Jeanette Kwakye wrote Femi the Fox for her son, but wants all young readers to learn about Africa.

The tragic death of a model in Malaysia raises questions about the dark side of a glamorous world.

The writer was a serious foodie and his books introduced us to a Christmas menu that has barely changed.

Once incurable diseases are now in the sights of doctors.

Former Royal Marine Ted Owens gets dozens of cards after a friend's Facebook plea.

The PM's communications chief hits out over misleading claims about post-Brexit blue passports.

An aardvark and possibly four meerkats died, and some staff needed medical treatment.

The 79-year-old has low blood pressure and an abnormal heart rhythm, his doctor says.

Some 200 people have died in flash floods and mudslides brought by Tropical Storm Tembin.

The country condemns the US-backed United Nations moves against its missile and nuclear programmes.

Phil Taylor beats Justin Pipe 4-0 to reach the last 16 at the PDC World Championship but fourth seed Daryl Gurney loses.

On day 24 of BBC Sport's advent calendar, we look back at an incredible year for Britain's sportswomen.

Antagonistic Aussies and quick-witted Poms - how well do you know the Ashes sledges which have gone down in cricketing folklore?

China's AG600, with a wingspan of nearly 40m, makes its one-hour maiden flight.

The punk magazine-turned-media empire faces accusations of workplace harassment and sexism.

Injured Australia pace bowler Mitchell Starc hopes that his replacement Jackson Bird "sticks it up" England in the fourth Ashes Test.

Alexei Navalny says he has enough nominations to challenge Vladimir Putin, but is officially barred.

Peter Turner's love story with Hollywood actress Gloria Grahame has been made into a movie.

Hundreds have been killed as Tropical Storm Tembin hit the island of Mindanao in the southern Philippines.

A man carrying 1,000 joints jumped in the back of a police car looking for a ride, Danish police say.

Southampton striker Charlie Austin is banned for three games for a challenge on Huddersfield keeper Jonas Lossl in Saturday's 1-1 draw.