A run of bad luck left one man struggling to make sense of the UK benefits system - and at risk of losing his home.

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The BBC's Adrian Goldberg is entitled to a German passport - and it might come in very useful. But his family history makes him think twice about taking this step.

The Queen says the Christian message never dates and recalls a "busy year" as a grandmother.

The volcano in Indonesia is now entering a new, deadly phase, writes US volcanologist Jess Phoenix.

After a torrid week for US stocks, the Treasury secretary seeks reassurances from big banks.

Chris Dawson is accused of killing his wife, Lynette, who vanished from their Sydney home in 1982.

Watch England win their first penalty shootout at a World Cup as they beat Colombia 4-3 on spot-kicks to reach the quarter-finals.

Which player "shouldn't have all that talent"? What does Garth Crooks think about Jose Mourinho's departure? It's his team of the week.

A report on the incident is recommending the RAF uses a system to warn it of drone flights.

The 15 men were trapped by flooding in an illegal coal mine in north-east India 11 days ago.

The Falcon 9 rocket blasted off from Cape Canaveral on Sunday after four previous launches were cancelled.

The whole UFC 232 promotion will now relocate to Los Angeles after traces of a banned substance were found in Jon Jones' system.

The remains of a horse are revealed in what archaeologists say is a find of "rare importance".

Newcastle surviving in the Premier League for another season would be a "miracle", says manager Rafael Benitez.

The Pakistani ex-PM is given seven years after a fresh conviction for corruption.

The pair were stranded in the Caribbean for 20 days and found by a ship that was supposed to be in Cuba.

Seven-year-old Jakelin Caal died earlier this month after being detained by the US Border Patrol.

A tin of mince pies baked during World War Two goes on display after being discovered at a hotel.

Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino sees cosmic connection in the 2-6 score line his team enjoyed over Everton on he and his wife's 26th wedding anniversary.

The monitoring equipment will be installed at hotspots and restricted areas such as airports.