Could an emoji save your life?

Scientists are campaigning for a new emoji which they feel could be vital during earthquakes.

US 'grants extradition' of former Panama President Ricardo Martinelli

Ricardo Martinelli is wanted in Panama over allegations of corruption and illegal wiretapping.

Plastic and cotton found in UK's wild mussels

Scientists warn material including strands of underwear could be found in the seafood.

Pilot dies after plane crash-lands in Melbourne

The plane crash occurred on a tree-lined street in the Melbourne suburb of Mordialloc.

David Douglas Duncan's career in pictures

The renowned American photojournalist died in France.

Lily Allen on her demons, divorce and laughter

The pop star tackles divorce and depression on her new album - but the BBC finds her in good spirits.

Alligator knocks out trapper in Florida

An agent was knocked unconscious trying to remove the 8ft creature from a Florida neighbourhood.

Anthony Bourdain: Five of his tips for eating out

New Yorker Anthony Bourdain was not known for hiding his opinions on all things culinary.

Congo warlord's conviction overturned

Landmark conviction against DR Congo warlord Jean-Pierre Bemba is overturned by International Criminal Court

Susanna Feldman murder: Suspect in German teen's killing arrested in Iraq

Failed Iraqi asylum seeker Ali Bashar is suspected of raping and murdering Susanna Feldman, 14.

Abandoned 'ghost village' in China becomes overgrown

Houses on Shengshan island are overgrown with thick green vegetation.

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: Changing men and opening doors

Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's comments on US TV have people asking if chivalry is sexist.

French Open 2018: Dominic Thiem beats Marco Cecchinato to make final

Seventh seed Dominic Thiem reaches his first Grand Slam final by beating Marco Cecchinato in the French Open semi-finals.

South African company apologises for sexist beer campaign

A South African company came under fire for its brands such as Filthy Brunette and Easy Blonde.

Muhammad Ali: President Trump moots draft dodging pardon

The president is thinking about a pardon for Ali, despite his conviction being overturned in 1971.

Nasa: Building blocks of life on Mars found

Nasa says organic matter suggests there might have been life on the planet.

Anthony Bourdain: Celebrity chef found dead at 61

US celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain has been found dead in his hotel room, aged 61.

Stolen Christopher Columbus letter returned to Spain

After a seven-year hunt, the US returns to Spain a copy of a Christopher Columbus letter from 1493.

Airbnb cancels thousands of bookings in Japan

The online home-sharing giant cancels thousands of reservations due to a new law around home-sharing.

US school shootings: Lullaby used to teach drills

A US school has rewritten "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" as "Lockdown, lockdown, lock the door..."

Fortnite player first to reach elusive game island

A YouTuber has shown how a glitch in Fortnite let him return to the game's 'spawn island'.

Kim Trump summit: S Korean reporters arrested over N Korea 'trespass'

Two South Korean reporters are accused of trespassing in the North Korean ambassador's home.

Pippa Middleton confirms pregnancy

The Duchess of Cambridge's sister is expecting her first child with husband James Matthews.

Austria to shut seven 'political' mosques and expel imams

The government links the crackdown to evidence of Islamist and Turkish nationalist activities.

Making food crops that feed themselves

Scientists in Vietnam hope 'super bacteria’ could help to feed the world whilst reducing the pollution caused by intensive farming.

Aboriginal treaties: Australian states at 'beginning of journey'

The nation is the only Commonwealth country not to have a treaty with its indigenous peoples.

David and Victoria Beckham donate royal wedding outfits to We Love Manchester

David and Victoria Beckham are donating their royal wedding clothes to the families affected by the Manchester bombing.

Tariffs and Trump: War of words ahead of G7 summit

Leaders gather in Canada for what could be one of the group's most acrimonious summits in years.