The new law, which raises government royalties, was strongly opposed by international companies.

Marcus Rashford scores twice as Manchester United beat Liverpool to move five points clear of their rivals in the Premier League.

Fighters launch an assault on Afghan soldiers in Farah province, killing at least 24, officials say.

Vietnam's Nguyen Huong Giang was crowned Miss International Queen at a pageant in Thailand.

Three women were killed at the Yountville veterans' home by former Army rifleman Albert Wong.

GB win silver and we find out about the complicated timing method

Ireland's bonus-point win over Scotland means England must match that feat in Paris to deny Joe Schmidt's men the Six Nations title.

The BBC's Gordon Corera considers possible motives for the attempted murder of ex-spy Sergei Skripal.

Ireland's Sean Cronin scores the all-important fourth try for his side to secure a bonus-point win over Scotland and put the pressure on title rivals England.

Discussions with the US on its new steel and aluminium levies will continue next week, the EU says.

West Ham launch an inquiry after fans invade the pitch during their 3-0 home defeat by Burnley in the Premier League on Saturday.

More than 250 counter terrorism police are investigating "at speed", the home secretary says.

England fail to prevent Ireland being crowned 2018 Six Nations champions as they lose in France.

Ireland are crowned Six Nations champions with a match to spare after England's hopes of retaining the title are ended by defeat in Paris.

Sister Catherine Rose Holzman was fighting the singer's bid to buy her former convent.

Watch highlights as Six Nations leaders Ireland secure a bonus-point win over Scotland to put the pressure on title rivals England.

West Brom remain eight points adrift of safety at the foot of the Premier League after a home defeat to Leicester.

Bolivia unfurls what it says is ”world’s biggest flag” in a border dispute with Chile.

Video from Miami's Mokai Lounge shows a scantily clad woman riding a white horse among clubbers.

West Brom boss Alan Pardew says he will talk to owner Lai Guochuan about his future but concedes the Chinese might believe a "change is a better thing".

Five photographers document women giving birth around the world.