Abounding Opportunities

Anthony Scaramucci is the latest in a long line of people no longer working under the president.

Half of all Australian university students 'harassed'

A landmark report reveals the extent of sexual assault and harassment at Australian universities.

Trump 'dictated' son's statement on Russian lawyer meeting

The US president overruled advisers over Donald Jr's statement about meeting a Russian lawyer - media.

Did Donald Trump's chief of staff sack Scaramucci to 'shut down circus'?

Emily Maitlis speaks about the sacking of White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci, who spent less than 10 days in the post.

Australian intruder 'drank champagne and fell asleep'

The man broke into an Australian home before being discovered sleeping in a bed, police say.

NZ opposition Labour leader Andrew Little resigns

He cites "disappointing" opinion polls, saying the party needs a new leadership ahead of elections.

Skin deep

The 66-year-old Fields twins have lived together all their lives - now they are even closer after sharing their skin.

Sheriff Joe Arpaio found guilty of violating judge's order

Joe Arpaio violated a judge's order that he cease detaining people whom he racially profiled.

A Canadian speedboater makes waves to douse fire

A man uses his boat to make waves and douse the flames of a wildfire on the coast.

Scaramucci comments 'inappropriate' - White House

President Trump was unhappy about his communications director's tirade against colleagues, the White House says.

US imposes sanctions on Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro

US imposes sanctions on Venezuela's President Maduro, calling him a "dictator" after Sunday's vote for new assembly.

Scaramucci out as Trump media chief

White House communications chief Anthony Scaramucci removed from post after 10 days, US media report

Rome Airport luggage thefts caught on CCTV

Baggage handlers at Rome's Fiumicino Airport are caught in the act.

Passchendaele ceremony: Highlights

The words of soldiers and royalty are among the highlights of a remembrance ceremony in Ypres.

Venezuela election: Violence on polling day

Protesters blocked roads and clashed with security forces as voting started to elect a new legislative body.

'Today I climbed Kilimanjaro' says girl, aged 8

Eight-year-old Roxy Getter from Florida is now the youngest girl to climb Mount Kilimanjaro.

Heading home

Hundreds of people are set to lose their jobs after Putin's crackdown.

Olympic Games: Los Angeles set to announce it will host in 2028

Los Angeles is set to announce it will host the Olympic Games in 2028, meaning Paris will stage the 2024 edition.

Niagara Falls: Officials explain why the water turned black

Officials say maintenance work caused the inky, stinky discharge to appear in the water by the falls.

Game of Thrones script 'stolen in HBO hack'

HBO confirms it experienced a "cyber incident" after hackers claimed to have breached the firm.

Qatar 'files complaint' with World Trade Organization

The formal move would be the first step in the World Trade Organization's dispute process.

Sam Shepard: US actor and playwright dies aged 73

He won a Pulitzer Prize for his writing and was nominated for an Oscar for his acting.

iPhone thieves ‘used van to rob moving lorry’

Police in Holland say five thieves looted a lorry on the highway by climbing out of a moving van.

South African farmers in 'coffin case' plead not guilty

The two men allegedly forced a black South African into a coffin and threatened to burn him alive.

Mike Pence: Russia is biggest threat to Baltic states

Mike Pence's remarks come as Russia orders a cut on US diplomatic staff in response to sanctions.

Irish parliament bar bills to be written off

There is "no realistic prospect" of outstanding bills at Ireland's parliament buildings being paid.

Russia warns Poland not to touch Soviet WW2 memorials

Russia says Poland will face sanctions if it removes monuments to the Red Army's WW2 victory.

Jakarta bans bikes from busy new road over selfie risk

Indonesia bars motorbikes from a busy new road to prevent potential accidents caused by selfie-taking.

New Zealander paints his own parking restrictions

Russell Taylor says his homemade yellow lines stop selfish parking caused by rising gentrification.

Kenyan election IT head Chris Musando found dead

The key electoral commission worker went missing on Friday, just days before next week's election.

Jeanne Moreau: French screen icon dies at 89

The screen icon appeared in films like Jules et Jim, Seven Days... Seven Nights and Viva Maria!.

Mass Nigerian arrests for gay sex in Lagos State

Homosexuality, gay marriage, gay groups and shows of same-sex affection, are all illegal in Nigeria.

