Zimbabwe election: Woman says she was beaten by soldiers in Harare

Following elections in Zimbabwe, the BBC has spoken to a woman who says she was beaten by soldiers in Harare.

Lula: Brazil ex-president nominated for poll despite jail term

Members of the Brazilian ex-president's party declare him their candidate in the October elections.

Ai Weiwei Beijing studio demolished 'without warning'

The dissident artist says authorities demolished this building without giving him notice.

Breastfeeding mothers in Colombia gather to break taboo

Mothers across Colombia gathered to breastfeed in public as part of World Breastfeeding Week.

Bangladesh students attacked during Dhaka protest

About 25 students were injured when unidentified youths assaulted demonstrators, reports say.

Europe heatwave: Spain and Portugal struggle in 40C temperatures

Forecasters expect temperatures of 46-47C in some parts of Portugal, as three die of heatstroke in Spain.

Meet Argentina's handless barber Gabriel Heredia

Gabriel Heredia was born without forearms. That has not stopped him becoming a professional hairdresser.

Violence as troops deploy in Ethiopia's Somali region

Protesters have set fire to a church and looted shops after federal troops took over.

Trump insults NBA star Lebron James

The president responded after the basketball player accused him of using sport "to divide us".

Women set new skydiving record in Ukraine

Fifty-seven women have taken part in a synchronised skydive in Ukraine, setting a new record.

Justin Timberlake said criticism of Pink was unfair

Justin Timberlake has defended Pink after she was spotted relaxing on an Australian beach just before cancelling a gig.

Donald Campbell's Bluebird hydroplane returns to water

The record-breaking hydroplane, which crashed in 1967 killing Donald Campbell, is being tested on the Isle of Bute.

North Korea calls US actions on nuclear programme 'alarming'

There were smiles at a summit in Singapore but tensions between the US and North Korea remain.

Rhino rams car in Mexico safari park

A visitors' vehicle became the butt of a rhino's aggression at the park in Puebla, Mexico.

England beat India in first Test thriller

England hold their nerve to complete a tense 31-run victory over India in the first Test on an enthralling fourth morning at Edgbaston.

Thai cave boys leave monastery after novice monkhood

The youth football team were ordained as novice monks to honour a diver who died during their rescue.

McGregor fight 'biggest in UFC history'

Conor McGregor's comeback fight against Khabib Nurmagomedov is the "biggest fight in UFC history", says Dana White.

Jet ski police chase on the Thames

Onlookers caught sight of police chasing people riding jet skis in London.

US wildlife refuges end ban on neonics and GM crops

The Trump administration will allow pesticides linked to declining bee populations to be used.

North Korea continuing nuclear programme - UN report

Pyongyang has been defying sanctions and trying to sell weapons abroad, a report to the UN says.

Harvey Weinstein seeks to dismiss case based on accuser's emails

Harvey Weinstein's lawyers cite "warm" emails the producer received from an accuser.

Massive dust storm rolls through Phoenix, AZ

Forecasters warned the storm would cause zero visibility and winds topping 60mph.

Trump ex-campaign chief Manafort's 'income doctored'

Paul Manafort's accountant says she helped to disguise his foreign income so he could pay less tax.

Denmark veil ban: First woman charged for wearing niqab

She is the first to be fined under controversial new legislation banning full face coverings in public.

Meet Nasa's commercial flight astronauts

They will be aboard the first US flights to the International Space Station since the shuttle programme ended.

Chile bans plastic bags for businesses

It is the first South American country to enact a ban - and businesses flouting it will be fined $370.

Zimbabwe election: President Mnangagwa calls for unity

The aftermath of a disputed election has seen violence and opposition claims of fraud.

Andrea Bocelli to perform for Pope at Dublin event

The world-renowned Italian tenor will sing at a concert during Pope Francis's two-day visit to Ireland.

Russian helicopter crashes, deaths feared

The MI-8 helicopter crash-lands in Siberia, with reports saying at least 18 people are dead.

Five wrestlers who proved there's life beyond the mat

From driving a monster truck to politics - here are some of wrestling's most surprising career moves.

Week in pictures: 28 July - 3 August 2018

A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week.

Depression, anxiety, OCD - running helped us beat them

Runners share their personal stories about why they run

Brighton Pride veteran, 84, set for parade

Maisie Trollette has been performing at Brighton's parade since it started in 1973.

From solar car inventions to beds that power phones

Samuel Karimbo is a Kenyan inventor who prides himself on thinking outside the box.

Thailand mural celebrates cave heroes

The artwork features the rescued schoolboys and those who helped to get them out of the cave.

Steve Jobs' 'secret' daughter writes memoir about their troubled relationship

The book says the Apple founder once told her she would "get nothing" and she smelled "like a toilet".