Oxford University researchers have created a simulation designed to help prevent religious conflict.

People who are overweight or underweight could live shorter lives than those with a healthy BMI, a study says.

Brazil's far-right president-elect will merge the ministries of agriculture and the environment.

A profile of James J Bulger, US gang leader and former FBI informant, who has died in prison.

The human remains could help solve the disappearance of a teenage girl in 1983, Italian media report.

Asia Bibi's conviction was one of the most prominent cases of blasphemy that have polarised Pakistan.

The couple's 16-day overseas tour ends with a visit to a kiwi hatchery and tree walk in New Zealand.

The 600ft tall statue, which cost $430m, has been billed as a major tourist attraction.

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo calls on Saudi-led forces to end air strikes on populated areas.

Following his fifth F1 world win Lewis Hamilton talks about his growth as a person, his spirituality and the stand-out moments in 2018.

Trident Juncture is the biggest exercise of its kind since the Cold War.

Workers at the Japanese company would crouch in trenches beside railway tracks as trains sped by.

Kanye West announces he's distancing himself from politics over Blexit campaign.

Theo had just turned 17 when he became homeless. He turned to the council for help - but was given only a one-man tent.

The five fires over five decades that could have saved the lives of the residents of Grenfell Tower.

Bill Gertos had changed the locks and leased the house to others - giving him legal ownership rights.

Oscar winner Viola Davis reveals how she has stayed grounded in Hollywood and why there still aren't enough black actors on screen.

Riot police protect referee Andres Cunha as River Plate beat Gremio with a VAR penalty in an incredible Copa Libertadores semi-final.

As Wales and Scotland prepare to contest a cup named in his honour, Doddie Weir talks about his fight with Motor Neurone Disease and making every moment count.

From stomach-curdling early celebrations to horrific goalkeeping mistakes, BBC looks back at seven nightmare moments from sport in 2018.

England captain Joe Root scores a century on the second and final day of England's warm-up match in Colombo.