Syria war: Idlib rebels targeted by 'fiercest raids in weeks'

The government and Russia step up strikes in Idlib, the last major rebel stronghold in the country.

Sprinter Johnson has 'mini-stroke'

Four-time Olympic champion Michael Johnson says he is recovering at home after suffering a "mini-stroke".

Monkeypox diagnosed in UK for first time

The patient is a resident of Nigeria who was staying at a naval base in Cornwall.

Climate change: Protests held ahead of California summit

Activists rally around the world ahead of a summit on global warming in California next week.

Baboons at Paignton Zoo have been filmed flossing their teeth with bristles and hairs

Baboons at Paignton Zoo in Devon have been observed flossing their teeth with broom bristles and their own hairs.

Mac Miller: Stars pay tribute to US rapper 'found dead' aged 26

Fellow rappers and singers lead tributes to the artist who died at his home of an apparent overdose.

Cardi B and Nicki Minaj in New York scuffle

A simmering feud between Cardi B and Nicki Minaj comes to blows at a New York Fashion Week party.

Toronto Film Festival: Women of colour ‘written off as critics’

Under-represented women are being denied the chance to review major film releases, a report finds.

Mother and child survive Baker Street Tube track fall

The pair escaped unhurt by moving into a pit beneath the track as a train passed over them.

US Postal Service issues commemorative John Lennon stamp

A commemorative stamp has been issued by the US Postal Service to celebrate the Beatles' legacy.

Egypt sentences hundreds over 2013 pro-Morsi protests

Egypt has delivered verdicts for more than 700 people in a mass trial, confirming 75 death sentences.

Swedish election: PM says voting for anti-immigration SD is 'dangerous'

It is the final day of an election campaign that has seen a surge in support for far right.

Mac Miller death: 'This is too much'

His friend, rapper Pittsburgh Slim, was among those paying tribute to the musician.

Cardi B and Nicki Minaj feud turns physical at New York party

The famous rap stars scuffled at New York Fashion Week over alleged comments about Cardi B's baby.

Testing out natural aphrodisiacs in Ghana

Natural aphrodisiacs for sale in Ghana - but what's in them?

My baby died. Please ask me his name

Elle Wright lost her son soon after birth. She wants to challenge the idea that a parent is only someone whose child is alive.

Five things about Brazil's right-wing presidential candidate

Jair Bolsonaro, the front-runner in Brazil's presidential election, was stabbed at a campaign rally.

George Papadopoulos: Ex-Trump adviser jailed in Russia inquiry

Ex-Trump aide George Papadopoulos is jailed for 14 days for lying to the FBI in the Russia inquiry.

Mac Miller: US rapper 'found dead at home' aged 26

The artist was found dead at his home in California, officials confirm, after an apparent overdose.

Stabbed Brazil politician 'lost 40% of blood'

Presidential front-runner Jair Bolsonaro is unlikely to return to campaigning after being attacked.

Alibaba's Jack Ma 'to step down and focus on philanthropy'

The Chinese tycoon says he will resign as chairman on Monday to focus on philanthropy in education.

Libya violence: The human cost of Tripoli unrest

The impact of recent fighting has had a devastating impact on communities in the Libyan capital.

Spain parishioner botches Jesus and Mary statue restoration

A parishioner at an Asturias chapel paints the robe on a 15th Century statue of Jesus bright green.

Syria war: 'Russian strikes' target Idlib as offensive looms

The air raids came as Russia's president dismissed Turkey's calls for a ceasefire in northern Syria.

Basra protests: Rioters attack Iran consulate

A protester is killed amid anger over government corruption and a lack of basic public services.

Paramedic says Nikolai Glushkov believed he was poisoned

Kremlin critic Nikolai Glushkov told a paramedic in 2013 he thought two Russians had poisoned him.

The ways Barack Obama slammed Donald Trump

Nazis, demagogues and conspiracy theories - three lines of attack by one president against another.

UK and France fail to agree scallop fishing deal

The row continues over fishing rights in the English Channel after clashes between crews.

Tesla shares sink after key executives exit

The resignations come hours after the firm's chief executive Elon Musk smoked marijuana live on the web.

Trump urges inquiry into anonymous New York Times editorial

He said the attorney general should investigate "because I really believe it's national security".

World's most dangerous cities: Ben Zand comes face to face with Caracas' kidnap gangs

Ben Zand goes in under the radar to see what’s truly happening in Caracas, Venezuela, the world’s most violent city.

'It's the day when I can remove my mask'

Party time in India after a court ruling which means gay sex is no longer a crime.

Plastic pollution: Giant barrier to clean up eastern Pacific

The ambitious project aims to tackle a collection of waste known as the Great Garbage Patch.

Meet Mumbai's plogging club

These litter-picking joggers collect plastic waste in a Mumbai park.

Splatoon and Journey design secrets revealed

The design work of hit games including Splatoon and Journey is celebrated in a new exhibition.

Week in pictures: 1 - 7 September 2018

A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week.

North Korea: Six months' training for 10 minutes on parade

Dazzling displays of discipline require months of practice and loyalty to the Kim dynasty.

The Indian activist jailed for being gay

Arif Jafar was jailed for 47 days under the colonial-era law that has now been struck down.

England v India: Alastair Cook was 'determined' to make a score

England's Alastair Cook speaks of his determination to make a score in his final Test, after a day on which The Oval paid tribute to him.

Apple v Amazon: Battle of the titans

Apple and Amazon have seen their market value top $1tn, but will their growth continue to accelerate?

Scotland 0-4 Belgium: Lukaku, Hazard & Batshuayi score in Hampden romp

Scotland manager Alex McLeish suffers his fourth defeat in five games in charge as his side are thrashed 4-0 by a ruthless Belgium.

England v India: Alastair Cook hits half-century in final Test

Alastair Cook hits a half-century in his final Test but India's bowlers fight back as England close on 198-7 on day one of the fifth Test at The Oval.

Juan Martin del Potro into US Open final as injury forces Rafael Nadal to retire

Juan Martin del Potro will compete in his first Grand Slam final for nine years after Rafael Nadal retires from their US Open semi-final.

Could Nasa's James Webb Space Telescope detect alien life?

It's come close to cancellation several times, but could the successor to the Hubble telescope make the greatest ever discovery?