Russian official voices angst with Europe in poetry

Barred from entry: Russia's Deputy Prime Minister voices his angst in social media verse.

Easy to expose users' secret web habits, say researchers

Porn browsing habits and confidential documents were found in supposedly anonymised data.

Dogs take part in El Salvador costume contest

From pirates to pompoms, dogs and their owners show off some paw-some looks in El Salvador.

Chester Bennington: Linkin Park singer's funeral held in California

A private funeral takes place for Chester Bennington, who took his own life earlier this month.

Gunfire after explosions hit Kabul

Gunfire is heard after several explosions hit Afghanistan's Kabul, reportedly near the Iraqi embassy.

Cristiano Ronaldo to appear in court on tax charges

The football star has previously said his "conscience is clear" over accusations he evaded tax.

Apple accused of 'siding with censorship'

VPN providers say Apple has 'sided with censorship' by pulling their products from its app store.

HSBC sees half-year profits rise by 5%

Europe's largest bank also announced a share buyback of up to $2bn to be completed in 2017.

Angelina Jolie denies 'cruel' Cambodia child auditions

The actress said allegations she exploited children while casting for a Cambodian film were "false".

Venezuela turnout '41.5%' after violent vote

The official turnout in Venezuela's poll was 41.5%, after at least 10 died in election day violence.

Homes searched over Australia 'plane plot'

Australian police hunt for clues after making four arrests in a "major" counter-terrorism operation.

No licence needed?

Will you even need a driving licence once self-driving cars have taken over the roads?

The tax trick

The chunk of global wealth illegally stashed in tax havens is a big feature of the modern economy.

Hungry for success

The man who says building a restaurant empire isn't about the food, it's about the service

Elephants in Malawi relocated as part of conservation project

Rangers in Malawi take on the mammoth task of moving hundreds of elephants to safer national parks.

Smack down

Tuvshinjargal, 17, loves sumo wrestling, but as a girl is barred from turning it into a career.

German cable car collision leaves dozens stranded in mid-air

Fire crews in Cologne use a crane to reach passengers trapped over the River Rhine.

Maryam al-Otaibi: Saudi anti-guardianship campaigner freed from detention

Maryam al-Otaibi was detained in April after fleeing her father's house to live independently.

Qatar crisis: Saudi-led allies stand firm

Four Arab nations boycotting Qatar say it must respond to their 13 demands before any dialogue.

Putin confirms 755 US diplomatic staff must leave

Russia's president says he does not want to go further in retaliating against US sanctions.

Konstanz nightclub shooting: Gunman opened fire 'after argument'

The shooter was an Iraqi Kurd who was the son-in-law of the nightclub's owner, investigators say.

Trump responds to N Korea with missile defence test and B-1 drills

The US tests its controversial anti-missile system and flies B-1 bombers over the Korean peninsula.

Hot air balloon 'record broken' in France

Enthusiasts in France claim they've flown 456 hot air balloons from an air base in France.

India heroin bust: Coastguard seizes 1,500kg of drugs

The haul was worth $550m, with the coastguard calling it India's largest-ever single drugs seizure.

Laurianne Rossi, French MP, punched in Paris market

Laurianne Rossi says her attacker expressed anger at President Macron's policies.

Venezuelan officials killed as voting starts

A candidate in Sunday's assembly election and an activist are among those killed as voting starts.

Bangladesh police arrest four in 'shaved heads' student rape case

Images of an alleged rape victim and her mother caused outrage when shared online.

Denmark end Germany's bid for title

Holders Germany's bid for a seventh consecutive European title ends with a shock 2-1 quarter-final loss to Denmark.

South Korea population growth slows to lowest ever rate

Officials blame youth unemployment but couples say the cost of living rules out having big families.

Israeli soldier who killed wounded Palestinian attacker loses appeal

A court upholds an 18-month sentence for soldier jailed for killing a wounded Palestinian attacker.

Philippines mayor accused by Duterte of drugs trade links shot dead

Police on Mindanao shoot dead Reynaldo Parojinog, accused by the president of drugs trade links.

Is this Turkey's Rocky?

