Who holds sway in the last major stronghold of opposition forces fighting the Syrian government?

People have been voting for what could be Mauritania's first peaceful transfer of power.

But the US president says he is open to talks with Tehran after pulling out of military strikes.

The story of Matthew Briggs, once the Premier League's youngest debutant, is a salutary tale for any young footballer.

US rapper charged on multiple counts of assault for her alleged role in a New York bar brawl last year.

The British singer was described as a "melodic genius" by French President Emmanuel Macron.

No-one survived the crash of the twin-engine light aircraft , officials say.

The election is being rerun after the ruling party candidate narrowly lost the Istanbul mayoral vote.

England Under-21 boss Aidy Boothroyd says he is "not going anywhere" after defeat by Romania ends hopes of winning the European Championship.

Watch an brilliant lob from Andy Murray before his doubles quarter-final at Queen's Club was suspended because of bad light.

At least 18 people are confirmed dead and others are missing in the city of Sihanoukville.

A power cut that stopped trains on Kyushu island was caused by a slug shorting the system.

The BBC broadcasts an interview with Jack Letts, who travelled to Syria to join the Islamic State group.

The territory's justice secretary rejects a demand to investigate police actions against protesters.

India opener Rohit Sharma is bowled by Afghanistan spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman for one in the World Cup group game at the Hampshire Bowl.

With the group stages over, we're heading for the knockout rounds at the Women's World Cup in France. Alex Scott picks five players to watch.

Police in the US state of Montana found the animal resting after it had locked itself into a room.

India captain Virat Kohli falls for 67, to leave India 135-4, in the World Cup group game against Afghanistan at the Hampshire Bowl.

India's MS Dhoni and Kedar Jadhav survive a run out opportunity due to "a terrible mishap" by the Afghanistan fielders in their World Cup group game.

Martin Guptill is trapped lbw for a golden duck on the first ball of New Zealand's match against West Indies at the Cricket World Cup.

Some passengers jumped up in surprise and injured themselves by hitting their heads.