The Meg: the myth, the legend (the science)

What to we really know about the giant prehistoric shark reincarnated by Hollywood?

What could Brexit mean for the Premier League?

Would 25% of Premier League players fail to get work permits if EU players were treated the same as non-EU ones?

Travelling around London with autism

Claire Lindsey on what it's like to use public transport when you have an invisible impairment like autism

Yemen war: Saudi-led coalition to probe air strike on bus

At least 29 children died in the air strike on a bus in the Houthi rebel stronghold of Saada.

Casey Affleck sorry for 'unprofessional' behaviour on film set

Oscar winner Casey Affleck was accused of sexual harassment on a film set in 2010.

'The Little Old Ones': Belgium's retirement home for elderly animals

Cats, dogs and other animals can live out their final days in peace in this unusual care home.

Turkey's lira crisis explained

The Turkish currency has nosedived since January and, unsurprisingly, tourists are taking advantage.

Canada shooting: Several dead in Fredericton, New Brunswick

At least four people have been killed in a shooting in the city of Fredericton, New Brunswick.

Tour de France winner Jan Ullrich held for 'prostitute assault'

German cyclist Jan Ullrich allegedly assaulted a prostitute in a luxury hotel in Frankfurt.

Kanye West stumped by Jimmy Kimmel's Donald Trump question

The rapper is lost for words when asked why he thinks the US president cares about black people.

Chicago police under fire after 'bait truck' used to lure thieves

Activists say Chicago police filled a truck with designer shoes and used it to lure potential thieves.

Germany lifts total ban on Nazi symbols in video games

After decades of German video games censoring Nazi bad guys, the rules have changed.

Cows allowed to visit Swedish nudist beaches in heatwave

The Swedish government is allowing farmers in the south to bring their cows to the beaches because of the roasting summer heat.

Ryanair strike: One in six flights cancelled in pilot walkout

Strike in five European countries will affect about 400 flights, one in six of the airline's services.

China mosque demolition sparks stand-off in Ningxia

Officials say the Weizhou mosque did not receive building permits, but worshippers are refusing to budge.

NFL players protest during US national anthem in pre-season games

Several NFL players protest during the US national anthem before pre-season games.

North Korea lashes out at US diplomats over sanctions

Pyongyang says the US is following an "outdated script" which blocks progress on denuclearisation.

France floods: 1,600 evacuated, German missing at campsite

More than 100 children from a summer camp are among those taken into shelters.

Unite the Right: Permit granted for Washington DC far-right rally

The 12 August protest falls on the first anniversary of last year's deadly Charlottesville rally.

Saudi-led air strike kills 29 children in Yemen

The bus was hit at a market in Dahyan, in the northern province of Saada.

Primate speech: How some species are 'wired' for talk

Primate brain study reveals a "wiring" key to our ability to talk.

Taliban attack strategic Afghan city of Ghazni

The militants seized parts of Ghazni before reportedly being beaten back to the outskirts.

US migrants: Judge orders deportation plane turnaround

A family are flown back from El Salvador after being deported midway through their asylum appeal.

Australian MPs field sudden requests for Queen portraits

The recent increase in requests is overwhelmingly "tongue-in-cheek", lawmakers say.

Coral reefs 'weathered dinosaur extinction'

Researchers have found that the algae living in coral reefs may have evolved 160 million years ago.

India MP shocks with Hitler costume protest in parliament

Naramalli Sivaprasad said he was protesting against a "broken promise" by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Why an Italian village began a worldly wedding show

Locals have embraced migrant communities, with an annual wedding dress fashion show.

Kheris Rogers: The 11 year old girl who beat the skin colour bullies

Kheris, 11, was regularly driven to tears by teasing but now she's got a positive message for others.

Can you speed-read these news stories?

The BBC is experimenting with a way of delivering the news more quickly.

Meet the 'end-of-life doulas' guiding people to their death

Terminally ill people are seeking out end-of-life doulas to prepare them and their families for death.

France floods: 1,600 forced to evacuate

The floods caused the evacuation of around 1,600 people, most of them campers.

Secret lives of Kenya's drag queens

Cross-dressers discuss the difficulty of living in a country with strict anti-gay laws.

Africa's week in pictures: 3-9 August 2018

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

Living with Australia's drought: 'It's cheaper to shoot the cows'

Farmers explain the devastating effect of a dry spell that has swept swathes of the country.

'There are boats floating above my head in Times Square'

How augmented reality is giving artworks and exhibitions new dimensions.

How smallpox claimed its final victim

How did British medical worker Janet Parker become the world's last victim of smallpox?

HQ Trivia's Sharon Carpenter says she faced 'blatant racism'

HQ Trivia's Sharon Carpenter on how hip-hop helped her beat her shyness to present live TV.

Lucy Moon: I made a YouTube video about my alcohol problem

Meet the 23-year-old whose honest admissions about her life have helped her create a career online.

Friends is the UK's most popular streaming show - why do we still love it?

The US sitcom ended 14 years ago, but it's above recent hits at the top of the UK streaming charts.

California wildfires: Eight images that reveal scale of devastation

Aerial photos of damage caused by the Carr wildfire near Redding, California.

China hints at three-child policy with 'happy family' stamps

There is widespread speculation that China’s Year of the Pig stamps hint at a loosening of the two-child policy.

Which films could win the new Oscar?

Ready Player One, Black Panther and The Incredibles 2 could suddenly be in the awards season race.