Police have shot dead a man after he carried out a knife attack in a Paris suburb, leaving one dead and two severely injured.
According to reports, police arrived at the scene after the man started stabbing several people near a park and shopping centre in Villejuif.
Authorities have identified him as a 22-year-old with a history of mental illness.
His motive remains unclear and an investigation is currently underway.
India begins voting in election as Modi seeks historic third term
India began voting on Friday in the world's largest election as Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeks a historic third term in office on the back of growth, welfare, his personal popularity and Hindu nationalism.
Teenager charged with terrorism over Sydney bishop stabbing
A 16-year-old boy has been charged with a terrorism offence for allegedly stabbing an Assyrian church bishop in Sydney during a church service, Australian police said on Friday, as investigations continued into a riot after the knife attack.
Kenya's military chief among 10 killed in helicopter crash
Kenya's military chief, General Francis Ogolla, was among 10 people killed when their military helicopter crashed shortly after take-off on Thursday.
Security Council to vote on Palestinian UN membership
The UN Security Council is due to vote on Thursday on a Palestinian bid for full UN membership.
Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports (DXB) says misinformation circulating on social media of the airport being flooded is "not the case" and the airport is 100% operational, with all efforts to return to a normal flight schedule.
Dubai Metro services on the Red Line have resumed in both directions following disruptions caused by record rainfall earlier in the week.
Dubai International Airport (DXB) temporarily limited inbound flights on Friday morning.
