The Green vote swelled in Bavaria and Hesse - so could the party get into government in Berlin?

Your Monday briefing on some of the most important stories coming up over the next seven days.

Sina, a musician from Tehran, spoke to the BBC about culture, travel, social media, and his rather unexpected job.

Seeing the British band live made Spencer Rascoff know what to do with his life, but it didn't involve joining a group.

A car, a plane, or a chilli pepper - what kind of coffin do you want to be buried in?

With another skyscraper planned for London, what are the rules on putting up high-rise buildings?

It's not clear why the two pods washed up on the Stewart Island but officials say they couldn't be saved.

Canada bought the pipeline despite fierce opposition to a project that would triple its capacity.

The oil giants Eni and Shell are accused of knowing a deal for an oilfield would involve others paying bribes.

Hundreds evacuate their homes in Queensland amid "unprecedented" weather conditions, officials say.

It comes after Russia opened fire on and seized three Ukrainian ships, prompting protests from Kiev.

The country's second needle contamination incident follows almost 200 in neighbouring Australia.

Samuel Thomas was fatally struck by a bus while trying to get out of the Uber in Sydney.

More than 100 people, all claiming to be Iranian, have crossed the Channel this month - why?

Cricket's world governing body submits a bid for women's Twenty20 cricket to be included at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Camborne unveils an "amazing" new tree after last year's fake one was branded "absolutely rubbish".

Matthew Hedges, who was jailed for spying in the United Arab Emirates, is pardoned with immediate effect.

Jeremy Guscott runs the rule over England, Wales, Ireland and Scotland and picks his team of the autumn.

Joe Schmidt is to stand down as Ireland coach after the 2019 World Cup and will be replaced by defence coach Andy Farrell.

The Italian director behind Last Tango in Paris and The Last Emperor has died of cancer, aged 77.

The carmaker ousts Carlos Ghosn over misconduct claims, following a similar move by Nissan.