The priest boarded military buses with 360 people at the end of Sri Lanka's civil war - they were never seen again.

The blood-sucking parasites have been around for at least 115 million years, according to a recent study.

Switzerland is full of gun clubs, but now the EU is urging tougher controls.

With only one final episode of the HBO series left, fans have plenty of theories about what might happen.

A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week.

Many of the US states passing abortion bans have male-majority legislatures - does that matter?

Canada is not Google's lab rat, say those protesting against plans to build a smart city in Toronto.

A Kiev prosecutor revives allegations that Ukraine worked with Democrats to damage the Trump campaign.

Huawei is facing opposition to its 5G expansion from the US - but which other countries allow it to operate?

What happens to the body during menopause, and what treatments are available?

Racehorse owner plans legal action after request to appeal against the disqualification of Maximum Security as Kentucky Derby winner is rejected.

Disappointed voters and small parties - some with extremist views - could disrupt the Queensland poll.

Europe prepares to send technology to Mars to look for evidence that there is life on the planet.

Victims of an abusive sect founded by a former Nazi soldier in southern Chile will be compensated.

The 3rd Century coin was minted by an ill-fated Roman emperor who reigned for just two months.

Kevin Mallory, 62, is sentenced to 20 years in prison for disclosing military secrets.

The Duke of Cambridge says he felt "pain like no other" after the death of his mother, Princess Diana.

England's Jason Roy says his ton against Pakistan was "very emotional" after a "rough morning" in hospital with his daughter.

The findings of an investigation by the university says the doctor abused athletes from 1979-1997.

Labour's Sir Keir Starmer says Mrs May should agree to another referendum to "break the impasse".

Dominant Lyon win a fourth straight European title as Ballon d'Or winner Ada Hegerberg nets a hat-trick against Barcelona.