Christian newspaper must not use the word "Allah", rules court in Malaysia
Three Muslim judges in Malaysia's appeals court ruled that the word is specific to Muslims and may not be used by Christians, in a decision likely to inflame ethnic tensions. (Guardian)
Migrant boat disasters prompt call for joint European action by Maltese prime minister
Two recent sinkings in the Mediterranean, in which scores of migrants from Africa drowned, are evidence of a "humanitarian crisis", says Joseph Muscat. (Guardian)
Pressure mounts to ease the hunting ban
A cross-party group of MPs has put forward proposals that would relax the law banning fox hunting in England and Wales. (Telegraph)
Indian stampede kills Hindu worshippers
Over a hundred people have died after pilgrims crossing a bridge over the Sindh river in central India in clashed with baton-wielding police. (Associated Press)
Global warming will increase intensity of El Nino, scientists say
Droughts and floods caused by the Pacific Ocean's seasonal weather phenomenon will be more intense, according to a new study. (BBC News)
