Tiger Woods: Masters too early for four-time champion's return
Tiger Woods will not play in this year's Masters at Augusta because he is "not tournament ready" and does not know when he will return.
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White House staff finances revealed in disclosure documents
Ivanka Trump and husband Jared Kushner have assets worth up to $740m, documents show.
Pedalling solo
When Rebecca Lowe set off solo from the UK for Iran by bicycle, friends thought she had taken leave of her senses.
Native fashion
Native American designers are drawing on their culture to develop a contemporary style.
Fake news
KGB political officers in the field had to spend up to a quarter of their time on "active measures".
Comedy candidate
What does it say about a country when one of the three main election contenders is a satirist?
Senior stars step out on the New York catwalk
A senior fashion show in New York City drew applause for an array of designs - many of them hand-sewn.
Ethiopian maid's window fall 'filmed by employer'
The maid can be heard screaming "hold me, hold me" just before she falls.
Paraguay congress set on fire amid presidential controversy
Violence broke out amid street protests against a bill allowing the president to run for re-election.
Mexico singer Pepe Aguilar's son held for people smuggling
The son of a popular Mexican singer was arrested at the US border with four migrants in his car.
Gilbert Baker, LGBT rainbow flag creator, dies aged 65
Gilbert Baker had said the flag was a symbol "that we are a people, a tribe".
China Uighurs: Xinjiang ban on long beards and veils
Beijing says the measures, which also ban refusing to watch state TV, will combat Islamist extremism.
How do people in Brussels feel about Brexit?
We spoke to people in Brussels, a city at the heart of the European Union, about Brexit.
Trump's 100 days: Will he eat humble pie on healthcare?
This week in Trump's White House: Who is to blame for the failure to pass the healthcare bill?
Brazil police in Rio held after 'shooting wounded suspects'
The killings, which were captured on video, have shocked many Brazilians.
Germany rejects US pressure for Nato spending rise
Foreign minister says it is unrealistic to expect Germany to spend 2% of GDP on defence.
Shia LaBeouf assault charges dropped
The actor was arrested in January at his performance art installation which protests against Trump.
FBI releases new 9/11 photos of Pentagon
Never-before-seen images appear to show the aftermath of the attack on the US Defence Department.
Fired Trump aide Michael Flynn's immunity bid 'momentous'
A House Intelligence Committee member says it is too early to shield Michael Flynn from prosecution.
Rikers Island: NYC mayor backs plan to close prison
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio says he wants to close the troubled Rikers Island prison within 10 years.
'Air horn orchestra' protest for transgender rights
'Air horn orchestra' protest for transgender rights
Dutch student flies to Sydney, Nova Scotia by accident
A Dutch student who intended to fly to Australia found himself in Sydney, Nova Scotia in the middle of winter.
Cyclone Debbie: Two women killed as floods hit eastern Australia
Two women are confirmed dead and more people are feared to have drowned, authorities say.
'Anti-transgender' bus is met by protests in Boston
Boston's mayor backs transgender rights as a controversial "free speech" bus tours the east coast.
Trump trade crackdown 'not about China'
The president will sign two executive orders on trade ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit.
Venezuela: Maduro ally says Supreme Court move 'breaks law'
Venezuela's chief prosecutor criticises decision that stripped the National Assembly of powers.
Flames leap above Atlanta interstate highway
Part of the elevated highway collapsed but there were no immediate reports of casualties.
Laptop ban: Qatar Airways to loan laptops during flights
Airline launches a laptop loan service to US-bound travellers to overcome a ban on devices.
Boko Haram's female suicide bombers strategy
The BBC's Clive Myrie went to a former Boko Haram stronghold, as the group continues to recruit female suicide bombers.
Inside France's young far-right
A new generation of far-right activists have found a home in the Front National.
Kuwaiti woman 'investigated over Ethiopian maid's window fall'
A rights group says a woman who filmed her Ethiopian maid falling should have tried to help her.
The man saving wolves in a secret Shropshire valley
It's 500 years since wolves have lived in the wild in Britain, but they're roaming in a small valley in Shropshire.
'Footballing' tortoise Bubba is online hit
A film of Bubba the "football playing" tortoise has clocked up millions of views after it was posted online.
Diego Maradona sues over a video game
The former Argentine international says he's suing Pro Evolution Soccer publishers Konami.
Gujarat: India state approves life term for killing cows
The new amendment means Gujarat now has the toughest laws dealing with cow slaughter in India.
Women aren't happy about a Donald Trump tweet supporting women
The US president says American women in every generation have shown grit, courage and devotion but social media users aren't having any of it.
Kim Jong-nam: Body 'arrives in Pyongyang' in exchange deal
Nine Malaysians also return home under a deal to end the diplomatic row that followed his death.
Ex-Power Ranger Ricardo Medina is sentenced to six years for killing his roommate
Actor Ricardo Medina stabbed his roommate Joshua Sutter to death with a sword two years ago.
Exploding dumplings...
The upset over a video on "exploding dumplings" is nothing new in Asia, a region of fierce food lovers.
Pakistan blast: At least six dead in border city Parachinar
At least six people are killed and more than 30 injured in a blast in Parachinar, Pakistan.
Atlanta fire: Section of highway collapses after blaze
Georgia governor Nathan Deal said PVC piping stored under the highway may have fuelled the blaze.
Dutch raids target 'tax evaders' in Europe and Australia
Gold bars and luxury cars are among items seized by prosecutors in raids in five countries.
EU sets out Brexit negotiating strategy
The EU president suggests the bloc is ready to discuss a trade deal before separation talks are over.
Cyclone Debbie: Deaths feared in Australia flood emergency
Authorities order evacuations across two states in the aftermath of Cyclone Debbie.
Fired Trump aide Michael Flynn 'has a story to tell'
The former national security adviser reportedly wanted assurances he won't be charged if he testifies.
War without guns
How Russia became an expert at information warfare - and the risks that poses for Europe.
Rebel rapper
The BBC's Julian Keane speaks to Farc rebels gathered in transition zones about their hopes for peace.
Shutting up shop
China begins closing down its legal ivory trade, but will consumer attitudes to prized artwork change?
Heartbreaking homecoming
BBC Arabic's Basheer Al Zaidi returns to his hometown of Mosul to find out how life has changed after the end of occupation by so-called Islamic State.
Success for SpaceX 're-usable rocket'
SpaceX flies and lands a Falcon 9 rocket that had already been used on a previous mission.
South Africa's President Zuma sacks finance minister
The departure of Pravin Gordhan comes after speculation that has hit South Africa's markets.
Removing Assad no longer a priority - US
"We can't necessarily focus on Assad," says a US envoy in remarks that alarm the Syrian opposition.
Israel approves first new West Bank settlement in 20 years
The new settlement is the first to be given in the go-ahead in two decades.
US frees Mexican man who was arrested despite work permit
The 24-year-old was arrested despite having a work permit and being protected from deportation.
Great-grandma survives five days in Colorado wilderness
Ruby Stein and her cat, Nikki, rationed their food and fashioned a blanket to stave off the cold.
Lost in space: 'Peggy, I don't have a shield'
Astronauts Peggy Whitson and Shane Kimbrough were meant to be installing debris shields on the ISS.
Huge fire engulfs Shanxi province warehouse
Firefighters have been tackling a huge warehouse fire in Shanxi province.
Venezuela court takes over National Assembly functions
Opposition politicians attack President Nicolas Maduro after legislative powers are taken away.
Trump's Keystone XL pipeline plan faces legal challenge
Environmental groups say the potential harm to land, air, water and wildlife has been underplayed.
US beefs up muscle in Somalia fight
The Pentagon said the White House had approved its request for "additional precision fired".
Dinner discussion
US Vice-President Mike Pence won't dine alone with any woman who is not his wife - noble or sexist?
Ex-South Korean president faces arrest
A South Korean court approves an arrest warrant for ousted President Park on corruption charges.
Why Ivanka Trump is joining the Trump administration
US First Daughter Ivanka Trump has joined her father's administration in an official capacity.
Ex-cyclone Debbie forces Queensland evacuations
Residents who live on high enough ground have been told not to venture into the floods because of sharks and snakes in the water.
US hiker given warning for rescuing 'abandoned' bear cub
Corey Hancock, 41, spotted the malnourished bear lying on his back alone while hiking in Oregon.
Angela Merkel: We must make an effort for the EU we love
German Chancellor Angela Merkel gives an impassioned speech about the future of the European Union.
Brazil ex-speaker Eduardo Cunha jailed for 15 years
A judge finds the former speaker of the lower house guilty of corruption and money laundering.
3,600 guests at Ghana's record-breaking dinner table
A food seasoning manufacturer in Ghana has built a table which has been recognised by Guinness World Records as the longest in the world.
College apologises for 'slut-shame' prom posters about appropriate dresses
Posters were seen at Stanton College which identified types of dress worn by 'good girls' and 'bad girls'.
Greece farm shooting: Migrants win damages from state
A group of migrant workers who were shot at by their employer after demanding pay win their case.
