Flood warnings have been issued in almost all provinces, including the capital Tehran.

In Sailugemsky National Park, snow leopards have found an unlikely ally - ex-poachers

What Britons now think about leaving the EU and whether another referendum should be held.

A selection of images from this year's World Photograph Awards.

A Kenyan writer wanted to conceal a damp patch in his house - and ended up creating a work of art.

An indigenous mother goes missing in North Dakota. Why did it take a volunteer group to bring her home?

Tackling the "grey noise" of potentially malicious web traffic is a full-time job for IT teams.

Business owner Frank Liu, a victim of IP theft, says ideas should be protected like "human rights".

How collecting colourful washable nappies can become a costly and even somewhat addictive hobby.

The line-up for this spring's Hay Festival is unveiled, including Keeping Faith star Eve Myles.

Spain and the Vatican are urged to acknowledge historical abuses against indigenous peoples.

It comes as rival Boeing works to rebuild confidence in its 737 Max aircraft after two fatal crashes.

Former Taliban hostage Joshua Boyle's estranged wife is one of the alleged victims, a court hears.

President Trump declared a national emergency to bypass Congress and divert funds for the project.

The former PM, who remains influential, told the BBC he was worried by the election process.

The minor One Nation party discussed softening Australia's strict gun laws with the NRA, videos show.

Former two-weight UFC champion Conor McGregor says he has decided to retire from the sport.

Two major electricity cuts in just a few hours plunge Caracas into darkness.

Plans for two women astronauts to make history are scrapped for lack of a second space suit.

Indian diamond trader Nirav Modi was arrested in the UK and is wanted in India for alleged bank fraud.

David Hingst says his boss at a Melbourne firm caused "stress" by breaking wind six times a day.