Reports show many insect populations are declining. How will that affect us?

A giant bee, thought lost to science decades ago, has been re-discovered on an Indonesian island.

Around the world, women tend to be paid less than men. Is Iceland's innovative strategy likely to pay off?

A selection of photographs from around the African continent this week.

Leaders of a group of normally loyal Conservative MPs warn Theresa May over her Brexit strategy.

A UN report says the plants and animals crucial to human food systems are in global decline.

Canberra is seeking "urgent" clarification about reports that a key Chinese port has blocked imports.

The comments come as the US has pressured its allies to exclude China's Huawei from their 5G networks.

The crisis around humanitarian aid has become a political issue, says the BBC's Katy Watson.

Britain's ex-world number one Nick Matthew suggests there could be a legal challenge against squash's omission from the Olympics.

Wales coach Warren Gatland says his side "will not try to antagonise" England prop Kyle Sinckler in the Six Nations on Saturday.

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hopes Jesse Lingard and Anthony Martial will be fit for Sunday's Premier League game against Liverpool.

Chelsea have been banned from signings during the next two transfer windows for breaching rules in relation to youth players, Fifa announces.

Kashmiris have been attacked after a bombing killed Indian forces in Indian-administered Kashmir.

England women are choked by the India spinners to lose the first one-day international by 66 runs in Mumbai.

Sectarianism in Scotland is a "sad reflection on us as a society" and "everybody has to take responsibility" for tackling it, says Kilmarnock boss Steve Clarke.

One man described taking the large dog to the vet in his car - before realising the mistake.

A government report recommends lifting a four-year ban on hunting elephants.

England centre Emily Scarratt misses the Women's Six Nations clash with Wales through injury as Abbie Scott captains the side.

Japan's Yoshitaka Sakurada, who was late for a parliamentary meeting, makes his latest apology.

The announcement follows fierce criticism of President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw US troops.