Bangladesh stand-off comes to deadly end with 'militant' blast
The violence is part of an escalation of suspected jihadist violence in recent weeks.
Brexit: No talks with the UK before clear withdrawal terms, says France
Initial talks must focus on rights of citizens in each other's territory, President Hollande adds.
US governor creates toolkit for undocumented parents
Connecticut's Dannel Malloy offers help to undocumented parents with children who are US citizens.
Campaigners seek 'to sell US politicians' browsing data'
Privacy campaigners plan to buy, then sell, US politicians' internet browsing histories.
Estonian police teddy bears will comfort children
Estonian police cars will carry teddy bears to comfort children at scene of incidents.
Ronaldo sculptor defends work
Emanuel Santos says his statue of the football player unveiled in Madeira is "a matter of taste".
Thirsty snake drinks from water bottle
A cobra in a drought-hit village in India has been filmed drinking water from a bottle.
Kim Jong-nam's body to be released
Malaysia approves the release of Kim Jong-nam's body for return to North Korea, the Malaysian PM says.
Cannes Film Festival poster sparks airbrushing row
Press and public come out to denounce the "deplorable" thinning down of actress Claudia Cardinale.
Kuki Gallmann's Kenya safari lodge burned down
The attack comes after police reportedly shot cattle that had invaded Kuki Gallmann's land.
Italian police in Venice arrest three Jihadists
Three adults and a girl are detained in an anti-terror operation by Italian police.
Forgetting the horror of Homs
Lyse Doucet revisits a young Syrian girl Bara'aa, who three years ago, was living through the horror of war in Homs.
Syrians see signs of hope after years of war
BBC News asks people living in cities across Syria what it is like to live with war.
Pee Wee Pumps: High heels for babies spark outrage
A US company that makes footwear for infants described as "diva defining" is labelled "disgusting".
French pensioners demand end to chip drought
French retirement home residents complain to mayor about lack of chips.
Trump-Russia ties: Senate pledges thorough inquiry
The inquiry into alleged interference in the US election must avoid the acrimony in the House.
The Nigerian bobsleigh team racing towards history
The first bobsleigh team from Africa are on the verge of qualifying for the 2018 Olympics.
American Airlines pilot dies on Dallas-Albuquerque flight
The incident happened just before he was due to land a flight from Texas to New Mexico.
Trump to meet China's Xi in Florida next week
The visit will be on 6-7 April at Mar-a-Lago in Florida, with trade and North Korea key issues.
Insurer Lloyd's of London confirms new Brussels subsidiary
The 329-year-old insurance market says it has chosen Brussels for its new EU subsidiary.
Challenging Erdogan
A former interior minister emerges as a key figure challenging President Erdogan's referendum plans.
Oscars will still use accountant firm PwC despite envelopegate blunder
Oscars organisers are to continue using accountancy firm PricewaterhouseCoopers despite the best film mix-up.
Family of Chinese victim of Paris killing calls for calm
The shooting of Chinese national Liu Shaoyo by French police has sparked violence and protests.
Trump Russia dossier
The BBC has learned that US officials "verified" a key claim in a report about Russian involvement in Donald Trump's election.
Trump travel ban: Hawaii judge places indefinite hold
The ruling means the president cannot enforce the ban while it is contested in court.
North Carolina 'bathroom' law: Deal reached on repeal
The deal must still pass the state Congress and its terms have angered LGBT activists.
Xiao Long Bao: Foodies fume over 'exploding soup dumplings'
A lifestyle video proposes bursting the popular Xiao Long Bao and throwing out the soup.
Twelve dead in as truck and church bus collide in Texas
Another three people are hurt in the head-on collision near Garner State Park, west of San Antonio.
Credentials, please
In our series of letters from African journalists, Joseph Warungu looks at why Kenya insists that its senior political leaders must hold a university degree.
Canada comes online
Canada is experiencing an influx of funding for AI research and commercialisation.
'You may as well kill us'
The BBC's Vikas Pandey visits a community of butchers affected by the crackdown on meat shops.
Turkey ends Euphrates Shield military campaign in Syria
The Euphrates Shield operation targeted Islamic State fighters and also Syrian Kurdish militias.
US state department employee 'concealed contacts with China'
A veteran state department employee is accused of being paid by Chinese agents for information.
French artist turns chicken for three-week egg hatching
Abraham Poincheval is sitting on 10 chicken eggs that he hopes to hatch in a Paris museum.
Baghdad checkpoint hit by deadly car bomb attack
At least 15 people are killed as a suicide lorry bomb hits a police checkpoint in the Iraqi capital.
Three tornado chasers die in Texas crash
Three people are dead after their SUVs collide in west Texas while chasing a suspected tornado.
Bridgegate: Christie aides Bill Baroni and Bridget Kelly jailed
Bill Baroni and Bridget Kelly get two years and 18 months apiece for an "outrageous" abuse of power.
Witnessing history
The BBC's Dan Johnson witnessed history in Brussels as the UK and the EU officially started their divorce.
Planned Parenthood: US anti-abortion filmmakers face charges
Prosecutors say two activists "invaded privacy" by secretly taping Planned Parenthood staff.
Backlash at Mexico judge over 'no carnal intent' ruling
A judge said a sexual assault suspect should not be jailed because there was "no carnal intent".
Bizarre Ronaldo statue overshadows airport naming event
The questionable likeness was revealed at a ceremony to name Madeira airport after the footballer.
Uttar Pradesh: The Indian state running out of meat
The state is facing a shortage after a government crackdown on "illegal" slaughterhouses.
Indian red faces over tallest flag at Pakistan border
The flag on the Pakistan border is to be replaced for a fourth time after being torn by the wind.
'Build that wall' says US border resident
The BBC caught up with two people in Texas who are looking forward to the wall's construction.
Mark Latham: Sky Australia host fired for offensive comments
Ex-Labor Party leader questioned a schoolboy's sexuality and derided female TV presenters.
Trump border wall funding facing delay
A senior Republican lawmaker signals wall funding would not be coupled with the spending bill.
Mosul battle: Iraqi forces edge closer to key mosque
The Great Mosque of al-Nuri is where IS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi proclaimed a "caliphate".
HB2: North Carolina facing college sports boycott over 'bathroom bill'
College sports body says the state will forfeit events over its law removing LGBT protections.
Emma Thompson felt 'too fat' to live in LA
The Oscar winner says she "couldn't live there" as she condemns the pressure on actresses to be thin.
Shots fired on driver 'attacking police' near US Congress
The driver has been arrested, with no injuries reported, and terrorism has been ruled out by police.
EU leaders react as UK PM Theresa May officially triggers Brexit
There are "no reasons to pretend this is a happy day", European Council President Donald Tusk says.
Footballer's affairs caused error - wife
A Chinese player's wife claims his extra-marital affairs are behind his embarrassing mistake in a World Cup qualifying defeat to Iran.
World's first monster truck front flip
This is the first time a monster truck driver has completed a front flip in the sport's history.
Russia protests 'will happen again'
On Sunday, Russia saw its largest anti-government protest in several years with many young people taking part.
Tusk to UK: 'We already miss you'
Donald Tusk stresses the positives as he receives a letter from the UK triggering Article 50.
Can coal make a comeback under Trump?
Here is why coal's decline can be slowed but not completely reversed.
Elephants in dramatic muddy escape
Eleven Asian elephants caught in mud make a dramatic escape with the help of local farmers.
Row after Norway Muslim group appoints spokeswoman in full-face veil
Norwegian minister criticises the Islamic Council of Norway, saying its move will 'create distance'.
France anaesthetist investigated for poisoning patients
The doctor denies poisoning seven patients - two of whom died - between 2008 and 2017.
Cyclone Debbie: Experts fear damage to Great Barrier Reef
The Australian state of Queensland is assessing the extent of the damage caused by the major storm.
Zuma asked to miss activist's funeral
The family of an anti-apartheid activist asks South Africa's president not to attend his funeral.
Hungary's 'George Soros university' faces closure
The Central European University is embroiled in a row between the tycoon and Prime Minister Orban.
Siberian police demolish truants' home-made pub
Siberian truants bunk off school to drink and gamble in their home-made pub.
Bob Dylan finally agrees to accept Nobel Prize for Literature
The American singer snubbed a ceremony in December but is in Sweden for two concerts this weekend.
US hockey women halt boycott over pay
The US women's ice hockey team settle a long-running equal pay dispute and call off their boycott of the forthcoming US-hosted world championships.
Jared Kushner's family firm ends investment talks with China's Anbang
A potential investment deal had raised ethical questions for President Trump's son-in-law.
Trump climate: Challenges loom after Obama policies scrapped
The president is accused of "ignoring basic science" as public campaigns and court cases are planned.
London Stock Exchange-Deutsche Boerse deal blocked by EU
EU regulators block London Stock Exchange's £21bn merger with German stock exchange Deutsche Boerse.
Small shark rescued from swimming pool in Australia
The juvenile shark was not dangerous but it surprised swimmers in Sydney's far north.
