The controversial statues in Charlottesville are protected by Virginia state law, a judge says.

No 10 says Theresa May had "lost confidence in his ability to serve" in his role.

Top jockey Ruby Walsh announces his retirement from racing after riding joint favourite Kemboy to victory in the Punchestown Gold Cup.

Justin Gimelstob resigns from the ATP Board after being sentenced for assault, saying he has become "a significant burden and distraction".

Scientists find evidence an ancient human species called a Denisovan lived at high altitudes in Tibet.

Karanbir Cheema, 13, died two weeks after cheese was flicked at him at school, an inquest hears.

More than a million people shelter from Cyclone Fani, one of the region's most powerful storms in years.

The Welsh and Scottish governments have also declared an emergency - along with dozens of towns and cities.

Derby County miss a chance to all-but secure their place in the Championship play-offs as Wayne Routledge replies to Richard Keogh's opener.

Lionel Messi's second-half double, including a stunning free-kick, earns Barcelona a handsome advantage against Liverpool in their Champions League semi-final.

Athletics South Africa (ASA) says it is "reeling in shock" after Caster Semenya lost a landmark case against athletics' governing body.

The shortlist for the BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2019 is revealed - and you can vote for your favourite.

A portrait identified as Da Vinci goes on display to mark the 500th anniversary his death.

Racing legend Sir AP McCoy says Ruby Walsh is the greatest jump jockey of all time after his friend and former rival retired following a record-breaking career.

The quality of life may have improved for many, but huge inequalities remain.

The move raises the possibility that the top US law officer could be held in contempt of Congress.

How the growth in making leather from fish skins could help the fashion industry reduce its environmental impact.

Migrant women pay thousands to move to Cyprus and work in "similar conditions to modern slavery".

Why you shouldn't put Scarlett Johansson in a t-shirt, and 10 other tips from the directors of Endgame.

Dog owners who don't pick up their pet's poo are being traced through the mess they leave behind.

Fatiha is the grandmother of six children kept in a camp in Syria, but she hopes she'll be able to welcome them back to Belgium soon.