The rubberstamp election in North Korea saw a predictable result - but with one historic first.

Will Grigg and Conor Washington return to the Northern Ireland squad for the opening Euro 2020 qualifiers against Estonia and Belarus.

A year after black Rio councillor Marielle Franco was shot dead, two ex-police officers are held.

Storms in the Gulf of Finland pile blocks of ice into huge ridges near Russia's second city.

People were burnt alive and a two-year-old was thrown into a septic tank, a UN investigation says.

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MPs are gearing up for a big vote on Theresa May's Brexit deal on Tuesday - here are the basics.

Reality Check's Chris Morris looks at what the three new documents add to the withdrawal agreement.

Protesters accuse President Abdelaziz Bouteflika of a ploy to prolong his 20-year rule.

How creative urban farming is helping to feed Tokyo city’s residents

Hibernian forward Marc McNulty and Sheffield Wednesday defender Liam Palmer are named in Alex McLeish's Scotland squad.

Scientists find evidence of a huge blast of radiation from the Sun that hit Earth more than 2,000 years ago.

The second day of the Cheltenham Festival could be affected by strong winds with officials calling an inspection for 08:00 GMT on Wednesday.

The failed asylum seeker, arrested by German police in Iraq, goes on trial for rape and murder.

Mauricio Pochettino's "aggressive" actions were the reason he was given a two-match touchline ban, the Football Association says.

Espoir D'Allen causes a shock to win the Champion Hurdle on the opening day of the Cheltenham Festival.

The fashion designer files a motion for dismissal after Nirvana alleged he used the brand's imagery.

The inmates' tunnel below Stalag Luft III was uncovered as Jack Lyon tried to make his own escape.

Desperate Housewives star Felicity Huffman is among at least 40 people charged in a cheating conspiracy.

Patricia Dowdy was accused of financial misconduct and failing to properly care for the scientist.

Declan Rice is to be named Ireland's Young Player of the Year at the FAI International Awards despite switching allegiance to England.