US Democrats have made gains in state elections, in what is being seen as a blow to President Donald Trump.
The US has begun the process of withdrawing from the Paris Agreement, as other countries expressed regret and disappointment at the move.
At least three people were reportedly shot dead when protesters attacked the Iranian consulate in the Iraqi holy city of Karbala on Sunday night.
US President Donald Trump has ridiculed Beto O'Rourke just hours after the Democratic presidential hopeful ended his campaign.
White House aides said Friday that they are prepared for President Trump to be impeached by the House.
At least 73 passengers have died after a train travelling between the Pakistani cities of Karachi to Rawalpindi caught fire.
Twitter is to ban all political advertising worldwide, saying that the reach of such messages "should be earned, not bought".
Boris Johnson has said he is ready to fight a "tough" general election after MPs voted for a 12 December poll.
The UK looks set for a December general election after Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn announced his party was ready to fight the "most radical campaign ever".
An estimated 1.5 million more people in California are set to lose power on Tuesday as a utility firm tries to stop damaged cables triggering wildfires.
Russia's unmanned Luna-25 spacecraft has crashed into the Moon after spinning out of control, officials say.
Donald Trump has confirmed that he will not take part in Republican presidential debates with his rivals in the race for the White House.