More than a million people have left Russia to live and work abroad, including some of the brightest and best.

A town in Indiana has been named Santa Claus since the 19th Century - so what is life like there?

Europe's far-right parties enjoyed a surge in support this year, Bethany Bell writes.

Vet groups are cautious, but a growing number of dog owners say the drug is easing their pets' pain.

The 21-year-old artist has created a superhero that is half-human and half-tree.

Conservationists capture the first footage in the wild of the endangered Javan warty pig

The royal apologises for wearing a brooch which depicted an African man.

The Supreme Court chief justice warns Poland could fall into an "abyss" over its judicial reforms.

The US president says the world "wants peace, not death", as the UN acts over ballistic missile tests.

A former Afghan refugee faces 18 counts of attempted murder after the incident in Flinders Street.

A resolution criticising Donald Trump's decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital caused fireworks, writes Nada Tawfik.

Tropical Storm Tembin brings flash floods and mudslides to the southern island of Mindanao.

Arsene Wenger praises the "creative force" on show in a "thrilling game" as his Arsenal side draw 3-3 with Liverpool.

Trump's new ambassador to the Netherlands has been caught out on Dutch television.

With Real Madrid and Gareth Bale both struggling for form, is El Clasico the last chance for the Welshman to prove he is worthy to be a 'Galactico'?

England all-rounder Ben Stokes has ended his spell with New Zealand side Canterbury, and will return to England.

England captain Joe Root looks like a "little boy" and has been a "bit soft" during the Ashes defeat, says former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting.

This Christmas, BBC Sport finds out Jose Mourinho's views on Cliff Richard, Antonio Conte's Christmas Eve plans and what gift Mauricio Pochettino sent to Arsene Wenger. Honestly...

The Thomas fire has now burned an area greater than New York City, Brussels and Paris combined.

Lin-Manuel Miranda explains how he used hip-hop and a diverse cast to tell a story set hundreds of years ago.

Staff from the zoo were treated for injuries and one person taken to hospital in the blaze.