Tully Kearney said she went through the pain barrier to win gold in the S5 100m freestyle at the World Para-swimming European Championships in Dublin.

New laws mean websites can be blocked if deemed a security threat, but critics say they crush dissent.

Pensioner Kwok Cheuk-kin has taken the Hong Kong government to court more than 30 times over the last decade and has won just one case.

Kenyan Joshua Kamau, also known as Krackwhizz, is a one-man band.

Tracking down those who helped Catalonia hold an independence vote ruled illegal by Spain last year.

Politicians hail the end of Greece's emergency credit, but ordinary Greeks see little change.

Female activists turn to internet broadcasts to seek more rights for women in Saudi Arabia.

Bui Tin had a front-row seat as Vietnam changed. But his name went on to be erased from history.

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo is being praised for his leadership skills but he is unlikely to be president any time soon.

Farmers have grown quinoa for millennia, but can they withstand growing international competition?

The only thing Ria has of her mum is a photo, and paperwork which states she does not want any contact.

As southern India braces for more rain, BBC reporters in Kerala see the devastating impact of floods.

A study shows higher risk of fatal lung disease in adults exposed to cigarette smoke in childhood.

Thousands fleeing Venezuela's economic crisis are blocked as they try to cross from Colombia.

The diplomatic row over detained US pastor Andrew Brunson has split two Nato allies, Tara McKelvey writes.

Multi-millionaire tycoon says he donated because "we have a genuine chance to turn this around".

Mansfield chief executive Carolyn Radford says football is "full of dinosaurs", adding she is patronised by other executives "all the time".

The on-field action quickly overpowered the frenzy of Ben Stokes' return to the England team at Trent Bridge on Saturday.

Chelsea's 3-2 win over Arsenal was thrilling, but also showed why neither will challenge for the league title, writes Phil McNulty.

The 6.3 magnitude tremor is the latest in weeks of earthquakes that have killed more than 476 people.

Carl Frampton stops Luke Jackson in the ninth round of their featherweight contest at Windsor Park in Belfast.