Obituary: Burt Reynolds, an enduring Hollywood star

One of Hollywood's most enduring actors who could move effortlessly from comedy to drama.

Novichok attack: Russia scorn for UK's 'cheap soap opera'

Moscow still denies ordering the Salisbury poisoning - but officials are bracing for the consequences.

World leaders back UK Novichok allegations

Western countries agree the Russian government "almost certainly" approved the Salisbury poisoning.

EU: 'Positive elements' in UK Brexit plan

The upbeat assessment comes after claims Michel Barnier called the UK plan "dead in the water".

Boston police captain's son jailed for IS terror plot

Alexander Ciccolo, 26, was preparing an attack on a US university using improvised explosives and guns.

Russia evacuates children as Crimea town 'coated in rust'

A titanium plant is blamed for sulphur dioxide polluting the town of Armyansk.

Egyptian 'harasser' stripped by crowd

The minibus driver was accused of sexual harassment, but he might have been the victim of a set-up.

Anger as Italy arrests Tunisian fishermen 'rescuing migrants'

Italy accuses six Tunisians of smuggling migrants, but supporters say they helped a boat in distress.

Frank Lampard photoshop used to promote New York park

An uncanny image of Frank Lampard is oddly being used to showcase an upcoming New York public space.

NYT Trump column: Linguistic clues to White House insider?

How the White House insider who wrote for the New York Times may have given themselves away (or not).

Uganda's Bobi Wine: We must win fight for freedom or die trying

Uganda's pop star MP speaks to BBC Africa from the US, where he has been receiving medical treatment.

Mike Pence denies he wrote 'gutless' anonymous editorial

The vice-president rejects speculation that he was behind a scathing editorial criticising Mr Trump.

Starbucks opens first outlet in Italy

The US chain has decided it will need more than a latte to impress Italians.

Nations League: The back-door route to Euro 2020?

The labyrinthine Nations League will open up a route to the European Championship for weaker teams, but end the cynical 'gaming' of Fifa rankings.

Deadly Japan quake triggers landslides

At least eight people have been killed following the earthquake on the island of Hokkaido.

Cécile Djunga: Belgian forecaster hits out at race insults

Cécile Djunga's revelations of a year of racist comments go viral after she says she has had enough.

Cryptocurrencies continue to tumble on Goldman reports

Bitcoin continues to decline, amid reports that the US bank will shelve plans to establish a crypto trading desk.

The Simpsons producer reveals big mistake from the show

Matt Selman tweeted that Maggie's photo is on the wall when Marge reveals she's pregnant with her.

England v India: Jonny Bairstow to keep wicket for hosts at The Oval

Jonny Bairstow will keep wicket for England in the fifth and final Test against India at The Oval on Friday.

South Sudan soldiers jailed for raping aid workers

South Sudan's government is ordered to pay compensation to foreign aid workers who were raped.

US woman jailed for smuggling cocaine in high heels

Denise Woodrum had argued that she was duped into drug smuggling by a fake internet suitor.

Kenya to deport Chinese man over 'racist rant'

Liu Jiaqi is to be deported after calling all Kenyans, including President Uhuru Kenyatta, monkeys.

Emirates airline: Flu suspected after illness on Dubai flight

New York health officials await test results after 10 passengers travelling from Dubai are hospitalised.

Cranberries singer O'Riordan died by drowning

Cranberries singer Dolores O'Riordan died by drowning due to alcohol intoxication, inquest told

Childish Gambino's Feels Like Summer video: Meet the artist

Justin Richburg went from uploading art to Instagram to working with Childish Gambino's new video.

India court legalises gay sex in landmark ruling

The ruling is a victory for many who have fought to end discrimination against same-sex couples.

Japan hit by deadly earthquake and mudslides

Days after a typhoon lashed Japan's west, the country's north is hit by another natural disaster.

Disabled mother Miriam: My five-year-old son is my arms

Kenyan Miriam Wariwa was born without arms, so her five-year-old son Samuel helps her with her daily tasks.

Burberry stops burning unsold goods and using real fur

The UK fashion label says it will also stop using real fur in its products in the future.

Twitter: Algorithms were not always impartial

Jack Dorsey denies censoring conservative voices but accepts the company "made mistakes".

North Korea's Kim Jong-un says faith in Trump 'unchanged'

North Korea's leader renews his denuclearisation pledge after US complaints of a lack of progress.

Salisbury Novichok poisoning: UK to brief UN on Russian suspects

Britain will outline its evidence against two Russian nationals over the Salisbury poisoning.

Congressman fakes auction at hearing

When a protester interrupted a hearing, a congressman dealt with the disruption in a novel way.

Brett Kavanaugh, Supreme Court nominee, sidesteps subpoena question

Trump's Supreme Court pick Brett Kavanaugh said he would not be drawn on a hypothetical question.

Roy Moore sues Sacha Baron Cohen for defamation over TV stunt

The former US Senate candidate says he was libelled in an episode of the Who Is America? show.

Paraguay and Israel in spat over Jerusalem embassy

Paraguay's president says he will move its embassy back to Tel Aviv from Jerusalem, angering Israel.

Over $400,000 raised online for US homeless man 'gone'

The couple behind the online campaign have been ordered to testify about what happened to the money.

Finally released after four years of captivity under Islamic State

Ghazal's family raised thousands of dollars to get her and her children released.

Ibiza: What it's like raving in a wheelchair on the party island

BBC reporter Alex Taylor finds out what disabled access is offered by the island's famous nightclubs.

Aquatic Florida fugitive begs for help after swallowing algae

A Florida suspect was trying to swim from police when he swallowed toxic algae and begged for help.

How food helped me cope with my grief

When Amy's father died she sought ways to feel close to him, by eating a favourite food of his - raw onion.

Student and salesman turn out for Denmark

Denmark field a student, a salesman and an internet star for a 3-0 defeat by Slovakia - with senior players unavailable amid a commercial dispute.

US 2018 mid-terms in charts: Should Donald Trump be worried?

Donald Trump won't be on the ballot when Americans go to the polls on 6 November, but the elections will shape the rest of his presidency.

Scallop row: French fishermen wary of UK deal

French seamen say they will fight on if the British boats return to their fishing grounds before October.

Toronto Film Festival: Nine rising stars to watch

Some of the names that will be on everyone's lips at the Toronto festival ahead of awards season.

Could Novichok attack suspects be extradited?

The men have been named as Alexander Petrov and Ruslan Boshirov.

US Open 2018: Novak Djokovic marches past John Millman into semi-final

Novak Djokovic reaches the US Open semi-finals after continuing his flawless record in the last eight with victory over Roger Federer's conqueror John Millman.

Myanmar's jailed reporters and Suu Kyi's silence

Once a champion of the free press, Myanmar's de facto leader was silent as two reporters went to jail.

Kosovo-Serbia talks: Why land swap could bridge divide

The Kosovo-Serbia plan divides opinion. Is it a historic moment or a proposal that would mean war?

Can India work with 'unpredictable' Trump?

India's deals with Russia and Iran are likely to dominate talks with US officials in Delhi.