There are calls for senior officials to be dismissed after a passenger jet was mistakenly shot down.

Some 8,000 people are ordered to leave their homes after the Taal volcano spews a giant cloud of ash.

Crowds urge more political freedom in one of the biggest shows of dissent against the government.

Wildfires have wreaked devastation to wildlife on Australia's third largest island.

Novak Djokovic inspires Serbia to the inaugural ATP Cup as his singles win over Rafael Nadal helps his country beat Spain 2-1 in Sydney.

Officials demand answers after people were warned of an incident at the Pickering power plant.

Kimia Alizadeh, a taekwondo bronze medallist, says authorities used her success as a propaganda tool.

Kenneth Roth says he had planned to launch a report highlighting China's "assault" on human rights.

Yahya Jammeh was forced into exile in Equatorial Guinea in 2017 after 22 years of authoritarian rule.

Here are some of the stories you may have missed in the last week.

Manchester City produce a devastating goalscoring performance to leave Aston Villa in the Premier League relegation zone.

Sergio Ramos scores the decisive spot-kick as Real Madrid beat Atletico Madrid 4-1 on penalties to win the Spanish Super Cup.

Police said they killed two would-be assassins who were about to target ex-rebel chief Timochenko.

Which Chelsea youngster finally makes the cut? And which Everton midfielder buzzed around Goodison Park? Find out in Garth Crooks' team of the week.

The Kansas City Chiefs stage a thrilling comeback to beat the Houston Texans, while the Green Bay Packers also advance from the NFL play-offs.

When IVF failed, Natasha was sad to learn that there are few egg donors of Afro-Caribbean heritage.

Since September, bushfires have killed at least 28 people and destroyed thousands of homes.

A BBC Arabic investigation has evidence that the Syrian-Kurdish political leader, Hevrin Khalaf, was executed by a faction of the Syrian National Army, which denies the allegation.

The spy posed as a journalist to extract information from Hollywood stars for Weinstein.

Models Brinston and Caitlin turned to fashion to boost their confidence after becoming wheelchair-users, then gained international careers.

What would happen if Australia followed the ancient bushfire management practices of Aboriginal people?