South Africa 'to Withdraw From War Crimes Court'

South Africa has formally begun the process of withdrawing from the International Criminal Court, according to reports. Diplomats are said to have notified the UN of the move, accusing the ICC of bias against African countries.

US Presidential candidates Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton have been sharing the stage again, this time for the white-tie Al Smith Dinner, a fundraising event, where candidates traditionally poke fun at themselves and each other.

The so-called Islamic State (IS) group is "a brutal opponent" in the fight for Mosul, the head of coalition forces for Iraq and Syria has told the BBC. Iraqi forces on Thursday said they had re-captured the town of Bartella, less than 10 miles east of Mosul.