It's got a catchy tune and plans for world domination - but the toddler hit is older than you think.

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and of Africans elsewhere this week.

The name North Macedonia could end a 27-year dispute with Greece and clear the way for Nato and EU membership.

After months of mud-slinging and spite between them, the Turkish president has landed in Germany.

It's the weekly news quiz - have you been paying attention to what's been going on in the world over the past seven days?

Establishing air travellers' identities causes delays, but tech is helping to speed things up.

Why do so many millennials like a Japanese anime cartoon about a little red panda?

Sari weavers face the challenge of re-inventing themselves in India's growing e-commerce economy.

Feminist punk group The Male Gaze is taking on Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte.

The Supreme Court nominee has angry exchanges with Democrats over sexual assault allegations.

Four people are reportedly seriously hurt after the Air Niugini aircraft missed the runway.

The ex-foreign secretary says the UK should "chuck Chequers", on the eve of the Conservative conference.

BBC Sport takes a look at some of the Ryder Cup's greatest battles including Rory McIlroy and Patrick Reed's epic showdown in 2016.

Meet the meme-loving magnate behind SpaceX and Tesla.

The singer posts a series of emotional messages, telling fans she's having a tough time.

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff is sensational in beating the Minnesota Vikings as he throws for 465 yards and five touchdowns in a 38-31 win.

Pilots and cabin crew in six countries walk out in a dispute over contracts and conditions.

England climb to third in the Fifa women's world rankings, overtaking next year's World Cup hosts France.

The 56-year-old man lived in a housing estate where refuse was infested with rats, researchers say.

Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel sets the pace in first practice at the Russian Grand Prix, a race he really needs to win to revive his title hopes.

Justin Rose and Jon Rahm make birdies for Europe in the first-day fourballs against the American partnership of Brooks Koepka and Tony Finau.