Francesco Molinari wins The Open after holding off Tiger Woods, Justin Rose & Rory McIlroy

Francesco Molinari becomes the first Italian to win a major, holding off a pack of star names to claim The Open Championship at Carnoustie.

Somali father defends FGM after daughter, 10, dies

The girl bled to death two days after being taken to a traditional circumciser in Somalia.

Carter Page denies FBI claims he worked for Russia

Documents show the FBI believed Carter Page was "collaborating and conspiring" with Russia in 2016.

In pictures: Fighting the Swedish wildfires

The battle to get dozens of blazes across the country under control is now an international effort.

Thousands race in Bosphorus cross-continental swim

About 2,400 people from 50 countries have participated in the 30th annual swim across the Bosphorus.

Florida gunman who killed man in parking dispute free to go, police say

Officials cite the "stand your ground" defence law after a man is shot dead in a parking dispute.

French woman in Montmartre tightrope walk

Tatiana-Mosio Bongonga walked 35 metres off the ground in front of hundreds of people in Paris.

Trump-Russia: Carter Page surveillance documents released

The documents show the FBI believed Carter Page was "collaborating and conspiring" with Russia.

Waterspout over Black Sea in Russia

The rare phenomenon appeared off the coast of a seaside town.

Afghan airport blast: VP Gen Dostum unhurt as Kabul bomb kills 11

Eleven die but Abdul Rashid Dostum is unhurt, as he returns to Kabul from self-imposed exile.

How Netflix went from pioneer to powerhouse

Netflix started as a mail order DVD service, but it's now admired and feared by the biggest media firms.

South Africa shooting: Eleven taxi drivers killed in ambush

The men were shot dead in an ambush as they returned from the funeral of a colleague.

Mesut Ozil says not having picture with Turkish president would be 'disrespectful'

Arsenal's Mesut Ozil says not posing for photographs with the Turkish president would have been "disrespecting his ancestors' roots".

UK 'could refuse to pay' Brexit bill

But preparations have begun in case negotiations end without agreement, Brexit secretary says.

Supergirl to feature TV's first transgender superhero

Trans activist and actor Nicole Maines will join Supergirl as Nia Nal, AKA Dreamer.

Wave of plastic hits Dominican Republic

This was the scene on a beach in the Dominican Republic after a storm.

Syria conflict: Israel evacuates White Helmets

Some 800 civil defence volunteers and family members are taken from a border war zone to Jordan.

Trump-Putin: Top US spy retracts 'awkward response'

Intelligence chief Dan Coats had publicly laughed in surprise on hearing of a Putin visit to the US.

Prince George turns five: Official birthday picture released

A new official picture is released as the third in line to the throne turns five.

Politicians call for Northern Ireland abortion reform

More than 170 UK and Ireland politicians sign a letter urging the UK government to change the law.

Suspected gunman barricaded in LA shop

Police surround the supermarket, with US media saying it is a possible hostage situation.

Atlanta's Paper Boi on race and rap stardom in the USA

Newsbeat speaks to Paper Boi - aka Brian Tyree Henry - the breakout star of Donald Glover's satire on life as a black American.

Opioids: Why 'dangerous' drugs are still being used to treat pain

Despite links to UK hospital deaths and a US addiction crisis, opioids remain the painkiller of choice.

Israel and Arabic: Where else do language and politics collide?

Israel has downgraded the status of Arabic, but there is controversy over language choice elsewhere, too.

'Trade war a reality', French finance minister warns

Bruno Le Maire accuses the US of using "the law of the jungle" with unilateral tariffs

US 'duck boat' survivor describes 'life-changing' ordeal

Tia Coleman says she lost nine members of her family when the boat sank in a Missouri lake.

Austria ditches Turkish language driving theory tests

The change to the theory test comes amid a souring of relations between Austria and Turkey.

'I was trapped in my mind for a decade, now I'm going to be a dad'

Martin Pistorius had locked-in syndrome for more than a decade. Now he's about to become a father.

A 'legendary' mermaid still swimming at 78

Vicki Smith, 78, performs underwater as a mermaid at an iconic Florida park

The National Science and Maths Quiz has kept Ghanaians thrilled for 25 years

A TV school quiz show has Ghana gripped. We meet one of the contestants and follow him on the road to victory. But did he get there?

Your pictures: Shelter

Each week, we publish a gallery of readers' pictures on a set theme. This week it is "shelter".

Pakistan election: Who's who and why it matters

The lead-up to the vote has been dramatic, with an ex-PM arrested and several deadly militant attacks.

The mafia murders that brought down Slovakia's government

Before his death, Jan Kuciak uncovered the presence of an Italian organised crime group in Slovakia.

The mega-machines helping China link the world

As China embarks on one of the greatest infrastructure projects in history, it is changing how railways are built.