President Putin bans Georgian airlines from flying to Russia following a surge of violent unrest.

Opener Danni Wyatt scores an impressive 81 from 55 balls to help England seal a 42-run victory over West Indies in the second Twenty20 international at Northampton.

A woman named Marijuana Pepsi has earned a doctorate following years of bullying over her name.

England beat an improved West Indies by 42 runs in an entertaining second Twenty20 international in Northampton.

Seventy-one years ago Alford Gardner was one of hundreds of Caribbeans who came to rebuild post-war UK.

A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week.

People behind #RealAsianGranny tell stories about the strongest women they know, their grandmothers.

A new book explores the history of the LGBT liberation movement and brings its heroes from the shadows into the light.

Writer E. Jean Carroll says Mr Trump raped her in a department store dressing room in the mid-1990s.

Eagles, elephants and lions are among the most popular sporting beasts at this year's tournament.

The death of a student doctor from exposure to a preventable disease shows how Ukraine has become the measles capital of Europe.

It's a Christian hymn but there are political reasons why protesters have picked up the simple tune

Residents in the Indian city have been forced to go to drastic lengths to get water after months of poor rainfall.

Who holds sway in the last major stronghold of opposition forces fighting the Syrian government?

People have been voting for what could be Mauritania's first peaceful transfer of power.

But the US president says he is open to talks with Tehran after pulling out of military strikes.

The story of Matthew Briggs, once the Premier League's youngest debutant, is a salutary tale for any young footballer.

US rapper charged on multiple counts of assault for her alleged role in a New York bar brawl last year.

The British singer was described as a "melodic genius" by French President Emmanuel Macron.

No-one survived the crash of the twin-engine light aircraft , officials say.

The election is being rerun after the ruling party candidate narrowly lost the Istanbul mayoral vote.