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.

Iran's leaders have stayed defiant in the face of the sanctions, but their substantial impact is clear.

A woman is shot dead as pro- and anti-government supporters hold large demonstrations in Caracas.

The surprise announcement comes days before elaborate coronation ceremonies begin for him.

Former Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson says he is the victim of a "vendetta" as some MPs demand a police investigation.

Jerry Chun Shing Lee is believed to be linked to the dismantling of a US espionage network.

'I see my history and culture destroyed in front of my eyes,' says one Syrian archaeologist.

Prince Harry and Meghan send best wishes to their niece, who is seen in new photos taken by her mother.

The rapper thanks his mum for her "relentless effort" as he picked up 12 awards at Wednesday's event.

But sports rights-holders may be under-exploiting the value of sponsorship deals, a report says.

Boss Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool produced their best Champions League away performance for two seasons in Barcelona - despite losing 3-0.

One of the official pacers at the London Marathon says runners were treated "horrifically".

No-one has been allowed to leave the US ship, reportedly owned by the Church of Scientology.