The effect of the US-Iran flare-up is rippling across America's allies and enemies in the region.

Lisa Lloyd's elaborate designs - made out of tiny bits of paper - have sold all over the world.

A selection of news photographs taken around the world this week.

Nitasha Biswas won India's first transgender beauty pageant and now campaigns for transgender rights.

Grizelda Grootboom was tricked into sex trafficking by a "friend" and has written about her ordeal.

Sultan Qaboos deposed his father in a bloodless coup in 1970 and set Oman on a path to development.

The BBC has been cleared of unlawful pay discrimination against women, but what is equal pay?

Governor Greg Abbott says the state's resources should be focused on "those who are already here".

The country previously denied responsibility for Wednesday's crash, which killed 176 people.

Alliance leader Naomi Long set to become justice minister in new executive.

The 100-year-old tortoise of legendary libido is credited with saving his species from extinction.

Serena Williams thrashes Amanda Anisimova in just 43 minutes to reach the final of the Auckland Classic.

Rafael Nadal is set to play Novak Djokovic as Spain take on Serbia in the inaugural ATP Cup final in Sydney.

Test yourself against NFL experts Osi Umenyiora and Jason Bell to see if you can predict the divisional round results.

Counter-terrorism police admit "error of judgement" after including the group in an extremism guide.

The Sussexes hope talks over their future can be concluded "sooner rather than later", reports say.

The US State Department says it would be an "abuse" to send suspect Anne Sacoolas back to the UK.

Fleabag creator puts her Golden Globes tuxedo on eBay to support the relief effort in Australia.

US Open champion Bianca Andreescu withdraws from the Australian Open as she continues her recovery from a knee injury.

The US must fully accept North Korea's demands so nuclear discussions can restart, an official says.

From book deals to public speaking, there are a number of avenues the couple could explore.