China is pushing to boost consumption to help manage the slowdown in the world's second largest economy.

BBC seeks future star of African journalism for the BBC World News Komla Dumor Award 2019.

One of the deadliest fires in the French capital in years is being investigated as possible arson.

The street act in Malaysia saw a man swinging the baby by the feet and throwing it into the air.

A group of Latin American nations and Canada urge Venezuela's army to support the opposition leader.

A UN trade official has warned of 'massive' implications if the US raises tariffs on Chinese goods.

Going for a supercharged swing could play havoc with your back, according to spine surgeons.

Australia's NRL deregisters Ben Barba over an alleged "physical altercation" with his partner.

James Milner moved onto seventh on the all-time list of Premier League assists. Can you name the top 10?

Watch the best plays from this week's NBA action as Karl-Anthony Towns scores a fadeaway jump-shot on the overtime buzzer for the Minnesota Timberwolves and DeMarcus Cousins is "throwing it down" for the Golden State Warriors.

Birmingham-born Adil Nabi started his career at West Brom, but is now playing in Greece - and believes he can inspire young British Asians.

For many people, receiving a jail sentence would be the worst thing that ever happened to them. For one woman it was almost a relief.

Caretaker boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has improved the mental state of Manchester United's players, says ex-Reds winger Jordi Cruyff.

The men's bodies were discovered near a park, as waters inundate suburbs of Townsville.

Japan's Deputy PM Taro Aso drew anger by blaming childless people for the country's population woes.

The egg, Instagram's most-liked photo ever, has been used to promote a mental-health campaign

The annual Academy Awards luncheon had all the quirks and questionable outfits you could ask for.

The ex-Manchester United boss was given a one-year suspended prison term and a €2m fine.

Great Britain's Fed Cup team are hoping that playing in front of a home crowd for the first time since 1993 can inspire them to end a painful recent record.

American skier Lindsey Vonn suffers a heavy fall in the super-G event at the World Championships in Sweden.

Lock Maro Itoje will miss the Six Nations matches against France and Wales with a knee injury he suffered against Ireland.