Researchers are set to develop higher yield wheat varieties requiring less water after making a gene map.
Pope Francis on side of victims of ‘predator’ priests in US
This comes after US officials found that 301 priests abused over 1,000 children in Pennsylvania.
Google employees criticise ‘censored China search engine’
Employees have written to the firm criticising its plans to launch a ‘censored Chinese search service’.
India monsoon floods ‘kill 106’ in Kerala
The flooding in the state of Kerala is the worst in a century, with more than 100 reportedly killed.
Genoa bridge collapse: ‘Miracle escape’ stories emerge
A man was plucked from a van hanging in the wreckage of the bridge but his companion died.
Killer of Serena Williams’ half-sister now free
Serena Williams says she discovered her half-sister’s killer had been released on parole just minutes before suffering the worst defeat of her career.
Trump wages war of words with ex-CIA chief John Brennan
The former CIA director accuses the US president of trying to “scare into silence” his critics.
Hillary Clinton praises girl for US Pledge of Allegiance protest
The 11-year-old girl says her teacher scolded her for kneeling during the US Pledge of Allegiance.
US Asians hire out cinemas to screen Crazy Rich Asians
Industry leaders paid for screenings to highlight the need for Asian representation in Hollywood.
Aretha Franklin: Tributes to the ‘Queen of Soul’
The ‘Queen of Soul’ has died aged 76 and tributes from friends, musicians and politicians have been pouring in.