"Nothing is difficult" for 18-year-old mixed martial arts (MMA) champion Kadir Dalkiran.

US and Georgia hold military drills, as Russia shows off naval strength

The Noble Partner drills come as the Caucasus nation seeks to push its bid to join Nato.

US bombers fly over Korean peninsula

The two US B-1 bombers were joined in the exercise on 30 July by South Korean and Japanese planes.

Powys man gets broadband via satellite over Africa

One man's internet signal travels 50,000 miles, but is still quicker than conventional broadband.

Kenya police kill gunman at Deputy President Ruto's home

The man had forced his way into the home with a machete, and hidden inside for hours, police say.

'One dead' in German nightclub shooting

At least one person killed and several injured in nightclub shooting in German city of Konstanz, police say

'I don't like hiding my identity so I stay inside'

A new exhibition called 'The House of Kings and Queens' looks at the experiences of LGBT people in Sierra Leone.

On the front line of Caracas protests

For months, photographer Gregorio Marrero has been on the streets of Venezuela's capital as protests against the president intensified.

Trump 'disappointed' with China after North Korea missile test

The US president says he won't allow China "to do nothing" after North Korea's latest rocket test.

Venezuela to vote on constituent assembly amid protests

Opposition groups are boycotting the election which they say is a power grab by President Maduro.

Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg: 'Pay women well'

Sheryl Sandberg selects a feminist anthem for Desert Island Discs and says girls should be told to lead.

Spain music festival hit by huge blaze on stage

More than 22,000 are evacuated after flames engulf the stage at Tomorrowland Unite near Barcelona.

'Food porn'

How a recent college graduate is making tens of thousands of dollars with his food-themed Instagram feed.

Fatal attraction?

Why fridge magnets may provide an insight into relations between the Russian and US presidents.

'Functional, not vulgar'

How a photo of the president's daughter led to a breastfeeding debate in Kyrgyzstan.

Before the flood

Can Nigerian lives and property be saved from the aftermath of torrential rain and flooding each year?

Power to the people?

BBC News takes a closer look at the controversial constituent assembly convened by President Maduro.

Australia 'foils terror plot to down plane'

Australia PM Malcolm Turnbull says police disrupted a plot to bring down an aeroplane, with four people arrested.

Turkish women march against 'unacceptable' dress code

Hundreds of women march in Istanbul in protest at the pressures they face to dress conservatively.

'I have a boa constrictor stuck to my face'

A 911 call released by Ohio police of when a women reported a boa constrictor stuck to her face.

Honolulu bans texting while crossing streets in bid to curb injuries

Hawaii's largest city passes a law aimed at reducing injuries and deaths from "distracted walking".

'Two killed' in S Africa stadium rush

Two killed in rush during football match between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates in Johannesburg - S African media

Zermatt: 'Longest' hanging pedestrian bridge opens in Switzerland

The Europe Bridge spans 494m (1,640ft) and hangs up to 85m above a ravine near the town of Zermatt.

Australian comedian Chris Lilley attacked over race video

Summer Heights High star Chris Lilley's video was posted days after a controversial court verdict.

Pakistan PM: Brother of ousted Sharif lined up to take over

Shahbaz Sharif must first win a seat in parliament, so Shahid Khaqan Abbas is named interim PM.

Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week shows off First Nations' designs

Designers and models showcase indigenous style at the city's first Indigenous Fashion Week.

Kenya deputy PM Ruto's home stormed by gunmen

Gunshots have been heard at the compound in the western county of Uasin Gishu, reports say.

George Clooney 'to sue' over twins' photos

George Clooney has threatened to sue French magazine Voici for publishing photos of his newborn twins

Australia's Labor opposition vows republic referendum

Labor leader Bill Shorten promises a simple Yes or No vote should he be elected.

Hamburg supermarket attacker 'was known Islamist'

Man who killed one person and injured six in Hamburg supermarket knife attack was "known Islamist", police say

Tesla Model 3: Elon Musk rolls out mass market model

The electric car maker hopes the Model 3, starting at $35,000, will bring mass market interest.

Kenya election: Fake BBC Focus on Africa report explained

How do you spot a fake news report? The BBC's Focus on Africa editor explains.

