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Talks aimed at paving the way for stability in Chad, after decades of conflict, begin on Saturday. It comes a week after rebel groups and the military-led government signed an agreement in Doha. But one major armed group won't be taking part.

Police in Nicaragua have arrested a Catholic bishop known for his criticism of President Daniel Ortega. Rolando Alvarez is being detained at his home in the capital, Managua. This is part of a wider government crackdown on dissent among members of the clergy.

It's been a year since the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan and many women are still banned from working or getting an education. In cities, women are allowed to move around, but in rural areas, strict rules and cultural practices keep many at home.

For Ukrainians in regions closest to the fighting, hospitals in the western city of Lviv are a lifeline. Most of the injured being treated in Lviv come from the east of Ukraine. However, those hospitals are struggling to cope with the volume and nature of the injuries. They need more medical supplies and doctors trained in trauma surgery

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shabhaz Shabarz Sharif has visited areas affected by record-breaking monsoon rainfall. Tens of thousands of people are currently at the mercy of an exceptional monsoon season, which has wreaked havoc across Pakistan. Hundreds of people have died and many more have been forced from their homes.

Heavy floods in New Zealand have forced hundreds of people to leave their homes. The city of Nelson has been hit the hardest. Further evacuations were ordered on Friday after 750mm of rain fell in three days. It could take years for New Zealand to recover from these floods.

Mexico's former attorney general, Jesus Murillo, has been arrested as part of an investigation into the killing of 43 students in 2014. Jesus Murillo Karam led the controversial investigation into the disappearances, which shocked the nation and caused international outrage. He's accused of being involved in the torture and forced disappearances of suspects, as well as obstruction of justice.

Extreme dry weather is causing problems in Mexico's northern states, where millions of people are running out of water and are relying on water tankers. Water levels in the region’s reservoirs and dams have also dropped to critical levels.