England suffer a demoralising first day of the second Test as an unbeaten KL Rahul century leads India towards a huge total at Lord's.

BBC correspondent Secunder Kermani reports from a town in Afghanistan recently taken by the Taliban

Seventeen people have reportedly died, with more than 1,400 people evacuated from the areas affected.

A warrant is issued against Saif al-Islam Gaddafi after a BBC investigation into mercenaries in Libya.

With Covid cases rising, Americans are divided over how students should return to the classroom.

The BBC News channel presenter was seen quietly cursing as she struggled to put on her high heels.

Olympic 100m champion Lamont Marcell Jacobs says he will not compete again until next year.

Newly released data points to sluggish population growth and a more multiracial US.

Man City are prepared to pay Tottenham £127m for Harry Kane, while PSG could look to sign Cristiano Ronaldo next summer, plus more.

Jamie Spears pledges to take part in an "orderly transition" but doesn't say when that will happen.

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

The anonymous hacker has returned almost all the money, but claims not to be interested in reward.

The situation looks bleak for the Afghan government, but there may still be a chance of a stalemate.

The BBC uncovers evidence about Satanic forums visited by killer Danyal Hussein.

Yogita Limaye reports from a camp in Kabul where thousands who have been displaced by violence seek refuge.

Many killings often go unsolved, with blame being put on the police.

Tamil actor Sunder Ramu's dates are not all romantic ones - and his aim is not just to find love.

Opponents of Covid vaccines are turning to online dating and house shares for the unvaccinated only.

Working outdoors in extreme heat can be deadly, new tech and better protection for workers could help.

Bitcoin researchers discover a new darknet tool criminals are using to help launder their digital money.

Joe Biden wants half of all cars sold in the US to be zero emission by 2030 - but getting there won't be easy.