Security cameras and elite units are being deployed in the 11 Russian cities hosting the World Cup.

London Breed now runs the city where she grew up in impoverished public housing.

What is life like for families in North Korea - and how could this change if sanctions are eased?

The successful bid for the 2026 Fifa World Cup comes at a fraught time in North American relations.

A magazine publisher will now pay less to the Hollywood actress over a high-profile defamation case.

Ethiopia has signed deals with several neighbouring countries for access to their ports.

Nasa says it is concerned but hopeful that a veteran robot rover can survive a big dust storm.

The 24 hour race at Le Mans is usually dominated by big car manufacturers. But this year smaller teams are in with a chance of victory.

The US media giant offers to buy 21st Century Fox assets for $65bn in a challenge to Disney.

Why South Korean TV shows - so-called K-dramas - are growing in popularity around the world.

Fear of fake news and the toxic nature of debates are turning people away from news on social media, a study says.

How bad is a lack of fitness in middle age and is it condemning you to bad health in the future?

Miss Iraq's family fled their homeland after being threatened over a selfie taken by their daughter.

Firm is under pressure to explain why Switch owners cannot use PS4-linked Fortnite accounts.

Achilles the "oracle cat" has picked the home side to beat Saudi Arabia in the opening match of the World Cup.

The "utterly unacceptable" incident happened in Afghanistan in 2007, PM Malcolm Turnbull says.

No sanctions will be lifted until North Korea has completely denuclearised, says Mike Pompeo.

The move will make it more difficult for hackers, and police, to unlock handsets without authorisation.

Documents are seized amid a child abuse scandal and subsequent cover-up that has shaken Chile.

It ends a day of anniversary events remembering the 72 people killed in the fire a year ago.

Former Arsenal and Russia playmaker Andrey Arshavin gives BBC Sport his guide to the 2018 Fifa World Cup's host nation.