An increasing number of older people are turning to dating apps for mature people, in a quest for love.

A group of viruses, of which measles is one, are adept at jumping to species barrier.

LGBT activists are mounting legal battles against the Caribbean's colonial-era homophobic laws.

Four millennials on being the first black person some people meet, and other issues for black tourists.

Victims include a father and son who tried to defend their home and farm equipment from the flames.

Major share indexes end the year sharply higher despite a year of global financial uncertainty.

It's been another mega year in the world of entertainment, but exactly how well do you remember it?

Kim Jong-un says his country is developing a new "strategic weapon", but leaves room for US talks.

The move is designed to protect marine life around the Pacific island state.

The mother of a woman convicted of lying about being raped says she believes Ayia Napa is unsafe.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says his side must "work harder, play better, and pray" if they are to close the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool.

The 2010s have been a game-changer for women's sport but the momentum and opportunities need to continue in the 2020s.

The inaugural ATP Cup opens the new men's tennis season on 3 January. But what is it and who is playing in it?

All 200 animals survived a huge wildfire, with monkeys, pandas and a tiger kept at a zookeeper's home.

Pope Francis showed his displeasure towards a visitor in St Peter's Square on New Year's Eve.

Local police say the firework exploded as Gary McLaren tried to light it during New Year celebrations.

Protesters chanted "Liberate Hong Kong!" at midnight, and thousands joined a New Year's Day rally.

Ben Stokes says he would trade everything he achieved in his World Cup-winning year to see his dad "happy and healthy".

The biggest rise in exclusions for racism is in north-west England, BBC News analysis suggests.

Fallon Sherrock's World Championship run has got people talking about darts "from New York to Melbourne", says tour chief Barry Hearn.

England bowler Jofra Archer is a doubt for the second Test against South Africa in Cape Town with an elbow injury.