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Tension is mounting as scientists await confirmation that a flyby of Pluto by Nasa's New Horizons probe was a success.

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras vows to implement a deal offered by eurozone leaders, but makes it clear he does not believe in it.

Claims that explorers discovered a 17th Century pirate shipwreck and treasure belonging to Capt Kidd off Madagascar are dismissed by UN experts.

A 16-year-old girl is found after hiking to safety from the scene of a plane crash in a mountainous area of north-western Washington state.

Rwandan parliamentarians support changes in the constitution that would allow President Paul Kagame to stand for a third term in 2017.

Charity Rape Crisis says an app which allows users to film sexual consent has good intentions but "throws up concerns".

BB King died of natural causes, a coroner confirms, following accusations that he was poisoned.

A new update to Snapchat which prioritises news organisations over friends is not proving popular with many users.

Nasa's New Horizons spacecraft has made the first visit to Pluto, approaching within 12,500km of the icy world.

Sub-Saharan Africa will get its first Starbucks next year, as part of a new deal between the US coffee giant and a South African franchiser.