Kenya election: Fake CNN and BBC news reports circulate

The fake videos used CNN and BBC logos, and had bogus surveys about the August presidential elections.

Ohio boa constrictor: Firefighters kill snake 'stuck to woman's face'

Firefighters in Ohio find a terrified woman lying on her drive with a huge snake wrapped round her.

Migrant crisis: Austria kicks out Afghan kickboxer

An Afghan kickboxer tells the BBC of his bitterness at being expelled from Austria to Croatia.

Russian bird farm: The millionaire with 5,000 pigeons

Viktor Kharlashin won't say how much he has spent on his bird farm, but it's one of the biggest in Europe.

Sri Lanka to sign deal on Hambantota port with China

The controversial plan gives China a key position on the main shipping lane between Asia and Europe.

Trump to sign bill imposing fresh sanctions on Russia

The bill was passed by both houses of Congress but it was thought the president might veto it.

North Korea says missile test shows all US within range

North Korea says its second test of an intercontinental ballistic missile is a stern warning to the US.

Against the clock, hackers attempt safe cracking with robot

A team of hackers has created a cheap robot capable of cracking into a leading-brand safe.

Colombia 'will not recognise' Venezuela's assembly vote

Colombia's president says the new Venezuelan assembly, to be elected on Sunday, "lacks legitimacy".

Deceitful data

Fake networks and spoofed data can frustrate hackers looking for an easy way to cash in

Briton held in Turkey terror raid

Former soldier is detained over his time with Kurdish militia in Syria, the BBC has learned.

Pakistan's power problem

Nawaz Sharif's removal from power over alleged corruption comes amid a wider political struggle.

Suits, oranges and brooms

Why do people wear oranges and other curiosities about the Kenyan election, explained by Dickens Olewe.

'Zero hour'

Tensions are rising as the Maduro government pushes for a vote to create a constituent assembly.

Drawing by President Trump sells for nearly $30,000

It depicts the Manhattan skyline, and got five times more interest than normal for the auctioneers.

Trump replaces chief of staff Priebus

White House chief of staff Reince Priebus is being replaced by General John Kelly, President Trump announces in a tweet.

Rio de Janeiro begins deploying 10,000 troops to fight crime surge

Violence has been on the rise in Rio since the end of the Olympics nearly a year ago.

Scarred by Islamic State, 'captive' in Greece

Migrants describe fleeing torture by the militant group - only to find scant help while in detention on Lesbos.

US plans to curb nicotine in tobacco

For the first time the US health agency will seek to limit the nicotine levels in tobacco products.

Turkish court frees jailed journalists

Turkish court orders release of seven suspects in trial of staff from opposition newspaper Cumhuriyet

US healthcare: Watch McCain topple Trump's 'skinny repeal' bill

John McCain voted against repealing the Obama-era healthcare law. But did you see everything else going on in the chamber?

Republicans 'frustrated' after healthcare fiasco

House Speaker Paul Ryan is "disappointed" by the Senate's third failed attempt to repeal Obamacare.

Poland must end logging in Bialowieza forest, Europe's oldest, court rules

Europe's top court orders the ban after Warsaw backed a rise in logging in Bialowieza forest.

Car drives into vape shop in California

Security camera footage shows the shop owner escaping the incoming vehicle - but only just.

Berlin 'honest finder' hands in $40,000 briefcase hoard

The owner of the case, with $40,000 in valuables, put it down to lock his bike in Berlin, then forgot it.

North Korea 'conducts new missile test'

If confirmed, this would be the 14th missile test conducted by North Korea in 2017.

One dead in Hamburg supermarket stabbing

One person dead and several injured in stabbing in Hamburg supermarket, police say

Iranians said duped by 'Workmen Needed' film poster

Picture house boss denies job applicants were confused by "Workmen Needed" film title.

Migrant crisis: Italy backs force to police Libya shore

Italy's cabinet backs sending ships, planes and personnel - but Libya denies asking for such help.

Georgia ex-leader Saakashvili plans defiant return to Ukraine

Georgia's ex-president vows to return to Ukraine despite being stripped of Ukrainian citizenship.

Gulnara Karimova, Uzbekistan ex-leader's daughter, 'detained'

Officials break a three-year silence about Gulnara Karimova, but her whereabouts are still unknown.

