US researchers call for more regulation around the sale of sex robots with artificial intelligence.

Astronomers want more public funds to help search for intelligent life elsewhere in the universe.

Ana Viladomiu lives in La Pedrera, a building designed by architect Antoni Gaudí, in Barcelona. Around a million tourists a year pay 22 euros ($24) to visit the popular landmark.

The secret moment between two gay Russian lovers that defied haters.

A selection of striking news photographs from around the world this week.

Kitchen hacks and baking videos are hugely popular on YouTube - but do all the tips actually work?

Gabby cannot stop tricking childless couples. She needs therapy, but her father cannot pay for it.

Ignoring stereotypes like "snowflakes" and "gammons" helps us find common ground, research suggests.

A massive dump of water in the past week has turned the fortunes of the fire-hit Australian state.

The way some actresses are treated is straight out of "the dark ages", says the Equality Commission.

Sergio Camargo is the latest in a series of controversial government appointments.

The west African country has been blighted by ethnic and Islamist violence in recent years.

Three key Pakistani militants based in Afghanistan have been assassinated in recent weeks.

All-rounder Moeen Ali says he "finally feels back" for England after his man-of-the-match showing in the second Twenty20 against South Africa.

Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo says players and supporters are in "danger of becoming robots" after Willy Boly's first-half goal was disallowed by VAR.

Jose Mourinho says Tottenham are 'smelling the opportunity' to finish in the Champions League spots as they prepare to face Aston Villa on Sunday.

Demonstrators have called for the government to help curb the rising number of murders of women.

American lightweight Ryan Garcia needs just 80 seconds to knock out Nicaragua's Francisco Fonseca as he secures a brutal win in California.

China's state railway company says it could build the line in just five years, according to reports.

Prayer ceremonies have been held, a week after a soldier killed 29 people in a mass shooting.

The move comes as the global death toll from the coronavirus outbreak passes 1,500.