Stories of people sawing up assault rifles or handing them to police have been widely shared on social media.

It follows the prime minister's shock resignation and the release of hundreds of political prisoners.

A dog robot that can open doors has been taught a new skill: overcoming human interference.

Daniel Ricciardo crashes Red Bull's new 2018 Formula 1 car during its first test, it has emerged.

Britain's Mark Cavendish pulls out of the Abu Dhabi Tour following concussion sustained in a crash during the race's first stage.

Castleford Tigers dismiss full-back Zak Hardaker after he tested positive for cocaine in the lead up to October's Super League Grand Final.

David de Gea's stunning first-half save helps Manchester United claim a creditable draw at Sevilla in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.

The UN Secretary General is calling for an end to the fighting so aid can enter the rebel-held area.

The man was trying to flee before his jail term for fraud, say police in Singapore.

Watch the best of the action from day 12 of the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, including a thrilling men's ski cross final.

The exhibit by Santiago Sierra photographed individuals considered by some to be "political prisoners".

Syrians in the rebel-held Eastern Ghouta live in fear as the government steps up its bombardment.

Jennifer Lawrence says the criticism is a "distraction" from real issues women face.

Britain's Johanna Konta is out of the Dubai Duty Free Championships after losing to Russia's Daria Kasatkina in the last 16.

Every four years, during the Winter Olympics, we find ourselves totally engrossed in the highly strategic sport, but is it verging on "hipster"?

The singer responds to reports that he's performing at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding.

Three hundred drones created a stunning light show in the night sky during Olympic medal ceremony.

He was guarding a bank in Asyut, Egypt, when he spotted the boy three floors above.

Finland's Riikka Valila becomes the oldest ice hockey medallist at the Winter Olympics - 20 years after she first won a medal.

Ministers reject claims its proposals mean the "status quo" transition phase could be "indefinite".

Cassiday Proctor, a morning radio presenter, gave birth by Caesarean section live on air.