Its presumed owner, who had not registered the snake, is in hospital after receiving an antidote.

Opera singer Montserrat Caballé, who duetted with Freddie Mercury on Barcelona, has died aged 85.

The UK demands an "urgent explanation" of the decision, which has been linked to free speech concerns.

The producer of the 007 films says "we don't have to turn male characters into women".

Manchester City's Riyad Mahrez recorded a special video for a boy injured in the Indonesia disaster.

Ukraine launches its first solar plant in the abandoned area around the former nuclear power station.

The author says she suspected the corporation had "probably leaked" her Robert Galbraith pseudonym.

Jamal Khashoggi, a critic of the Saudi government, disappeared after entering the building in Istanbul.

The Senate is expected to confirm Brett Kavanaugh for the Supreme Court after weeks of wrangling.

The international police agency urges China to clarify the status of Meng Hongwei.

A video of the furry driver has gone viral in India - and landed the actual bus driver in trouble.

The 16-year-old called police to say she was in an unknown location with a man who had raped her.

Manchester United stage dramatic comeback, Tottenham close to within a point of leaders Manchester City, while 10-man Watford suffered a humbling home defeat by Bournemouth.

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is undoubtedly under pressure - but should he continue in the role? BBC Sport pundits have their say.

Stevie Mallan scores two long-range goals as Hibernian thrash Hamilton Academical to move within two points of Premiership leaders Hearts.

Cristiano Ronaldo scores a brilliant goal as Juventus maintain their 100% winning start by beating Udinese.

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho says his team played with "pride" to come from behind to beat Newcastle but says speculation about his job will continue.

Manchester United fight back from two down to beat Newcastle and avert a defeat that would have put manager Jose Mourinho under immense pressure.

The US president's controversial nominee, Brett Kavanaugh, is sworn in after weeks of rancour.

Nicola Adams closes in on her first full world title fight by beating Isabel Millan to win the interim WBO world flyweight title.

Agnes Mutemi says her mentally ill daughter, Nambia, is now making progress in a school which specialises in caring for children with disabilities.