Actor Ed Westwick will not be prosecuted over sexual assault allegations in US

The Gossip Girl actor vehemently denied sexual assault allegations that were filed in Los Angeles.

Is Australia and New Zealand's 'mateship' in trouble?

Rows over trust, deportations and "copied" flags have at times felt personal - raising wider debate.

Julian Assange: UK and Ecuador in talks on Wikileaks founder's fate

Ecuador's President Lenin Moreno says he has "never been in favour of Mr Assange's activity".

Ghana MPs giggle over 'Wise Vagina' village name

Areas named after genitals leave parliament in Ghana in fits of laughter.

Petrichor: why does rain smell so good?

There's some chemistry to the pleasant smell of rain after a long, dry spell.

Korea remains: How are human remains identified?

Remains from North Korea will now be sent to a specialist lab in Hawaii - but what is the process?

Juana Rivas: Court jails mother who hid with sons in custody battle

Juana Rivas hid with her sons rather than hand them to their father, whom she accused of abuse.

The moment a migrant mother is reunited with her son

There were emotional scenes in Texas as Yessica saw her son again, 50 days after being separated at the US border.

US economic growth hits fastest rate since 2014

Stronger consumer spending and exports helped to boost growth in the second quarter of the year.

Pakistan election: Party of Ex-PM Nawaz Sharif concedes to Imran Khan

The party of the outgoing government says it will accept the election result, despite misgivings.

Laos dam collapse: Questions over real death toll

Laos authorities say the devastating floods have taken 27 lives. But is that the real death toll?

Why this pie sparked a political row

Prime Minister Turnbull divides Australians by being pictured eating a pie with a knife and fork.

Munich replaces 'disrespectful' Holocaust memorials

The German city removes brass cobblestones seen by some as disrespectful because they are trodden on.

Ella Mai is the first Brit to top the US R&B chart since 1992

For the first time in more than a quarter of a century, a British singer has topped the US R&B chart.

Kristen Stewart to star in Charlie's Angels reboot - what can we expect?

The Twilight star will be joined by two British actresses in the new Charlie's Angels line-up.

Facebook: Explaining the company's historic share slump

Its shares fell by a fifth wiping $120bn off its value, the biggest one-day loss in history.

Climate change made Europe heatwave 'twice as likely'

The Europe-wide heatwave is an unambiguous signal of climate change, say researchers.

Indian woman held for leaving dead infant aboard plane

The 19-year-old mother has told police she did not know she was pregnant.

California wildfire tears through homes

One person has died and others have fled their properties as fire rips through the city of Redding.

LeBron James: NBA star 'regrets' giving son his name

The US basketball star says he works to reassure LeBron James Jr that he can "take his own course".

Korea remains: Pyongyang returns US troops slain in Korean War

Relatives of the slain soldiers have waited years to be reunited with the remains of their loved ones.

Michael Cohen claims Trump 'knew of Russian lawyer meeting'

The US president's former lawyer claims Donald Trump knew of a 2016 meeting with influential Russians.

US child migrants: Trump administration says 1,800 reunited

The US government meets a deadline to reunite children separated from parents at the Mexican border.

How can someone work, pay taxes and still be homeless?

How can someone work, pay taxes and still be homeless?

Lunar eclipse: Skygazers await century's longest 'blood moon'

During this total eclipse, Earth's natural satellite will turn a striking shade of red or ruddy brown.

Cardi B 'underestimated this mommy thing'

The rapper says she isn't ready to leave her baby after giving birth earlier this month.

Iran general warns Trump war would 'destroy all you possess'

The general also mocked the US president for using the language of "night clubs and gambling halls".

Australian woman guilty of murder in headless torso case

Lindy Williams killed her partner before dismembering him in a "sophisticated" cover-up, a judge says.

Greek fires: Blaze that killed 83 'caused by arson'

There are "serious indications" that the blaze that killed 83 was deliberate, a minister says.

UK PM heads to Austria for Brexit talks

The prime minister will meet the Austrian chancellor and Czech PM before heading off on holiday.

Facebook share drop wipes off $120bn

The fall in Facebook's shares wiped more than $120bn off the company's market value on Thursday.

Papa John's founder sues pizza chain

John Schnatter is seeking documents about his exit from the company, after his use of the N-word.

Vanuatu: Ambae island evacuated again over volcano eruption

Volcanic activity has prompted the second full evacuation of Ambae island in less than a year.

How the news splits America

Mark and Polly's viewing habits reflect a deeply polarised nation and shape how they see the world.

Quiz: What is 7pm the peak time for?

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?

Is Mostar still a divided city?

Is this famous bridge a symbol of reconciliation or division?

Slave to Sirens: All-female heavy metal band brings girl power to Lebanon

All-female heavy metal band, Slave to Sirens, brings girl power to Lebanon.

Africa's week in pictures: 20-26 July 2018

A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.

Why wildfires have been breaking out in the 'wrong' countries

There have been blazes in Greece, Canada and the UK, with an unusually high number in some countries.

Syphilis: How deadly disease has spread in Australia

A massive rise in syphilis cases since 2011 has become a public health emergency, experts say.

Custody battle after Briton Michael Simpson murdered in China

A couple are in a bitter fight for custody of their grandchildren after their son was killed in China.

Older mothers: Brigitte Nielsen baby at 54 sparks debate

The numbers of older mothers are growing, but what are the health risks?

Why some African countries don't want charity clothes

Giving away your old clothes has consequences for African countries trying to develop their own textile industries.

Aberdeen 1-1 Burnley: Gary Mackay-Steven and Sam Vokes trade goals

Aberdeen and Burnley trade goals in the first leg of this all-British Europa League qualifier, leaving the tie wide open before the second leg at Turf Moor next week.

Adil Rashid: England spinner says Michael Vaughan's comments are 'stupid'

England spinner Adil Rashid says former captain Michael Vaughan's comments about his selection for the Test team "do not matter".

Cuba's new constitution: What's in and what's out

BBC Monitoring takes a closer look at what is in Cuba's proposed constitution.

Zimbabwe election: Hustling for cash to survive

Nothing shows the desperate state of Zimbabwe's economy more than the severe shortage of cash.