Khaled al-Ayoubi was once Syrias's most senior UK diplomat, but now breeds birds in Barnsley.

Sylvia Yeko says now feels respected, even though female genital mutilation is banned in Uganda.

A Taliban official tells the BBC talks are the way forward - but insists foreign troops must leave.

US president Donald Trump gives his annual State of the Union speech, which was delayed from its original date due to the US government shutdown.

The farmer attacked the Belgian woman after contacting her on a classifieds site, a jury hears.

News of the meeting came in the president's delayed State of the Union address to the US Congress.

He categorically denies the allegations, saying he has always treated women with respect.

Martial arts and patriotism were on display in China's new year gala, the world's most-watched show.

The Oscar-winning actress is set to wed 34-year-old art gallery director Cooke Maroney.

Trump and Democratic women, dressed in white, share an unexpected moment of unity during his speech.

This comes after Greece backed a deal to rename its neighbour North Macedonia, ending a long row.

AG Caen in the sixth tier of French football is offering supporters the chance to play 'Football Manager' in real life, but the French Football Federation is threatening its existence.

Laviai Nielsen on why athletics is harder than modelling, the benefits of being a twin and the challenges of indoor 400m racing.

Los Angeles' Lakers LeBron James passes 32,000 points in the NBA at Indiana Pacers but falls to the biggest defeat of his career.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola believes this season's Premier League title race "won't be decided until the last fixture or two".

The BBC's Barbara Plett Usher analyses the main issues ahead of the talks in Vietnam in late February.

Stacey Abrams delivers the Democratic response to President Trump's State of the Union address.

President Trump's State of the Union speech included a mixture of truth and exaggeration.

The Pelosi clap and a wonky tie were among things that got social media talking during the State of the Union address.

Risk factors for dementia include heavy drinking, smoking, genetics and high blood pressure.

A goalkeeper's wife has twin girls and the rise of a former supermarket shelf-stacker sum up a remarkable night for Newport in the FA Cup.