Gay 'dad dating' game is a surprise hit

Dream Daddy topped the best-sellers chart on games store Steam shortly after its release.

Indian court rejects abortion for 10-year-old rape victim

Medical experts told the court she was 32 weeks pregnant and termination would be "too risky".

Man killed wife on cruise ship for 'laughing' at him

The woman was found dead with head wounds in the cabin the couple were sharing on a cruise ship.

Apple to discontinue iPod nano and shuffle

They are the last two music players in the company's line-up that cannot play songs from its streaming service Apple Music and neither had been upgraded in years.

Smarter speakers

The man in charge of Amazon's smart speakers and their AI assistant discusses their future.

Iceland's iconic hot dog stand is forced to move

The world famous stall has traded from the same spot since 1937.

Russia retaliates over US sanctions

Russia retaliates for US sanctions, telling US to cut diplomatic staff to 455 and barring use of some properties

North Korea hackers 'want cash not secrets'

Banks in South Korea and elsewhere are being targeted for foreign currency, a report says.

Anger at 'panda cruelty' video in China

Furious Chinese netizens are criticising Chengdu's famed panda centre over alleged animal cruelty.

'I used to have a normal life'

A haemophiliac struggles to find medication - one of many casualties in Venezuela's acute crisis.

Pakistan's Sharif disqualified by court

Pakistan's Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif disqualified from holding public office over corruption case - supreme court

'Wildies' have roamed free in Alberta for at least 100 years

A team of volunteers is taking a different approach to managing Alberta's wild horse population.

Pakistan braces for Panama Papers verdict on PM Nawaz Sharif

The verdict is the peak of a drama that has divided the nation and could see the PM disqualified.

Meet Afghanistan's Top Guns

A new generation of Afghan fighter pilots are starting to fly missions against the Taliban.

Senators threaten to block healthcare 'skinny repeal' bill

The three Republicans are seeking a guarantee that the measure will be debated further.

Hey you!

Millions of Indian women have never used their husband's name - it's a way of showing respect for him. But campaigners are now urging some of them to change their ways.

'More than 40' killed in battle with Boko Haram in Nigeria

They were killed during an operation to free a group abducted by Boko Haram, the army says.

US Senate backs new Russia sanctions

The bill imposes new sanctions on Russia, Iran and North Korea, despite White House objections.

Iran carries out 'successful' satellite launch

The US criticises the launch from a new space centre, describing it as a provocative action.

Yemen crisis: BBC gains rare access

The BBC witnesses the devastating reality hidden inside the war-torn country.

Venezuela crisis: Bans on protests that 'disturb' election

Demonstrations that could "disturb or affect" Sunday's controversial vote are outlawed.

Yemen's agony

The BBC's Orla Guerin sees the suffering of cholera and malnutrition victims in Yemen's civil war.

Signal may be from first 'exomoon'

Astronomers have discovered an object that could be the first known moon located beyond the Solar System.

Boy Scouts apologise for Trump remarks

The president had encouraged the Scouts to boo Barack Obama as he touted his political agenda.

Syria war: US says coalition partners must only fight IS

Opposition allies have been told they must not fight against Bashar al-Assad's government forces.

Istanbul hailstorm causes floods and damage

Hailstones and heavy rain have battered the Turkish city.

'Holy hell to pay' if Sessions fired

Senator Lindsey Graham also says going after special counsel Robert Muller could be the end for Trump.

Porsche to recall 22,000 cars over emissions software

Germany's transport minister orders move to remove what he says is illegal emissions-controlling software.

Jordan's King Abdullah calls for Israel trial over embassy deaths

King Abdullah says the Israeli PM's praise for a guard who shot two Jordanians is "provocative".

Ohio fair ride accident: 'People came flying out'

One person was killed and several injured in the accident at Ohio's State Fair.

No change in transgender policy, says Pentagon

The US top general says President Trump needs to issue guidance before any changes come into effect.

Southern France wildfires contained

But gusts of wind still threaten to fuel blazes near the Cote d'Azur, officials warn.

James Corden sings response to Donald Trump's trans military ban

The late night chat show host sung L-G-B-T to the tune of L-O-V-E as he called out the president on his military trans ban

Aleppo zoo animals rescued and taken to Turkey

The animals, including bears, lions and tigers, are now having treatment before finding new homes.

