The local lockdown means non-essential shops are shut and schools will close for most pupils in the city.

The economy contracted by more than first estimated between January and March, revised figures show.

Populations will be ravaged by habitat loss and climate change without urgent action, a report finds.

King Philippe expresses his "deepest regrets" to DR Congo's president for Belgium's colonial rule.

Valencia sack manager Albert Celades after only nine months in charge, while the club's sporting director Cesar Sanchez resigns.

Candice Carty-Williams becomes the first black writer to win the book of the year prize.

This season's Liverpool and 2017-18 Manchester City are arguably the two greatest teams in Premier League history - but who made your combined XI?

India's decision to ban 59 Chinese apps on national security grounds follows a deadly border clash.

Demonstrations break out after the killing of Hachalu Hundessa, well known for his political songs.

Officials are considering dismantling the zone, set up amid protests over the killing of George Floyd

The president received details this year about the killing of US troops in Afghanistan, reports say.

The Premier League returned to action this month, but has there been a drop in quality post-lockdown? BBC Sport crunches the numbers.

New Zealand are declared winners of the men's and women's World Sevens Series titles after the cancellation of the remaining rounds.

McLaren's Lando Norris says Formula 1 drivers have discussed 'taking a knee' at the season-opening Austrian Grand Prix this weekend.

Leicester say they can safely play their Premier League fixtures at the King Power Stadium, despite the enforced local lockdown in the city.

The controversial new law brings in life imprisonment as a punishment for secession and subversion.

The Premier League offers women's football £1m to help enable the 2020-21 season to start, chief executive Richard Masters tells MPs.

Ben Stokes will captain England for the first time after confirmation Joe Root will miss the first Test against West Indies.

Mel Brooks, Dick Van Dyke, George Clooney and Russell Crowe praise the actor, who has died aged 98.

People in the city face life in jail for a host of offences under the new Chinese legislation.

Plans to paint 'Black Lives Matter' on courts when the season resumes in July are being discussed by the NBA.