Prof Ian Shanks used his daughter's toy microscope to build a prototype for the device in the 1980s.

Lionel Messi becomes the first player to score in 15 consecutive Champions League seasons as Barcelona claim a narrow win at Slavia Prague.

Ahmad al-Rashid travelled from Syria to the UK in 2015, during which he hid in "freezing cold" lorries.

Renault lose the nine points they won at the Japanese Grand Prix after a Racing Point protest regarding an alleged breach of regulations is upheld.

New Zealand centre Jack Goodhue's retro 1980s look has caused a social media sensation at Japan 2019 and its owner claims it helps him play better.

Dries Mertens scores twice to overtake Diego Maradona as Napoli's second highest all-time goalscorer in their 3-2 win against Red Bull Salzburg.

They demanded to see the closed door impeachment deposition of a Department of Defense official.

An exhibition at the Louvre museum in Paris promises to expose more than meets the naked eye.

Tourists are scrambling to climb Australia's rock before it is closed to respect Aboriginal wishes.

Liu Shichao is famous for his online stunts - but what does his drinking tell us about China?

Pakistan has rising breast cancer rates but early detection is hampered by taboos over sexuality.

High profile trade rows simply underline the value and importance to us all of global trade.

The impact of a Turkish bomb on a young Kurdish girl. The blast took her leg and also killed her brother.

In an emotional interview, Raja Meziane recounts how exile from Algeria led to unexpected success.

Rok Rozman competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics. Now he has kayaked across six countries to help defend rivers against dams.

Indian police hail the arrest of a man wanted for tiger and bear poaching after a years-long chase.

Aid agencies are warning of a humanitarian disaster in Bosnia, with people facing a winter without proper accommodation.

Buki wants her art to start conversations about what it’s like to be a black, Muslim woman living in the UK.

Sophie Elise had surgery to make her bum bigger five years ago. Now she's getting them removed.

Lebanon is witnessing its biggest protests for 15 years, with huge crowds marching in anger at corruption and living costs.

The country's troubled economy is at the centre of a highly polarised election. But who can fix it?