Godfather cast reunites for 45th anniversary

The surviving cast of The Godfather have gathered in New York for a 45th anniversary reunion. http://ift.tt/2oNAymt

Tornadoes and floods kill at least 13 in US

At least 13 people in the US have been killed by tornadoes or flooding in the South and Midwest by a storm that also dumped a rare late-season blizzard in western Kansas. http://ift.tt/2pwdh61

Le Pen gaining on Macron in French polls

The centrist favourite to win the French presidency is losing his lead over his far-right rival with just a week to go until the vote. http://ift.tt/2oW5cFq

Writers' strike could cause Hollywood 'blackout'

The US entertainment industry is braced for massive disruption as movie and television writers prepare to walk out on strike. http://ift.tt/2qmOAsK

Trump attacks media but admits job is 'tough'

"I love your show - I call it Deface the Nation. But, you know, your show is sometimes not exactly correct." http://ift.tt/2oVD0Tl

Qatari to be executed for killing British teacher

A Qatari man who stabbed a British teacher to death and burned her body is set to be executed after a court upheld his death sentence. http://ift.tt/2qsM0AC

Joshua's worldwide fame 'could emulate Ali'

Promoters believe Anthony Joshua could go on to be as popular as his hero Muhammad Ali, as they hatch plans to make him one of sport's biggest stars. http://ift.tt/2qimYaE

'Swiss Machine' climber dies in fall near Everest

One of the world's most famous climbers has been killed after falling from a peak near Mount Everest. http://ift.tt/2qslqaN

Nearly 50 people in hospital after Texas tornado

One person has reportedly died and nearly 50 people are in hospital after a tornado moved through the east Texas city of Canton. http://ift.tt/2pKmHhb

Pope Francis warns N Korea situation 'too hot'

Pope Francis has called for a third country, such as Norway, to mediate between North Korea and the US, saying the situation has become "too hot". http://ift.tt/2qhdjRV

Trump: My first 100 days were 'very productive'

Donald Trump has given himself a pat on the back for his first 100 days in office, hailing his presidential efforts as "very productive". http://ift.tt/2oU4lFh

Anthony Joshua beats Klitschko in 11th round

Anthony Joshua has beaten Wladimir Klitschko with an 11th round stoppage in a thrilling heavyweight title fight at Wembley. http://ift.tt/2oTG5TI

Helicopter gunship guards Pope's Mass in Cairo

An Apache attack helicopter and scores of armed police have provided tight security for Pope Francis as he led a Mass in Egypt - just weeks after two churches were bombed by militants. http://ift.tt/2oT3hBN

Juncker: UK 'underestimates' Brexit challenge

European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker has claimed Britain is "underestimating" the complexity of EU exit talks. http://ift.tt/2qqddDT

Juncker: UK has 'underestimated' Brexit challenge

European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker has slammed Britain for "underestimating" the complexity of exit talks. http://ift.tt/2ps9TZx

Juncker: PM has 'underestimated' Brexit challenge

European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker has slammed Theresa May for "underestimating" the complexity of Brexit talks. http://ift.tt/2oW36X0

Juncker: Theresa May has 'underestimated' Brexit challenge

European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker has slammed Theresa May for "underestimating" the complexity of Brexit talks. http://ift.tt/2oJ8Ffl

EU leaders unanimously agree Brexit strategy

The remaining 27 EU states have unanimously agreed their strategy for Brexit talks, the European Council president has said. http://ift.tt/2oISEq0

EU leaders unanimously agree Brexit strategy

The remaining 27 EU states have unanimously agreed their strategy for Brexit talks, the European Council president has said. http://ift.tt/2pvc7tc

'Butcher of Kabul' speaks publicly after 20 years

Afghan warlord and former prime minister Gulbuddin Hekmatyar has urged the Taliban to lay down its weapons and join a "caravan of peace". http://ift.tt/2pfJuzO

Trump plays 'good cop' with China over N Korea

Last month Rex Tillerson declared "all options" were on the table when it came to North Korea, stating the "era of strategic patience" was over. http://ift.tt/2qhKXUV

EU leaders meet to approve Brexit strategy

The leaders of the 27 remaining members of the European Union are meeting in Brussels in a specially convened Saturday summit to discuss Brexit. http://ift.tt/2qowFB8

Joshua-Klitschko fight embodies essence of sport

The key ingredients are in the Wembley cauldron. Now for the proof of the pudding. http://ift.tt/2pqw56z

North Korea 'test-fires ballistic missile'

North Korea has reportedly launched a ballistic missile just hours after the UN met to discuss the country's nuclear threat. http://ift.tt/2oGtSXD

'Hazardous waves' after quake in Philippines

An earthquake in the Philippines will cause "hazardous waves", the Pacific Tsunami Centre has warned.   http://ift.tt/2qg87uw