Taiwanese rights advocate Lee Ming-che held in China
The Chinese government makes its first comment about Mr Lee one week after he disappeared.
Indonesian man's body found inside python - police
The bulging python was cut open after villagers grew suspicious it had eaten the man.
French ex-PM Valls backs Macron for president
Instead of backing his Socialist party's candidate, Manuel Valls says he will support a centrist.
Toshiba's Westinghouse 'files for US bankruptcy'
Westinghouse has struggled with losses that have thrown its Japanese parent into a major crisis.
Cambodian breast milk
In a controversial practise, a company had been processing and selling the milk in the US.
Puerto Rico man bites head off girlfriend's Chihuahua
The 40-year-old attacked the puppy and punched his girlfriend in a domestic dispute in February.
Peruvian plane catches fire
There were no injuries among the 141 on board when the aeroplane landed at Jauja airport.
Health and wealth
A new study says Canadian cystic fibrosis patients live 10 years longer than Americans.
Nigerian student beaten in India in alleged racist attack
Video footage shows Endurance Amalawa being attacked by a mob in India.
Marine Le Pen on why the EU wants Brexit to be painful
Though the French presidential candidate still thinks Great Britain will negotiate a good deal.
US bank Wells Fargo agrees $110m lawsuit settlement
America's biggest bank agrees settlement in case of customers who had accounts opened without their consent.
Syria conflict: 'Deal reached' for four besieged areas
A truce is agreed to allow the evacuation from four besieged villages in Syria, reports say.
Loved and loathed
Yogi Adityanath: What kind of leader will the polarising new chief minister of Uttar Pradesh be?
Fawlty language
Japan is struggling to make sure it has enough English speakers when it hosts the Olympic Games in 2020.
'Sexelance'
A converted vehicle has been designed to act as a sanctuary for Danish sex workers at risk of violence and exploitation.
Mosul battle: US 'may be responsible' for civilian deaths
A general says there is a "fair chance" US air strikes may have killed civilians in Mosul.
Ivory Coast's former first lady Simone Gbagbo acquitted
Crimes against humanity charges relate to the deadly violence after the 2010 presidential elections.
Russia arrest 'like a bad dream'
Olga Lozina featured in an iconic photo taken during an anti-government protest in Moscow on Sunday.
Fillon's wife under formal investigation
Wife of French presidential candidate Francois Fillon under formal investigation over 'fake jobs' row
Newspaper column on breastfeeding stranger's baby goes viral
Journalist Leah McLaren recalls trying to nurse an infant she found in a bedroom at a house party.
Personal albums of the Red Baron's Nazi cousin for sale
Field Marshal Wolfram von Richthofen's photo albums are expected to earn up to £20,000 at auction.
New population of rare tigers found in eastern Thailand
Camera traps caught images of the critically endangered Indochinese tigers in eastern Thailand.
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela on Kathrada: 'Same pain as Mandela'
Nelson Mandela's ex-wife has paid tribute to the South African anti-apartheid activist, Ahmed Kathrada, who has died aged 87.
Clashes in Paris after police shoot dead Chinese man
Protesters threw missiles and set alight a car in Paris amid anger over the police shooting of a Chinese man.
Three teenage burglars shot dead in US
The homeowner's son shot them with an assault-style rifle after they broke into the house, say police.
Students must swim before they graduate, says China university
Students at Tsinghua University in Beijing will have to prove they can swim before they graduate.
Cyclone Debbie seen from space
As the International Space Station passes over Australia, the full scale of Cyclone Debbie comes into view.
Swiss skier claims world first quad cork 1800
Andri Ragettli completed five rotations while dipping his head under his body four times.
Cyclone Debbie: Australia activates disaster response plan
Helicopters and naval vessels carrying aid are to be despatched as Cyclone Debbie hits Queensland.
Paris clashes after French police kill Chinese man
Police say they were attacked by the Chinese national but his family says he did not injure anyone.
New York's Fearless Girl statue to stay on till March 2018
The popular work, which aims to draw attention to gender inequality, will now stay in New York till 2018.
Carlos the Jackal : Third French life sentence for notorious militant
The self-styled revolutionary is already serving sentences for attacks in the 1970s and '80s.
Trump to sweep away Obama climate change policies
Environmentalists warn Mr Trump's order will have serious consequences at home and abroad.
Turkey 'spied' on pro-Gulen opponents in Germany
Hundreds of people suspected of backing a US-based cleric are being watched, reports say.
Sweden reacts to anger at 'risky births' and maternity care shortages
Sweden boosts maternity care cash amid reports of women forced to drive long distances to give birth.
Kasai unrest: Bodies found in hunt for UN Congo experts
US and Swedish citizens went missing two weeks ago investigating unrest in the central Kasai region.
Measles outbreak across Europe
The World Health Organization says cases are climbing where immunisation coverage has dropped.
Attacks on Nigerian students shock India
Angry crowds near Delhi blamed the students for the death of a teenager from a suspected overdose.
Ahmed Kathrada: South Africa's anti-apartheid veteran dies
Ahmed Kathrada, who spent 26 years in prison for his activism, was a close associate of Nelson Mandela.
Meningitis outbreak kills at least 140 in Nigeria
The disease has infected more than 1,000 people in one of the worst outbreaks for years.
Cyclone Debbie: Footage shows 'monster' storm hit Queensland
A powerful cyclone carrying winds of up to 263km/h (163 mph) has reached the coast of Queensland, Australia.
Georgia joins EU's visa-free policy
Citizens of the ex-Soviet republic of Georgia can now travel to most European countries visa-free.
Street art events promote Yemen peace
Murad Subay from Yemen and British artist Lisa-Marie Gibbs held simultaneous street art events in Yemen and the UK.
Will Smith reunites with Fresh Prince of Bel-Air pals
How do the cast of Fresh Prince look more than 20 years on at their beachside reunion?
Bookshop turns classics into clickbait to get people reading
A Dallas bookstore is turning classic titles into clickbait to get people reading
Iceland's pagans enjoy dramatic rise
Iceland's statistics bureau says native pagans are fastest-growing faith.
Iranian centenarian stands in local elections
An Iranian centenarian is standing in local elections to highlight village problems.
Name calling
A case in Georgia has sparked a debate on what you can and can't give as baby's surname.
'Trumplomacy'
The Secretary of State's talk of "interim zones of stability" leaves reporters scratching their heads.
New Jersey couple sues to raze house over creepy letters
The couple say they are being threatened by anonymous letters from a stalker called "The Watcher".
One dead in Oakland residential building fire
Firefighters battle a deadly fire at an apartment block in Oakland, California.
US parents sue to call baby girl Allah
State officials have refused to issue the 22-month old with a birth certificate.
'Bond King' Bill Gross settles Pimco feud for $81m
Star bond trader ends "family disagreement" with his former firm in $81m (£65m) settlement.
Spain to investigate Syrian officials for alleged torture
A judge has decided Spain has the authority to investigate alleged crimes by Syria.
Rachel Dolezal: 'The idea of race is a lie'
Can you choose your race? Emily Maitlis speaks to the US white woman who said she was black.
Brazil tribe gets compensation for plane crash over Amazon forest
The Caiapó say the area where the debris fell is polluted and cursed with the presence of the dead.
Huge gold coin worth $1m stolen from museum
A Canadian coin, nicknamed the "big maple leaf", has been stolen from behind bulletproof glass in Germany.
Erin McPike: The only journalist on Rex Tillerson's Asia trip
Erin McPike on being the only journalist selected to join US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson's Asia trip.
Islamic State battle: Mosul residents face impossible choice
Jeremy Bowen reports on the Iraqis caught in the battle to reclaim from western Mosul from so-called IS.
Canada to legalise marijuana 'by 2018'
The federal government is set to table legislation next month to legalise the drug, say reports.
Shailene Woodley reaches deal to avoid jail over pipeline protest
Shailene Woodley agrees a plea deal after being arrested over a Dakota Access pipeline protest.
World nuclear ban 'not realistic', says US ambassador to UN
US ambassador to the UN, Nikki Haley, says nearly 40 countries would skip talks on the subject.
Jared Kushner to be questioned over alleged Trump-Russia ties
The president's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, offered to speak to Senate committee, says White House.
Cyclone Debbie: Thousands flee as Australia braces for 'monster' storm
A powerful storm is expected to bring waves of up to 8m to the Queensland coast.
McDonald's server, 94, says she will never leave
The great-granny still serves breakfast twice a week to her loyal customers in Indiana.
Solid gold coin worth $4m stolen from Berlin museum
The "big maple leaf" coin, which shows Queen Elizabeth II, weighs 100kg and is made of pure gold.
South Sudan attack 'could hinder aid deliveries'
"Shocking" killing of aid workers is causing charities to re-assess famine relief in South Sudan.
Bosnian man crushes concrete blocks with head
Bosnian taekwondo champion Kerim Ahmetspahic has set a new record for crushing concrete blocks with his head.
