Janine van Wyk will lead South Africa out at the Women's World Cup for the first time.

New York might become the first US state to ban cat declawing - but it's been illegal in Europe for years.

Once considered a poor man's tipple, Sri Lankan spirit arrack is now a hip drink around the world.

Women’s football in France has endured a long fight for equality and acceptance. Things are improving, but will the World Cup be a pivotal moment?

José Antonio Reyes' death in a car accident in Spain sheds light on the dangers of high-speed driving.

The King, Queen and Prince of Wales are joining veterans to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings.

The Queen was joined by 16 world leaders in Portsmouth to commemorate the 75th anniversary of history's largest combined land, air and naval operation.

President Donald Trump was among the world leaders attending D-Day commemorations in Portsmouth.

Stories have been spreading about Canada "begging" individual countries for a million immigrants.

Africa Eye investigated widespread abuse of codeine cough syrup which left many Nigerians addicted.

Scientists studied elite events, including a 3,000 mile run and the Tour de France.

The ex-Vatican treasurer is seeking to overturn his conviction for sexually abusing two boys.

A day of commemorations mark 75 years since Allied forces landed in Normandy in World War Two.

Colette Marin-Catherine joined the French Resistance at 14 and helped treat the wounded on D-Day.

The deal comes as the Chinese firm faces a backlash in the West over the security of its products.

Mr Xi has also unveiled two pandas for the Moscow Zoo as part of his three-day visit.

Thailand's opposition says the vote was rigged as the Senate was hand-picked by the military.

With one day to go until the 2019 World Cup, BBC Sport remembers Marta's iconic goal in the 2007 tournament against the USA during Brazil's 4-0 win.

Ted Cordery, now aged 95, served on board HMS Belfast as a torpedo man during the Second World War.

Authorities have raided media representatives this week, prompting a fierce row over press freedom.

A clean-up expedition to Mount Everest has removed 11 tonnes of rubbish and four dead bodies from the world’s highest mountain.