Syria war: Douma attack was chlorine gas - watchdog

The deadly attack in Douma in April left dozens of civilians dead and caused an international outcry.

Amesbury poisoning: Russia media say UK spoiling World Cup

Russian media seek to deflect the blame from Moscow

San Fermín bull festival has explosive start

Spain's famous bull-running festival kicked off on Friday as thousands took to the streets of Pamplona.

President Trump goads Senator Elizabeth Warren with #MeToo jibe

The president makes a #MeToo dig as taunts a senator over her Native-American heritage claims.

US jobs growth stronger than expected

The US economy created 213,000 jobs last month, with the manufacturing sector helping to drive the gains.

German coalition drops plan for migrant holding centres

A row ends as the ruling coalition agrees to screen migrants at existing transit points on borders.

Cars set ablaze in third night of Nantes clashes

Police and protesters clashed in Nantes for a third night over the police shooting of a young man.

Public support for men in drag in row with Chinese police

An argument between officers and cross-dressing men have thousands talking about China's LGBT rights.

'Hardest I've seen' - Cavendish's Tour de France guide

Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka rider Mark Cavendish, a winner of 30 Tour de France stages, takes us through each day of this year's three-week race.

Pakistan ex-PM Nawaz Sharif given 10-year jail term

A Pakistani court sentences Nawaz Sharif on corruption charges related to four London flats.

Three YouTube vloggers die in Canada waterfall plunge

Tributes have been paid to three members of the High On Life travel collective.

Brexit: May bids to unite cabinet behind plan

Theresa May bids to resolve splits in her cabinet over the UK's future relationship with the EU.

Mozambique airline sackings after PM Rosário stranded

Mozambique's national airline has been struggling to get fuel for its planes.

South African boy of three drowns in Limpopo toilet

Omari Monono was at his aunt's house where he often played, police say.

Thailand cave rescue: A community united in hope

Two weeks on, and with one death on site, a small Thai town unites behind the mission to save their boys.

Israel recovers hanged spy Eli Cohen's watch from Syria

It belonged to famed secret agent Eli Cohen, who was executed in 1965 after being unmasked by Syria.

Pictures from the Aum Shinrikyo Tokyo Sarin attack

Pictures of Japan's worst terrorist incident and the doomsday group behind the attack.

The doomsday cult behind the deadly Tokyo metro attack

The doomsday cult was responsible for the 1995 Tokyo metro attack, which left 13 people dead.

Precious 'Gollum's toad' on brink of extinction

A toad named after the Lord of the Rings character joins a new list of species at risk of extinction.

Ariana Grande defends fiancé over Manchester bomb joke

The singer tells a fan she didn't find it funny but Pete Davidson's intention "wasn't malicious".

Wimbledon 2018: Serena Williams, Roger Federer & Venus Williams in action on Friday

Seven-time champion Serena Williams will hope to extend her Wimbledon run with victory over Kristina Mladenovic in the third round on Friday.

Novichok 'could have passed through skin'

The poisoned couple were probably exposed to the nerve agent from "an object in a contained space".

Thailand cave rescue: Diver dies while taking in supplies

The former Thai navy diver lost consciousness while taking supplies in to the boys and their coach.

The lottery winner giving her winnings away

Canadian Rachel Lapierre won the lottery with a prize of $1,000 a week for life.

Gambling in Afghanistan under the Taliban’s nose

Every Friday night, people in Helmand gather for a laugh and card games, right under the Taliban’s nose.

Glasses made to measure... for $1

Buying glasses with the correct lenses can be expensive - but it doesn't have to be this way.

90s and now: A photographer goes back to her subjects

Beth Yarnelle Edwards goes back to photograph families she profiled 20 years ago.

Quiz: Whose style is selling?

It's the weekly news quiz - have you been paying attention to what's been going on in the world over the past seven days?

Africa's week in pictures: 29 June - 5 July 2018

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and of Africans elsewhere in the world this week.

This is the US president most like Trump

There are striking parallels between Donald Trump and one of the most obscure US presidents.

Is 3D printing the future of social housing?

A family in France has become the first in the world to move into a 3D-printed home.

Marvel feminism: Real or comic fantasy?

Marvel Studios wants more women behind and in front of the camera, but how authentic is its push towards more female representation?

Aum Shinrikyo: Japan executes cult leader Shoko Asahara

The doomsday cult was behind the deadly 1995 nerve gas attack on the Tokyo subway, which killed 13.

US tariffs on Chinese imports to take effect

US tariffs of 25% on Chinese imports worth $34bn kick in on Friday, with China set to follow suit.

Mexico fireworks: Tultepec warehouse blasts kills 24

The town of Tultepec, known as the country's pyrotechnic capital, has seen several similar accidents.

Letter from Africa: Turning Nigerian herders into ranchers

The government plans to set up ranches across the country to end land conflict, will it work?

San Fermín bull festival begins under sexual abuse cloud

The famous Pamplona bull run goes ahead despite boycott calls following sexual violence.

Syria: The unstoppable momentum of Assad’s war

The Syrian president's forces believe the country's seven-year civil war is close to ending.

Giant 'Trump Baby' could fly over London for president's visit

The giant inflatable figure was given permission by Sadiq Khan to fly during the US president's visit.

Spanish 'terror lyrics' rapper Valtònyc says he has no regrets

Artist Valtònyc, convicted of insulting Spain's monarchy, says his lyrics are designed to provoke.

Swansea University student's suicide after 'WhatsApp mistake'

Edward Senior feared for his medical career after his private message was shared, an inquest hears.

Fireworks v drones at Fourth of July celebrations

Wildfires and safety warnings led some US cities to use drones for Independence Day celebrations this year.