Body found in suitcase in Italian port of Rimini
Police are investigating whether the body could be that of a missing Dublin-based woman.
IS conflict: US-backed force pauses assault on Syria's Tabqa dam
US-backed Syrian forces mark a significant step as they advance on the IS stronghold of Raqqa.
Russia opposition leader Navalny jailed
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny gets 15-day jail sentence for resisting police orders during protest
Dutch train crash near Harlingen leaves two dead
An adult and a child were in a car hit on an unmanned level crossing near Harlingen, reports say.
Turkmen Asian Games mascot gets makeover
Turkmenistan relaunches cheerier Asian Games canine mascot.
Voting starts in Europe for Turkish referendum
The first ballots are cast by Turkish citizens living in six European countries.
Team Indus: India's race to the moon
India's Team Indus is one of five groups in a race to put a privately funded spacecraft on the Moon.
Orange is the New Black: Samira Wiley and Lauren Morelli tie the knot
Actress Samira Wiley met writer Lauren Morelli on the set of the US prison drama.
Tanzania rapper Nay wa Mitego arrested for criticising president
The musician was held after a new song criticising the president was circulated on social media.
'Condemned' South Korean dogs find sanctuary in the US
Campaigners say the rescued dogs would otherwise have ended up being consumed by humans.
Rapper Wiz Khalifa's homage to drug lord Escobar sparks row
The mayor of Medellin says the rapper should not have laid flowers at the grave of Pablo Escobar.
Hong Kong escalator malfunction: Two men arrested
The two technicians are suspected of tampering with the escalator after the incident.
French Neo-Nazi group goes on trial in Amiens
Eighteen are accused of offences carried out by a far-right gang known as the White Wolves Klan.
Trump son-in-law Jared Kushner to lead US federal overhaul
Jared Kushner is expected to lead a new White House unit aimed at reforming the US bureaucracy.
Hong Kong protests: Nine activists 'to be charged'
The move comes a day after new leader Carrie Lam pledged to heal divisions in the territory.
Singapore couple jailed for starving Philippine maid
The case has shocked Singapore, with some saying online that the jail sentences are too lenient.
Planet Nine: Astronomers want help from amateur stargazers
An Australian university has asked amateur stargazers to help find a possible ninth planet.
Russia protests: EU demands release of detainees
Opposition leader, Alexei Navalny, one of hundreds held, appears at court in Moscow.
Testing for 'defectives'
After years of protest, the University of Melbourne has removed the name of a controversial figure.
'Crushed my dreams'
Wajiha Arooj wins a 17-year legal battle over reputational damage she says had a huge effect on her life.
Sydney academic stopped from leaving China
It is unclear why the Chinese-born Australian resident cannot leave Guangzhou, his university says.
Lost and found
The couple who lost each other after India's partition only to reunite as refugees queuing for food.
The migrants 'trapped' on the Greek island of Chios
Five hundred people have come from Turkey to Chios, Greece, in the past two weeks alone.
Yemenis protest on war's second anniversary
Tens of thousands called for an end to the two-year conflict that has left thousands dead.
Chile pensions protest draws tens of thousands
They say the Pinochet-era privatised pension system is unfair and punishes poorer Chileans.
Syria rebels 'take control' of IS-held airbase near Raqqa
US-backed forces storm Tabqa airport as they advance on Raqqa, the self-declared capital of IS.
Bulgaria's pro-EU Borisov set for victory, exit polls suggest
Exit polls predict a win for the centre-right GERB party, with the rival Socialists admitting defeat.
United Airlines under fire for 'barring girls wearing leggings'
The US carrier is criticised as activist says two girls were barred from flying for wearing leggings.
South Sudan ambush leaves six aid workers dead, UN says
Six humanitarians are murdered in the worst such incident since the civil war began, UN says.
Russia protests: Crowds take to streets over corruption
Thousands of people take to the street of Moscow, calling for the resignation of the prime minister over corruption allegations.
IS conflict: Raqqa warning over 'risk to Tabqa dam'
There is said to be panic and confusion in the Syrian city, a stronghold of the Islamic State group.
Belarus protests: Government defends mass arrests
Hundreds were detained in the protests against the tax on "social parasites".
Egypt convicts 56 over migrant boat sinking that killed 200
Capsize in September killed at least 200 people who had been crammed aboard a fishing vessel.
'No pause to attacks against IS' in West Mosul
Iraqi forces are continuing their offensive to drive Islamic State fighters out of western Mosul as concern grows over civilian deaths.
Russian opposition leader 'arrested'
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny arrested in Moscow at anti-corruption protest he organised, witnesses say
Mosul offensive: Iraq denies air strike caused civilian deaths
The Iraqi military blames so-called Islamic State booby-traps for residents deaths.
UK visa problems halt African friendly
Nigeria's friendly with Burkina Faso on Monday in London is called off after several Burkina Faso players fail to gain entry visas for the UK.
Germany's Saarland state in bellwether vote for Merkel
The regional poll is being watched for indications of how the national election will go in September.
Multiple victims in US nightclub shooting
One dead and 14 injured in nightclub shooting in Cincinnati, US media report.
Hong Kong escalator malfunction injures dozens
Dozens of people are injured when an escalator at a Hong Kong shopping centre malfunctions.
British-Iranian aid worker acquitted of death of Indian boy
Narges Kalbasi Ashtari was convicted in 2014 after five-year-old boy was swept away by current.
Changing to BST: Will the clock change affect your kids?
Research is under way to determine how clock changes affect children's sleep patterns.
Uber suspends self-driving cars after Arizona crash
Images show Uber vehicle on its side after apparent high-impact crash with ordinary driver.
Coming home
Isabelina was just five when she was taken from her family - she didn't see them for another 30 years.
Hong Kong prepares for new leader
A Beijing-backed candidate is the favourite despite firm resistance from pro-democracy campaigners.
Different country
Two years on from the start of the Saudi-led offensive, the BBC's Mai Noman returns to her home country.
What happens when music meets art?
Collage artist Hayato Takano creates portraits of famous musicians using only sheet music.
Militia fighters decapitate 40 police officers in DR Congo
About 40 were killed when a police convoy was ambushed in the central province of Kasai.,
Brazil meat scandal: China and others lift ban
Chile and Egypt have also lifted bans imposed over claims that unsafe produce was sold for years.
Sylhet blasts kill four amid Bangladesh militant raid
Bangladesh has seen an escalation of suspected jihadist violence in recent weeks.
Europeans take to streets on Treaty of Rome anniversary
People in London, Rome, Berlin and other cities mark 60 years since the Treaty of Rome was signed.
Praise and protests
Europeans take to the streets of London, Rome, Warsaw and Berlin, as EU marks 60th anniversary.
Donald Trump: Tax reform next after healthcare failure
Having failed to scrap Obamacare, Donald Trump says he will focus on tax reform and "big tax cuts".
Brazil teacher changes hairstyle to support bullied girl
"A boy had told my pupil her hair was ugly, and she was sad. I told her she was wonderful."
Belarus protesters defy ban to march against 'parasite tax'
Thousands march in Minsk on historic anniversary to protest against levy on under-employed.
Italy sex case dropped because woman 'did not scream'
Italy's justice minister is investigating the Turin judge's decision, which has caused outrage.
Battle for Mosul: Residents flee ahead of air strikes
One resident says 100 bodies still lie in the rubble as the offensive against IS continues.
Trump's ex-national security adviser 'discussed Gulen removal'
Ex-national security adviser Michael Flynn met Turkish officials during the election campaign.
Thousands flee Mosul over fear of airstrikes
Eyewitnesses say that many Iraqi civilians have been caught up and killed in the US led airstrikes against so-called Islamic State in the battle for Mosul.
Afraid of spiders? Charity's steps to tackle arachnophobia
A charity is hoping to help sufferers in south Wales by launching the first self-help group of its kind in the area.
Mass graves
Up to 400 people have reportedly been killed in the central DR Congo provinces of Kasai - what is going on?
US and UK laptop bans on some Middle East flights come into effect
The US and UK bans affect direct flights from some Middle East airports.
EU summit: Leaders meet for Rome anniversary
Celebrations will mark 60 years since the EU's founding treaty, but the UK stays away as Brexit looms.
Harrison Ford: 'I'm the schmuck that landed on the taxiway'
Harrison Ford explains to air traffic control why he landed on a taxiway, just missing a passenger jet.
President Trump's 'Obamacare nightmare' in his own words
Repeal and replace Obamacare - it was his number one campaign promise. So what happened?
UN fears 200 died in coalition airstrike on Mosul
The UN looks into reports that 200 people, mostly civilians, died in an air strike in the past week.
Trump healthcare vote withdrawn
Trump's healthcare vote withdrawn after Republican leaders fail to gain enough support for Obamacare replacement
Switzerland investigates Turkey spying allegations
Prosecutors are looking into claims Turks living in Switzerland are being spied on.
Germanwings pilot 'wasn't depressed'
Guenter Lubitz said his son was not responsible for the Germanwings crash, which killed 150 people.
