The women say the Taliban used tear gas and pepper spray to disperse the latest such protest.

Josh Warrington's rematch with Mauricio Lara ends in a technical draw after the Mexican suffered a huge cut above his left eye in the second round.

Novak Djokovic has to come from behind to beat Kei Nishikori to advance to the US Open fourth round and keep his bid for a calendar Grand Slam alive.

Britain's Paddy 'The Baddy' Pimblett says he is "here to take over" after a stunning first-round TKO win over Luigi Vendramini on his UFC debut.

The Supreme Court rules that presidents can serve two consecutive terms, a move attacked by critics.

Ireland's Katie Taylor remains undisputed world lightweight champion but is made to work by USA's Jennifer Han before winning on points.

Four champions share their glory and their pain from the 16th Paralympic Games in Tokyo.

LaTonya Myers spent nine months in jail because she couldn’t afford bail - now she's helping others facing the same challenge.

Prosecutors have put Hamid Nouri on trial over a 1988 massacre in Iran. This is how they did it.

Campaigners say it is important that Kenyan men join the battle to end female genital mutilation.

Patrick Cantlay takes a two-shot lead over Jon Rahm into the final round of the PGA Tour's season-ending Tour Championship after posting a three-under 67 on day three.

People around the country tell the BBC they have lost basic freedoms and are struggling to survive.

The fierce protests reflect tensions in the country, which broke away from Serbia in 2006.

Michael Fawcett has been accused of offering to help a wealthy Saudi businessman receive a CBE.

World number one Ashleigh Barty falls in the US Open third round after Shelby Rogers produced a superb comeback in front of a raucous New York crowd.

Great Britain win two bronze medals on the final day of the Tokyo Paralympics to finish second in the medal table.

Jeans and chinos are banned in a toughening of post-Zoom Commons rules set by the Speaker.

Great Britain's Paralympics team has "rewritten the history books" with their performance in Tokyo, says chef de mission Penny Briscoe.

New Zealand continue their impressive start to the Rugby Championship and seal a Bledisloe Cup whitewash of Australia with a 38-21 win in Perth.

The commander of Mali's anti-terror police is accused of murder during 2020 anti-government protests.

India head coach Ravi Shastri tests positive for Covid-19 and is isolating along with three members of support staff.