Steve Bannon plans Europe-wide populist right campaign

Donald Trump's ex-strategist dreams of a right-wing "supergroup" but he has yet to attract much support.

Iranian Americans on Donald Trump's policies towards Iran

The BBC's Barbara Plett Usher spoke to Iranian Americans about President Donald Trump's policies on Iran.

Islamic State 'Beatles' duo: UK stance 'a rare decision'

It emerged the UK would not oppose the use of the death penalty if the pair were extradited to the US.

Ryan Lochte: US swimmer given 14-month ban for doping violation

US Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte is given a 14-month ban by the US Anti-Doping Agency for a doping violation.

Berlin homeless attack: Two men badly burned at train station

The two men suffer life-threatening injuries after they were deliberately targeted.

WhatsApp ‘admin’ spends five months in an Indian jail

He has been accused of sedition, but his family say he was only a 'default admin' of the group

Hyperloop test pod sets speed record

German engineering students set a record as their pod hits 457km/h in a hyperloop tunnel test.

Football star helps selfie-seeking youngster

Borussia Dortmund's Christian Pulisic stops security guards dragging away a young fan who had run on to the pitch for a selfie after the club's game with Liverpool.

Viewpoint: Pakistan's dirtiest election in years

The run-up has been been marred by claims of pre-poll rigging, intimidation and a muzzled media.

Syria White Helmets evacuation criticised by government

The Assad government calls the removal of volunteers and their families a "criminal operation".

German FA rejects Ozil's racism claim

Germany's football association rejects allegations of racism from Mesut Ozil but accepts it could have done more to protect him from abuse.

Uber driver streamed hidden camera videos on Twitch

Uber and Lyft suspend a driver who live-streamed videos of his passengers without their knowledge.

Comic-Con: Godzilla, Shazam, Fantastic Beasts and other big reveals

The huge television and film convention has come to San Diego and there have been plenty of spoilers...

Germany Mud Olympics: Competitors get caked at annual event

Hundreds of competitors played football, volleyball and handball on the mud flats of the Elbe river.

French beating scandal reveals Macron's feet of clay

This affair will pass but the ham-fisted response exposes a lack of talent in the Elysée.

The Equalizer 2 beats Mamma Mia as sequels dominate US box office

It was a close race between The Equalizer 2 and Mamma Mia 2 at the US box office over the weekend.

Somalia's al-Shabab carries out attack on military base

Al-Shabab says it has killed 27 soldiers, but there is no independent confirmation of casualties.

Sign-language hack lets Amazon Alexa respond to gestures

A prototype uses an artificial intelligence system that can interpret hand movements.

Yemen's island 'jewel' under threat

The Yemeni island Socotra's unique environment is at risk from the conflict in the country.

Letter from Africa: The Ghana quiz show bigger than the World Cup

Elizabeth Ohene explores whether it has inspired a generation of scientists and mathematicians.

Islamic State 'Beatles' duo: UK 'will not block death penalty'

They could be tried in the US after the UK dropped its demand against the death penalty.

Beach umbrella impales woman in chest in Ocean City, Maryland

A woman is airlifted to hospital after she is struck by a parasol carried by the wind on a US beach.

Record high in Japan heatwave

Temperatures peak at 41.1C (106F), as officials issue a new warning to stay safe.

Meet the mayor of a French World War One 'ghost village'

Ten thousand dead soldiers have been lying under Fleury-devant-Douaumont since World War One.

Trump and Rouhani trade angry threats

The comments by the US and Iranian presidents come amid rising tensions between the two countries.

Chinese Premier calls for crackdown on vaccine industry

There has been no evidence of harm but it's not clear how many people have received faulty vaccines.

Acid attack on three-year-old boy: Three men arrested

Three men are arrested over a suspected acid attack on three-year-old boy at a shop in Worcester.

Nine people shot in Toronto, gunman dead

The shooting happened on Sunday night near a restaurant in Canada's largest city.

Brush fire burns in Californian hills

Windy weather and tinder-dry grasslands fuelled a brush fire in California.

Trade tensions pose a risk to global growth - G20 ministers

G20 ministers call for greater dialogue to reduce the risk of trade tensions hurting the world economy.

Brazil far-right politician enters presidential race

Jair Bolsonaro has outraged many with extreme comments but is seen as a saviour by his supporters.

The woman helping domestic abuse victims with Instagram

The young Australian blogger travelling across the world to help domestic abuse victims.

Why millions listen to this nine-year-old girl's advice

How a nine-year-old girl is helping to keep people safe in London.

The 13-year-old who built a best-selling lemonade brand

Teenage entrepreneur Mikaila Ulmer is the boss and founder of popular US drinks firm Me & The Bees Lemonade.

First malaria drug in 60 years given approval

A drug that can stop people getting recurrent bouts of malaria has been approved by regulators in the United States.

The inside story of the faked murder that fooled the world

Faking a murder: The assassin, the police, the victim and his wife explain how they convinced the world it was real.

'I violently, physically and mentally burnt out'

What happens when the boss burns out

How a killer disease was stopped in its tracks

Hundreds of lives may have been saved during the latest Ebola outbreak after one key development.

Zimbabwe election: Five things

More than five million Zimbabweans are going to the polls on 30 July to vote in historic elections. But what makes it different from previous votes?

Parents of premature babies face a further trauma - PTSD

There is a lack of psychological support for parents in neonatal units, a charity says.

How saleswomen in India finally won the 'right to sit'

Many said their pay was docked if they sat down or even leaned against a wall during working hours.

Macron aide Alexandre Benalla charged after protesters beaten

Alexandre Benalla is charged after a video emerged showing him beating up a demonstrator on 1 May.

Israelis demand equal gay surrogacy rights

Tens of thousands of people hold a protest against a recent law denying surrogacy to gay couples.