Naked demonstrators kill sheep under Auschwitz gates
At least 11 people killed a sheep, undressed, and chained themselves up at the former Nazi camp.
Migrant boat sinks off Turkish coast 'drowning 11'
Five children are among the dead, while nine people were rescued, Turkish media report.
New Zealand minister challenged to fight over dirty water
Environment minister challenged by a conservationist angry at new water quality policy.
US healthcare bill: Knife-edge vote looms for 'Trumpcare'
Defeat on his key pledge to repeal and replace Obamacare would be a major blow to the president.
Trump ex-campaign chief Manafort to face intelligence committee
Paul Manafort, who is accused of links with Russia, volunteered to speak to a US intelligence panel.
ICC orders Congo warlord Germain Katanga to pay victims
Ex-Congolese militia leader ordered to pay $1m (£800,000), but he is broke.
Russia denies it is supplying the Taliban after Nato general claim
A top Nato general had said Moscow was "perhaps" assisting the extremist group.
Swedish hotel chain offers 'divorce refunds'
Couples who divorce after staying at the hotel chain will be reimbursed for their stay.
Battle for Mosul: High tensions as fighting continues
Middle East editor Jeremy Bowen reports on the split city of Mosul, Iraq.
Trump administration approves Keystone XL pipeline
The State Department says the project, blocked by Barack Obama, was in the national interest.
Antwerp driver faces terrorism charge
Belgian prosecutors bring attempted terrorism charge against man who drove at crowd in Antwerp
Crash families angered by pilot's father
Germanwings crash anniversary: victims' families criticise efforts of pilot's father to clear his son of blame
Gambia to set up truth commission to probe Jammeh's rule
The commission will investigate abuses committed during ex-President Jammeh's rule, minister says.
Egypt's Hosni Mubarak walks free
Hosni Mubarak, Egypt's ex-president, freed after he was cleared of murdering protesters in 2011 Arab Spring protests
Major Indian airlines ban MP who beat official
Ravindra Gaikwad will not be able to fly on five major Indian airlines with immediate effect.
'Hero' street dogs in India help catch criminal
The two chased down and bit a man accused of stabbing one of his former colleagues on the roadside.
US firefighter saves lifeless dog with mouth-to-mouth
The animal was was lifeless after being caught in a house fire but was revived after 20 minutes.
Exclusive: Ed Sheeran moved to tears by Liberia trip
The singer writes about his Comic Relief visit and why he'll never forget the children he met.
Sewol disaster ferry raised in South Korea after three years
It sank in one of South Korea's deadliest disasters in 2014.
A question of colour
Apple's Red iPhone is going on sale, but in China it is doing things a bit differently. Why?
Pro-settlement hardliner Friedman confirmed as US envoy to Israel
Daniel Friedman, a critic of the two-state solution, is approved by the Republican-led US Senate.
Toronto school board ends all new US trips for students
School officials say the "difficult" decision was made over uncertainty surrounding the travel ban.
French election: Defence Minister Le Drian defects to Macron
Jean-Yves Le Drian is criticised by his Socialist party voicing support for the centrist candidate.
Franz Beckenbauer questioned by prosecutors in 2006 World Cup fraud inquiry
The German football legend denies wrongdoing in a Swiss inquiry into the 2006 World Cup bid.
More than 200 migrants feared drowned in Mediterranean
An aid group finds two capsized boats capable of carrying 100 migrants each, and only five bodies.
US healthcare bill: Blow for Trump as House vote delayed
Repealing and replacing Obamacare was a major plank of Donald Trump's election campaign.
Devin Nunes apologises to Democrats for surveillance briefing
Democrats question whether an inquiry into Russia's alleged meddling can now proceed objectively.
Supreme Court pick Neil Gorsuch to be blocked by Democrats
President Trump's Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch faces a bruising filibuster in the Senate.
Man mistakenly donates wife's 'priceless' wedding dress
A woman from Durham, North Carolina has appealed online after her dress was mistakenly sold for $25.
Argentina ex-leader Cristina Fernandez to go on trial
The former president is facing charges of financial mismanagement during her time in office.
Eurovision: Russia's entry Julia Samoilova 'could perform via satellite'
Banned contestant Julia Samoilova has been offered the chance to perform in Ukraine via satellite.
JFK diary calls Hitler 'stuff of legends'
The 28-year-old future president wrote about the dictator after touring his mountain retreat.
White supremacist's church burns down in North Dakota
Craig Cobb, who formerly tried to set up an Aryan enclave in North Dakota, says it was "100% arson".
Symbolic strength
The Taliban's capture of the crucial southern Afghan city of Sangin is highly significant.
Jacqui Lambie: Australian senator weeps over 'shameful' welfare cuts
Jacqui Lambie makes an emotional plea for the government to reconsider plans to cut family benefits.
Bastions of democracy
An attacker tried and failed to access Westminster - so what is security like in Paris, Berlin, Brussels ands Washington DC?
Air India files complaint as MP boasts of beating steward
Ravindra Gaikwad says he hit the airline steward with a slipper after being denied business class.
Concern over tourists taking crystals from Iceland mine
Officials warn a historic site may have to close because visitors keep removing its crystals.
Man held for 'driving at crowd' in Antwerp, Belgium
A man is arrested in the Belgian city of Antwerp on suspicion of driving at a crowd, police say.
Students rescue drunk man from Massachusetts rail tracks
An intoxicated man has been rescued after falling onto the underground rail tracks in Somerville, Massachusetts.
Israelis hold teen over US bomb threats
Israeli police arrest Israeli-US teenager on suspicion of making bomb threats against Jewish community centres in US
South Africa police warn of taxi rape gang in Johannesburg
The latest victim appears to be a mother assaulted for four hours in front of her son.
London attack: How events unfolded
BBC correspondent Andy Moore reports on the aftermath of the Westminster attack.
Russian man pleads guilty over $500m malware scam
A Russian man faces up to 10 years in jail for spreading a computer virus that cost victims more than $500m (£401m).
Eiffel Tower turns off lights in London tribute
Lights on the famous Paris landmark go off in tribute to the victims of the London attack.
Japan school: Donation row grows for PM Shinzo Abe
The head of a controversial nationalist school says he did give money towards it despite his denials.
Chile sentences 33 over Pinochet-era disappearances
The 33 were found guilty of the abduction of five opponents of Gen Augusto Pinochet in 1987.
Russian ex-MP Voronenkov shot dead at Kiev hotel
Denis Voronenkov, who fled to Ukraine last year, is shot dead in the centre of the Ukrainian capital.
Ryan Gosling explains Oscars giggling
The La La Land star was relieved the commotion over the best film mix-up was not "some kind of medical situation".
Video of Israeli policeman hitting Palestinian driver draws anger
An officer is suspended after a film shows him head butting a Palestinian lorry driver in Jerusalem.
New York sword attacker 'targeted black men'
A white US Army veteran who killed a black man with a sword had a hatred for black people, police say.
Afghan Taliban capture city of Sangin
Officials confirm the district headquarters are now in militant hands after a year-long battle.
Ten Egyptian soldiers killed in Sinai bombings
The bombs were detonated during clashes triggered by army raids on jihadist militant strongholds.
Apple 'paid no tax' in New Zealand for at least a decade
Apple is under scrutiny following reports it has paid no tax in New Zealand since 2007.
Dinosaur crater's clue to origin of life
The crater made by the asteroid that killed off the dinosaurs reveals clues to the origins of life on Earth.
Malaysia screen legend gets Google tribute
P. Ramlee enjoyed fame across South East Asia, even reaching as far as Hong Kong and Japan.
Ukraine depot blasts prompt evacuations
Explosions at massive arms depot in eastern Ukraine described as "sabotage" as up to 20,000 evacuated - media say
'New' wave-like cloud finally wins official recognition
The new clouds include the rare, wave-like asperitas, after a long campaign by skywatchers.
Republicans are hoping to get their Obamacare replacement bill through the House.
Republicans are hoping to get their Obamacare replacement bill through the House. But do they have the votes?
London attack: World leaders show solidarity
France, Germany and the US send messages of solidarity after the deadly attack near parliament.
Venezuela shocked as children arrested for soldiers' killings
Police say two soldiers were attacked and killed by a gang of children, some as young as six.
Maryland high school rape case sparks immigration row
The rape, which was allegedly committed by undocumented immigrants, has led to community outrage.
Trump team 'incidentally monitored' after election
The president's communications may also have been monitored by agents, House intelligence chair says.
Holy Sepulchre Church: Discovery at 'Jesus's tomb' in Jerusalem
Renovation work at the church where it is said that Jesus was buried leads to an historic find.
Art revival
A Spanish village whose residents were at odds over a planned waste dump have overcome their differences with an art project that transformed it into an open-air gallery.
Senegal's Touba TV blames 'satanic trick' for porn gaffe
A religious TV channel in Senegal blames an unidentified saboteur after it broadcast a porn film.
