From 12, Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett helped look after her severely autistic brother. She says it was the defining experience of her life.

Temperatures peak at 41.1C (106F), as officials issue a new warning to stay safe.

Ten thousand dead soldiers have been lying under Fleury-devant-Douaumont since World War One.

They could be tried in the US after the UK dropped its demand against the death penalty.

A selection of the most striking sports photographs from around the world this week.

A woman is airlifted to hospital after she is struck by a parasol carried by the wind on a US beach.

Premier League newcomers Wolves sign Portugal midfielder Joao Moutinho from Monaco for £5m.

The Scottish champions will face AEK Athens, if they overcome Rosenborg in the second qualifying round.

It was a close race between The Equalizer 2 and Mamma Mia 2 at the US box office over the weekend.

Al-Shabab says it killed 27 soldiers, while the government says it killed 87 militants.

Elizabeth Ohene explores whether it has inspired a generation of scientists and mathematicians.

Watford forward Richarlison has a medical at Everton and the Toffees hope to complete a deal that could eventually be worth £50m within 24 hours.

A prototype uses an artificial intelligence system that can interpret hand movements.

The Yemeni island Socotra's unique environment is at risk from the conflict in the country.

This affair will pass but the ham-fisted response exposes a lack of talent in the Elysée.

Germany's football association rejects allegations of racism from Mesut Ozil but accepts it could have done more to protect him from abuse.

The huge television and film convention has come to San Diego and there have been plenty of spoilers...

The Assad government calls the removal of volunteers and their families a "criminal operation".

Uber and Lyft suspend a driver who live-streamed videos of his passengers without their knowledge.

Hundreds of competitors played football, volleyball and handball on the mud flats of the Elbe river.

Chris Froome says he and Tour de France leader Geraint Thomas are in a "dream position" and it would be "fantastic" if his team-mate won the race.