Yemen cholera cases could hit 1 million by year-end – Red Cross

Authorities in Japan and South Korea have reported what they suspect to be a North Korean missile launch.

It’s the oldest, largest contemporary art show in the world: the Venice Biennale has kicked off its 60th edition under the heading "Foreigners Everywhere". Arts editor Eve Jackson brings us the latest from the event, explaining why the artist and curator selected for the Israeli pavilion chose to keep it closed.

Émilie Simon is a French electronic pop pioneer who emerged some 20 years ago and is known for her organic, mineral-driven compositions. On top of creating her own instruments, the award-winning artist has also signed scores for documentary films like “March of the Penguins”. She's just released "Polaris", her first full album in nearly a decade, which was recorded between Paris, New York, Los Angeles and Montreal. She tells Marjorie Hache about this new cosmic pop adventure through the lens of her alter ego Lucie Mercier and her winged tiger. We also talk about new releases by Taylor Swift, Pearl Jam, Mdou Moctar and Lucy Rose.

Iran's enrichment of uranium and a lack of access to international monitors fuel suspicions about its nuclear activities. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) remains committed to promoting dialogue with Tehran.

For the first time in decades, the EU is pushing to expand. But the countries in line to join are much poorer than member states. Many worry that the EU can't afford the expansion bill.

A New York appeals court has ordered a new trial in the landmark case that drove the #MeToo movement. The majority opinion argued that the judge committed serious errors and swayed jurors by admitting invalid testimony.