An initiative in Paris is trying to persuade restaurants to turn food waste into compost.

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

Ivorian designer Rebecca Zoro describes how it feels to see Beyoncé wearing her outfits.

The closure of Showgirl Video marks the end of an era for Sin City. But will it ever shun sex completely?

Chatbots are increasingly common on and off line, but does it matter if their voices aren't real?

Months after a scandal brought down his government, Sebastian Kurz is expected to win a new election.

Company executives are being targeted by spoof emails requesting them to send vast sums of money.

Kenya's Ruth Chepngetich wins the women's marathon at the World Championships as 28 of the 68 starters withdraw in gruelling conditions in Doha.

The controversial Zimbabwean leader is due to be buried, three weeks after his death.

A police station is stripped bare in demonstrations against rising prices and corruption.

Aston Villa's Tyrone Mings answers the Honesty Cards and reveals Jack Grealish's fondness for his own reflection and how a car upgrade was the sign he had made it as a player.

An "extraordinary transformation" is how doctors describe therapies for advanced melanoma.

Nicola Adams retains her WBO world flyweight title after an unconvincing split decision draw against Mexican Maria Salinas at the Royal Albert Hall.

Liverpool could face expulsion from the Carabao Cup if they are found to have fielded an ineligible player against MK Dons.

Scotland make five changes for Monday's must-win World Cup meeting with Samoa, with a completely reshaped back-row.

It is alleged businesswoman Jennifer Arcuri received favourable treatment due to friendship with PM.

The confessions were found in videos recorded before the pair took their own lives, police say.

The duchess visits a memorial to "show solidarity" with protesters against gender-based violence.

The blaze broke out on a cargo ship docked in the South Korean port city of Ulsan.

Teenager Lauren James scores Manchester United's first goal in the WSL, setting her team on course for a 2-0 victory over Liverpool.

The 737 Max, currently grounded worldwide following two crashes, is not affected by the move.