London attack: French children injured on bridge
Three schoolchildren from France are among those injured in the Westminster Bridge attack.
Ex-Colorado Republican chairman in court for voter fraud
Steven Curtis allegedly posted his ex-wife's absentee ballot for last year's presidential election.
Uganda manhunt for police who shot dead girl of three
Police say the incident is "highly regrettable" and launch a manhunt for four officers.
IS conflict: US forces support new assault near Raqqa stronghold
The US secretary of state says it is "only a matter of time" before the IS leader is dead.
Tonga gives away thousands of chicks in anti-fat drive
Agriculture ministry hopes the initiative will stop people buying fatty imported meat.
North Korea hunger: Two in five undernourished, says UN
More than 70% of the country's population relies on food aid, the United Nations says.
Kenya Revenue Authority 'lost $39m to hacker'
An IT expert appears in court charged with stealing $39m from Kenya's national tax authority.
Fury at eurozone chief Dijsselbloem's 'racist' remarks
The head of eurozone finance ministers, Jeroen Dijsselbloem, faces calls to resign in Portugal and Spain.
Eurovision Samoilova: Ukraine bars Russian singer over Crimea visit
Ukraine bars Russia's Eurovision entry because she performed in Crimea, annexed by Moscow in 2014
Trump ex-aide Paul Manafort 'offered to help Putin'
Ex-campaign chairman Paul Manafort reportedly worked for Russian oligarch to assist President Putin.
Germany to quash 50,000 gay convictions
The German cabinet says homosexuals handed post-war sentences under a Nazi-era law should be cleared.
Brussels attacks: Silent tribute and tears at airport
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium lead a minute's silence at Zaventem airport in Brussels.
Rex Tillerson: My wife convinced me to be US secretary of state
The ex-oil executive says his wife convinced him to be secretary of state, a job he did not want.
China bus company pays drivers in small change
The company says it was less trouble than going to the bank.
'Sex assault' streamed on Facebook Live
At one point 40 people watched the broadcast but nobody reported it to police.
Mexican teen's family get $1m over death in US custody
He was told by US border officers to drink a liquid he was carrying; it was liquid methamphetamine.
IS conflict: Air strike 'kills dozens in village near Raqqa'
A school being used as a shelter for displaced people was hit on Monday night, activists say.
Brussels attacks: First anniversary of bombings marked
Belgium's king leads a minute's silence for victims of the airport and underground station attacks.
Children dead in China school toilet stampede
The crush at toilet break time has killed two and left 20 injured, reports say.
Snake found on a plane. Yes, really... snake on a plane
It was left on a commuter flight after a passenger had left the animal, which was listed as a pet, in the cabin on a previous flight.
Baby separated from parasitic twin in risky operation
Surgeons explain the challenges of the complex operation to separate Dominique from her parasitic twin.
Magnitsky lawyer injured after 'falling' from window near Moscow
Nikolai Gorokhov represents the interests of the family of the lawyer whose death caused a crisis.
Brazil activist shot dead by gunmen while recovering in hospital
The prominent land rights campaigner in Brazil was being treated for a previous assassination attempt.
Fiat Chrysler diesel emissions investigated in France
A French prosecuting magistrate opens an investigation into claims that the carmaker broke emissions tests.
Why a Czech zoo is dehorning its white rhinos
Dvur Kralove Zoo in the Czech Republic, has taken the decision to remove the horns from its white rhinos for their safety.
Risky operation removes parasitic twin from baby
Baby Dominique is recovering in the US after an operation to separate her from her parasitic twin.
French minister quits in summer jobs row
French interior minister resigns over holiday jobs for his daughters while they were teenagers
Stolen Van Goghs back on display after years in criminal underworld
The paintings were stolen in Amsterdam in 2002 but were found in an Italian mafia house last year.
Italians protest in mafia stronghold of Locri
Some 25,000 Italians joined a rally in the southern city of Locri to remember innocent victims of the mafia.
Parental panic
The ban on devices, from tablets up, on some flights has sent a shiver down every parent's back.
Beauty and the Beast: Malaysia 'to show uncut version'
Censors appear to have backed down over a scene which features Disney's first gay character.
Brazil meat scandal: Hong Kong joins import ban
Brazilian police have accused top meat producers of selling unsafe produce and bribing inspectors.
Supreme Court pick Gorsuch would have 'no difficulty' ruling against Trump
Neil Gorsuch says he would have "no difficulty" ruling against the president who nominated him.
French minister Bruno Le Roux hit by summer jobs revelations
Interior Minister Bruno Le Roux is asked to explain claims about holiday jobs he gave his daughters.
Israel: Hezbollah commander Mustafa Badreddine 'killed by own men'
Israel's military says intelligence suggests Mustafa Badreddine was killed by his own men.
Queensland abolishes 'gay panic' as criminal defence for murder
It had allowed defendants in murder cases to claim provocation due to an unwanted sexual advance.
No cardboard cut-outs of Trudeau, Canada diplomats told
Canada's diplomatic missions told to stop using cut-outs of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at events.
Rex Tillerson to skip Nato meeting - but visit Moscow
US secretary of state's absence likely to heighten concerns about Trump team's commitment to Nato.
Erdogan vows Turkey will 'review relations with EU'
The promise came as a senior German politician said Mr Erdogan was no longer welcome in Berlin.
US TV host Tomi Lahren 'suspended over pro-choice comments'
Tomi Lahren told the government to "stay out of my guns, and you can stay out of my body as well".
Ayodhya dispute: India court urges Hindus and Muslims to talk
India's top court wants Hindus and Muslims to negotiate over a flashpoint religious site.
Somalia: 26 'starve to death' in drought
The victims were in the Jubaland region, an official says. Many are trying to leave the area.
Syria conflict: Rebels launch fresh Damascus assault
State media deny that rebels have retaken ground in the Jobar district they lost over the weekend.
Shoals of goldfish starving out rivals in Munich
The former pets are being released by their owners in Munich's ponds and lakes, the council says.
Russian politician Andrei Navalny hit with green liquid
Footage appears to show Russian opposition leader Andrei Navalny being attacked with a green liquid.
Thailand coin-eating sea turtle 'Piggy Bank' dies
The sea turtle developed blood poisoning after serious intestinal problems.
Tour de vote
Emma-Jane Kirby tests the mood of voters in the run-up to France's presidential election.
Google and Facebook now paying full tax, Australia says
Multinational companies are paying full taxes due in Australia after a change in the law.
Spider venom may offer stroke therapy
Protein extracted from funnel webs may help minimise the effects of brain damage after a stroke.
A look back at the life of Martin McGuinness
Sinn Féin's Martin McGuinness, Northern Ireland's former deputy first minister, has died aged 66.
New York Review of Books editor Robert B Silvers dies
The exacting editor of the high-brow magazine was a legend on the New York literary scene.
'Putin hates Clinton': Focus on Russia
FBI Director Comey told Congress what the FBI has learned about Russia's intervention in the US election.
Syria war: Russia denies aiding Kurds to set up a military base
Russian officials say a base in northern Syria is for reconciliation - not military - purposes.
US to ban electronics on flights from a dozen countries, US media says
Travellers from 13 countries will not be allowed to carry on laptops and tablets, US media report.
Brazil meat scandal: China and EU suspend imports
Brazilian police have accused top meat producers of selling unsafe produce and bribing health inspectors.
France election: Leading candidates appear in TV debate
It is the first time a TV debate has taken place before the first round of voting.
Rwandan genocide: Pope Francis asks forgiveness for Church failings
The Vatican asks for God's forgiveness for the "sins" of the Roman Catholic Church during the 1994 genocide.
Footballer makes wife and 'girlfriend' speech blunder
Ghanaian striker Mohammed Anas has some explaining to do when he gets home.
Iraq car bomb kills 20 in south-west Baghdad
No group claims responsibility for the attack but so-called Islamic State are the main suspects.
Tom Brady: New England Patriots quarterback's Super Bowl shirt found
A shirt worn by the New England Patriots' Tom Brady during Super Bowl has been found after an investigation involving the FBI.
Mohammed Anas: Ghana's viral footballer denies having girlfriend
A footballer whose interview went viral after he thanked his wife and girlfriend denies being unfaithful.
US billionaire philanthropist David Rockefeller dies at 101
Mr Rockefeller, the last of his generation in the famed American family, was 101 years old.
Orly airport attack: CCTV shows moment soldier grabbed
A man grabs a female soldier at Orly airport on Saturday, before being shot dead minutes later.
FBI director on Trump, Russia and wiretaps
The FBI Director said there is an on-going investigation into Russia's ties to the Trump campaign.
Eric and Lara Trump announce pregnancy
It will be the ninth time President Donald Trump will become a grandfather, but is son Eric's first child.
China dinosaur egg theft suspect arrested
The suspect and three accomplices are between them accused of stealing about 80 eggs.
Merkel tells Turkey's Erdogan to stop Nazi taunts
The German Chancellor says "all necessary measures" are being considered after Turkish president's taunts.
