The women protesting in the Argentina abortion debate

The Argentine Senate is debating a controversial bill to expand abortion rights and it is polarising society.

Netflix's Insatiable: Was the backlash justified?

The series is released on Friday - but the critics are already weighing in.

China to hit US with tariffs on US imports worth $16bn

China is to start imposing 25% import duties on $16bn worth of US goods.

Australia drought: Thirsty cattle swarm New South Wales water truck

A farmer has taken drone footage of cattle swarming around a water truck in drought-hit New South Wales.

Migrant farmers strike in Italy after 16 road deaths

Labourers down tools shouting "we are not slaves" days after two crashes killed 16 migrant workers.

Asma al-Assad: Syria's first lady treated for breast cancer

Born and raised in London, Syria's first lady is under sanctions because of the conflict.

Thai cave rescue: Coach and boys given citizenship

It emerged during their weeks-long ordeal that three of the boys and their coach were stateless.

DR Congo President Joseph Kabila not seeking third term

Ending months of speculation, Joseph Kabila's party backs a former minster to succeed him in December.

Why Pussy Riot crashed the World Cup final

Members of the group already served prison sentences for the stunt but could face further charges.

Spanish fighter jet accidentally fires missile over Estonia

Spain's defence ministry is investigating after a missile was mistakenly launched over Estonia.

Kathleen Turner keeps the world guessing

We suggest some of the stars who could be the woman she says "has played the same role for 20 years".

Tesla board mulls plan to go private

The carmaker's board confirms it will consider the proposal by chief executive Elon Musk to take it private.

Heatwave: Supermarket sleepover for cool customers

Keeping cool was made easy for some lucky customers invited to sleep over at a Helsinki supermarket.

Pound falls lower against the dollar and euro

Sterling touches a near-one year low against the dollar as worries about a no-deal Brexit continue.

Ivanka Trump: Celebrities Instagram plea over family separation

Famous faces are calling on Donald Trump's daughter to act on migrant family separation.

Spanish grandson's doodles help grandma find phone numbers

Unable to read or write, Encarna Alés learnt to use her phone book thanks to her grandson's drawings.

Lombok quake: Facebook 'regrets' earthquake balloons

The social network played a festive animation to Indonesian speakers posting about a tragedy.

New South Wales drought now affects entire state

"There isn't a person in New South Wales who isn't hoping to see some rain," its government says.

Twitter will not ban InfoWars conspiracy theorist Alex Jones

The company's CEO says Alex Jones hasn't violated its rules, despite other tech giants dropping him.

How a meeting he wasn't at could hurt Donald Trump

The US president said a meeting with Russian lawyers was to get dirt on Hillary Clinton.

Actress Kathleen Turner on Hollywood, sexism and rage

The legendary Hollywood actress is lauded by the internet for her frank interview about the industry.

How buying cocaine helps the UK economy

Our main measure for the economy is GDP, and it includes the illegal drugs trade.

Malaysia ex-PM Najib charged with money laundering

The allegations add to earlier corruption charges as Mr Najib's dramatic fall from power continues.

US mid-term elections: Trump claims win in key Ohio vote

But media say the race for the House seat, an indicator to November's mid-terms, is too close to call.

Nicholas Bett: Kenya's former 400m hurdles world champion dies aged 28

Kenya's former 400m hurdles world champion Nicholas Bett dies aged 28 in a car crash.

Manafort team attacks 'secret life' of star witness Rick Gates

Rick Gates had an affair and told so many lies he cannot remember them all, the court hears.

Tokyo Medical University apologises for changing female exam scores

An investigation found the practice of marking down women and some men began more than a decade ago.

Drop Johnson for burka remarks, says Tory peer

Peer calls for the Conservatives to take further action as the ex-foreign secretary stands by his comments.

Battle of Amiens centenary to be marked

Service in northern France commemorates first battle in offensive heralding the end of World War One.

Airbnb cancels Great Wall sleepover competition

The campaign promising a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity had a mixed reaction on Chinese social media.

The Brooklyn scene you don't hear about

Black-owned businesses in Brooklyn are challenging the perception that gentrification has pushed out African American entrepreneurs.

Scanning homeless people with smartphones to donate money

A scheme in Oxford wants to provide homeless people with QR codes, so people can donate to them using smartphones.

TV network HGTV outbids pop star Lance Bass for Brady Bunch house

The Los Angeles home featured on the classic American sitcom will be restored "to its 1970s glory".

'Kind hearted' shop assistant steps in to pamper customer with cerebral palsy

Ebony Harris painted Angela Peter's nails on her lunch break after she was turned away from a nail salon.

How Tuna the dog became an Instagram star

Tuna, a Chihuahua-Dachshund mix, has 1.9 million followers on Instagram.

Lego-building robot aspires to bigger things

A robot that can build small models from Lego may be a breakthrough for automated manufacturing.

'Amish Uber' takes to the streets of Michigan

It's $5 a ride, no mobile phone or credit card needed.

Ricardo Vilanova: Face to face with 'IS captors'

Spanish photojournalist Ricardo Vilanova meets two of the men accused of holding him hostage in Syria.

Summer's extreme weather captured

The last month has seen deadly wildfires, monsoon rains and droughts hit several countries.

South Ossetia: Russia pushes roots deeper into Georgian land

In 10 years Russia has wrenched South Ossetia away from Georgian influence.

'I was kidnapped in London and trafficked for sex'

Anna came to London from Romania in 2011 intending to study, but she was snatched off the street, flown to Ireland and sold for sex.

Bangladesh protests: How dangerous are the roads?

Why road safety is at the forefront of mass protests in recent days by students in Bangladesh

Remembering the 1988 Burma Uprising

On 8 August 1988, the Burmese military cracked down on anti-government demonstrations, killing hundreds of protesters.

Eyeing big money in Nigerian music

Global music firms are seeing the money-making potential of Afrobeats stars.

Beijing Olympics 2008: A hope lost or fulfilled?

Ten years ago the Games energised a rising China, but do locals still feel a legacy of hope?

No going back in Argentina's abortion debate

The BBC's Katy Watson speaks to supporters and opponents of the abortion bill ahead of a key vote.