Rachel Atherton: British mountain biker goes for fifth downhill World Championship title

Four-time world champion Rachel Atherton talks to BBC Sport about injuries, nerves, and winning more rainbow jerseys.

UK's Labour party tries to end anti-Semitism row

Labour agrees to adopt the full international definition of anti-Semitism, after months of rows.

Steve Bannon dropped from New Yorker festival after backlash

Donald Trump's former strategist describes the magazine's editor as "gutless" for changing his mind.

'I saved his life on our first date'

Many first dates end in a kiss, but Andi Traynor and Max Montgomery never expected theirs would end with the kiss of life.

Cosby actor responds after being 'job-shamed' at Trader Joe's

Geoffrey Owens was "devastated" by the tone of a report about his job as a supermarket cashier.

Nike, Colin Kaepernick and other ads with a social message

Nike is dividing people with its new advert. How much is this about a social message and how much is it about money?

The life of a shark scientist

Marine biologist Melissa Marquez shares a dive on the Great Barrier Reef, and tips for swimming with sharks.

#Instaperfect: Is inequality fuelling the rise of the sexy selfie?

One artist explores what's behind the social media phenomenon of the sexy selfie.

Jose Mourinho 'gets suspended jail sentence' for tax fraud

The Manchester United manager is reported to have reached a plea deal in Spain in a tax fraud case.

Selmayr report: EU promotion of Juncker aide 'damaged trust'

The EU ombudsman is scathing about Martin Selmayr's rise to lead the bloc's civil service.

Slovenia politician's masked militia sparks alarm

Police investigate after a group led by a far-right politician poses in a field with assault rifles.

Marvel: Author Neil Gaiman backs Ironheart writer Eve Ewing

Neil Gaiman responds to criticism of Eve Ewing's experience writing fiction.

Syria war: Russia 'resumes Idlib air strikes'

Reports of renewed action come amid expectations of a major assault on the last rebel-held province.

Mystery kangaroo in Austria still on the loose

Austria often laments being mistaken for Australia - will a recent kangaroo sighting make it worse?

Poster prank hoodwinks McDonald's

Two friends hung a fake poster of themselves in their local McDonald's to make a point about Asian representation and it's still there weeks later.

Viagogo sues Ed Sheeran's promoter in fraud claim

The firm claims Stuart Galbraith 'duped' the singer's fans by making them buy tickets twice.

Nations League: Denmark set to field 'futsal' players against Wales due to dispute

Denmark are set to field a team of futsal players rather than their World Cup stars in their Nations League game against Wales, amid a row between players and the Danish FA.

'How did we let them get away with so much?'

Photojournalist Javier Bauluz compares the current crisis with what happened in the 1970s and 80s.

Japan hit by strongest typhoon in 25 years

The strongest storm to hit the country in 25 years prompts evacuation orders for a million people.

Claire Wineland: Cystic fibrosis activist dies at 21

Claire Wineland made a name for herself writing and speaking about her life with the disease.

Aretha Franklin's family found eulogy 'distasteful'

The "distasteful" funeral sermon "did not properly eulogise" the Queen of Soul, her family says.

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern defends $50,000 flight

An air force plane will make an extra trip so Jacinda Ardern can spend less time away from her baby.

Monopoly proposal: Take a Chance, do not pass Go, marry me

Among the many innovative ways to propose, one man's monopoly board creation has set the bar very high.

German artist wins chainsaw carving competition

An artist from Germany scooped the big prizes at this year's Scottish Open Chainsaw Carving competition.

Trump attacks Attorney General Sessions over Republican prosecutions

He accuses Attorney General Jeff Sessions of hurting Republicans by prosecuting two representatives.

Brazil museum fire: Funding sought to rebuild collection

National Museum officials in Rio de Janeiro say almost 90% of the collection was destroyed by fire.

How your heart age is key to heart attack or stroke risk

Public Health England says about 80% of heart attacks and strokes in people under 75 could be prevented.

US Open 2018: Roger Federer knocked out by Australian John Millman

Five-time US Open champion Roger Federer is beaten in round four by world number 55 John Millman at Flushing Meadows.

Kerala: Flood-hit India state battles rat fever outbreak

Indian officials issue a public health alert as 11 people die of leptospirosis in two days.

Don't be 'that person' in WhatsApp group chats

A handy guide on not being the most annoying person in a group.

Jalaluddin Haqqani, founder of Afghan militant network, dies

Jalaluddin Haqqani, blamed for many high profile attacks, died after a long illness, says the Taliban.

Trump Supreme Court nominee Kanavaugh faces key hearing

Brett Kavanaugh could make the court more conservative if the Senate approves his nomination.

UK 'missing out' on overseas students

Universities want international students to be able to work in the UK after graduating.

Syria Idlib: Trump warns of 'grave humanitarian mistake'

A "reckless" attack could mean the deaths of hundreds of thousands of civilians, the US leader says.

China-Africa summit: Xi denies money being spent on vanity projects

China's president announces $60bn (£42bn) in aid and loans to boost development in Africa.

Kem Sokha: Jailed for standing up to Cambodia's strongman

Kem Sokha could have led the opposition to victory in Cambodia but a year after his arrest, remains in jail.

Tortured and killed: Kashmir's vulnerable policemen

Mohammad Ashraf Dar was gunned down in his home for being a policeman in Indian-administered Kashmir.

Chemnitz protests: Thousands attend free anti-racism concert

Top German bands performed at the concert in Chemnitz, which has seen recent far-right protests.

Colin Kaepernick to be face of new Nike ad campaign

Colin Kaepernick ignited controversy in 2016 when he refused to stand for the US national anthem.

Meeting Spain's illegal migrants

A record number of immigrants have entered Spain illegally this year, but what happens once they arrive?

Louvre Abu Dhabi delays unveiling of Leonardo's Salvator Mundi

The work believed to be by Leonardo da Vinci is the world's most expensive painting.

Brazil museum fire: Drone footage

Footage from the air shows the devastation caused by a huge blaze.

What really happens to 'recycling' plastic?

Many Japanese people who recycle their household plastic would be shocked to know where it ends up.

#Alopeciaisfashion - making hair loss 'fashionable'

A campaign called #Alopeciaisfashion aims to make hair loss more accepted and visible in the fashion world.

The maternity kit that's saving lives in Nigeria

One woman has created a maternity kit to prevent mothers from dying in childbirth in Nigeria.

The race to make the world's most powerful computer ever

Quantum computers promise to be blisteringly fast, helping us solve many of the world's problems.

Alastair Cook: How has retiring England great become a 'beacon' for cricket?

England's highest Test run-scorer Alastair Cook will retire as "beacon for his sport", says former captain Graham Gooch.

Cochlear implant: Deaf one-year-old hears sound for the first time

The parents of Max Brett, who had a cochlear implant fitted, wanted to share the "incredible moment".

US twins celebrate turning 102

Turning 102 is pretty special, but imagine doing it with your twin sister.