STOKES: SUN NEWSPAPER IS 'DISGUSTING'

England cricketer Ben Stokes says the Sun newspaper is 'disgusting' for publishing a story about 'traumatic' events for his family in New Zealand.

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The Sun has run details of the death of his half brother and sister who were shot by his mother's former partner in 1988 - before Ben Stokes was born.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Russia summons top North Korea diplomat over boat attack

Russia has summoned the acting North Korean ambassador following the detention of two North Korean ships.

That move came after crew members attacked Russian border guards in the incident in the Sea of Japan.

Ross Cullen has more from Moscow.

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Delhi’s last elephant may have been found

In a bizarre case, the last remaining elephant in Delhi, has gone missing - and been found in the city all along.

In July, keeper Yusuf Ali was said to have fled with Lakshmi, fearing that forest officials would seize the animal.

Sreoshi Mukherjee has more from New Delhi on this story. 

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French authorities clear migrant camp outside Dunkirk

French authorities have cleared out about a thousand people from a migrant camp neat Dunkirk, after a court ordered it closed.

The residents boarded buses to government-run shelters, where they will be able to apply for asylum.

Elena Casas reports from Paris. 

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Apple’s begins appeal over $14 billion EU tax bill

Apple has begun its legal challenge against the European Union, who says the iPhone maker owes 14 billion US dollars in back taxes to Ireland.

The case is seen as an important precedent as to what extent multinational companies can take advantage of favorable local tax laws.

Ira Spitzer has more from Brussels.

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Egypt still concerned by Ethiopia’s dam

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Egypt and Ethiopia remain at loggerheads over a 6000MW dam Ethiopia is building on the river Nile. 

A meeting between Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan in Addis Ababa has failed to make any progress.

Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa:

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Russia, Iran and Turkey agree to ease tensions in Idlib

Russia, Iran and Turkey have agreed to ease tensions in Idlib- the last rebel held stronghold in Syria. 

Disagreements did persist on the question of threats from the Islamic State. While Russian President Vladimir Putin warned of ISIS sleeper cells in northeast Syria, Turkey's Recep Erdogan dismissed these concerns.

Neha Poonia has more from Moscow. 

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Russia says may sell weapons to Saudi Arabia

Russia says it's ready to help Saudi Arabia on defence if its leaders decide to purchase Russian weapons.

President Vladimir Putin made the comments during talks with his Turkish and Iranian counterparts in Turkey on Monday, saying Russian weaponry could reliably protect Saudi infrastructure if needed.

Ross Cullen has more from Moscow.

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UK SUPREME COURT TO HEAR PARLIAMENT SUSPENSION CASE

The legal row over Boris Johnson's decision to suspend Parliament reaches the UK's highest court on Tuesday.

The Supreme Court will hear arguments over three days about whether the prorogation of Parliament was unlawful.

The Prime Minister advised the Queen to suspend Parliament for five weeks - but many lawmakers feel it reduces scrutiny of his Brexit plans.

A Scottish court ruled last week the prorogation was unlawful - but the Supreme Court will make a final decision which the government insists it will respect.

Barrister Mohsin Zaidi says that may not come immediately.

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Ronan McCrea is a constitutional law professor at UCL - he says the case is likely to divide people down Brexiteer-Remainer lines.

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Indian Reserve Bank fears rise in current account deficit if crude continues to surge

The Reserve Bank of India's Governor has expressed concern on the additional load being put on the country's spending on imports due to a rise in crude oil prices.

Kshitij Nagar has more from New Delhi.

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India celebrates PM Modi's birthday

The Indian Prime minister is celebrating his 69th birthday on Sept 17th.  

Workers of his Bhartiya Janta party have planned hundreds of celebrations across the country. 

Radhika Bajaj has more from New Delhi.

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AUSTRALIA: Opposition calls on PM to tell Trump of danger to livelihoods in China Trade War

The Australian Labor Party is demanding Prime Minister Scott Morrison reminds Donald Trump that Australian livelihoods are at risk as a consequence of the US-China trade war during his visit to the White House.
Arthur Stevens has more

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AUSTRALIA: Pell to appeal convictions to High Court in Canberra

Pedophile cardinal George Pell has lodged a special leave application with Australia's High Court to try to challenge his convictions for sexually abusing boys.
Arthur Stevens reports

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Beijing Welcomes Solomon Islands Switching Ties

Beijing has welcome a decision by the Solomon Islands decision to sever ties with Taiwan and establish diplomatic relations with China.

It's seen as a massive blow to Taiwan, leaving it with just 16 diplomatic allies now.

Patrick Fok reports.

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US issues satellite images to back its allegations that Iran was behind Saudi oil attacks

The United States has issued satellite images and cited intelligence to back its allegation Iran was behind attacks on major Saudi oil facilities.

But Iran-aligned Houthi rebels in Yemen say they launched Saturday's strike. Iran denies any involvement.

From Washington, Kate Fisher reports.

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50'000 General Motors' workers strike across U.S.

Almost 50'000 employees at General Motors have gone on strike across the United States after new contract talks collapsed

Workers are calling for better wages, affordable healthcare and a reasonable slice of the profit.

Our US correspondent Kevin McAleese

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BORIS JOHNSON AVOIDS LUXEMBOURG PRESSER AFTER BREXIT TALKS

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's pulled out of a press conference in Luxembourg due to noisy anti-Brexit protests.

It came after talks with European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.

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Bangladeshi migrant workers deported from Saudi Arabia

Bangladesh's Embassy in Saudi Arabia is under fire for failing to take care of migrant workers following a crackdown on undocumented workers there.

175 Bangladeshi nationals arrived back in Dhaka on Sunday after they were deported from the kingdom.

But reports say more than a thousand are still being held at a detention camp in Riyadh.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports.

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Russia may hike security at oil facilities post Saudi attacks

In the aftermath of the drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities, the Russian government says it could increase security at domestic oil units.

A co-ordinated drone attack on Saturday hit nearly half of Saudi Arabia's oil production capacity.

Neha Poonia reports from Moscow.

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Opioid maker Purdue files for bankruptcy

The maker of prescription opioid OxyContin has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

This comes as the U.S. drug maker is facing over 2,600 lawsuits in
connection with the country's opioid epidemic.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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