Guinness World Records are considering whether the 5.2lb (2.35kg) fruit is the heaviest on record.

Born while her mother was in captivity, the 40-year-old woman only found out about her identity now.

The five were decorating the town tree when they made contact with high-voltage cables.

Conflict has forced some 1.7 million people to flee their homes this year, aid agencies say.

A look back at the life of Johnny Hallyday, the French rock star who has died at the age of 74.

The Palestinians give a warning on President Trump's plan to recognise the city as Israel's capital.

One of the oldest and most complete skeletons of our ancestors is unveiled in South Africa.

Women and men who broke silence on sexual harassment and abuse are named Time's Person of the Year.

Captain Joe Root says England can turn the Ashes series around despite going 2-0 down with defeat in the second Test in Adelaide.

Toxic air is putting the brain development of millions of infants under one at risk, Unicef says.

Ademola Lookman scores twice as Everton beat Apollon Limassol to end their failed Europa League campaign with one win.

Former eight-weight world champion Manny Pacquiao is promoted to the role of colonel in the Philippines army.

British number one Johanna Konta adds Michael Joyce - who previously worked with Maria Sharapova - to her coaching team.

Victory in next year's election would mean that Mr Putin could lead the country until 2024.

To understand the Hallyday phenomenon is to understand the country, Hugh Schofield writes.

President Putin says there will be no "blockade" after Russia was banned from the Winter Olympics.

Britain's Kelly Sotherton wants her wait for a 2008 Olympic heptathlon bronze medal to end with a medal ceremony at London Stadium.

Al Franken denies a report he plans to quit as colleagues abandon him and allegations pile up.

Firefighters tackling the blaze warn of the dangers of high winds as thousands evacuate their homes.

Liverpool make a complaint after striker Rhian Brewster says he was racially abused by a Spartak Moscow player during a Uefa Youth League game.

The president is expected to say the US will become the first country to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital.