Twelve people who spread the majority of vaccine disinformation should be removed, US lawmaker says.

Park Cannon, a black lawmaker, was arrested and charged amid protests over a controversial new law.

France has nominated the baguette for inclusion on Unesco's intangible cultural heritage register.

Tanzanians finish a week of public events by paying their last respects to their former leader.

Eleven-year-old Max is nearing the the end of his fundraising year camping in a tent in his garden.

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford and Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka are ruled out of England's World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Poland.

Wales clinch the Six Nations as 14-man Scotland snatch their first victory in Paris since 1999 to wreck France's title hopes.

The country has been disqualified for twice fielding songs deemed to have broken competition rules.

Wales are "over the moon" to win the 2021 Six Nations despite missing out on the Grand Slam last week, says head coach Wayne Pivac.

Former 11-time world champion Oscar de la Hoya says he will make a return to the ring on 3 July, 13 years after retiring.

The beloved writer created the feisty characters of Henry Huggins and Ramona Quimby.

Jonny Bairstow says he is targeting the record for most hundreds by an England batsman in one-day internationals after his latest ton in the defeat of India.

Chelsea consider bringing back Romelu Lukaku, Manchester United move for Marcos Llorente, Sadio Mane could stay at Liverpool, plus more.

Scientists say they have worked out how teeth become sensitive and hurt with cold food and drinks.

Online conspiracy theories are exacerbating existing vaccine scepticism.

Indigenous children have been hit hardest and the crisis has reached a "tipping point", say experts

Chancellor Merkel takes political flak as Germany struggles to agree on lockdown measures.

The president criticises new voting restrictions, saying they resemble past racist laws of the South.

Fleeing poverty, 16 Guatemalans journeyed towards the US. Their bodies were returned in caskets.

Can the new president match his words on the campaign trail with action?

A selection of powerful images taken around the world this week.