Formula One's top drivers could face fines of up to one million euros ($106 million) for breaches of the 'sporting code' after ruling body the International Motoring Federation (FIA) quadrupled the limit on Thursday.

Formula One: FIA quadruples fine limit for the top racing drivers

The death toll from a 6.2 magnitude earthquake in western Afghanistan on Saturday (Oct 7) has risen to more than 2,000, according to a Taliban spokesperson cited by AFP.

Afghanistan: Death toll from 6.3 magnitude earthquake rises to more than 2,000, says Taliban

Rupert Murdoch announced on Thursday (September 21) that he intends to resign from his role as the chairman of Fox Corporation and Fox News, handing over the reigns of his media empire to eldest son Lachlan.

Rupert Murdoch, 92, steps down as Fox chairman after seven-decade career, hands reigns to son Lachlan

Reports from state media on Wednesday (September 13) suggest that a devastating fire in an apartment block in Hanoi, Vietnam's capital, may have resulted in multiple deaths.

Vietnam: Major fire engulfs Hanoi apartment block, over 50 feared dead

More than 100 firefighters battled towering flames and dense smoke from a fire in a seven-storey building that was spreading to adjacent buildings in central Sydney on Thursday (May 25).

WATCH | Major fire engulfs seven-storey building in Sydney: Over 100 firefighters battle towering flames

At least 35 people have been killed after the roof of a stepwell collapsed at a temple in Madhya Pradesh's Indore on Thursday (March 30). The stepwell roof at the Beleshwar Mahadev temple could not carry the weight of a large crowd.

Indore temple mishap: 35 dead, several still trapped as stepwell cover caves in

Jacinda Ardern, the prime minister of New Zealand, has shocked the nation by announcing that she will be stepping down from the position as early as February. In a televised statement, she said she will not run for re-election in 2023.

An emotional Jacinda Ardern announces she will step down as New Zealand PM next month

In a surprising turn of events, the Pakistan parliament session on a no-trust vote against Prime Minister Imran Khan was abruptly adjourned just minutes after it started on Sunday.

Breaking: No-trust session dispersed, Pak PM Imran Khan asks to dissolve parliament, seeks fresh election 

In an address to the nation, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced that the government has decided to repeal the three farm laws. Several farmers had been protesting against these laws for a long time.

Indian PM Modi repeals three controversial farm laws, asks protesting farmers to return home

Congress President Rahul Gandhi tweeted on Thursday that the rupee was "broken". The rupee hit a new low of 73.77 against the dollar on Thursday. The rupee has also been Asia's worst-performing currency this year, losing over 14% in value in 2018.

It's not breaking - it's broken: Rahul Gandhi on rupee's freefall

The Senate must pass 54 votes out of 81 for Dilma Rousseff's impeachment to pass. If the vote fails, she could return to office

Brazil's suspended president tries to slip impeachment

The 60-year-old six-time Emmy winner broke the news that he'd be playing 'Zordon' on Twitter

Breaking Bad's Bryan Cranston to star in Power Rangers reboot

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