Jeff Bezos: Amazon founder is world's new richest man

Five things you didn't know know about the man whose wealth is valued at $90.6bn (£70bn).

Palestinians return to holy site after Israel security reversal

Muslims re-enter East Jerusalem site after Israel fully removes its controversial security set-up.

Scaramucci challenges Priebus over leaks to the press

The White House aides says Trump's chief of staff is "gonna need to speak for his actions".

Wenjian Liu: Widow gives birth to daughter two years after killing

Sperm was taken from Det Wenjian Liu and frozen on the night of his death in December 2014.

Rising costs

More than a million prescriptions are paid for every year, and many go to retired personnel.

EU migrant crisis: France plans asylum 'hotspots' in Libya

President Macron says this could stop people not eligible for asylum from "taking crazy risks".

South Korea president adopts meat farm rescue dog

Moon Jae-in makes good his election promise to adopt a stray as the country's "First Dog".

Row as New Zealand imports South Korean mud

Mud-meets-music festival spends thousands bringing in muck from abroad.

Missing Florida woman found after bottling her scent

The sniffer dog used her individual scent, preserved in advance for emergencies, to track her down.

Suspended Spain boss quits Fifa and Uefa

Suspended Spanish football federation president Angel Maria Villar resigns as vice-president of Uefa and Fifa.

Justin Bieber's car hits pedestrian

The singer was said to be travelling at an "extremely slow speed" when the collision occurred.

Jerusalem holy site: Cheers as barriers removed

Palestinians cheer as Israeli police remove security measures at a key Jerusalem holy site.

Georgia ex-leader Saakashvili stripped of Ukraine's citizenship

Georgia's ex-leader vows to fight against the move by President Petro Poroshenko, a one-time ally.

Chinese police detain 'female Jesus cult' members

The group is notorious for the killing of a woman in a McDonald's in 2014.

Jerusalem site security measures removed

Israeli police remove last of new security measures outside Jerusalem holy site which led to Palestinian uproar

Lapland zoo polar bears enjoy snow gift

Christmas has come early for Lapland zoo polar bears with snow in July.

Trump's transgender military ban 'not worked out yet'

Mr Trump announced a ban on transgender military service - but the policy has yet to be worked out.

Ohio State Fair ride accident results in death

A spinning pendulum ride tossed its passengers into the air at high speed, officials say.

The businesses capitalising on 24-hour sunlight

How Lapland firms have adapted to the permanent light of Arctic summers.

The bear next door

It has achieved a century of independence by carefully manoeuvring around its massive neighbour.

Burning boats

The EU wants to shut down the migrant route from Libya, but deaths on the Mediterranean are on the rise.

No fly zone

Seventy years after India and Pakistan won their independence, why are relations still tense?

Kicked out

An active duty soldier was preparing for a promotion ceremony, but now his plans are in chaos.

One-armed 'clown' brandishing a machete arrested in Maine

Maine Police arrest a man in a clown mask who taped a machete to the stump of his amputated arm.

Senate rejects plan to repeal Obamacare without replacement

A second attempt by Senate Republicans to repeal parts of Obamacare fails to gain enough support.

On the brink

Sweden's government appears on the brink of falling - so what led to the crisis?

Switzerland's Lavertezzo overrun with tourists after video goes viral

Village dubbed the "Maldives of Milan" is being turned into an "open air toilet", residents say.

Italy drought: Water cuts pose Rome 'health risk'

Italy's health minister warns against water rationing in the city as the drought bites.

Italians flock to Swiss town after viral video

A video showing a group of friends swimming in the Verzasca river has inspired hundreds of tourists.

Canada's Supreme Court halts seismic testing near Inuit hamlet

The highest court ruled that the community was not adequately consulted on the oil and gas project.

Venezuela crisis: US sanctions 13 top officials

The move comes as President Maduro rejects calls to cancel a vote for a new constituent assembly.

US Muslims: Survey suggests nearly half suffer discrimination

Three quarters of US Muslims say President Trump is "unfriendly toward" them, Pew research suggests.

Man arrested after live cobras found inside potato chip cans

A California man is charged with smuggling after the snakes were intercepted by customs officers.

