founder dies aged 63

Noreen Fraser, one of the co-founders of Stand Up to Cancer, has died from breast cancer at the age of 63. http://ift.tt/2odRzFK

Cyclone dumps bull shark in middle of road

A bull shark has been dumped in the middle of a Queensland road after floodwaters triggered by Cyclone Debbie hit northeast Australia. http://ift.tt/2nD0PBU

Potatoes grown in Mars-like conditions

Scientists have successfully grown a potato plant in conditions similar to theose found on Mars. http://ift.tt/2obe9id

Ivanka Trump takes job advising President

Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka has taken an unpaid job officially advising her father at the White House. http://ift.tt/2nNBxkX

Oscars blunder sparks new rules backstage

The organisers of the Oscars will continue using accountants PricewaterhouseCoopers despite last month's blunder that led to the wrong film being named best picture. http://ift.tt/2nNnT1s

Samsung unveils Galaxy S8 'comeback' phone

Samsung has unveiled new versions of its flagship smartphone as it looks to bounce back from the disaster of its fire-prone Note 7 handset. http://ift.tt/2nN2sgO

US vote to repeal broadband privacy rules

The US House of Representatives has voted to repeal regulations that restrict how internet providers can use customer data. http://ift.tt/2nkhAzf

Bizarre Ronaldo statue provokes ridicule

A bust of Portugal footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has caused a storm online - for all the wrong reasons. http://ift.tt/2mPGQRL

Storm chasers killed tracking Texas tornado

Three storm chasers have been killed in a car crash while apparently driving towards a tornado in Texas, police said. http://ift.tt/2nuQVR2

Toshiba nuclear arm seeks bankruptcy protection

Embattled Toshiba says its Westinghouse Electric (WE) nuclear division, which has interests in the UK, has filed for bankruptcy protection from creditors. http://ift.tt/2nuhaqM

Climbers asked to remove rubbish on Everest

Climbers in Nepal are being urged to help remove rubbish from a Mount Everest camp abandoned two years ago when a massive earthquake triggered avalanches that killed 19 people. http://ift.tt/2ox6ebr

White House denies silencing Russia evidence

The White House has denied it tried to stop potentially damaging evidence about links between the President's team and Russia from being made public. http://ift.tt/2nKTGjv

Fillon's British wife charged over 'fake jobs'

Francois Fillon's British wife has been charged over the fake jobs scandal that has engulfed her husband's French presidential campaign. http://ift.tt/2nKUaWU

Man quizzed over death of British dancer in Oz

Police have questioned a man over the death of a British dancer at an Australian strip club. http://ift.tt/2nzvQ9V

Critically endangered tiger cubs found in jungle

A "miraculous" new breeding population of a critically endangered tiger species has been found in a jungle in Thailand. http://ift.tt/2o4Ww3n

Samsung to release new phone after Note 7 woes

The latest smartphone from Samsung is expected to be unveiled later today. http://ift.tt/2o8ZHY6

Paralysed man moves arm with thought-control tech

A quadriplegic man has had his right arm and hand brought back to life with the help of thought-control technology. http://ift.tt/2o8xmRN

US diplomat hits back at civilian death claims

A former US ambassador to the United Nations has hit back at claims of an increase in civilian casualties in the battle for Mosul. http://ift.tt/2nJUaXh

Plot to steal body of Enzo Ferrari from tomb

Italian detectives say they have foiled a plot by a gang to steal the body of Formula One racing pioneer Enzo Ferrari and demand a ransom. http://ift.tt/2o7LZ87

US 'probably had role in Mosul civilian casualties'

A top American general says the US probably had a role in civilian casualties in the battle to retake Mosul from Islamic State. http://ift.tt/2nIE3ca

Iraqi soldiers brave car bombs in Mosul fight

Iraqi forces are facing waves of suicide car bombings as they attempt to push their way towards the Old City and recapture west Mosul from Islamic State extremists. http://ift.tt/2neUh9T

'Carlos the Jackal' jailed over 1974 attack

Terrorist "Carlos the Jackal" has been jailed for life for a third time over a deadly 1974 attack on a Paris shopping centre. http://ift.tt/2nw8YYJ

Trump to tear up Obama's climate change record

Donald Trump will move to rip up Barack Obama's record on climate change with a series of orders undermining America's commitment to tackling global warming. http://ift.tt/2oc2z3l