Spain have endured a turbulent week and two news conferences on Thursday provided yet more drama, writes Patrick Jennings in Sochi.

The tennis star, who was declared bankrupt in 2017, is a diplomat for the Central African Republic.

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Crippling endometriosis led Katy to voluntarily go into menopause to give her reproductive system a break.

A new play tells the story of the first black British voter, almost 250 years ago.

From borrowing boots as a child to following his teen sweetheart to Europe, BBC Sport looks at the making of Luis Suarez.

Kat Von D has caused a huge online row, with fans pledging to boycott her make-up line.

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

Wearing the Islamic headscarf, or hijab, is getting more difficult for some women in Egypt.

Neural networks have given political radio journalist Jamie Dupree the ability to speak once more.

For the towns where 66 people died in last June's forest fires, life will never again be normal.

"Deep learning" algorithms are becoming so complex their creators don't understand how they work.

To ensure food security for their families, Bolivian farmers are building underground greenhouses known as 'Walipinis'.

A 129-run partnership by Gary Ballance and Jack Leaning guides Yorkshire to the One-Day Cup semi-finals with a 25-run victory over Essex.

Rebel-held Hudaydah's port is the principal lifeline for millions of Yemenis at risk of starvation.

The merger of the two giants could shake up the US media scene for years to come.

Gina Martin began her fight after a man took a picture up her skirt, and wants the act to be seen as a sexual offence.

There are concerns the cereal product could be linked to dozens of cases of salmonella across the US.

The IMF warns the Trump administration's trade policies risk undermining the global trade system.

Eurydice Dixon was allegedly raped and murdered as she walked home from a gig in Melbourne.

Streets are deserted in the capital Managua but deadly anti-government clashes erupt elsewhere.