The Congolese woman threatened to push away a ladder as police tried to reach her, say officials.

The UK's biggest car maker warns it may have to close factories in the event of a "bad" Brexit deal.

A favourable draw, a shootout win and key players in form - England have elevated excitement to fever pitch before the Sweden quarter-final, says Phil McNulty.

What's life like when your name provokes shock, rudeness and awkward jokes across the Western world?

Emma has solar urticaria which means her skin breaks out into hives when she stays in the sun for too long.

One of the corners of what used to be a Macy's store at a mall in Alexandria, Virginia, has become a temporary home to 60 homeless people.

In 1988 deaf students barricaded a deaf-only university in protest against the appointment of a new hearing president.

A US couple found a 23-year-old note hidden in their bathroom. Others share the objects they have found.

Eight teams are left in the World cup - but can you spot their Russian names?

Rescuers have saved the 12 boys and their coach after a risky three-day diving operation.

This symphony orchestra in Ghana is making new audiences 'fall in love with classical music'.

John Parkinson designed many of LA's iconic buildings. But the British architect has been largely forgotten.

So how do certain characters and stories hook kids? And how do firms go about making a monster hit?

India's government asks WhatsApp to do more to stop viral messages being blamed for lynchings.

Far from enjoying a World Cup bounce, Mr Putin's ratings have gone down since the World Cup began.

The internet mogul remains eligible for extradition to the US, a New Zealand Court of Appeal rules.

Politicians reject legislation aiming to modernise copyright law, despite support from music stars.

Theresa May hopes her cabinet will decide a "way forward" on Friday that can speed up negotiations.

Bill Whitehouse from the British Cave Rescue Council explains how the boys and their coach might be rescued.

Several vehicles were damaged by "big globs" of tar that coated tyres, witnesses say.

BBC Sport looks back to the last time England played Sweden at a World Cup, with Joe Cole and Steven Gerrard scoring in a 2-2 draw in Cologne in 2006.