But victory at the Rugby World Cup comes as the country faces economic hardship and corruption.

Stephen Morris is handed back his violin in a Waitrose car park.

An oven for baking chocolate chip cookies is making its way to the International Space Station.

Red Bull's Max Verstappen tops final practice at the US Grand Prix ahead of Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel and McLaren's Lando Norris.

Goakeeper Ben Foster is denied a stunning stoppage-time equaliser as Chelsea hung on to victory at Watford to move into third in the Premier League.

"We must do better," rental company CEO says after mass shooting at unauthorised California party.

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi lifting the Webb Ellis Cup felt like something changing forever, writes BBC Sport chief sports writer Tom Fordyce.

Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas takes pole for the United States Grand Prix as Lewis Hamilton prepares to win his sixth F1 world title on Sunday.

Katie Taylor becomes a two-weight world champion with a classy display as she beats Christina Linardatou on points to land the WBO super-lightweight title.

Paulo Paulino Guajajara, who fought to protect Brazil's indigenous land, was ambushed by loggers.

Mobile phone footage allegedly shows violence and killings targeting Kurdish fighters in Syria.

The young koala, named Corduroy Paul, is being treated for dehydration and is now recovering well.

Each week, we publish a gallery of readers' pictures on a set theme. This week it is "hidden".

The classic tale of star-crossed lovers Romeo and Juliet, has been given a twist in a new musical.

Anwar Congo, who died last week, was an executioner during Indonesia's brutal anti-communist purge.

New documentary Queens of Amathus tells stories of women who migrated to Birmingham from Cyprus.

Pushing their bodies to repeat the same yoga positions is leading to a rise in hip problems among teachers, a leading physio warns.

Works by Malevich fetch millions - but Belarus still has to prove that this is one of them.

Young Nigerians struggle to rent decent accommodation as a huge lump sum payment is needed.

An Oregon judge says a proposal by the president would cause "irreparable harm" to families.

New Zealand beat a wasteful England by 21 runs in Wellington to level the Twenty20 series at 1-1.