A look at the men who many believe decide the winners and losers of elections in Nigeria.

Locals in flood-hit Townsville are warned to beware of reptiles in the water as evacuations continue.

Venezuela's embattled President, Nicolás Maduro, rejects an EU deadline to call snap elections.

Liverpool defender Joe Gomez is to have surgery on the leg fracture he sustained against Burnley in December.

A weekend of avalanches leaves eight people dead, including British, French and Belgian citizens.

Gary Anderson pulls out of the 2019 Premier League with a back injury, with nine different players replacing him.

A national inquiry into the country's scandal-plagued financial sector proposes sweeping reforms.

The best ads and trailers from the Super Bowl that you may have missed (as you were sleeping).

It is "imperative" Sala's plane is now recovered to give his family answers, says man who found it.

Steve Smith and David Warner will play a "huge part" in the Ashes against England after their bans expire, says captain Tim Paine.

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady says winning a record sixth Super Bowl ring "doesn't change anything" after leading the Pats to a 13-3 win over the Los Angeles Rams.

A flaky batting line-up, travel sickness and the Ashes on the horizon - is it time to be concerned by England's form?

Fortnite players drop their guns and dance as EDM DJ Marshmello plays a virtual concert broadcast in-game.

The oceans will become more blue thanks to rising temperatures in coming decades, say scientists.

Turkmenistan Airlines has been grounded after Europe's air regulator suspended permission for it to fly.

Number eight CJ Stander will miss Ireland's Six Nations matches against Scotland and Italy with a facial injury.

Financial technology company Revolut apologises over its Valentine's Day "single takeaway" ads.

The tech giant says a study that found its facial-recognition tool showed gender and racial bias is inaccurate

A BBC researcher was given a hidden earpiece through which they could receive the answers.

Australian trainer Darren Weir could be banned from racing for four years and will not contest charges brought against him.