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UNITED STATES: ‘Completely avoidable’ measles outbreak hits 25-year high

American health officials report that more than 700 people have been infected by measles this year, marking a 25-year high for the infectious disease.

INDONESIA: Planning minister announces capital city move

Indonesia is moving its capital city away from Jakarta, according to the country’s planning minister. Bambang Brodjonegoro said President Joko Widodo

IRAQ: IS ‘leader’ al-Baghdadi appears in new video

A man believed to be the leader of the Islamic State group has made a rare camera appearance vowing to seek revenge for its loss of territory. Abu Bak

POLAND: Protest after banana artwork removed

A banana artwork was removed from display by Poland’s national gallery sparking a social media protest. The 1973 video “Consumer Art” by artist Natali

SPAIN: Socialists consider next move after elections

Spain’s Socialists are considering their next move after failing to gain a majority in Sunday’s general election. Pedro Sanchez’s party won the poll w