The crops developed by Norman Borlaug have saved millions of people from starvation.

We consistently underestimate the benefits of interacting with strangers, research suggests.

Why can't country music people be "confident and sexy and sexual" like those in pop, asks singer.

The UK will set a new legally binding target to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

The Asian elephant was born at Pairi Daiza zoo in Belgium.

A man from Colorado explains how a teacher inspired him to take the journey from janitor to principal.

Observers say Shinzo Abe is looking to boost his profile as a global statesman ahead of elections back home.

Melbourne will become a pilot city for Uber's air taxi service, with test flights due to begin in 2020.

USA thrashed Thailand 13-0 in a record-breaking Women's World Cup win. This is how you rated the players.

France will look to take control of Group A when they face Norway in the Fifa Women's World Cup on day six, while Germany face Spain.

Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill says his players answered his call "not to accept a nil-nil" as they grab a late win over Belarus.

Ryan Giggs believes Wales must win most - if not all - of their remaining matches to have a chance of qualifying for Euro 2020.

USA head coach Jill Ellis says she was "in tears" as her team recorded the biggest ever victory in the Fifa Women's World Cup against Thailand.

Scotland have "grown a little bit" in the past week, despite losing to Belgium in Euro 2020 qualifying, says new national head coach Steve Clarke.

The ICC defends its decision not to schedule reserve days for World Cup group matches, citing "extremely unseasonable weather".

Formula 1 teams are split on proposed changes to budgets in the sport, with new rules for 2021 supposed to be finalised by the end of June.

The ad features an actor playing an Indian pilot who was captured by Pakistan earlier this year.

Tyson Fury says Anthony Joshua showed he did not want to be in the ring when he lost to Andy Ruiz Jr.

Boris Johnson bids to be leader with a vow to leave the EU by October, but rival Sajid Javid says he's "yesterday's news".

Children were among those hurt when the missile fired by the Yemeni rebel movement hit Abha airport.

Gabriele Grunewald, the US runner hailed by athletes for her spirit in fighting cancer, dies at the age of 32.