Allyson Felix reveals that she gave birth to her daughter eight weeks premature last month, having not publicly announced her pregnancy.

BBC Radio 5 live's Euro Leagues panel discuss where Jose Mourinho might go next after his Manchester United sacking.

James Mattis says President Trump should appoint someone "whose views are more aligned with yours".

Eight demonstrators are killed in clashes with armed police as violence spreads, officials say.

People who used the communication software in Cuba, Iran and North Korea report account closures.

Cristina Fernández de Kirchner is accused of being at the centre of a massive corruption scandal.

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

Six months on Vern Unsworth says he is amazed by the group's strength and recovery.

What Americans think of the British tradition, as Jack and the Beanstalk comes to New York City.

Plants have been on the planet for hundreds of millions of years – but we’re still discovering new ones.

Why has 2018 seen a spike in violence in Indian-administered Kashmir?

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Camp DASH was no ordinary summer camp. Children were there to take part in a multi-million dollar nutrition experiment. But events quickly spiralled out of control.

Thousands of migrants are still losing their lives trying to reach Europe by boat. So why are there fewer search and rescue missions?

Podcasts have become fashionable, but why did it take so long and can you make a living from them?

For many of us what we eat is a big part of Christmas, but it doesn't always involve a turkey dinner.

Nigerian hospital patients may not be allowed to leave until they have paid their bill. But in Lagos a wealthy philanthropist is on the lookout for people to help.

The aging animal went viral in 2013 after a video showed him playing basketball to ease arthritis.

A day ago it looked as if he could be freed on bail, but a new charge means he will remain in prison.

Taliban control has only increased in recent months, and analysts say this could be "devastating".

The bill heads to the Senate where it is expected to fail, with a US government shutdown at stake.