Auschwitz: First travelling exhibition will visit Europe and US

More than 600 items will visit 14 different cities in Europe and the US, starting later this year.

Pakistan village council orders 'revenge rape' of girl

A teenager in Multan is raped by order of a village council after her brother was accused of rape.

Canada revokes Helmut Oberlander's citizenship for the fourth time

Canada says it does not take revocation lightly but it is necessary in cases of fraud.

US energy secretary Rick Perry duped by Russian hoaxers

The energy secretary thought the Ukrainian prime minister was on the line - but he was being fooled.

Justine Damond death: Woman 'slapped police car'

Australian Justine Damond called 911 and was shot and killed by police less than an hour later.

Tourists flee raging wildfires across French Riviera

Wildfires in south-eastern France have forced the evacuation of 10,000 people overnight, officials say.

Bitcoin fraud suspect arrested in Greece

He is said to be part of a gang accused of laundering billions of dollars using the digital currency.

Sven Lau: German preacher jailed on Syria charges

The Islamist preacher was found guilty of aiding the Jamwa group of foreign fighters in Syria.

Hack on Italy's largest bank affects 400,000 customers

Data from 400,000 accounts belonging to Italy's biggest bank are thought to have been exposed.

Transgender people 'can't serve' US army

US President Donald Trump says transgender people cannot serve in "any capacity" in the military

Russia sanctions: EU vows to retaliate over US measures

Some European nations, including Germany, are angry because the US plans could hurt energy firms.

Venezuela crisis: Tensions rise as 48-hour strike starts

The strike is the latest protest against the president's plans for a constituent assembly.

EU top court keeps Hamas on terror blacklist

It overturns an earlier ruling that dropped asset freezes on the Palestinian Islamist group.

Mariano Rajoy is first Spanish PM to testify in court

He vociferously denies any part in an alleged illegal financing scheme swirling around his party.

Man who named dog after president cleared

A judge drops charges brought against a 41-year-old market trader saying they were not proved.

Trump supporters say it's time for Sessions to step aside

The White House says it will decide "soon" on the fate of Attorney General Jeff Sessions.

Deported Nepalese teen Bivsi Rana can return to Germany

Officials say the Nepalese teen, who was born and brought up in Germany, was "de facto German".

Taliban rout Afghan troops near Kandahar

The army confirms at least 26 soldiers were killed when militants overran their base in the south.

France wildfires: British holidaymaker describes ordeal

Lisa Minot is one of many tourists evacuated overnight from a campsite in south-eastern France because of raging wildfires.

Exquisite voice

If Dr G Yunupingu was not the face of indigenous Australia, he was certainly its voice.

Divorcee destroys ex's $1m violin collection in Japan

Divorces often break a heart or two - but in this case, an extra 54 violins were left in tatters.

Border controversy

A plan to give Chinese police authority over people in a Hong Kong train station causes controversy.

Synthetic cannabis linked to eighth New Zealand death

The chemical drugs mimic the effect of cannabis but are a lot more powerful and dangerous.

Thousands of Venezuelans cross border to Colombia

Venezuelans flee to Colombia, seeking stockpiles or refuge, ahead of a key vote this week.

US Navy fires warning shots at Iranian ship

The US Navy releases footage of a patrol ship firing warning shots at an Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps boat on Tuesday.

To Mars via Hawaii

Researchers living near the active Hawaiian Volcano Mauna Loa are simulating what it's like to "live" on Mars.

Lust for life

The star explains how 'being bombarded by news' made her latest album more political.

Deep scars

Fifty years after state and federal troops descended on Detroit to quell the unrest, locals recall the deep scars left behind.

Love in a cold climate

The winner of the Global Teacher Prize is campaigning for disadvantaged youngsters in the Canadian Arctic.

Trump-Russia probe - diced and sliced

Did Donald Trump collude with Russia and could he be facing charges for obstructing justice?

IS wives: Why I joined the 'caliphate' in Raqqa

The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil speaks to wives of IS fighters, now held by Kurdish-led forces near Raqqa.

Disciplinary panel revokes Elizabeth Wettlaufer's nursing licence

Elizabeth Wettlaufer's actions were called a "violation of public trust in the most horrific way".

