Confusion reigns over fate of detained migrant children

US officials express mixed messages about what happens next, as Melania Trump visits the border.

Macron's swimming pool plan for palace lands him in hot water

Plans for a private swimming pool at the French president's summer retreat land him in hot water.

US court backs states over web sales tax

Previously companies without a physical presence in a state were exempt from sales tax collection rules.

Intel chief Brian Krzanich resigns over relationship

The company says Brian Krzanich is leaving because of "a violation of Intel's non-fraternisation policy".

Syria war: Thousands flee fighting in south-west as troops mobilise

Pro-government forces shell rebel-held areas of Deraa province ahead of an expected offensive.

Pittsburgh officer in fatal shooting of Antwon Rose 'just sworn in'

The fatal shooting in the back of Antwon Rose, 17, by an East Pittsburgh officer is investigated.

XXXTentacion: Suspect arrested in rapper murder case

Dedrick D Williams, 22, faces a first-degree murder charge over the controversial rapper's death.

Brexit: Three 'simple' questions for EU citizens to stay in UK

EU citizens will have to answer three questions to stay in the UK after Brexit, says Sajid Javid.

Sara Netanyahu: Israeli PM's wife charged with fraud

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's wife Sara faces charges over alleged misuse of state funds.

World Cup 2018: Women finally allowed in Iranian football stadium

Women in Tehran celebrated watching their first game after restrictions on entering stadiums were lifted.

The man who was fired by a machine

When a machine decided Ibrahim Diallo no longer worked at his office there was little any human could do.

Indonesia ferry disaster: Lake Toba captain detained

Indonesian police are to question the captain of an overloaded vessel that sank in Lake Toba.

Koko the famously social gorilla dies in California

Described as "the primary ambassador for her endangered species", she mastered sign language.

Instagram star Daryl Aiden Yow used stock image photos

Big brands including Sony and Uniqlo had worked with Daryl Aiden Yow because of his online fame.

Turkish singer Hacer Tulu shot dead in nightclub

Hacer Tulu, 40, was fatally wounded when attackers burst into the club, which is popular with tourists.

Italy warns EU partners on migrant deal ahead of summit

Curbing the boatloads of Mediterranean migrants is the priority, Italy tells EU partners.

Fake Fortnite Android apps spread across internet

Security experts warns the fake apps look realistic but in fact only make money for scammers.

Summer and winter solstice celebrations

From a summer sunrise at Stonehenge to an icy swim in Antarctica.

South Africa v England: Danny Cipriani makes first start for England since 2008

Danny Cipriani will make his first start for England since 2008 in the third Test against South Africa, replacing George Ford at fly-half.

Migrant children: US battle moves to Congress

Legislators will vote on immigration bills after President Trump ends separation of migrant families.

World Cup 2018: Female reporter groped and kissed on air

After being groped on air by a football fan, a Colombian reporter speaks out about being harassed.

Icy dip to mark winter solstice in Antarctica

Australian scientists take the plunge to welcome the return of brighter days after weeks of darkness.

Why you can't talk about John Oliver in China

China's biggest social media platform is cracking down on the British comedian.

Janet Jackson says motherhood is 'the height of happiness'

The star reveals an "intense" battle with depression and says her one-year-old son changed her life.

Jacinda Ardern baby: New Zealand PM gives birth to girl

Jacinda Ardern is the second elected world leader in modern history to give birth while in office.

Charlottesville organiser plans Washington DC rally

The Charlottesville "Unite the Right" organiser wins approval to hold a rally in Washington DC.

Medecins Sans Frontieres staff 'used local prostitutes'

Female former employees tell the BBC's Victoria Derbyshire programme the behaviour was widespread.

Algeria turns off internet for high school exams

Both mobile and fixed internet lines were shut off for two hours nationwide during key school tests.

Panama Papers: Mossack Fonseca was unable to identify company owners

A leak shows the company at the heart of the scandal couldn't identify owners of most firms involved.

Donald Trump 'lacks character' for hotel liquor licence

Religious leaders and judges demand authorities revoke Trump International Hotel's liquor licence.

Summer solstice: Thousands gather at Stonehenge for longest day

Crowds gather at the ancient site to witness the dawn of the longest day of the year.

Anything to declare? Canadians react to Trump's shoe smuggling claim.

President Trump claimed on Tuesday that Canadian are sneaking goods across the border. We asked Canadians if they had anything to confess...

US envoy Nikki Haley berates human rights groups

In a letter, Nikki Haley says the groups worked to "thwart reform" of the UN human rights council.

Daimler expects lower 2018 earnings due to new tariffs

The Germany carmaker says new Chinese tariffs on US vehicle imports would have a direct impact on its sales.

Gene-edited farm animals are on their way

Scientists create pigs that are immune to one of the world's costliest livestock diseases.

Hong Kong sci-fi film mixes robots and Chinese opera

A surreal Hong Kong animation that blends sci-fi with Chinese history aims to break stereotypes.

Meet the Kenyan man who writes upside down

Daniel Mirera has been writing upside down since he was a child.

Inside South Sudan's civil war

The BBC gains rare access to the world's youngest nation, torn apart by five years of civil war.

Like Minds: Why insomnia affects your mental health

Why do we feel so low when we've not had enough sleep?

#MeToo: The US state about to elect a woman

Two women competing for a congressional seat in Pennsylvania say they are motivated by the #MeToo movement.

The 'Baby' that ushered in modern computer age

Scientists are celebrating the birth 70 years ago of a machine that kick-started the modern computer age.

US migrant children: The bigger picture explained

Why has this been happening? Why now? We explain the context of why migrant families are being separated.

Why a Fox walkout over migrants is unlikely

Hollywood celebrities threaten to leave Fox over its news channel's partisan coverage of US politics.

Have Zimbabwe's generals turned into democrats?

As Zimbabwe heads towards election season, have Robert Mugabe's supporters really turned into democrats?

Turkey election: Expats play decisive role in Erdogan vote

Almost half of Turkey's expat voters have already cast their vote, as President Erdogan eyes greater power.

Championship fixtures 2018-19: Frank Lampard's Derby at Reading for opening fixture

Derby will travel to Reading in Frank Lampard's first game in charge when the Championship season starts on 3 August.