A news story claiming Walmart would accept cryptocurrency Litecoin was fabricated, the retail giant says.

Police say the man claimed to be "on patrol" and talked about white supremacy when he was arrested.

The Duke of York is being sued in New York over allegations of sexual assault by Virginia Giuffre.

Afghan women show off their traditional dress as black burqas spread under the Taliban.

US Open champion Daniil Medvedev says he did not feel there was any hostility towards him personally from the crowd during his victory over Novak Djokovic.

The Secretary of State is the first Biden administration official to testify since Kabul fell.

Wildest Dreams came true when the American pop princess visited the city.

BBC research finds the number of days passing 50C has doubled in the past 40 years.

Andros Townsend's brilliant goal caps a comeback win for Everton as victory over Burnley moves them level on points with the Premier League's top three.

Tanya Fear was reported missing by friends and family, who said she had not been seen since last week.

US Open champion Daniil Medvedev reflects on "doing something special" on BBC Radio 5 Live following his victory over Novak Djokovic to win his first Grand Slam title.

Exiled or disqualified, opposition voices warn of a government stitch-up in this week’s elections.

More than 100 humpback whales have been filmed feeding off Australia's New South Wales coast.

Andros Townsend credits his mum for the wonder strike which helps Everton beat Burnley and continues their unbeaten start to the season.

Six young people say they won't end their hunger strike until the leading candidates meet them.

Twenty years after the US 'War on Terror' began, Islamist movements have spread across Africa.

A visual guide to the big issues in Canada's federal election, from climate to cost of living.

Some 300 Indian soldiers were evacuated from the coast of France during a pivotal moment in World War Two.

A shortage of vessels is hampering global trade and may lead to empty shelves before Christmas.

Joy and her family are among 2m Nigerians living within 4km of a gas flare in Nigeria's oil-rich south.

Coronavirus restrictions limiting foreign travel lead to a boom in people riding the waves in China.