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.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Manchester United's fixture schedule over the coming days is "physically impossible" after his side reach the Europa League final.

Affected citizens say they've been shut out by Australia and won't forget the trauma it's caused.

Seeing loved ones suffering in India, millions of families are trying to do their best from afar.

A musician and his sister in Yangon have been filming for the BBC in Myanmar, where the military seized power three months ago.

New York Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is poised to assume a key role in the party leadership.

Travel will be more expensive as airlines cannot afford to bring many planes back into service.

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent.

The incident in Taiwan shows a tendency to allow child abuse in the name of discipline, experts say.

It's Europe's most popular cultural event and the Netherlands will host it despite battling a third Covid wave.