Bereaved black mothers rally behind Clinton

Chicago's Sweet Maple Cafe typically closes each day after lunch. But last year the restaurant hosted an unusual dinner: the guests were bereaved black mothers.

Fury: soldier to be charged with manslaughter

Israeli prosecutors will file a manslaughter charge against a soldier who fatally shot a Palestinian in the head last month as the 21-year-old man lay wounded on a road.

Strong earthquakes hit Japan

At least nine people were killed and more than 950 injured after a 6.5-magnitude earthquake hit the southern Japanese island of Kyushu, authorities said.

Snowden's Australian date cut back

Chris Zappone 10:04 AM   As mysteriously as it was announced, Edward Snowden's schedule of appearances in Australia has been dramatically curtailed.

60 Minutes case: negotiations underway between lawyers in bungled child recovery operation

Suzan Haidamous 8:02 AM   The parents at the centre of the bungled child-recovery operation the Nine Network has not denied funding, are negotiating a custodial agreement, the lawyer for Brisbane mother Sally Faulkner has told Fairfax Media.

Japan's Kumamoto rocked by a second earthquake

7:44 AM   A magnitude 7.1 earthquake has been recorded near Kumamoto in southern Japan just 24 hours after a smaller quake devastated the area.

60 Minutes case: three obstacles to getting the Australians out

Maher Mughrabi 5:34 AM   Beyond the Lebanese court, there are three major factors that could influence the outcome of the 60 Minutes debacle.

UK police make arrests over Paris and Brussels attacks

Michael Holden 4:32 AM   British police have arrested five people on suspicion of preparing acts of terrorism as part of an investigation which a security source said was linked to the attacks in Paris and Brussels.

'Hello, it's the prime minister': Callers to Swedish hotline get a surprise

Marie-Louise Gumuchian 4:19 AM   Some of the people dialling "The Swedish Number" just got a surprise. The call was answered by somebody who said, "Hello, this is Sweden. I'm the Swedish prime minister, Stefan Lofven."

Protesters return to the streets of Cairo over islands deal

Ahmed Aboulenein and Eric Knecht 3:50 AM   Thousands of Egyptians angered by President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's decision to hand over two islands to Saudi Arabia called on Friday for the government to fall.

Mars Food warns against eating too much of its own Dolmio sauce

Martinne Geller 3:25 AM   Mars Food plans to tell customers to eat some of its Dolmio pasta sauces and macaroni cheese only once a week to maintain a balanced diet because of their high levels of salt, sugar or fat.

Banksy's King of Urban Art exhibition opens in Munich

3:06 AM   A collection of Bansky works is on display in Munich, showcasing a variety of pieces by the well-known – and unknown – graffiti artist.

Gap between rich and poor worse than ever: Sanders

Philip Pullella 2:26 AM   US presidential candidate Bernie Sanders has told a Vatican conference that the "immoral" gap between the haves and have nots is worse than more than a century ago.

Baby girl pulled alive from rubble as aftershocks continue to rattle Japan after fatal quake

Elaine Lies 1:44 AM   A baby girl has been pulled from the wreckage left in the wake of a magnitude 6.4 earthquake that struck off the southern Japanese island of Kyushu.

Merkel lets Turkey press case against German comic who mocked president

Alison Smale 1:29 AM   Comic could face three years in jail for reading his poem as the German law, and chancellor, come under criticism.

Petition filed in Kenya's High Court to decriminalise gay sex

Katy Migiro 1:29 AM   A gay rights campaigner filed a case in Kenya's High Court calling for the decriminalisation of gay sex, which is punishable by 14 years in jail.

GOP delegates in Pennsylvania primary often are pledged only to themselves

Maria Recio 1:00 AM   Because of the unique way Pennsylvania selects its delegates, the state primary offers Donald Trump's rivals a big opening.

How Brazil, the darling of the developing world, came undone

Nick Miroff and Dom Phillips 12:58 AM   The nation is on the verge of sacking its president as it limps toward the Summer Olympics.

Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders spar in uproarious debate

Luciana Lopez and Jonathan Allen 2:59 PM   Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton and rival Bernie Sanders assailed each other over their judgment and experience before a rowdy crowd in a high-volume debate five days before a crucial New York nominating contest for the US presidential election.

Famous faeces: the story behind the civet-poo coffee craze

1:45 PM   The real story behind the world's most expensive cup of coffee. Jewel Topsfield and Amilia Rosa report.

China says enhanced US-Philippine military ties invoke 'Cold War mentality'

1:35 PM   Plans to deepen US-Philippine military ties, including joint patrols in the South China Sea, reflect a "Cold War mentality", China's defense ministry said, pledging to resolutely oppose any infringement on the country's sovereignty.

Failed North Korean missile launch detected and tracked by US

1:08 PM   The US military detected and tracked what it has assessed was a failed North Korean missile launch, the Defence Department said.

Choreographed television: Russia asks, Vladimir Putin answers

Neil MacFarquhar 11:48 AM   Muted Russian leader aims to show concern for the plight of ordinary Russians amid a second, punishing year of recession.

Court rejects woman's bid to name her daughter 'Cyanide'

11:46 AM   A woman from Wales cannot name her baby daughter Cyanide, a British court has ruled.

Desperate chimpanzee who escaped from zoo makes futile lunge for freedom

11:23 AM   A male chimpanzee named Chacha escaped from a zoo in northern Japan and desperately tried to flee by climbing a power pole.

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