John Ratcliffe's name was withdrawn after criticism from both parties that he was under-qualified.

Prominent activist Lyubov Sobol tells the BBC's Sarah Rainsford the protests show no signs of abating.

Visitors from China, India and the US surge as sterling falls against most major currencies.

It will pave the way for a new period of transitional government in the turmoil-hit country.

The UK has until December to find a buyer for the watercolour masterpiece to keep it in the country.

Pedro Pierluisi is sworn in as crowds celebrate the political demise of Governor Ricardo Rosselló.

Andy and Jamie Murray lose in three sets to Raven Klaasen and Michael Venus in the quarter-finals of the Washington Open.

The trade war between the US and China has escalated, and US farmer John Boyd Jr says he is feeling the pain.

Sterling fell to a record low after the UK government announced large tax cuts and borrowing.

Harry Maguire is on the verge of joining Manchester United, but is he worth £80m? BBC Sport looks at the stats and speaks to those who know him well.

Officers in the territory fire tear gas at activists demonstrating for the ninth weekend in a row.

Authorities say the teenager turned the gun on himself after being injured by patrolling police.

How would you fare against a professional boxer? Take BBC Sport's 12-second challenge and find out

Britain's four-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome says next year's Tour is his "only goal" as he continues his recovery from a serious crash.

Ben Stokes edges Pat Cummins behind to fall for 50 but England edge towards a first-innings lead in the first Test at Edgbaston.

Fresh protests break out, despite warnings, over candidates being banned from running for election.

England opener Rory Burns edges Australia spinner Nathan Lyon to fall for a magnificent 133 on day three of the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston.

England's Moeen Ali attempts to leave Australia's Nathan Lyon but is bowled for a duck at Edgbaston.

The group are accused of deliberately firing pepper spray to rob people inside the club.

Police bodycam footage shows the chain of events which led to Margarita Brooks, 30, receiving a fatal gunshot wound.

Red Bull's Max Verstappen takes first career pole position in Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying, with Lewis Hamilton third