Ghana's dancing pallbearers bring funeral joy

Pallbearers are lifting the mood in Ghana with flamboyant coffin-carrying displays.

Venezuela couple move to sue officials over death of son

Juan Pablo Pernalete was killed by a member of the National Guard during an anti-government protest.

A life left behind

In our series of letters from African journalists, Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani considers why women abducted by Boko Haram and then released would choose to return to their captors.

EU to rule on Austria pushing back asylum seekers

The future of several hundred people who entered Europe during the migrant crisis could be decided.

Cardinal Pell hearing to begin in Melbourne

The Vatican treasurer has said he will strongly deny accusations of sexual assault.

US moves one step closer to imposing fresh Russia sanctions

The legislation will sharply limit the president's ability to ease Russia sanctions in the future.

Palestinian-Israeli contact to stay frozen, says Abbas

The Palestinian leader says he will maintain a freeze with Israel over a flashpoint religious site.

Obamacare: US senators vote in favour of debating repeal

Efforts to repeal and replace the flagship health policy of President Obama pass their first hurdle.

Swiss chainsaw attack suspect arrested

Swiss police arrest a man suspected of a chainsaw rampage that injured five people, after a two-day manhunt.

Russian cat adopts orphaned baby hedgehogs

Muska the cat fosters eight baby hedgehogs after they lost their mother to a lawnmower accident.

Brain disease affects 99% of NFL players, finds research

All but one former National Football League player in the research were found to have brain disease.

Libya crisis: Rival governments commit to ceasefire

The rivals also express commitment to holding elections in efforts hailed by France as "historic".

Rights group Memorial names 'disappeared' Chechens

Thirteen Chechens are feared to have been shot secretly in detention, rights group Memorial says.

US Navy fires warning shots at Iranian ship in Gulf

The USS Thunderbolt was approached by an Iranian vessel in the Gulf, US officials say.

Last SeaWorld orca born in captivity dies 'of pneumonia'

Kyara had been ill since last week and probably died of pneumonia, the company said.

Former drug dealer opens gym staffed by ex-cons

When Coss Marte went to prison for drug dealing, he decided to turn his life around.

Russia issues warning as US sanction vote looms

Moscow says fresh measures would plant a "dangerous mine" under bilateral relations.

Turkish police detain dozens for wearing a T-shirt

Authorities suspect people are signalling support for an attempted coup with their clothing.

TV guest quits show over request to speak Ukrainian

Should Ukrainian TV keep people from speaking Russian on it? One guest's actions have sparked a debate.

Trump savages 'weak' Attorney General Jeff Sessions

The president's latest onslaught comes amid reports he is considering firing Jeff Sessions.

President Trump addresses Boy Scouts

They got a speech to remember at the 2017 National Scout Jamboree in West Virginia.

Third Australian politician hit by dual citizenship row

Matthew Canavan quits as resources minister after learning he may also have Italian citizenship.

Painting by pixel

Pat Hines says he could "just never connect" with more sophisticated programs.

Alice Cooper finds Warhol artwork after decades rolled up in storage

Alice Cooper had forgotten about the $10m artwork, which was found tucked away with tour equipment.

Trump boy scout Jamboree speech angers parents

Some threaten to pull boys out of the organisation after a highly politicised address.

'Men will be scared' of all-woman police in India

Female officers trained in martial arts patrol the streets of Jaipur to rein in sexual violence.

Switzerland chainsaw attack: Manhunt becomes international

A man is still on the run after five people were wounded in the Swiss town of Schaffhausen.

Spanish deal to tackle gender-based violence

Two hundred measures are agreed to protect women and children from gender-based abuse.

Tokyo 2020 Olympics get song and dance treatment

The organisers of the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo find a novel way to drum up support.

Robbers in Donald Trump masks blow up cash machine

Robbers in Italy wear masks with the US president's face, in an apparent nod to the film Point Break.

Corsica fires threaten homes in Biguglia

Flames spread across 900 hectares of forest and threatened homes, according to emergency services.

France migrants: Protesters build wall around shelter

They say the town of Séméac, in south-western France, will be unable to cope with the newcomers.

Pope Francis shuts off Vatican fountains amid Italy drought