Contented Scandinavians
Norway is officially the happiest place on earth. So why don't we just do as they do?
Italy TV show under fire for discussion on foreign women
Public broadcaster Rai apologises for airing a discussion that stereotyped Eastern European women.
Actress Noma Dumezweni reads Wordsworth's Daffodils
Noma Dumezweni, one of the stars of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in the West End, helps mark spring equinox.
Fifa bans Ghanaian referee Joseph Lamptey for life for 'match manipulation'
Fifa bans Ghanaian referee Joseph Lamptey for life for "match manipulation" during a 2018 World Cup qualifier between South Africa and Senegal.
Mosul battle: 180,000 civilians flee as Iraqi troops advance
The UN warns that an additional 320,000 civilians may be displaced as troops push into the Old City.
US waiter fired after asking diners for proof of residency
The waiter in California has been fired after demanding to see customers' legal documentation.
Pakistan PM orders Afghan border crossings to reopen
The border crossings were shut as tensions soared over a wave of deadly militant attacks.
Tokyo 2020: Olympic golf venue votes to admit women as full members
The Tokyo 2020 Olympic golf venue votes to admit women as full members, after risking being stripped of the event under previous policy.
Vodafone deal creates India mobile giant
Joining forces with Idea Cellular makes it India's biggest telecoms firm.
S Korea complains to WTO about China over Thaad
South Korea claims China is treating its companies unfairly over an anti-missile defence system.
Japan's elderly offered funeral discount to stop driving
Elderly drivers offered funeral home discounts if they surrender their licences.
Presidential race
Profiles of the leading candidates to become France's president in the election in April and May 2017.
Trump Supreme Court pick Neil Gorsuch faces Senate hearing
Democrats may seek to portray Mr Gorsuch as insufficiently independent of the president.
The company turning soot from vehicle exhausts into art
Soot from vehicle exhausts is being recycled into ink. BBC Click's Spencer Kelly reports
US Marines get social media tips after nude photos scandal
US Marines are given social media guidance after some were found sharing nude photos of female colleagues online.
Syria conflict: Aircraft pound rebel-held eastern Damascus
The raids come a day after rebels launched a surprise offensive on the area around Abbasid Square.
Families divided at US-Mexico border
On the US border with Mexico, families of migrants talk to their loved ones through a steel fence.
Happiness report: Norway is the happiest place on earth
It's the international day of happiness - and the annual rankings have been published.
Adele fans cheer proposal during Melbourne concert
The man surprised his boyfriend before 77,000 people at Adele's final Australian concert.
Australian MPs' private numbers mistakenly published online
A large number of federal politicians were hit by the error on a government website.
Beijing park dispenses loo roll using facial recognition
It has toilet paper dispensers with face recognition to stop visitors from taking too much loo roll.
Was Russia involved in the US presidential election?
US lawmakers are to seek answers on Russian involvement in last year's presidential election.
Mosul offensive: Camps struggle to feed IS survivors
An estimated 550,000 people remain in western Mosul, where Iraqi troops are fighting so-called IS.
'Out of control'
Australian Jessica May overcame acute anxiety by setting up a recruitment firm for people with mental and physical disabilities.
Orly airport: Drugs and alcohol found in gunman's blood
Tests show a man who attacked soldiers at a Paris airport consumed alcohol, cocaine and cannabis.
Sisterlocks struggle
Professional hairbraiders are putting up a fight over what they say are unnecessary regulations.
Duterte's bloody crackdown drives drug users to rehab
In the Philippines, drug users try to turn their lives around and stay safe amid Duterte's anti-drugs campaign.
Volunteers revive a 500-year-old dying language
A group of volunteers in Singapore are reviving Kristang, the language of the Portuguese Eurasians.
Brazil meat scandal: Temer tries to reassure partners
President Temer says plants accused of selling rotten produce for years are a tiny minority.
Ogled and dumped
Rehana Sultan took on some pioneering roles, but was typecast as a 'sexy' actress and forgotten.
As easy as ABC?
A group of volunteers in Singapore are reviving Kristang, the language of the Portuguese Eurasians.
Teenager survives crocodile attack in Queensland
The 18-year-old man entered a river in Queensland apparently on a dare, authorities say.
Ghana waterfall: Many dead in Kintampo freak tree accident
High school students die at a popular waterfall in Ghana, after a tree falls on them in a storm.
Thin Tall Tony gets evicted from Big Brother and Nigerians are happy
For some very weird reasons, Nigerians are happy and even trolling Thin Tall Tony after his eviction tonight from Big Brother. He was up for nomination this week alongside 3 other housemates: Tboss, Debbie-Rise, and Efe but he didn't survive it. See the hilarious reactions after the cut...
Three years under Russian control
The BBC hears from those living in Crimea, three years it was annexed by Russia.
Thin Tall Tony has been evicted from Big Brother Naija
Thin Tall Tony is the latest housemate to be evicted from the on-going Big Brother Naija reality show. He was up for nomination this week alongside 3 other housemates: Tboss, Debbie-Rise, and Efe. TTT now joins other housemates like Miyonse, Soma, Coco Ice, Gifty, Uriel and Kemen who have all been evicted from the show.
3rd Mainland Suicide: "I wish I was able to stop him, I wish he could tell me what the problem is" Shocked witness writes
An Instagram user who witnessed the shocking moment the unidentified medical doctor got out of his car and jumped into the Lagoon is still reeling from shock. What she wrote below: "I witnessed the worst thing ever today!! The owner of this particular car jumped into the lagoon right in front of me!!! I saw him get out of his car, then jumped, I was directly behind him, I parked and ran
Video/Photos: Medical doctor returning from church jumps into the lagoon from 3rd Mainland bridge
A yet to be identified Medical Doctor who was returning from church, jumped into the Lagoon from Third mainland bridge after he ordered his driver to pull over. The reason behind his act is unknown. Men of the Lagos state Rapid Response Squad are already on ground to see if he can be rescued. SUICIDE: The Driver Said He Was Asked To Pullover On The Bridge By The Victim, And Before He
Ndileka Mandela: ANC rejection 'heart-wrenching' - brother
Ndileka Mandela is urged by her brother to reconsider her decision to no longer to vote for the ANC.
SpaceX Dragon capsule returns to Earth
The SpaceX Dragon capsule returns to Earth after its mission to the International Space Station.
Protest in Angola against abortion criminalisation law
A draft law criminalising all abortions will be voted on next week. Angola has one of the world's worst health care systems.
Legendary New York journalist Jimmy Breslin dies at 88
The Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist spent decades chronicling New York life.
Germany election: Martin Schulz stakes anti-populist bid
Martin Schulz decries the "racist" rhetoric of Donald Trump as he is confirmed as SPD candidate.
Racing 92 and Stade Francais merger off
A merger between top French sides Racing 92 and Stade Francais has been called off, says Racing president Jacky Lorenzetti.
Teacher from Canadian Inuit school wins $1m global prize
The winner of the Global Teacher Prize speaks of the problem of youth suicide among Inuits.
Photos: Youth Corper murdered in Jos
A youth corps member identified as Solomon Edward Daloba, serving in Jos, Plateau State, has been killed. According to sources, he was murdered by some unknown persons and his body dumped at a refuse site. The deceased was a Computer Science graduate of Bingham University in Abuja.
Chinese mother caught on video abusing her son...she put her foot on his head while she tied the screaming boy to a rail
Because you pushed a child out doesn't make you a mother and this woman is a typical example of that. No one knows what the little boy did but to punish him, the woman tied the little boy to a rail with her foot on the child's head as she tried to tie the screaming boy up. And people walked by without getting involved. The Chinese authorities are looking into the video. Watch it after the cut.
You are worse in your own space of governance- Senator Shehu Sani reacts to El-Rufai's controversial memo to Pres Buhari
Senator Shehu Sani who represents Kaduna Central Senatorial district in the senate, has reacted to the controversial memo governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna state sent to President Buhari in September last year, where he listed some of the faults of the Buhari-led administration. El-Rufai in his letter pointed out that Presidnet Buhari had failed to deliver the mundane benefits of governance to
Keeping Up With The Kardashians ratings plummet
This is according to reports by Perez Hilton. Read below... Looks like the power surge that delayed Nielsen's TV ratings was just a stay of execution for KUWTK. The season 13 premiere proved to be quite unlucky for Keeping Up With The Kardashians, which counted just 1.48 million total viewers. That number may not seem small out of context, but last year's season 12 premiere had 2.19 mil.
Trump-Russia claims: No evidence of collusion - Nunes
A Congress chief says there is no evidence so far of collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia.
