The former vice-president, whose campaign had faltered, claims a huge win in South Carolina's primary.

A sense of cautious optimism is rising, but Afghanistan's political future is yet to be decided.

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

The Setos' ancestral home straddles Estonia's border with Russia and has become difficult to cross.

The way Democrats pick a nominee takes months, costs a fortune and doesn't even lead to high turnout.

Not everyone is happy that the Oxford English Dictionary now includes several unique Nigerian words.

Five more tourists were rescued trying to reach a bus made famous by Into the Wild. Why do they do it?

Minister Michael Gove confirms the inquiry after allegations made by an ex-top civil servant.

Liverpool's trip to Watford was supposed to be a landmark day for the Reds but it ended up being one for the wrong reasons, reports Gary Rose.

A woman is taking legal action against an NHS gender clinic which treated her as a teenager.

World number two Rafael Nadal wins his third Mexican Open title after cruising past Taylor Fritz 6-3 6-2 in the final.

Muhyiddin Yassin has been sworn in after the unexpected resignation of 94-year-old Mahathir Mohamad.

Ashraf Ghani says he has not pledged to free 5,000 militants, as stated in a key US-Taliban deal.

The shortlist for the BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2020 is revealed - and you can vote for your favourite.

Real Madrid beat Barcelona to move above their rivals and top of La Liga as Vinicius Junior and Mariano score second-half goals.

Temperatures in Germany's wine-growing regions were not cold enough to produce the dessert wine.

England reach the Women's T20 World Cup semi-finals after Natalie Sciver hits 57 in a 46-run thrashing of West Indies in their final group game in Sydney.

Big events could be banned and schools closed in the "worst-case scenario", the health secretary says.

A £5m homeless centre opens in east London and it all began with a £5 donation from a 10-year-old boy.

Lee Man-hee, 88, is accused of hampering efforts to contain the virus.

Greek officials earlier said they stopped 10,000 migrants crossing the land border with Turkey.