The Australian state of Queensland is on alert for flooding and more tornadoes in the wake of Tropical Cyclone Oswald.

A 12-year-old Afghan boy marked out by the Taliban as a potential suicide bomber runs away before the plan can be carried out.

Ofsted chief Sir Michael Wilshaw orders a "rapid response" survey of English state schools, warning some of the brightest pupils are not being pushed.

North Korea warns of "substantial and high-profile important state measures", days after announcing plans for a third nuclear test.

The annual Venice Carnival has opened with a spectacular water show on the city's canals.

The Brazilian government has announced that it plans to undertake the huge task of recording an inventory of the trees in the Amazon rainforest.