The vice president's European tour was punctuated by mishaps and partisan controversy.

The prime minister has sent the EU a Brexit extension request - but could no deal still happen?

The category one storm has left thousands of homes and businesses without power.

The pop singer and actress told fans she was tired of being "ashamed" of her body.

Videos that are old or from other countries are going viral, misrepresenting events in South Africa.

Gareth Bale saves Wales from a humiliating home draw against Azerbaijan with a late goal to boost their stuttering bid to qualify for Euro 2020.

Chandrayaan-2 was about to land near the Moon's south pole when contact with the craft was lost.

Scotland's hopes of automatic Euro 2020 qualification are dangling by a thread as Russia come from behind to win at Hampden.

Peru's president says "goodwill alone is not enough anymore," as a regional agreement is reached.

Mugabe is a hero to some, but his legacy has been tainted by oppression and economic collapse.

He's a Jewish billionaire philanthropist who has given away $32bn. Why does the hard right fear him?

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

France has announced measures to tackle violence, but how does it compare with the rest of Europe?

The UK volcanologist John Murray has painstakingly measured Mt Etna for half a century.

China says its Confucius Institute is for language and culture, but critics say it has other aims.

Jim's dad Dave Chorley and his friend secretly made hundreds of crop circles at night during the 70s and 80s.

Kenyan couple Shiko and Rama delivered their baby on their own - then posted it on YouTube.

Henrik Olsson Lilja is reportedly shot in the head and chest, leaving him in a serious condition.

Canadian 19-year-old Bianca Andreescu is taking part in her first Grand Slam final at the US Open.

India's huge fashion industry is creating opportunities for the country's Instagram influencers.

Breaking down a big week for Brexit, as UK MPs took action in Parliament to stop a no-deal departure.