A programme in the capital Juba aims to increase school attendance by giving pupils cash.

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?

Georgina Wilkinson and her friends have been playing the elaborate game of tag for five years.

Some 290 people died when a US warship brought down an Iranian airliner over the Persian Gulf.

Watch all the best action and funnies from day 15 of the 2018 World Cup.

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and of Africans elsewhere in the world this week.

A close security relationship must be maintained after Brexit, the prime minister warns EU leaders.

For decades, the indigenous Anangu people have implored tourists not to scale the landmark.

How instant feedback software and AI bots could make meetings more interesting and productive.

In a world of loud reality TV, the pleasant friendliness of Terrace House stands out.

Tabata was raped as a child but became a police officer as an adult - and ended up jailing her abuser.

Roma are feeling under attack after the interior minister suggested they be subjected to a census.

Dramatic footage shows a man calling police - from on top of a speeding car.

The landmark decision on plain packaging laws is likely to have global implications.

Dozens of vehicles were engulfed in flames after a petrol tanker lost control in busy Lagos traffic.

Social media shows an outpouring of emotion for 12 boys and their coach trapped inside a cave.

The Brussels deal comes as about 100 migrants are reported to have drowned in the sea off Libya.

China's reputation for manufacturing has been built on being fast and cheap. Now Beijing wants to raise their game.

The 2008 Wimbledon final between Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer is often described as the greatest match of all time - but what made it so special?

BBC's chief football writer Phil McNulty assesses what should be read into a weakened England's 1-0 defeat by Belgium.

The World Cup group stages had enough memorable storylines to last a lifetime - but how did it compare to previous tournaments?