Firefighters have started to contain wildfires that have devastated southern parts of the state.

Five-time Olympic champion Sir Bradley Wiggins makes his debut in competitive rowing at the British Indoor Championships.

James DeGale says he will "go back to the drawing board" after his shock defeat by American Caleb Truax at London's Copper Box Arena.

More and more waste plastic is ending up in our oceans. How big is the problem and why is plastic such a threat?

Much of their artwork features the ocean, which despite being yards away, is hidden from view.

Teachers have quietly disappeared amid the fighting in CAR so parents step in to learn to lead classes.

Mabel and Steven are now safely back in Nigeria after falling in love in a Libyan detention centre.

The young learning disabled woman in 1787 who was forced to marry a man for her fortune.

Christian Benteke has an injury-time penalty saved as Crystal Palace come closest to winning a rollercoaster encounter with Bournemouth.

An exclusive look at the visual effects behind the film Paddington 2.

Fans of the famous books about the American farming family explain their continued appeal.

Beirut-based Mashrou' Leila talks about their music and run in with the Egyptian government.

Learning to paint while enjoying a drink has become a popular pastime - but can you improve under the influence?

The 'poker princess' whose life running high-stakes games has inspired a new film.

The main opposition contender accuses electoral authorities of tampering with the results.

A German village is sold for a bargain price at auction

Governor Jerry Brown's comments come as firefighters begin to take control of the vast wildfires.

Key allies are among Arab countries who condemn the recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

The foreign secretary will continue to call for British-Iranian Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's release.

The 66-year-old singer-songwriter, whose hits include Driving Home for Christmas, is in hospital.

Tennis player reached the Wimbledon semi-finals and won in Miami - profile of Sports Personality nominee.