Sparks fly in FBI agent's Trump testimony

A congressman snaps "I don't give a damn", as Peter Strzok tries to explain his scathing texts.

US reopens investigation of Emmett Till slaying 63 years later

The 1955 brutal killing of the black teenager in Mississippi helped spark the US civil rights movement.

Carles Puigdemont: Ousted Catalonia leader faces extradition to Spain

A German court approves the transfer of fugitive Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont on lesser charges.

Typhoon Maria wreaks havoc in east China

Residents clean up in the wake of Typhoon Maria, which made landfall on Wednesday in eastern China.

Mexico earthquake leads to discovery of ancient temple

Scientists scanning a pyramid in Morelos state for earthquake damage discover remains of a temple.

World Cup 2018: Kenya outrage at MPs' trip

The two-week trip to Russia is estimated to cost hundreds of thousands of US dollars.

Trump: Nato states to increase defence funding

The US president says members have agreed to spend more on military budgets, a key demand.

Facebook ruling: German court grants parents rights to dead daughter's account

In a key ruling, a German court says the parents have rights to the account under inheritance law.

Italy accuses migrants of hijacking rescue ship off Libya

Rescued migrants violently forced the vessel to flee the Libyan coastguard, officials say.

Iranian man flogged 80 times for drinking alcohol as a child

The man was convicted of consuming alcohol more than 10 years ago, when he was only 14 or 15.

India adopts 'world's strongest' net neutrality norms

The new principles explicitly forbid telecom operators to differentiate between online content.

Nato summit: Leaders to focus on Afghanistan conflict

Nato's secretary-general hopes the bloc will agree to fund Afghan security forces until 2024.

Thailand cave: Museum and movie in the works for Tham Luang

The rescue gripped the world and now has the attention of film producers and the tourist board.

Killing rats could save coral reefs

Threatened reefs can be protected by eradicating destructive rats on tropical islands, scientists say.

Croatia beat England to reach World Cup final

England's bid to reach a first World Cup final since 1966 ends in the last four with an extra-time defeat by Croatia in Moscow.

Colombia's tragedy road bridge demolished

A bridge under construction has been destroyed after a partial collapse killed nine people.

China investigates why plane dropped more than 6,000m

Authorities look into why there was a cabin pressure loss, forcing the plane to sharply descend.

Donald Trump to meet Theresa May amid Brexit 'turmoil'

He will also meet the Queen during the controversial visit, and large-scale protests are expected.

Papa John's founder Schnatter resigns over N-word use

Papa John's founder John Schnatter has apologised for using the N-word in a conference call.

Stormy Daniels arrested in Ohio - lawyer

The porn star who says she once slept with Donald Trump is reportedly arrested in a strip club.

Brent crude suffers biggest price drop in two years

The price of Brent crude sinks almost 7% to $74.30 a barrel after Libya said it will boost supplies.

Brexit: UK's blueprint for future EU relations to be published

The "principled and practical" package honours the referendum and meets business needs, ministers say.

Kylie Jenner to be 'youngest self-made US billionaire'

But some are debating whether the cosmetics entrepreneur is truly "self-made", as Forbes says.

Pakistan election: Bhutto outlines 'peaceful, progressive' vision

The son of the assassinated former Pakistani PM is standing for parliament for the first time.

Man with world's longest fingernails has them cut off

Shridhar Chillal, the Guinness World Record holder, has been growing his nails for 66 years.

The architectural masterpiece that wouldn't stand up

It took 17 years to build Sydney Opera House. The lead engineer, Sir Jack Zunz, describes how the architect quit, costs spiralled and locals thought it a joke.

Using roads to make power and toilet paper

Can we use roads to generate power, make toilet paper and help increase the bee population?

Australian Ballet performance cut short by rat

Dancers were left in the dark after the rodent gnawed through key power cables in Adelaide.

How kites and balloons became militant weapons

How Palestinian militants are using 'fire kites' and balloons to attack Israel.

Guillotine sold to French millionaire collector

The 150-year-old French execution device was sold despite objections from auction regulators.

Could artificial intelligence replace doctors?

UK company Babylon Health is testing an artificially intelligent medical chatbot in Rwanda.

Robert Mapplethorpe: From suburbia to subversive gay icon

Mapplethorpe's sister Nancy recalls the formative years of the artist who shocked America.

How the US is waging its trade war with China

After the US imposes tariffs on $34bn of goods from China, the BBC looks at President Trump's move.

How the Ethiopia-Eritrea peace process could reunite one family

An Ethiopian journalist hopes to be reunited with his Eritrean wife and two daughters after 16 years.

Mughalsarai: Renaming British-era train station causes Indian political storm

A decision to rename the iconic Mughalsarai train station has sharply divided opinions.

Paralympian Ntando Mahlangu: 'If people call me the new blade runner it doesn't bother me'

South African Ntando Mahlangu won silver in the Rio Paralympics, four years after walking for the first time.

Trump in UK: Pomp and protest as visit stokes culture war

President Trump's visit to the UK will be one of less pomp and circumstance but more consequential.

Cave rescue: Key questions answered

Why are the boys in quarantine? Were they sedated during the rescue? We answer the key questions.

Marvel: The off-screen heroes bringing fantasy worlds to life

The artists who help create the look of the all-conquering blockbusters reveal their secrets.

Joking German minister Seehofer urged to quit as Afghan deportee dies

Germany's Horst Seehofer quipped that 69 Afghan migrants were deported on his 69th birthday, but one died.