Trump says every adult American will get $5,000 if Republicans win midterms
Speaking at a party convention, the US president gave no details on how the plan would work or where the money would come from.
'Significant casualties' after fire on cargo ship in eastern China
President Xi Jinping has called for urgent search and rescue efforts.
Royal family rift after popular TV news presenter chosen to succeed Ugandan king
King Oyo’s family say he left a will naming his young son as heir to the Tooro kingdom.
'People were trampling me': Philippine ferry fire survivor recalls narrow escape
A survivor has told the BBC of the chaos onboard as the ferry caught fire near the popular tourist spot of Coron.
The rock guitarist whose killing shocked India's north-east
A renowned Manipuri guitarist’s killing has sparked anger – and an outpouring of memories about his life and music.
Watch: Is Trump's $5,000 election pledge legal?
The US president has said every American will get $5,000 (£3,700) if the Republican Party wins November’s midterms.
Five dead and 86 missing as 'heartbreaking' fire breaks out on Philippines ferry
The fire broke out as the vessel nearing its destination at the tourist hotspot of Coron in Palawan.
Iran war won't end until after crucial November elections, says Trump
The president also said oil prices won’t come down until after the November races, claiming without evidence that Iran wants to impact the election.
Four takeaways from Republican midterms convention
The US president covered many of the subjects he has returned to time and again – with a few surprises thrown in.
Watch: Crews race to rescue passengers from burning ferry in Philippines
Emergency teams were still searching for at least 86 missing people in the waters off the coast of Coron, in the Philippines.