The tradition dates back to the days of slavery and has been preserved in an Afro-Colombian village.

Russia says "several dozen" Russians - not regular troops - were killed or wounded in a Syria clash.

Militiamen enter the Kurdish-held border area, prompting Turkish troops to fire "warning shots".

Ten years on since the kidnapping hoax, has the full story been revealed?

Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir have won two Olympic titles and broken all records - but all anyone is asking is: "Are they going to kiss?"

More than 350,000 people sign a petition calling for two South Korean speed skaters to be banned for "bullying" a team-mate.

The actress says her "rude" comment at the Baftas was "an inside joke that fell flat".

Alex van der Zwaan, the 19th person to be charged, pleads guilty to making false statements.

Doncaster Knights prop Ian Williams dies at the age of 27 after collapsing in training.

West Ham are charged by the Football Association over a breach of anti-doping regulations.

Former trainer David Barons, who saddled the 1991 Grand National winner Seagram, has died at the age of 81.

Peter Wang was reportedly wearing his uniform when he was shot holding the door for fleeing students.

What can Chelsea expect from Barcelona in their Champions League tie? Spanish football writer Andy West takes a closer look.

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero will not be punished by the Football Association following an altercation with a fan after Monday's FA Cup defeat by Wigan.

Great Britain's Elise Christie says she does not understand the disqualification that ended her Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, but promises to return for Beijing in four years' time.

Former Save the Children boss Justin Forsyth was accused of commenting on what female staff wore.

Poland's top senator says linking Poles to Nazi crimes is an insult to the nation.

The "Petro" is intended to help country's crumbling economy evade tough US sanctions.

Watch the best of the action from day 11 at Pyeongchang 2018, as Elise Christie's nightmare Winter Olympics came to a close.

Scientists uncover faulty genes behind a rare blood vessel disorder and say cancer drugs could treat it.

The actor maintains he is "alive and well" after a bogus online prank claimed he had died.