Europe's tallest Virgin Mary statue unveiled in rural Poland The 55.6-metre (182ft) concrete figure is head-and-shoulders above Rio de Janeiro's Christ the Redeemer.
Twelve killed as Polish bus veers off Hungarian motorway Dozens more are seriously injured after the tourist bus overturned in the early hours of Sunday morning.
South Korea proposes talks to officially end war with North Lee Jae Myung offers chance to end the conflict, which has been frozen since an armistice in 1953.
US aircraft carrier on way to relieve USS Lincoln after issues reported on board Thousands of sailors on the Lincoln have reportedly faced food shortages and broken plumbing, with some considering jumping overboard.
Stolen Matisse artworks recovered by police in Brazil A man is arrested after eight works by the French artist are found at a home in greater São Paulo.
Dozens injured and thousands evacuated in Croatia wildfire Officials say the blaze, near the port town of Omis, is one of the worst in Croatia's history.
Afghan women tell the BBC their lives are unrecognisable after five years of Taliban rule Women across the country speak of public floggings, losing their jobs, and barriers to healthcare that endanger lives.
Eurovision Song Contest 2027 to be held in Burgas, Bulgaria The Black Sea location has been selected after Bulgarian singer Dara won this year's contest.
Family of Irish plane crash victim awarded $29m in damages A jury in Chicago in the US awarded the sum to Michael Ryan's family after his widow Naoise Connolly Ryan brought a civil suit against Boeing.
Ebola outbreak on track to be deadliest ever, WHO chief says The outbreak, declared on 15 May, has caused more than 2,000 deaths, with thousands more reported cases.
US inflation eases as food and fuel costs cool Annual US inflation dipped to 3.4% in July, with food costs slowing and housing keeping prices slightly higher.
Ousted Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death in absentia The ex-president is convicted of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity during the country's civil war.
Rescuers scramble for survivors with 180 dead in Colombia earthquake Colombia experienced a number of aftershocks on Tuesday, as efforts continued to free survivors trapped in rubble and buildings.