Hamed Bakayoko died of cancer, the authorities say, days after his 56th birthday.

Australian politics finds itself at a moment of cultural reckoning, writes the BBC's Shaimaa Khalil.

Since the country’s first LGBT safe space was closed down by police, queer Ghanaians are "not safe".

Denzel Washington, Rami Malek and Jared Leto on obsession, Covid-19 and getting into character.

Travel subsidies will help the local tourism sector recover from the pandemic, PM Scott Morrison says.

Social policies have dominated discussions at the Two Sessions, the country's top political event.

The lower house passes a bill allowing recreational use, with final approval now almost assured.

The issue of non-Muslims using the word to refer to God had previously sparked tensions and violence.

The 90-year-old investor is part of an elite group of five, although he has given billions to charity.

The milestone comes amid a rise in coronavirus cases in many states.

The charges allege Facebook bought up its rivals to maintain a monopoly.

The four country alliance is expected to discuss financial support for vaccine manufacturing in India.

Roger Federer beats Britain's Dan Evans on his comeback after 14 months out through injury to reach the quarter-finals of the Qatar Open.

Critics say the electoral reforms will effectively wipe out any remaining opposition when enacted.

The serving Met officer suffered a head injury while in custody but has since returned to a police station.

A Catholic nun who kneeled in front of armed police in Myanmar speaks to the BBC.

Private equity giants CVC further strengthen their hand in rugby union by completing a £365m deal for a 14% share in the Six Nations.

Myanmar's military alleges the overthrown leader took illegal payments, but gives no evidence.

The former US first lady has opened up about the pandemic, mental health and ambitions for the future.

A paperwork error leads to a murder suspect being released from Rikers Island prison before his trial.

New Zealand's Sonny Bill Williams confirms his retirement from both rugby codes and says he is looking to restart his boxing career.