Forbes highest-paid actor: The Rock nearly doubles 2017 earnings

The Forbes list of best-paid actors puts George Clooney at the top and The Rock in second place.

Xiaomi's Poco F1 phone threatens a price war

The Poco F1 features the latest Snapdragon processor and a larger-than-normal battery.

Sweden rape: Most convicted attackers foreign-born, says TV

Swedish national TV says 58% of men convicted of rape in the past five years were born abroad.

Hurricane Lane: Hawaii braces for category five storm

Lane is the second category five storm in recorded history to come within 350 miles of Hawaii.

Illegal Majorca turtle farm shut down by police

Spanish police rescue 1,100 turtles from what they say was Europe's biggest illegal turtle farm.

Michael Cohen Trial: Who is the woman in the blue dress?

As a major news story breaks in the US, some are distracted by a journalist sprinting from the court.

Argentina crematorium burns Russian cocaine haul

A huge cocaine stash - 389kg worth £72m - had been hidden at Russia's Buenos Aires embassy.

I sang opera while surgeons removed my brain tumour

Comedian Sarah-May Philo sang and told jokes while a surgeon removed her life-threatening brain tumour

Nicky Verstappen: Suspect named in Dutch boy's 1998 death

Nicky Verstappen was 11 years old when he died on a trip 20 years ago - now police have a suspect.

South African man sacked after viral racist rant

He said in a video that it was "heaven on earth" as there were no black people on the beach.

Michael Cohen trial: Trump ex-lawyer 'happy' to aid Russia probe

Michael Cohen's personal lawyer says his client is "more than happy" to help the Russia inquiry.

Police hunt for tourists who stripped off in Rome fountain

The two men were filmed laughing and joking in their underpants in the fountain at a Rome monument.

Saudi Arabia 'seeks death penalty for woman activist'

Israa al-Ghomgham is said to be the first Saudi woman to possibly face the death penalty for her work.

Two men and a woman arrested over $75,000 attempted robbery

A woman was critically injured after she and her husband tried to keep hold of her handbag.

eSwatini stands by Taiwan despite Chinese pressure

eSwatini says it will maintain relations with Taiwan after China seeks diplomatic ties.

Cohen, Manafort and a dramatic day in Trumpland dissected

Two significant moments in court, only minutes apart. This is how 21 August unfolded.

In pictures: Bird Photographer of the Year

These vibrant pink flamingos triumphed over pictures of diving gannets and hungry robins.

Danny Boyle and the other James Bond directors that got away

Can another director who turned his back on Bond offer clues on Boyle’s exit?

What does Jeremy Hunt want from the United States?

As the UK prepares for Brexit, it seeks to shore up its relationship with the United States.

England v India: Ravichandran Ashwin takes final wicket as tourists cut hosts' series lead

India complete a 203-run victory over England in the third Test at Trent Bridge, to halve the hosts' lead in the five-match series.

Trump-Russia inquiry: 'Where is the collusion?'

In a defiant mood, Mr Trump dismisses again that there was any collusion with Russia to get him elected.

Crazy Rich Asians author Kevin Kwan 'dodged Singapore national service'

Kevin Kwan, the writer behind the hit film, is wanted in Singapore for not doing national service.

Austrian baker caught speeding 42 days in a row on same road

The baker was unaware he was speeding - until he received dozens of tickets from the same camera.

Freaky Friday actress Barbara Harris dies aged 83

Barbara Harris, who died of lung cancer, was known for her roles in films Freaky Friday and Family Plot.

Trump directed hush money, says his ex-lawyer Michael Cohen

In a plea deal, Michael Cohen says he broke election funding law at the direction of "the candidate".

Trump ex-campaign chief Manafort guilty of multiple fraud charges

The former Trump campaign chief is found guilty on multiple tax and bank fraud charges.

Malcolm Turnbull: PM battles cabinet rebellion over leadership

Malcolm Turnbull is facing a growing party divide which has thrown Australian politics into upheaval.

LazyTown's 'Robbie Rotten' actor Stefan Karl Stefansson dies

Stefan Karl Stefansson played the children's programme villain for 10 years.

Venezuela crisis: Why has 7% of the population fled the country?

Millions of Venezuelans have left their country since 2014, spurred on by hyper-inflation and food shortages.

Is India ready to send someone to space?

If this happens, India will become the fourth country to launch humans into space.

Post Malone hits out at trolls who 'wished death' after plane drama

The rapper also thanks fans for their prayers after his jet was forced to make an emergency landing.

Kerala floods: A million in camps and thousands stranded

As the monsoon rains begin to ease, a huge relief and clean-up continues in the Indian state.

Australian drought: Muslims hold Eid event to pray for rain

Tens of thousands gathered in Sydney to pray for an end to a worsening drought across Australia.

Facebook and Twitter remove accounts linked to Russia and Iran campaigns

The social media giants say they have shut down hundreds of accounts linked to Russia and Iran.

Uber to pay $1.9m for sexual harassment claims

The payout will cover former and current employees who allege sexual harassment and discrimination.

Venezuela 'paralysed' by launch of sovereign bolivar currency

Businesses close and streets empty as President Maduro's new currency causes uncertainty.

In pictures: ‘This is the Sudan I want to show’

Sudanese photographer Ola Alsheikh shares her favourite shots from her hometown, Khartoum.

Attacks on cash handling vehicles surge in South Africa

Driving cash-handling vehicles is seen as one of the most dangerous jobs in South Africa.

'What if I dated a black, Muslim or white boy?'

A Punjabi mother and daughter have their first frank conversation about sex and relationships

Migrant crisis: 'I climb into lorries three times a day'

In a small French fishing port, hundreds of migrants are risking their lives every day.

Serena Williams tops Forbes list for highest-earning female athletes

Eight of the top 10 highest earning female athletes are tennis players with 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams topping the Forbes list.

How I caught the ‘black widow’ who killed my brother

Lee-Anne Cartier was devastated to discover her brother Phil Nisbet had died of a suspected overdose in 2009, but could this really be the truth?

Will Donald Trump remain bulletproof?

The US president has survived numerous body blows, but will he shrug off the latest courtroom dramas?

Cricket is tackling sexism in India's schools

Cricket and dance are being combined in a project challenging gender stereotypes in rural India

England v India: Jos Buttler says maiden Test century is 'proudest moment'

Jos Buttler describes his maiden Test century against India as his "proudest moment in an England shirt".

A lawyer at 61, and other late career changers

As Usain Bolt attempts a high-profile career switch, the BBC spoke to others who have changed jobs.