Ashanti stuns at the BraVo Awards in Russia (photos)
The singer is currently in Moscow, Russia. But it's how her trip to Russia is being described by MTO that's got people in stitches. Read their report below... Officially she’s a presenter at the BraVo Awards Ceremony. But unofficially, she was invited to Russia by a very powerful Russian billionaire - for a private performance. We’re not trying to get hacked or in trouble with Trump, so
Photos: Female corps member allegedly beaten up by male teacher in Delta State
An N-Power teacher in Delta State identified as one Benjamin Enuofu has been accused of beating and brutalizing a serving member of the National Youth Service Corps NYSC because she refused to handover the money allocated to their house inter-house sport. Below is what her friend, Kasumu Mariam Omotoyosi, wrote; "Good day, my name is kasumu mariam omotoyosi. I am a Corp member,
It's too late to bring me down - Davido
Davido is still in the mood to hit back at all his 'enemies' trying to bring him down especially with the recent news of his alleged 'third' babymama. Davido who is currently in Abuja has threatened to sue Punch newspapers and now he refers to himself as 'Public Enemy' number one.
"Arrogant,stubborn and ugly little monkey"- FFK slams customs boss for refusing to wear his Uniform to the senate
Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, has described Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Hameed Ali, as an arrogant, stubborn and ugly little monkey for refusing to wear the customs Uniform to the senate hearing last week Thursday. According to FFK, the senate should insist that he appears before them stark naked. Hameed Ali is to reappear before the senate on
Khloe Kardashian still flaunting that diamond 'wedding' band
Khloe Kardashian wore that ring people have been talking about as she watched her man, Tristan Thompson's team play against L.A. Clippers on Saturday night. She was joined by her best friend, Malika Haqq. Khloe officially got divorced from Lamar Odom in December, 2016
New Zealand: US diplomat expelled amid police inquiry
The staffer was asked to leave after the US embassy refused to allow police to question him.
Go Johnny go
BBC Music reporter Mark Savage looks at the late rock 'n' roll legend's most influential songs.
Syria war: Damascus sees fierce clashes after rebel attack
The military responds with air strikes following rebel artillery and rocket attacks, witnesses say.
Chuck Berry: Music stars pay tribute to rock 'n' roll icon
Bruce Springsteen calls him "greatest pure rock 'n 'roll writer who ever lived" as many pay tribute.
Sri Lanka v Bangladesh: Tigers win their 100th Test
Bangladesh become the fourth team in cricket history to win their 100th Test as they record a four-wicket win over Sri Lanka.
Orly airport: Attacker phoned father to say 'I screw up'
The gunman told his father he had "screwed up" with a gendarme before going on to the airport.
Linda Ikeji TV's 24 Questions With...debuts! You won't believe some of the questions Korede Bello's fans asked him (must watch)
Five of Korede Bello's die-hard fans sat down with him to ask some very interesting questions...one actually asked him what his best sex position is and one in particular wanted a kiss so badly...lol. Watch Linda Ikeji TV's first episode of '24 Questions With..' after the cut... Our next star on the hot seat is Iyanya. If you're a fan and want an opportunity to sit down and ask him
Linda Ikeji TV speaks with AMVCA 2017 best actor in a comedy series, Samuel Ajibola aka Spiff
In this exclusive interview, Samuel Ajibola who won best actor in a comedy series (M-NET Recognition Award), for his character as Spiff on Mnet series The Johnsons, talks about how his parents managed his career as a kid actor and much more. Enjoy the interview...
New photos of Emir of Kano's beautiful young wife, Saadatu Lamido
Saadatu Lamido (Sasa Barkindo) the 19-year-old wife of Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi Lamido is currently studying in the UK. She was present at the graduation ceremony of her step daughter, Princess Siddika at the University of Buckingham, UK yesterday, March 18th. See some of the photos she posted after the event...
Moved on fast! Orlando Bloom spotted out on a date with Brazilian model (photos)
The Hollywood actor whose relationship with singer Katy Perry ended a few weeks ago was spotted out with 30-year-old Brazilian actress and model, Thaila Ayala, who was in the passenger seat of his car, while Orlando tried to hide from paparazzi. See more photos after the cut...
El-Rufai is a threat to Nigeria's National Security - Reno Omokri
Reno Omokiri has reacted to the 30-page memo, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, the governor of Kaduna state Governor sent to President Buhari in September 2016. The former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan who went live on Facebook this morning said the governor was a threat to Nigeria's National Security. According to him, El-Rufai memo to the President has the capacity to incite
Baller Alert comes for Meek Mill after the rapper claimed the gossip site was being paid by Nicki Minaj to malign him
Yesterday rapper Meek Mill accused gossip blog Baller Alert of collecting money from his ex girlfriend, Nicki Minaj to discredit him on their platform and also to ignore her brother's child rape case. Baller Alert later took to their IG page to blast Meek. See the drama after the cut...
Uh-uh! Chris Brown turns his sight on Rihanna...
For reasons best known to him, Chris Brown started following his ex, Rihanna again last week, years after he unfollowed her on instagram. Now that Karrueche is out of the picture following her restraining order against him, looks like he's turned his sight Badgal RiRi...
Indian engineer named Saddam Hussain cannot get a job
The marine engineer has been turned down more than 40 times and went to court to change his name.
New music: Yahweh by Dr. Paul & Soul Solace...
After the successful release of the Yahweh Audio, Dr. Paul and his crew have come out with the video to this wonderful worship song. With jaw dropping props, beautiful locations, amazing cast and a strong production crew, Yahweh is sure to top the 2017 charts of the best produced gospel videos. Shot by WEB Media and Directed by Favour Johnson, YAHWEH is an inspirational worship song that
Khloe Kardashian flaunts wedding band (photos)
There were rumours some weeks back that Khloe Kardashian and her boyfriend, NBA basketball star, Tristan Thompson had eloped. And just last week, Khloe showed off some major bling on her ring finger, fuelling rumours they really secretly got married.
Photos: 3 suicide bombers attack Borno village killing a mother, her two children and one CJTF
Four people including a mother and her two children were killed yesterday night March 18th, when three suicide bombers, (two teenagers and an adult,) attacked umarari village of mulai community in Jere LG of Borno State. One Civilian JTF was also killed while eight people were injured. All the casualties were evacuated to Borno State specialist hospital by the NEMA ERT and SEMA . The
Photos: For the first time in football history, a woman will coach an Italian male national team
In a footballing first, a woman will coach a male outfit in Italy when former player Patrizia Panico takes the helm of the national under-16 team. Rated the best female footballer from Italy, Panico is assistant for the under-16s but the head coach Daniel Zoratto is set to take over the under-19 side temporarily, propelling her into the top post for a spell. "There are many walls still
5 years after, Victoria Kimani ready to quit Chocolate City
Kenyan born signer, Victori Kimani looks all set to part ways with her record label of 5 years, Chocolate City. Victoria was signed on to the label in November 2012 and recenty dropped her album titled 'Safari'. In a new Instagram post, she wrote, 'Man "these labels got me feelin independent! But still I keep pushing cuz greater is he that is in me than he that is in the world. Safari is my
'Why I don't flaunt my marriage on social media' - Singer Omawumi tells Buzz’r TV on Linda Ikeji Music (watch)
Singer Omawumi visited the Linda Ikeji Music studios for a long chat and we got her to spill a lot in this tell-tale interview. She waded in on celebrity feuds in the entertainment industry and revealed why she doesn’t flaunt her marriage on social media. Watch the video after the cut... Asked about nudity in music videos, Omawumi condemned the act, calling it stupid but surprisingly
Guys, is this too much thighs on a woman or you men like this? (Photos)
Her name is Rahki and she's 192lbs of pure muscle. She says she maxes out at around 500 pounds of squat. Men like huge thighs like this? See more photos after the cut...
Deaf children 'hear' whales through vibrations
Vibrations allow deaf children in the Dominican Republic to "hear" whale song.
Between Dino Melaye & EFCC on Twitter and hilarious comments from Nigerians
After Sen. Dino Melaye tweeted that he has info that EFCC was trying to cook up allegations against him, the official Twitter account of EFCC sent out a sub, which many say was to Melaye, and trust Nigerians to have something to say about it. See the responses after the cut...
WTF? Woman has her butt implants surgically removed so that she can participate in a beauty pageant (photos)
Stunning model and dancer Gilliane Bonheur, 23, wants to take part in the 2017 edition of the popular Miss Bumbum contest in Brazil but there's one rule, no butt implants...which she has. So in other to participate, she had to remove the implants and to prove she's truly removed it to the pageant organisers, she had to film the surgery. The half French and half Italian model had the two 250ml
U.S. Immigration arrests 86 foreigners including Nigerian man convicted for sexual assault
A total of 86 foreign nationals were arrested last week in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa and Nebraska during a three-day targeted enforcement operation conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement aimed at immigration fugitives, re-entrants and at-large criminal aliens. Of the 86, 52 had prior criminal convictions and 23 had been previously removed from the country
Photos: Houseboy arrested for allegedly killing his boss and burning the body
A young man identified as Vanwood Kofi Asante has been arrested for allegedly killing his boss, Samuel Kwabena Poku in the Ga West municipality of the Greater Accra Region. The suspect, who is in the Custody of the Ministries Police Station and appeared before the court on Friday March 17, 2017 has accordingly confessed to killing Mr. Poku, 60. This reportedly occurred after Mr Poku