BBC Africa explains the facts behind 'protective badges' that some politicians have been wearing.

A full-size, crewless research ship is to make one of the world's first autonomous transatlantic voyages.

The film board in Nigeria, where same-sex relationships are banned, says the film violates strict laws on homosexuality.

Embattled leader Alexander Lukashenko may not find long-term solace in Russia, Sarah Rainsford writes.

The remote site is near where seven bodies were discovered in January, sparking an investigation.

Modified animals could improve sustainable meat production, but safety and ethical issues remain.

India was TikTok's largest overseas market before the social media app was banned there in June.

Daniel Prude's death in March was a key event in months of unrest over racial injustice in the US.

With interest in the possibility of life at Venus, there's an imperative to get more spacecraft to the planet.

Who makes Garth Crooks' first Premier League team of the week this season?

The Microsoft co-founder says rich countries should do more and addresses conspiracy theories about himself.

Stephen Gostkowski makes a match-winning kick with 17 seconds remaining as Tennessee Titans beat Denver Broncos.

Hamburg defender Toni Leistner climbs into the stands to confront Dynamo Dresden fans after his side's 4-1 first-round German Cup defeat.

The Star Wars actor made a personal video in London, but he was replaced for the Chinese market.

The English Football League is to continue to stage pilots with up to 1,000 fans at matches this weekend, following approval from the government.

Travel restrictions have cut down maritime travel, bringing vulnerable dolphins back to the waters around Hong Kong.

The footage shows a naked women being beaten then shot dead by men wearing army uniforms.

Lewis Hamilton says he "won't let up" in his fight against injustice as the FIA decides not to investigate his actions at the Tuscan Grand Prix.

Zackrydz Rodzi says he was stunned to find photos after tracing lost phone to nearby jungle.

The England and Wales Cricket Board is to cut 62 jobs as a result of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

"It is my club, my home," says England midfielder Jack Grealish as he signs a new five-year deal with Aston Villa.