The statue had been targeted before amid anger in South Africa at monuments to colonialism.

The incident in the port of Bushehr follows a series of fires and explosions in the country.

Officials confirm satellite images showing water levels rising, amid failed talks with Egypt and Sudan.

Jimmy Flores used to think coronavirus was "fake news" until he ended up in hospital.

The International Olympic Committee is "fully committed" to the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 and has "multiple scenarios" for them to take place safely.

Liverpool will lift the Premier League trophy in a special ceremony on the Kop following next Wednesday's fixture with Chelsea.

A former employee tells a libel case that the couple's arguments escalated from "banal beginnings".

The decline in immunisations against some diseases is the first in nearly 30 years, the UN says.

Dr Anthony Fauci says recent efforts by the Trump administration to discredit him are "nonsense".

Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe is "devastated" after their battling defeat at Manchester City left them three points adrift of safety.

Jose Mourinho praises "incredible" Harry Kane after the Tottenham striker passes 200 club goals with a brace in Wednesday's 3-1 win against Newcastle.

Universities fear loss of £4bn from Chinese students cancelling courses over UK's Covid-19 death toll.

Fabricius uses machine learning to translate ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs via an online tool.

The Republic of Ireland will not move forward into Phase 4 of its roadmap, the taoiseach confirms.

US basketball star Elena Delle Donne says she must decide whether to "risk her life" or lose her wages after she was denied the opportunity to opt out of the upcoming season.

The hashtag #do_not_execute trended after a court upheld the death sentences of three protesters.

Edward Enninful says he was racially profiled after being told to "use the loading bay" at his offices.

Arsenal come from behind to boost European hopes and deny champions Liverpool the chance to set a new Premier League points record.

The president hails the changes as "historic", but critics say they are designed to avoid scrutiny.

Twitter says a hacking attack on employees was to blame for one of its biggest ever security lapses.

From star-gazing to Nintendo workouts - people facing lockdown again share what's keeping them sane.