Antarctica loses three trillion tonnes of ice in 25 years

Satellites observing the White Continent detect a jump in the rate of ice being lost to the ocean.

Migrant ship row: Italy-France ministers' meeting postponed

Italy postpones a ministerial meeting amid a diplomatic spat over a migrant rescue vessel.

Chef Atul Kocchar sacked for Priyanka Chopra terrorism tweet

Michelin-starred chef Atul Kocchar tweeted Muslims had "terrorised" Hindus for 2,000 years.

California voters to weigh splitting into three states

It would be the first division of a state since West Virginia separated from Virginia in 1863.

Trump Kim summit: US president lauds deal despite scepticism

The president says North Korea is no longer a nuclear threat even though it retains its weapons.

Spanish king's brother-in-law given five days to report to jail

Iñaki Urdangarin, husband of Spain's Princess Cristina, gets five days to start his corruption term.

Opposition party walk out of UK parliament

SNP MPs have walked out from Prime Minister's Questions in protest after their Westminster leader was thrown out of the chamber in a row with the Speaker John Bercow.

India chess player quits Iran tournament over headscarf rule

Soumya Swaminathan said the compulsory headscarf rule violated her personal rights.

Trump Kim summit: What happens next?

Donald Trump said he achieved a lot in his meeting with Kim Jong-un. Really?

World Cup: Reporter defies French-only rule at Griezmann

Spanish journalist Pedro Morata used a phone translator to question France's Antoine Griezmann.

Egypt safer than US and UK - Gallup poll

The survey asked if people felt safe walking at night and whether they had been victims of crime.

Russian teacher sacked over Instagram swimsuit photos

Russians show their support for a Russian teacher who lost her job after her swimsuit photos emerged online.

Quantico: The Muslim writer targeted in Indian episode controversy

A Bangladeshi-American has been threatened with rape and violence over an episode she did not script.

What are the US-South Korea war games?

Granting Pyongyang a key demand, the US says joint military exercises with South Korea will end.

England v Australia: David Willey strikes early to remove opener Travis Head

England's David Willey strikes early to remove Australia's opener Travis Head in the first ODI at the Oval, London.

World Cup 2026: Canada, US & Mexico joint bid wins right to host tournament

A joint bid from the United States, Canada and Mexico wins the right to host the 2026 Fifa World Cup.

Spain sack manager on eve of World Cup

Spain sack head coach Julen Lopetegui after he was named the new Real Madrid boss - two days before their opening World Cup match against Portugal.

Miss Iraq and Miss Israel reunited after selfie controversy

Sarah Idan said she fled Iraq after a 2017 selfie with Miss Israel provoked death threats.

John Boyega tells Star Wars fans to stop harassing cast

Star Wars actor John Boyega speaks out after his co-star Kelly Marie Tran quit Instagram.

Coming of age: Why adults in Japan are getting younger

This is the first time in 142 years that the age of adulthood has been changed.

Minnesota raccoon's daring skyscraper scramble transfixes internet

The raccoon has been scaling a 23-floor building in Minnesota for nearly a day.

Haim fired agent for being paid 10 times less than male artist

The Californian band say they were paid far less than a male artist performing on the same festival bill.

Guess founder quits over kissing and groping claims

Paul Marciano resigns in the wake of sexual assault allegations by US model Kate Upton.

Does England have football's most critical media?

Is the English media "unique" in reporting negative stories about its own players before the World Cup?

Yemen war: Saudi-backed forces begin assault on Hudaydah port

Rebel-held Hudaydah is the main entry point for aid needed by millions at risk of starvation.

Trump Kim summit: North Korean media celebrates meeting

State media focuses on US concessions and says the US president intends to lift sanctions.

One in five UK mammals at risk of extinction

The red squirrel, the wildcat, and the grey long-eared bat face severe threats, a study says.

FBI agent Chase Bishop charged after backflip shooting

Chase Bishop was performing a backflip in a nightclub when his gun fell and shot a bystander.

China's telco giant ZTE sees shares collapse 39%

ZTE's shares commence trading again in China after the firm reaches a deal with US.

'Wake up Punchy!' Trump hits back at Robert De Niro

The US president rebuts Hollywood actor Robert De Niro's expletive-laden attack at the Tony awards.

China shut out of major internet deal

Canberra raised "concerns" about the Chinese company providing internet access, Solomon Islands says.

Australia sexual abuse: PM accepts landmark inquiry proposals

Tens of thousands of children suffered sexual abuse in institutions, an investigation had found.

Five things Saudi women still can't do

Saudi women will be able to drive when the ban is lifted this month, but some things are still off limits.

Ten-year-old Hermes Birkin handbag sells for £162,500

The second-hand Hermes Birkin fetched a European-record amount at the auction in London.

How young people and farmers are helping each other

Young urban investors are teaming with farmers in Nigeria to help them scale up production.

Stella McCartney: Meghan Markle's evening dress 'reflected her human side'

Stella McCartney says she feels "very proud" Meghan Markle asked her to design her evening gown.

Yogis descend on Stonehenge ahead of International Yoga Day

Yoga students kick-start celebrations for International Yoga Day at the iconic British landmark.

The sacked colonel who changed gay rights in Israel

When the Israeli Army punished Colonel Uzi Even for being gay, he fought back.

Aethelflaed: The warrior queen who broke the glass ceiling

Aethelflaed, a warrior ruler almost lost to history, is being celebrated on the 1,100th anniversary of her death.

World Cup 2018: BBC pundits predict what will happen in Russia

Who will win, who can spring a surprise, and how will England do? BBC pundits predict what will happen at the World Cup.