Ikoli Harcourt Whyte was diagnosed with leprosy as a teenager and spent most of his life in a leprosy colony but managed to compose some 200 hymns, writes Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani.

A draft bill proposes a number of new requirements for drone owners, while tackling illegal use.

It flags the danger of volcanic ash in the skies after Mount Agung emits a huge smoke plume.

The republic's EU commissioner says keeping the UK in the customs union would avoid a hard border.

At least two people have been killed in the Sunday morning blast in Ningbo, local authorities say.

More than 15 million voters choose a 275-member parliament and provincial assemblies in two phases.

England captain Joe Root makes his half-century in the second innings against Australia - only to be out for lbw the next ball on day four of the first Ashes Test in Brisbane.

The Royal Navy took part in the ceremony at Buckingham Palace for the first time.

Gregor Townsend praises his Scotland side's "depth and resilience" after an "amazing" record win over Australia.

Head coach Eddie Jones says he would have been "disappointed" had England not struggled at times in their 48-14 win over Samoa.

England are on the verge of losing the first Ashes Test after Australia dominate the fourth day in Brisbane.

The unprecedented violence of the Sinai attack will harden local opposition to those behind it, writes regional expert HA Hellyer.

England's women are out of the World Cup after being beaten 52-4 by New Zealand in the semi-finals in Sydney.

England are on the verge of losing the first Ashes Test after Australia dominate the fourth day in Brisbane, as TMS scorer Andrew Samson gets his own stats phone line.

The military says it will help the government restore order in Islamabad after violence erupted.

The Archbishop of York cut up his dog collar and would not wear one until Robert Mugabe was deposed.

Glee star Naya Rivera has been charged with domestic violence against her husband.

Scotland centre Peter Horne says the players are relishing facing the world's best and want to turn Murrayfield into a "fortress".

The ECB says it has spoken to England wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow after claims about an incident involving Australia batsman Cameron Bancroft.

A large explosion has taken place at an industrial site in the Chinese city of Ningbo, just south of Shanghai.

Those hurt at the club include nationals of the UK, France, Belgium and Romania as well as Spain.