Reports that 200,000 wild boar were to be killed in weeks are denied by the Polish government.

With the US Department of Agriculture a casualty of the shutdown, farmers like this one are feeling the pain.

Unpaid federal employees are going to food banks, with no end in sight to the political impasse.

From calling out journalists, to employing a female coach, Murray's support for women wins him many fans.

The change ends a decades-long dispute with Greece, opening the way to EU and Nato memberships.

Take a look at the evidence raised by some who doubt the results of the historic presidential poll.

Marcelo Bielsa's Leeds United beat Derby County to move five points clear at the top of the Championship.

"Lead us from this mosque!" one man tells the imam as protests against President Bashir grow.

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri says his side would be capable of beating Gareth Southgate's England.

Manchester United interim boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says striker Marcus Rashford has the potential to be as good as England captain Harry Kane.

Some passive aggressive phrases - like "with the greatest respect" - could get lost in translation.

Utah police warn against trying an online challenge inspired by the Netflix horror film.

Republicans have condemned Iowa's Steve King over comments suggesting support for white nationalism.

Four black men wrongly accused of raping a white teenager in 1949 are granted pardons by the state.

Gillian Genser worked on a sculpture for 15 years. Little did she know, she was being poisoned by it.

Zoologists in Belarus are helping the flying mammal to get some sleep during hibernation season.

Zoe Buxton is a fashion and lifestyle blogger whose body is slowly turning to bone.

A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week.

How the US president is failing to follow advice on negotiating that he laid out in Art of the Deal.

We examine whether fresh abuse claims against the R&B star will have a lasting impact on his music.

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