Concerned WhatsApp users have been sharing a video reporting the start of nuclear war. It's not real.

Who has the best technique? Who is the top break-builder? Snooker's finest on what makes the perfect player.

Sports Minister Tracey Crouch is "declaring war on football fans" by turning a blind eye to safe standing, says the Football Supporters' Federation.

Actress Millie Bobby Brown is the youngest person ever named in Time's most influential people list.

Ten-day-old Maile's debut on the august chamber floor comes a day after senators quashed a baby ban.

Chelsea maintain their push for a top-four finish in the Premier League with a 2-1 victory at European hopefuls Burnley.

Southampton have to "take more risks" and "just go for it" says manager Mark Hughes after they were held to a draw against Leicester

Marc Sneyd's late drop-goal seals victory for Hull FC against Leeds Rhinos, who have now suffered back-to-back one-point losses.

Lance Armstrong agrees to pay $5m (£3.5m) to the US government to settle a long-running lawsuit that could have cost him $100m (£71m) in damages.

Three Tennessee National Guard members are removed after using a sock puppet in an oath ceremony.

Steve Lough was a circus performer for 30 years - now he wants to enter the political arena.

7 days quiz: It's the weekly news quiz - have you been paying attention to what's been going on in the world over the past seven days?

A haunting portrait of a Christian pilgrim has won this year's awards.

A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.

Farmers are working on robotic solutions due to a shortage of human workers to pick difficult crops.

How can you create public transport in the jungle without polluting it? The isolated Achuar peoples of Ecuador have created an ingenious solution.

To understand China's approach today to trade, foreign policy or censorship, consider its history.

Officials want asylum seekers to hand over their devices to check their identities and where come from.

The outcry sparked by Trump's bombing of Syria would be ignored at his peril, says Adam Gingrich.

Prosecutors gave the go-ahead for Friday's premiere despite complaints over a free ticket promotion.

Cyril Ramaphosa leaves the Commonwealth summit in London to deal with violent clashes at home.