Born and raised in London, Syria's first lady is under sanctions because of the conflict.

It emerged during their weeks-long ordeal that three of the boys and their coach were stateless.

Spain's defence ministry is investigating after a missile was mistakenly launched over Estonia.

Ending months of speculation, Joseph Kabila's party backs a former minster to succeed him in December.

Members of the group already served prison sentences for the stunt but could face further charges.

A farmer has taken drone footage of cattle swarming around a water truck in drought-hit New South Wales.

The Academy's board of governors has approved changes for a new award for outstanding popular film.

Newly discovered trick used by viruses makes them more dangerous.

Iran's foreign minister says Donald Trump's sanctions plan will not work and mocks his "tantrums".

The series is released on Friday - but the critics are already weighing in.

The differences between a hijab, niqab and burka - and why some women wear them while others don't.

The historic presidential medal and sash were taken from a car in a red light district.

A herd of cows provided Florida police with a "big assist" in capturing a suspect following a car chase.

Researchers say that contacting people "out of your league", can be a successful online dating strategy

Holiday visitors moved eggs and scared away birds who were shielding their young from the Alabama sun.

The Argentine Senate is debating a controversial bill to expand abortion rights and it is polarising society.

Wigan Warriors legend Shaun Edwards will return to the club as head coach in 2020, after Adrian Lam takes the job for a season.

Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois officially signs a six-year deal with Real Madrid on Thursday, ending his seven-year spell at Chelsea.

Ex-spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter fell ill after being poisoned by a nerve agent in the UK.

An armed man arrested at the remote desert compound was allegedly training children to use weapons.

Premier League clubs are getting ready for their earliest deadline day yet - with all English signings having to be done by Thursday.