The former head of Peru's national police is among those arrested for alleged baby trafficking.

The funeral is being held for Kateryna Handzyuk, who spoke out against corruption before she died.

England bowl out Sri Lanka on day two of the first Test to move into a dominant position in Galle.

British boxer Tony Bellew, who "has seen every movie you can imagine" and starred in one too, picks his top boxing films for BBC Sport.

Director Kirill Serebrennikov goes on trial in a case supporters say is designed to silence artists.

The Republican president offers an olive branch to Democrats, proposing both parties work together.

Lindsey Cole is swimming 200 miles along the River Thames wearing a tail as part of a single-use plastic campaign.

A landmark deal brings Greece a step closer to separating the state from the Orthodox Church.

The Football Association will appeal against a decision not to charge Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho for comments he made after a match.

The Harry Potter author claims the ex-employee used her money to fund shopping sprees for luxury goods.

The record-breaker did not let deafness stop her being a pioneer both in racing and on screen.

The environment secretary wants details of the "backstop" border plan to be shared with ministers.

The UN and charities say fierce fighting around the city of Hudaydah is endangering medical facilities.

James Lawrence was a surprise inclusion in Wales' latest squad. He tells BBC Sport Wales about his unusual back story.

It could save lives, experts say, but some people find being told what to eat too much to swallow.

The White Stripes star is "disappointed" that two female fans were banned from kissing at his show.

The youngest women, the first Muslim women and the first Native American women are elected to Congress.

Ilhan Omar's Minnesota election victory makes her the first Somali-American to reach US Congress.

Amnesty International calls for the release of 10 men detained after an alleged gay celebration in Zanzibar.

NFL pundits Osi Umenyiora and Jason Bell discuss the brewing quarterback controversy in Baltimore between veteran Joe Flacco and rookie Lamar Jackson.

Michael Douglas dedicates his Hollywood Star to father Kirk Douglas