Tonnes of poison was laid down by drones in a project to get rid of the invasive species.

Behrouz Boochani sent messages to his translator from an Australian offshore detention centre.

Newcastle United break their transfer record to sign Paraguay playmaker Miguel Almiron from MLS side Atlanta United for £20m

At least eight people have died in the deep freeze, which has paralysed US cities and transportation.

Robbie Henshaw switches from his usual midfield role to full-back for Ireland's opening Six Nations match against England.

Some 100 elephant seals make the California beach their home after it was sealed off to humans.

Dr Stewart Adams, who got a clear head to deliver a speech after taking the drug he helped find, dies aged 95.

As a deadly Arctic cold sweeps North America, we look at the risks of a deep freeze.

New York Governor Cuomo calls allegations four girls, 12, were searched for drugs "disturbing".

Hackers are trying to discredit the inquiry into alleged Russian interference in US politics, prosecutors say.

The UK, Germany and France create a payment system to allow trade with Iran without breaching US sanctions.

Retired optometrist Terry Sanderson claims she crashed into him and broke ribs and caused a brain injury.

Sir Graham Brady tells the BBC he would accept a short delay to Brexit day if a deal was in place.

The 11-year-old from Arkansas acted after finding one woman could not afford to pay for a visit by her dog.

With the US in the grips of a bone-chilling spell, scientists take a look at longer-term implications.

Experts repaired scratches and installed a ventilation system to reduce the need for future cleaning.

Rutger Bregman caught the world's attention as he spoke at the annual World Economic Forum, held in Davos.

Two officers are convicted of carrying out the attack at a Paris police headquarters.

England's Kyle Sinckler and Ireland's Tadhg Furlong will be to the fore at tight-head when the countries meet in the Six Nations in Dublin on Saturday.

Maurice Kamto's party has held protests saying he is the rightful winner of last October's election.

As the first African American to play Major League Baseball, Jackie Robinson had a huge impact on and off the field.