"That's what the voters wanted," the judge reportedly said as he released alleged violent criminals.

A 20-year-old Algerian was caught up in wintry weather in the Pyrenees and found by police.

Olivier Giroud's first goal of the season helps Chelsea into the last 32 of the Europa League as they edge to victory over BATE Borisov.

Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson has had to overcome some "incredible setbacks" on his way to becoming Gareth Southgate's latest recruit.

Rangers lose their 11-game unbeaten Europa League run as they squander the lead three times in a seven-goal thriller with Spartak Moscow.

Arsenal fear forward Danny Welbeck has a "very big injury" after he was carried off on a stretcher in the Europa League game against Sporting Lisbon.

Poland marks 100 years of independence - but the annual march has become a magnet for the far right.

The grave containing 200 bodies was found following a conflict between Somali and Oromia communities.

A number of tight races across the country could also require runoffs or recounts in the coming days.

Celtic secured a dramatic victory over RB Leipzig to keep their hopes of reaching the Europa League knockout phase alive.

Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas answers BBC Sport's Random Questions, telling us who he would take a on a dream bike ride and what his favourite Welsh word is.

England head coach Eddie Jones believes co-captain Owen Farrell does not get the same protection from referees as other fly-halves.

President Trump signs a proclamation to deny asylum to migrants entering illegally from Mexico.

Hosts West Indies will begin the defence of their Women's World Twenty20 title on Friday when they face Bangladesh in Guyana.

Two major fires are burning out of control, destroying buildings and forcing many residents to flee.

Half of the world's countries now have too few babies being born to maintain their populations.

Can people in today's Germany mourn their dead without whitewashing their country's past?

Some popular ways Indians try to beat air pollution - but do they really work?

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

Six members of one family died in an arson attack during clashes in Nicaragua.

Hauwa Ojeifo set up a mental health helpline for women after suffering from depression herself.