It's 70 years since George Orwell published the dystopian classic which introduced us to Big Brother.

The Philippine city of Marawi was liberated from IS-linked militants in 2017, but rebuilding has been a long, slow process.

A Sudanese official says 46 protestors were killed by paramilitaries, however opposition activists say the figure is far higher.

Nigerians are embracing dreadlocks, but will the discrimination against those who wear them end?

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.

One in three female festival-goers says she has been sexually harassed, but little research has been done into the issue.

Animals have long been used for military purposes, but could marine creatures also act as sensors?

Sir Keir Starmer became the prime minister after Labour won the 4 July general election.

A limpet mine raid on oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman was a "sophisticated operation", the UN hears.

From players to venues, here's everything you need to know about the Women's World Cup.

England begin a busy summer with a record 208-run win over the West Indies in the first women's one-day international in Leicester.

Reality Check takes a look at the numbers behind the Fifa Women's World Cup 2019

Lisa Forbes is elected in Peterborough as Nigel Farage's party fails to win a first Westminster seat.

Have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past seven days?

The move comes after Donald Trump demanded a reduction in migrants crossing into US from Mexico.

The two largest outbreaks of the disease have been in the past five years.

The drugs were concealed in vacuum-sealed bags hidden in a shipment from Thailand, police say.

But Theresa May will remain UK prime minister until a new party leader is elected.

England boss Gareth Southgate will not abandon his playing principles despite the errors that cost his side a place in the Nations League final.

Dhoni, who is part of a reserve force in India, sports the logo of the special forces on his gloves.

Liberians are angry about the apparent disappearance of state funds - and are demanding answers.