'Matter of time' before North Korea can strike US

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has said it is a "matter of time" before North Korea gains the ability to strike the American mainland with a nuclear weapon. http://ift.tt/2oTKib8

Putin critic Navalny attacked with green liquid

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has vowed to continue to campaign against president Vladimir Putin despite suffering a chemical burn to his eye after a green liquid was thrown at his face. http://ift.tt/2ppKiQU

Supporters keep faith with 'sent by God' Trump

Donald Trump nears the 100-day mark with record low approval ratings - but you wouldn't know it from speaking to hairdresser Charlotte Crockett. http://ift.tt/2qn4cvo

Girl's plea to Donald Trump over deportations

A 13-year-old girl who has become the poster child for victims of deportation sweeps during Donald Trump's first 100 days in office has called on the president to "open his heart". http://ift.tt/2oFatWL

Ilie Nastase says sorry to Serena (sort of)

Former world number one Ilie Nastase has made an attempt at apologising for his racist comments about Serena William’s unborn child. http://ift.tt/2oQaKBj

Zinedine Zidane: France should 'avoid' Le Pen

Former French footballer Zinedine Zidane says people should do whatever they can to prevent Marine Le Pen winning the French presidency. http://ift.tt/2ppucai

Church Pokemon player faces jail in Russia

Russian prosecutors have said a blogger arrested for playing Pokemon Go in a church should serve more than three years in jail. http://ift.tt/2ppe5cN

Wife and child of Brit IS suspect face deportation

Turkish authorities say they will deport the wife and young child of a British IS suspect held in Turkey. http://ift.tt/2oEgpzi

Fugitive Polanski returns to Cannes film festival

Fugitive director Roman Polanski's latest film has been announced as a last-minute entry to the Cannes Film Festival line-up. http://ift.tt/2oDZsFb

Paraguay's biggest-ever heist as vault targeted

Police are investigating Paraguay's largest-ever heist, following a brazen robbery involving around 50 attackers, prosecutors have revealed. http://ift.tt/2qcLCqr

EU 'to pave way for united Ireland membership'

EU leaders are set to pave the way for automatic membership for Northern Ireland if it decides to reunify with Ireland in the wake of Brexit. http://ift.tt/2qlVBJs

Fox host takes holiday after 'lewd' Ivanka joke

Fox News host Jesse Watters announced he was taking a family holiday after being accused of making a lewd joke about Ivanka Trump. http://ift.tt/2oPoSe4

'Malicious actors used Facebook' during US election

Facebook has said its data "does not contradict" the US Director of National Intelligence's conclusion that Russia was behind efforts to interfere with the US election. http://ift.tt/2qlOZL6

Arkansas executes fourth inmate in eight days

Arkansas has executed Kenneth Williams, the fourth inmate it has put to death in eight days. http://ift.tt/2pnZFJP

Arkansas executes fourth inmate in eight days

Arkansas has executed Kenneth Williams, the fourth inmate it has put to death in eight days. http://ift.tt/2oCCNcx

Trump: Chance of 'major conflict' with N Korea

Donald Trump has said there is a chance of a "major, major conflict" with North Korea. http://ift.tt/2pnzVx4

Victim's family arrange visit for killer's daughter

The family of a man killed by a death row inmate have said they have forgiven him - and even arranged for the killer's daughter to visit him before his planned execution. http://ift.tt/2oP7G9m

Google shrugs off boycott as profits surge

Google's parent company Alphabet shrugged off pressure over online hate videos as it posted a 29% rise in quarterly profits. http://ift.tt/2qkFefU

Israel's Patriot missile hits 'drone' from Syria

Israel has shot down an incoming projectile from Syria over the Golan Heights, as tension between the two countries escalates. http://ift.tt/2p8Q6jD

Protesters storm into Macedonia parliament

Dozens of protesters, some wearing masks, broke through a police cordon and forced their way into Macedonia's parliament building, attacking politicians following a months-long deadlock to form a new government. http://ift.tt/2qdh36N

Ridley Scott: Aliens exist and will come for us

Film director Ridley Scott has revealed he is convinced that aliens are really out there - and one day they will come for us. http://ift.tt/2pE7jTl

United settles with passenger dragged off plane

United Airlines has reached a settlement with a Kentucky doctor who was filmed being dragged forcibly from a flight in Chicago. http://ift.tt/2pmCaki

Police officers shot arresting terror suspect

Two police officers have been shot and wounded during the arrest of a suspected radical Islamist on the French island of Reunion. http://ift.tt/2p7zLLQ

Shark bites leg of tourist bodyboarding in NZ

A French tourist has been bitten by a shark while bodyboarding at a popular surfing beach on New Zealand's South Island. http://ift.tt/2qiCSOU

Trump orders review of national monuments

Donald Trump has ordered a review of the protected status of several national monuments to "end another egregious abuse of federal power". http://ift.tt/2qa1IB6