More than 30 million Catholic pilgrims are expected to head to Rome for the jubilee, which takes place once every 25 years.
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Blake Lively’s claims put spotlight on ‘hostile’ Hollywood tactics
The actress’ explosive legal case claims to lift the lid on tactics used to destroy stars’ reputations.
Toxic spill fears follow deadly Brazil bridge collapse
Lorries containing pesticides and sulphuric acid plunged into the Tocantins river in the north of the country.
Three shot dead as medics, journalists and police attacked at Haiti hospital
Many others are injured when armed men fire at medical staff, police and reporters in Port-au-Prince.
Boy, 7, injured by falling drone during holiday show
The boy required open-heart surgery after he was hit in the chest by the drone in Orlando, Florida.
Hong Kong offers rewards for arrest of six activists abroad
The police say they will give HK$1m to people who can help them find those accused of breaching security laws.
Actor Baldoni women’s solidarity award rescinded amid allegations
Justin Baldoni was accused by Blake Lively of sexual harassment and a campaign to wreck her reputation.
Mozambique’s opposition leader vows to install himself as president
Venâncio Mondlane has rejected his electoral defeat, as unrest spreads in the southern African state.
Four jailed for Amsterdam violence against football fans
Four rioters are jailed after a Europa League match between Ajax and Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Ex-Abercrombie & Fitch CEO has dementia, lawyers say
The legal team behind Mike Jeffries, arrested earlier this year on sex trafficking charges, has requested a hearing to determine his fitness to stand trial.