Syria's civil war isn't over, but Russia is keen to show that life is gradually returning to normal.

To mark Madonna's 60th birthday we take a look at the highlights and memorable moments of her life and career.

Each week, we publish a gallery of readers' pictures on a set theme. This week it is "coffee time".

An interpreting firm had cut short her job interview after she refused to shake hands with a man.

Critics have mocked Motorola for "ripping off" Apple's design.

From singing for Martin Luther King, to being declared a "natural resource" in her native Michigan.

The 36-year-old musician turned politician has become a real thorn in the side of Uganda's long-time leader, Yoweri Museveni.

Co-ordinated editorials appear in US media outlets to highlight the importance of a free press.

Carlos Sainz signs a multi-year deal to replace fellow Spaniard Fernando Alonso at McLaren from 2019, the team confirm.

Most of Luciano Goccia's truck was crushed, except for the driver's seat he was in.

The mosque attended by the Manchester Arena bomber denies the claims about the sermon.

Dozens of whales were killed by North Atlantic islanders in preparation for the harsh winter.

A man was plucked from a van hanging in the wreckage of the bridge but his companion died.

The attacks over the past two days targeted centres for education and intelligence training.

England women's bowler Kate Cross on her "sense of emptiness", not wanting to see her team-mates and regaining her love for cricket.

Watch Somerset's Jamie Overton take a spectacular boundary catch to dismiss Alex Blake during their T20 match with Kent Spitfires.

Researchers are set to develop higher yield wheat varieties requiring less water after making a gene map.

England still need the rare talent of Danny Cipriani despite his court fine, says Sale boss Steve Diamond.

WWE wrestler Peyton Royce criticises a journalist for his comments about her weight and appearance.

The preacher's daughter who became an American soul music legend has died at the age of 76.

This comes after US officials found that 301 priests abused over 1,000 children in Pennsylvania.