Arsène Wenger gets hero's welcome in Liberia

Liberian President George Weah is to honour the former Arsenal coach with the country's highest honour.

President Trump: Is the South African government seizing farmers' land?

President Trump has asked his secretary of state to look at the issue.

BA and Air France to stop flights to Iran next month

The airlines say they will stop flying to Iran next month as the route is "not commercially viable".

Ukraine crisis: Five soldiers killed in clashes in east

Pro-Russian separatists were trying to take over observation posts, Ukraine's defence ministry says.

US school faces backlash after black student's 'unnatural hair' criticised

A girl leaving a US school because of hair braids has led to discussion about black people's hair.

Peter Hartley: Rangers comments could lead to punishment for Motherwell captain

Motherwell captain Peter Hartley could face Scottish FA sanctions after saying it was "fun to watch" former Rangers defender Fabio Cardoso "weeping" after breaking his nose last season.

Russia says 63,000 troops have seen combat in Syria

A defence ministry video reveals the extent of Russia's military involvement in the war in Syria.

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: Iran grants temporary release

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, who was jailed in Iran after being accused of spying, has been temporarily freed.

Venezuelans rush to Peru to beat passport deadline

From Saturday, Peru will require that Venezuelans entering their country have valid passports.

Nikon mirrorless Z6 and Z7 full-frame cameras launch

The Z6 and Z7 pose a threat to Sony's A7 range, which dominates the full-frame mirrorless market.

Danny Cipriani: England should judge fly-half on field - Gloucester's Johan Ackermann

Gloucester head coach Johan Ackermann urges England's selectors to judge fly-half Danny Cipriani on his on-field displays.

Trump: Impeach me and the market crashes

The US president responds to speculation he might be impeached for alleged election finance violations.

Container ship to break the ice on Russian Arctic route

A Danish ship sailing from Vladivostok is the first container ship to tackle the Arctic sea route.

Dresden protest: German police in Pegida far-right row

A protester who told police to stop reporters filming has been exposed as a police employee.

England v India: James Vince recalled for fourth Test at Southampton

England recall batsman James Vince as cover for Jonny Bairstow for the fourth Test against India at Southampton.

Paris knifeman kills two in suburb attack

A man stabs two people to death and injures another person before reportedly being killed by police.

Chinese tourists flock to North Yorkshire chippy

Coachloads of tourists are turning up at Scotts Fish and Chips near York every week.

Hong Kong doctor 'killed wife and daughter using gas-filled yoga ball'

Hong Kong prosecutors say an anaesthetist killed his wife and daughter using carbon monoxide.

South Africa rejects Donald Trump's tweet on farmer killings

The US leader asked his secretary of state to look into "land seizures" and the "killing of farmers".

Uganda's Bobi Wine: Pop star MP charged with treason

Bobi Wine is charged in a civilian court after a military court earlier dropped charges against him.

Huawei 5G bid banned 'over security'

National security concerns are reportedly the reason the companies have been stopped from providing kit.

Trump insists hush money payments by Cohen were legal

The US leader denies that payments to two women over alleged affairs broke election campaign rules.

'I don't care if Trump paid off a porn star'

News that two of Donald Trump's former advisers are facing jail was nothing short of an August apocalypse in political circles in Washington DC, but to the president's core supporters it's just a distraction from the good work he's doing.

New US China tariffs heat up trade war

The trade war moves up another gear, with the US taxing a second list of $16bn of Chinese goods.

'No-deal' Brexit advice to be published by UK government

Ministers say the documents will tackle "hair-raising scare stories" about leaving the EU with no deal.

Drastic new security measures in US schools

Many schools are introducing new tactics to try to prevent shootings - but do they have any chance of keeping pupils safe?

The Big Bang Theory final season to end in 2019

The show's last season will end next year, ending one of the longest-running sitcoms in US history.

Malcolm Turnbull: Australia PM gives ultimatum to leadership rivals

Parliament is suspended as Malcolm Turnbull faces growing pressure from within his own party.

Mollie Tibbetts murder: Suspect 'forgot dead jogger in car'

The accused claims to have blacked out after trailing Millie Tibbetts as she went for a run.

Saudi Arabia insists it is 'committed' to Aramco float despite reports

Saudi Arabia denies reports that it cancelled its plan to sell shares in the state oil company.

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi: 'New audio' of IS leader released

It is the first audio recording purporting to come from the IS leader since last September.

Chloe Grace Moretz: 'My brothers tried to pray the gay away'

Chloe Grace Moretz's new film tackles the controversial issue of gay conversion therapy.

Nato-Russia: Putin and Nato trade barbs over troops

Nato says its actions are "defensive" after Putin accuses it of moving forces closer to Russia.

Aeolus: Wind mapping satellite lifts off

The Aeolus spacecraft launches into orbit to make the first truly global maps of wind behaviour.

Qantas profits soar nearly 15% despite rising fuel costs

Australia's biggest airline says strong demand for domestic travel was a key driver of its rise in profits.

The memes that might get you jailed in Russia

Why sharing a meme could get you put in prison for six years in Russia.

Ahmadi Muslims risk arrest to perform the Hajj pilgrimage

Saudi Arabia bans Ahmadi Muslims from entry to the country which means they risk arrest or deportation.

Ubang: The Nigerian village where men and women speak different languages

In Ubang, a small farming community in southern Nigeria, men and women have different lexicons.

How Venezuela's crisis developed and drove out millions of people

A closer look at why Venezuela's economy is falling apart and forcing millions of its people out.

India's 'biggest' pet rescue operation in Kerala floods

Hundreds of animals have been rescued by volunteers in the flood-ravaged state.

Hotel California by the Eagles: What was it actually about?

It's both glamorous and creepy. As the Eagles make musical history, we dissect their most famous song.

Stoke City 0-3 Wigan Athletic

Stoke City are well beaten by newly promoted Wigan Athletic as the winless Championship start goes on for Gary Rowett's Potters.

Danny Cipriani: England and Gloucester fly-half not sanctioned by RFU

England and Gloucester fly-half Danny Cipriani will face no punishment from the Rugby Football Union after a nightclub incident in Jersey.

'My baby would have died if I had stayed in Venezuela'

Expectant mothers from Venezuela are crossing the border to Brazil due to a lack of prenatal care.