The hospital worker in southern Italy earned €538,000 while not going into work, media say.

The controversial lockdown law enables the government to enforce an "emergency brake" nationally.

The 28-year-old was arrested after body parts of his mother were found scattered in her Madrid flat.

The explosion in Quetta, which killed at least four people, may have targeted China's ambassador.

Arrests are made as protesters demand the release of the opposition leader, who is on hunger strike.

England's Maro Itoje is backed to lead the British and Irish Lions against South Africa this summer by the man who captained the last two unbeaten tours.

Manchester City move closer to becoming Premier League champions as they beat Aston Villa in a match where both sides end with 10 men.

Inter Milan edge closer to their first Scudetto since 2010 with a 1-1 draw at Spezia that takes them 10 points clear at the top of Serie A.

Real Madrid go level on points with Atletico Madrid at the top of La Liga with a win at Cadiz during a week dominated by the European Super League.

The country has been far slower than others including the UK and the US to immunise its population.

As Biden prepares to extract troops, we ask three Americans with personal connections what they think.

The Covid-19 pandemic is accelerating in India beyond anywhere else in the world.

BBC Reality Check's Chris Morris explains how changing three aspects of how you live can make the biggest dent to your carbon footprint.

The Oscar-nominated film tells of a black man forced to relive his killing by a US police officer.

The format might be simple - winning this race is anything but. Big Dog's Backyard Ultra is an unusually punishing challenge.

Sudan seems to have sided with Egypt in its row with Ethiopia over a dam on the River Nile.

The White House says the US will curb emissions by 50-52%, as leaders gather for virtual summit.

Republican and Democrat senators criticise Apple and Google for alleged anti-competitive behaviour.

Beijing described the move to tear up the Belt and Road deals as "unreasonable and provocative".

The country records 314,835 new daily cases as Delhi hospitals fear running out of oxygen in hours.

Boris Johnson apologises over the failure to properly commemorate black and Asian WW1 troops.