"We have no explanation for it," say zoo staff. "I've never seen another hippo doing it."

Newcastle move to within one point of Premier League safety with an impressive win over Champions League-chasing Leicester City.

America's mild-mannered top diplomat finds relief overseas that the era of Trump unilateralism is gone.

The former US first lady says she is worried her daughters could be racially profiled.

A second Covid surge is putting renewed pressure on the country's healthcare and economy.

A Muslim cleric in northern Nigeria is in the eye of the storm for his part in the country's kidnap crisis.

At least 163 Palestinians and six Israeli police are injured as rising tensions erupt into violence.

Balkan women are sharing their sexual assault stories after Serbian actress Milena Radulovic went public with hers.

Adrian Meza and his family from Nicaragua have just been released from detention by US border officials.

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

Health workers report resistance because of fake content spread over WhatsApp.

Narendra Modi's carefully crafted image has taken a hit as India reels from a punishing Covid wave.

The Czechs and Russians, ex-communist bloc allies, are in a new diplomatic Cold War.

Prince Misuzulu is now expected to lead the Zulu nation of about 11 million people in South Africa.

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between Manchester City and Chelsea.

Britain's Simon Yates begins his bid for Giro d'Italia victory on Saturday looking to end three years of heartbreak and misfortune at the race.

The party gains a seat from Labour and two from the Conservatives but misses out on other key targets.

The UK will be 'left behind' if other countries open up travel more quickly, the industry says.

Report, highlights and full replay from Bellator 258 in Uncasville, Connecticut.

A health official warns the country is facing a "critical period" as it battles a third wave.

Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus defend their plans for a European Super League in the face of "threats" from Uefa.