Leaders of the G7, the world's richest nations, are meeting to discuss the wars in Gaza and Ukraine.

In Tokyo, a growing number of pet homes have opened to give elderly and sick pets the love and attention their human carers no longer can.

Doctors in Italy say that sleep deprivation therapy can help some patients with bipolar disorder.

A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week.

A Native American movement is encouraging indigenous people to reconnect with their ancestral practices.

Meet South Africa's medieval martial arts enthusiasts, who duel with swords and armour.

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Althea Gibson became the first black player to win a Grand Slam yet she received little recognition during her life. Why?

In the last three weeks, there have been 28 people arrested after threats of mass violence.

"He's not even talking to Greenland - he's talking to Denmark about buying Greenland."

Producers say the new film "should reflect" shifting attitudes - so can Daniel Craig modernise Bond?

Ghana is encouraging African Americans to relocate to the country, which was at the heart of the slave trade.

Thousands flee their homes as Syrian government forces push into the opposition's last stronghold.

Speaking ahead of the G7 summit, the prime minister says the UK will be an "energetic partner" after Brexit.

Simon Cheng was reported missing on 8 August after crossing the border for a business trip.

South Korea says two more missiles - the seventh round in recent weeks - were fired early on Saturday.

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy remains a shot off the lead after a 67 during the second round of the season-ending Tour Championship in Atlanta.

Sharks and rays pushed towards extinction by the shark fin trade are hot on the agenda at key wildlife talks.

Jaitley, 66, oversaw the most significant tax reform in India since independence.

The space agency is reportedly looking into an allegation against astronaut Anne McClain.

Customers received emails saying their flights were cancelled - but many have been unable to rebook.