At the same time, China's population hit 1.4 billion in 2019 - but the gender imbalance remains.

Nelson Mandela's great-granddaughter says the former President wouldn't be '100% happy' with modern South Africa.

Mark Lawrenson takes on King Gary star Tom Davis to make predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.

Conor McGregor says he is in a "better place" than he was a few years ago as he prepares to make his UFC comeback against Donald Cerrone on Saturday.

President Zelensky gives PM Oleksiy Honcharuk "a chance" to stay, despite his reported mockery.

Deborah Dugan is placed on leave following an allegation of misconduct.

Seven African countries are meeting in Togo to tackle the issue of fake drugs.

South Africa pace bowler Kagiso Rabada is banned for the final Test of the series against England following his celebration of Joe Root's dismissal in the third Test.

Social network orders the Spinner to stop targeting its users with "disguised" ads.

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Andy Burnham calls the rap about the 2017 attack "unnecessarily hurtful and deeply disrespectful".

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Evelyn Yang is one of 31 women suing a gynaecologist over allegations of sexual assault.

Ayanna Pressley says she shared her condition because "as a Black woman, the personal is political".

Saudi Arabia unveils detailed plans for a new race track that is poised to host Formula 1 from 2023.

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Liverpool and England star Jordan Henderson has a wonderful array of midfield qualities scarcely reflected in the statistics, says MOTD2 pundit Danny Murphy.

The office accepted that the tweet, which made a joke about visa applications, was insensitive.

Premier League referees are told to start using pitchside monitors for red card decisions where it is felt they should have the final say.

Roberto Alvim used parts of a speech by Nazi Germany's propaganda chief, sparking outrage.

Police in Iceland tell the BBC autopsies will take place next week to find out the cause of death.