The Grammy Award-winning song was copied from an unknown US rapper, he claims in court documents.

The shootout took place during a police operation in a favela in the Brazilian city.

Three-time Lion Matt Dawson says head coach Warren Gatland has once again got his selection right for this summer's South Africa tour.

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan ends a visit to Kenya on a high, mending relations with her words.

Researchers match the DNA of a South African man with a sailor on the doomed Franklin expedition.

The government says it is "pleased" French vessels have left but the Royal Navy remains on standby.

The government says the integrated asylum seekers pose a security threat, but many pledge to resist.

Transgender weightlifter Laurel Hubbard takes a step closer to qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics after a change in rules.

A snapshot of the peaceful and violent anti-government protests continuing across the country.

Japan's Naomi Osaka wins the Laureus Sportswoman of the Year award, while fellow tennis player Rafael Nadal claims the men's award.

The US says it supports a temporary lift on vaccine patents, but some countries have pushed back.

Mohamed Nasheed is having surgery after the suspected bomb blast in the capital, Male.

Next-gen processor tech gives more performance with less energy use, IBM claims.

Socks and a TV box coloured red and white are treated as opposition protests in Belarus.

Ali Shareef al-Emadi is being questioned over alleged abuse of power and the misuse of public funds.

The "blind box" craze sees people order a box containing a mystery animal that is sent in the post.

British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland admits concerns over Johnny Sexton's "durability" were decisive in the Ireland captain's exclusion from the 37-man squad.

A chance to shoot a rare buffalo in the famed US National Park drew over 45,000 applicants.

Reducing methane emissions needs to play a much more important role in tackling global warming.

Arsenal "devastated" by their Europa League semi-final defeat by Villarreal, says boss Mikel Arteta.

The Russian president compares vaccine technology to the enduringly popular 1940s assault rifle.