The two battles that took place for votes in the UK's European elections.

Japan's PM wants "frank talks" with North Korea on issues such as the abduction of its citizens.

They were sentenced to 10 years in prison in 2018, but officials say they are no longer detained.

An anti-establishment wave challenges the traditional dominance of centrists in the EU.

At least one person is dead after a powerful 8.0 magnitude earthquake hit the Amazon rainforest in north-central Peru.

Wildlife experts have shown off the first photo of an albino panda in the wild.

It appeared on the foreign ministry website, showing its neighbour incorporated within its borders.

Top seeds Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal secure their places in the French Open second round with routine victories on Philippe-Chatrier.

Opener Jason Roy hits 89 not out off 46 balls as England complete their World Cup preparations with a nine-wicket thrashing of Afghanistan.

Can you remember the 12 players to score past Petr Cech in 2004-05? Try our quiz. You have three minutes to name them.

The head of the ruling PSD party, Liviu Dragnea, loses his appeal against a corruption conviction.

Steve Biro snapped the picture of 'Bruce' the bald eagle at a raptor conservation centre in Canada.

President Mutharika secures a second term, after a court-ordered delay to the result's announcement.

Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley is in talks to sell the club to Sheikh Khaled bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE billionaire's investment group says.

Tottenham striker Harry Kane says he is "ready to go" after recovering from an ankle injury in time for Saturday's Champions League final against Liverpool.

The flight from Mexico City made an emergency landing after the Japanese passenger began having seizures.

High-quality film of Queen Victoria on her last trip to Ireland has been rediscovered.

Serena Williams fights back to beat Russian world number 83 Vitalia Diatchenko in the French Open first round.

Aston Villa fan Prince William lives every twist and turn at Wembley as his team secures a return to the Premier League

Tottenham defender Kieran Trippier is left out of England's 23-man squad for the Nations League finals, but captain Harry Kane is included after injury.

Aston Villa's promotion to the Premier League was all about the work done by manager and boyhood fan Dean Smith, writes Phil McNulty.