Ben Stokes: England all-rounder has 'suffered enough punishment', says Michael Vaughan

England's Ben Stokes has "suffered enough punishment" and should not face further suspensions, according to former captain Michael Vaughan.

Genoa bridge collapse: What might be responsible?

Investigations are only beginning but experts have focused on the bridge's design and maintenance.

Fernando Alonso: McLaren's Spanish driver to retire from Formula 1 at end of season

Spanish two-time world champion Fernando Alonso announces he is to retire from Formula 1 at the end of the season.

IS conflict: Up to 30,000 fighters in Syria and Iraq - UN

A UN report says a "reduced, covert version" of the group could remain, despite its military losses.

Being human: Big toe clung on longest to primate origins

Our big toe was one of the last parts of the foot to become human-like, as our early ancestors evolved to walk on two legs.

Parrot swears at London firefighter trying to rescue it from roof

Macaw parrot Jessie "kept swearing, much to our amusement", the London Fire Brigade says.

Carrie Fisher: Calls for her to get a star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

William Shatner joins Mark Hamill in calls for a posthumous star for the Princess Leia actress.

Ben Stokes: England all-rounder added to Test squad after not-guilty verdict

Ben Stokes will be added to England's squad for the third Test against India after being found not guilty of affray.

Watch: Moment car crashes into Parliament

Rooftop camera captures moment car crashes into barrier outside Parliament.

Lira crisis: Turkey to boycott US electronic goods over sanctions

President Erdogan responds after US sanctions put Turkey's weak currency into freefall.

Tonga PM challenges Pacific Island leaders to lose weight

Akilisi Pohiva says leaders of some of the most obese countries of the world should lead by example.

South Africa to eradicate pit latrine toilets in schools

The two-year initiative comes after a five-year-old schoolgirl drowned in a pit latrine in March.

Cricketer Ben Stokes found not guilty of affray

The England cricketer shakes hands with co-accused Ryan Ali as they are cleared of all charges.

Camper dies after tree falls on tent in Cornwall

The man was on holiday when the tree came crashing down at a country park during strong winds.

Sweden cars: 80 set on fire by gangs in several cities

Dozens of vehicles were set ablaze in multiple cities overnight, in an apparent coordinated action.

Motorway bridge collapses in Italy

A large section of the bridge collapsed near Italian city of Genoa, but no word yet on casualties - police.

UK unemployment at lowest since 1975

Jobless total falls to 1.36 million in the three months to June - the lowest for more than 40 years.

Man held as car crashes outside Parliament

Several people have been injured and much of Westminster is in lockdown, as emergency services respond.

Watch: Armed police swoop on crash site

Officers responded after a vehicle crashed into security barriers at 07:37.

Omarosa: The secretly recorded audio tapes

The former Trump adviser has released what she says is a tape of a phone call from the US president.

Venezuela crisis: Maduro to curb fuel subsidies

Venezuela's president says prices must rise to stop fuel smugglers cheating the country of millions.

Vaping 'can damage vital immune system cells'

E-cigarette vapour disables important immune cells in the lung and boosts inflammation.

Vienna ranked as most liveable city in the world

It's the first time a European city has topped the rankings of the Economist Intelligence Unit survey.

New Mexico compound boy 'died during ritual ceremony'

The boy's remains were found in a New Mexico site where 11 starving children were rescued.

Rainbow trout renamed salmon in China

A move to let rainbow trout be labelled as salmon after a food scandal causes a splash in China.

India rejects patent plea for 'immoral' sex toy

The patent office said Indian law has never engaged positively with the notion of sexual pleasure.

Jeremy Corbyn 'wreath laying' attacked by Israeli PM

The Labour leader says Benjamin Netanyahu's claims about his "words and actions are false".

Premier League: 10 of 20 clubs could have made profits in 2016-17 without fans at games

BBC Sport looks at how profitable Premier League clubs are thanks to TV money and how important fans are to club finances outside the top flight.

US pushes back on foreign takeover deals

The US has strengthened its power to review and block business deals, with an eye to China.

WWE wrestler Jim 'The Anvil' Neidhart dies aged 63

The 63-year-old was tag team partner with his brother-in-law Bret Hart. His daughter is also a wrestler.

Paris baulks at 'horrible' eco-friendly public urinals

Residents react with dismay to the newly-installed, and fully exposed, eco-friendly urinals.

Fukushima child statue: Residents complain about radiation suit

For angry Fukushima residents, the statue gives the impression of a city still contaminated.

Uganda's food waste warrior aims to help farmers

Engineer Lawrence Okettayot has come up with a food dehydrator that could tackle the world's food waste crisis.

The farmers using sewage to make saris

As groundwater supplies dwindle in rural India, farmers turn to wastewater to grow crops like mulberry, which is used to make silk.

Race against time for dogs in wildfires

Police rescued 60 cats and dogs from an animal shelter threatened by a wildfire.

Going plastic-free with kids: Tips to reduce your dependence

Blogger Mamalina gives five tips on reducing your plastic dependence if you have young children.

'I took on my abusive boss and won'

Domestic workers are a key part of many South African homes, but many face abuse and extremely low wages.

Why Brexit is getting laughs at the Edinburgh Fringe

The Edinburgh festival known for its comedy is finding plenty of humour in the political hot potato.

'Grannies' on a mission to the US-Mexico border

The group travelled to the US-Mexico border to show their outrage against Trump immigration policies.

How electric vehicles are moving into the fast lane

From battery-powered trucks to Formula E racing cars, electric vehicles are going mainstream around the world.

The dos and don'ts of the Situation Room

An insider’s guide to the Situation Room rules - and why violations of the security protocol matter.