Stepson of Norway's crown prince to hear verdict in rape trial

Syrian authorities seize 600,000 Captagon pills and arrest two suspected traffickers in Homs and Idlib

Syrian authorities arrested two suspected drug traffickers and seized 600,000 Captagon pills during a security operation in the central province of Homs and the northwestern province of Idlib, according to interior authorities. Forces also confiscated light and medium weapons, RPG launcher rounds, ammunition and various types of grenades.

French health officials report around 1,000 excess deaths during record-breaking heatwave baking western Europe for days.

French health officials said there had been around 1,000 more deaths than expected during a record-breaking heatwave that has baked much of western Europe for days.

England captain Ben Stokes announces retirement from international cricket during Test vs New Zealand at Trent Bridge, calling it the "best thing" for him.

England captain Ben Stokes announced his retirement from international cricket during the Test match against New Zealand at Trent Bridge. The 35-year-old said retirement is the "best thing" for him.

Verizon in advanced talks to combine some of its international business with UK's BT, Bloomberg reports

Verizon is in advanced talks to combine some of its international business with that of the UK's BT.