The election could see the first peaceful transition of power since independence in 1960.

Aryans are not the earliest or only source of Indian civilisation, suggests new research on genetic ancestry.

The malware, which affected papers owned by Tribune Publishing, is believed to be from outside the US.

India beat Australia by 137 runs in the third Test in Melbourne, to take a 2-1 series lead into the final Test in Sydney.

New footage has emerged ahead of a report into the school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.

Britons should act more like other Europeans, says Mims Davies, so-called "minister for loneliness".

The international trade secretary says rejecting the PM's deal would shatter the electorate's trust.

Three Venezuelans are being held in connection with an alleged plot to kill Colombia's president.

Jon Jones returns from a 17-month lay-off with a clinical display to finish Alexander Gustafsson and reclaim the UFC light-heavyweight title.

Georges Loinger's inventiveness saved hundreds of children during World War Two.

In a rare letter, North Korea's leader vows to "frequently" meet the South's president in 2019.

The BBC News picture team selects the most arresting images by photojournalists in 2018

Cameron Bancroft makes only two on his return from a nine-month suspension as Perth Scorchers lose to Hobart Hurricanes in the Big Bash.

The New Horizons spacecraft is expected to confirm its successful pass of a far-flung world.

Celtic's "aura" is stripped away as Steven Gerrard enjoys his managerial highlight so far, writes BBC Scotland's Tom English.

The parents of a man killed by his Chinese wife abroad agree to bring just one grandchild to the UK.

The new year is almost upon us, but who will have a stellar 2019? BBC Sport experts give us their views.

Harlequins give Dave Ward a one-game ban for a stamp on Thomas Young in Saturday's win over Wasps - but clear the hooker of spitting.

A bird named Clark goes rogue in front of 90,000 fans at a college game.

Chelsea increase the gap between themselves and fifth-placed Arsenal to five points as N'Golo Kante's second-half strike earns them victory at Crystal Palace.

An opposition leader condemns what he calls a "farcical result", amid claims of vote rigging.